Using case studies from Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Madagascar, this book examines strategic objectives for tourism growth and how nationally-set objectives such as economic growth, employment, poverty reduction, black economic empowerment, environmental sustainability and reduction of regional inequalities work at the grassroots level.

Contributions by: Chris C Boonzaaier, Lauren Dyll, Julia Jänis, Øystein Jensen, Kenneth Matengu, Joseph Mbaiwa, Christian Rogerson, Jarkko Saarinen, Harri Siiskonen, Marja Spierenburg