Tourism: A tool for rural poverty reduction

Travelling is not a new phenomenon but it becomes advanced with development. Tourism is the world’s largest growth industry with no sign of slowing down in the 21st century generating about $5 trillion per year. Tourism also provides jobs for about 250 million people (directly or indirectly) worldwide in recent years. International tourism has increased by an average of 9% per year for last 18 years. Due to globalization and economic restructuring, many countries and communities are trying to redefine and rebuild their economy. Different organizations and events including World Tourism..