ABSTRACT
The precise role of tourism in development has been the subject of much debate (see de Kadt, 1979). It remains a fact, however, that the development of tourism has been regarded as a panacea for the economic malaise of many of the Less Developed Countries (LDCs), which are faced with a narrow resource base and serious balance of payment difficulties. It is not surprising that tourism seems an attractive proposition in attracting much needed foreign exchange. Indeed, tourism has stimulated employment and investment, modified land use and economic structure, and made a positive contribution to the balance of payments in many of the developing countries (Mathieson & Wall, 1982).
