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Economic Dimension

In the debate over sustainable tourism, the economic

dimension is often given relatively scant attention

compared to the environmental issues. Tourism is an

economic phenomenon because:

• It is a major industry and foreign currency

earner.

• It is the basis of the growth of many transnational

corporations.

• It accounts for a significant proportion of the

annual disposable income.

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