<p>Tourism is an important part of Kenya’s economy.
And the money spent by visitors is vital for funding conservation programmes, that protect wildlife and biodiversity.
But some critics are questioning whether conservation and tourism are too dependent on each other.
And whether indigenous people are being treated unfairly to make space for conservancies.
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Jun 2023
52. Greener getaways: Why sustainability is the ticket for tourists, countries and the travel industry
This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about greener and more sustainable travel, just ahead of the summer holidays, with UNCTAD economist Bruno Antunes
Tourism is one of the biggest employers in the world. Many developing nations rely on it, so there’s economic urgency to ge ... Show More
9m 55s
Sep 2021
Rethinking tourism in Africa
Tourism in Africa, even before the pandemic, was still not bringing in as many visitor dollars as it might. But, from stargazing trips to plans for a brand-new museum of evolution, we hear from the people changing perceptions around holidays in sub-Saharan Africa. Safari tours ar ... Show More
17m 28s