The role of government in the tourism sector in developing countries: a perspective article

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a perspective on the role of government in the tourism sector in developing countries in the past 75 years.

Design/methodology/approach

A perspective article.

Findings

The main reasons that governments support development of tourism will remain: including foreign exchange earnings, contribution to government revenues, employment generation and regional development stimulus.

Originality/value

This paper provides a perspective from a senior academic who specialises in the field of tourism relating to the developing world.

Citation

Jenkins, C.L. (2020), "The role of government in the tourism sector in developing countries: a perspective article", Tourism Review, Vol. 75 No. 1, pp. 203-206. https://doi.org/10.1108/TR-04-2019-0142