Question

Describe the difference between economic linkage and economic leakage in Tourism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Economic leakage is a major problem in the tourism industry. Destinations develop and grow their tourism industries with high hopes of making a significant income from the various tourism-associated activities. However, in many destinations, this is simply not the case.

There are especially weak links between tourism and agriculture, with rural economies often receiving very few economic benefits. ... The sourcing of goods locally, particularly from the agricultural sector, is seen as a key potential beneficial impact that the tourism sector can have in developing countries.