Accelerating tourism’s impact on jobs. Lessons from market system analysis in seven countries
Article from International Labour Organization
By Steve Hartrich& Daniela Martinez, April 2020
Tourism is an important sector in many developing countries. Globally, it has been the highest generator of new employment and its importance will continue as long-term growth is expected to continue over the next 10 years. Positive growth in tourism has positive knock-on effects in supporting sectors such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, retail, handicrafts, and financial services – one new job in tourism creates one and a half indirect jobs. Tourism can be inclusive too. It offers opportunities for women, youth, and other marginalised groups such as migrants, indigenous and tribal peoples. It creates jobs for people of all ages and skill levels and provides opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) – enterprises of fewer than ten people employ almost half the workforce.
El turismo sostenible beneficia a las comunidades rurales y sus ecosistemas, poniendo las necesidades del destino en el centro y promoviendo experiencias auténticas e intercambios culturales.
