Sports Tourism: The Key To Economic Development In Africa
By Eugene Nizeyimana, Founder and CEO of African Business Chamber
Of a variety of ways to develop an economy, sports and tourism are major contributors to social and economic development in most countries. There are many types of tourism opportunities that countries invest in, to propel and initiate development strategies. One such tourism type is sports tourism. Sports and Tourism have a major socio-economic impact, are appreciated in most civilian societies, and are increasingly recognized by governments and global business communities.
Sports tourism is and has been in the last decade, one of the growing sectors in tourism across the world. Sporting events attract tourists, participation, and support business communities in many forms, where host communities exhibit and showcase local...