Title
Gaps identified in tourism-environment policy in Kenya: a content analysis to assess sustainable tourism policy in the country
Abstract
Tourism is one of Kenya's key industries, contributing about one fifth of the country's gross domestic product. Tourism and natural environment are closely linked, with successful tourism hinging on considerations for biophysical environment. Carefully planned tourism may prevent problems of air and water pollution, habitat destruction and other ecological damages. This research emphasises need for environment-based sustainability considerations when developing a tourism policy. The aim of the research was to assess the extent to which environmental sustainability is mainstreamed in tourism policy in Kenya, a leading Safari tourist destinations in the world. Content analysis was conducted on electronic government planning documents and other key terms and concepts connecting tourism and environmental sustainability. Meaning and context of terms and phrases were identified. Analysis shows limited understanding and application of environmental sustainability lexicon. Challenges facing tourism-environment policy development are considered and recommendations made toward achieving sustainable tourism in Kenya.
Department(s)
Kinesiology
Document Type
Article
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1504/ijtp.2016.10002447
Publication Date
2016
Recommended Citation
Kitheka, Bernard M., and Kenneth S. Backman. "Gaps identified in tourism-environment policy in Kenya: a content analysis to assess sustainable tourism policy in the country." International Journal of Tourism Policy 6, no. 3-4 (2016): 235-255.
Journal Title
International Journal of Tourism Policy
