A tourist relaxes at a beach in Zanzibar. As East Africa embraces luxury tourism, experts warn growth must benefit local communities, not just foreign investors.
East African nations have been urged to exercise caution regarding the potential economic imbalances that could arise as they pursue high-end tourism as a diversification strategy.
A new study warns that, while this approach promises fewer tourists and higher revenues, it can also exacerbate inequality if governments fail to support their wider populations.
