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| Author: | Sharpley, R. Knight, M. |
| Title: | Tourism and the state in Cuba: from the past to the future |
| Journal: | International Journal of Tourism Research
2009 : MAY/JUN, VOL. 11:3, p. 241-254 |
| Index terms: | economic development economic policy political economy history future tourism Cuba |
| Freeterms: | political science |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In spite of the collapse of communism elsewhere, Cuba still remains the world's only centrally-planned economy taking pride in a significant international tourism sector. Dealing with the development of tourism since 1959, this paper explores the relationship btw. the evolution of Cuba's political-economic structures and processes with their subsequent influence on the control, planning, development and ownership of tourism in the country. It is considered especially on the potential future of tourism in Cuba, challenging the belief that, in a post-Castro era, the island's tourism sector faces a bright future. It is concluded that, despite a potential move towards market reform, significant improvements will be required as to the quality, value and diversity of the island's tourism product. |
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