What are the challenges facing tourism in developing countries?

Five challenges common to developing nations grappling with tourism development are explored: the need for redistribution; the cultural challenge of tourism; the consumption gap; terrorism and sustainability.



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These include, but are not limited to, climate change, overtourism, COVID-19, poaching, wildlife loss, safety, and security. Arguably, the biggest challenge that has become apparent in most destinations is climate change. Climate change is a major threat to tourism.

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Despite efforts to liberalise aviation, intra-African tourism continues to face long-running impediments, such as relatively expensive tourism experiences, onerous visa requirements and government regulations restricting competition.

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Some show immediate effect while, there are also factors which affect in the long run.
  • Environment at Destination. ...
  • Economy of the Country. ...
  • Historical or Cultural Importance of Destination. ...
  • Research Importance of Destination. ...
  • Religious Importance of Destination. ...
  • Technology.


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Factors affecting tourism are:
  • Demand: Since the last century, the demand for holidays has increased rapidly. ...
  • Transport: The opening-up of tourist areas has been aided by improvements in transport facilities.


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In summary, they include a destination's geographical, climatic and environmental characteristics. They also include the social profile – demographics and culture, as well as political, economic and technological factors.

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Top challenges confronting tourism are taxation, travel marketing, infrastructure issues, and security and cross border regulations. Too many tourism destinations are not prepared for visitors.

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Tourism often puts pressure on natural resources through over-consumption, often in places where resources are already scarce. Tourism puts enormous stress on local land use, and can lead to soil erosion, increased pollution, natural habitat loss, and more pressure on endangered species.

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Review and improve regulations, such as closing some overcrowded areas to traffic. Attract more responsible types of travelers. ensure the benefits of tourism to local communities, for example by increasing the number of inhabitants employed in tourism, and by involving residents in the creation of tourism experiences.

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According to the HospitalityNet report, travel suppliers expect fuel prices to increase by 20% in 2023, which will result in higher airfare, car rental prices, and hotel rates. The high cost of electricity and fuel will impact business travel budgets, making it difficult for companies to manage their travel expenses.

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Staff shortages, digital adoption competition and environmental concerns are just some of the current issues in hospitality that every business and professional should be aware of. However, it's not all cause for concern; with every new challenge comes new opportunity. It's an exciting time to be in the industry.

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Disadvantages of Tourism
  • Tourists' Negligence of the Environment. ...
  • Exploitation of Local Culture. ...
  • Tourists' Lack of Compliance. ...
  • Lack of Job Security/Seasonal only. ...
  • Limited to Service-only Jobs. ...
  • Uneven Infrastructure Development. ...
  • Foreign Business Owners. ...
  • Disregard for Other Sectors.


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There are a number of ways in which tourism can have negative social impacts. Tourism can threaten local culture because tourists don't respect local traditions and ways of life. In addition, it can change the local culture by imposing its own culture on the destination.

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Tourism often puts pressure on natural resources through over-consumption, often in places where resources are already scarce. Tourism puts enormous stress on local land use, and can lead to soil erosion, increased pollution, natural habitat loss, and more pressure on endangered species.

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Positive Impacts of Tourism on the Environment
  • Awareness raising and experience.
  • Skills and education.
  • Conservation activities and biodiversity.
  • Endangered species protection.
  • Illegal trade prevention.
  • Finance & jobs.
  • Sustainable practices & legislation.


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Around 70% of respondents mentioned government restrictions and the risk of quarantine as reasons for not booking or undertaking travel. Echoing previous research findings, comfort barriers were the next most important category. However, respondents had fewer concerns in this area compared with February 2021.

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10 Ideas to Attract Tourists to your Destination
  • Be Present Online. ...
  • Promote Local Attractions. ...
  • Promote Local Events and Businesses. ...
  • Host a Festival. ...
  • Provide maps and directions to local events and attractions. ...
  • Create an email list to share information about your destination.


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