Caroline Ashley, Dilys Roe and Harold Goodwin
Pro-poor tourism strategies aim to influence tourism development to unlock opportunities from the poor – whether for economic gain, other livelihood benefits or engagement in decision-making. Such strategies are needed to harness the potential of tourism for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction. This report reviews practical experience of pro-poor tourism strategies in order to identify useful lessons and good practice. It synthesis findings from 6 case studies in South Africa, Namibia, Uganda, Nepal, Ecuador and St Lucia.