O impacto do turismo no desenvolvimento de Moçambique

Abstract

This work intends to present some reflections on the “impact of tourism on the development of Mozambique”. It begins by defining the origin, location in space and time of the concept of tourism, then characterizes tourism as an industry, its functioning, impacts in the economic, social, cultural and environmental domains, and ends with some recommendations and conclusions. Tourism in Mozambique has made a great contribution to the fight against poverty through the enhancement of natural resources and historical and cultural heritage, it is seen as a “complementary sector” due to its transversal character, it reaches all economic and social activities, and it works. as a catalyst for air, land, sea and river transport; stimulates agricultural production and fisheries; it fixes investment to land, catalyzing civil construction, thus contributing to efforts to diversify the economy; it also establishes harmony between men, stripping them of social complexes, provoking contacts and understanding between different social strata, The tourism industry in Mozambique is repositioning itself, conquering its space in the regional and international tourist market today. The economic impacts are striking through the promotion of employment, the creation of investment opportunities and the generation of income that contribute to an improvement in the balance of payments Tourism in Mozambique is gradually regaining its place in the national economy. The growth of investments over the last few years that resulted in the expansion of accommodation capacity and similar services and the improvement of product quality are factors that testify to the encouraging future of this industry in the country