Study Tourism Impact on Poverty Reduction in Developing Countries

Today, tourism is one of the most important sectors in economic activity, and it is always considered from a variety of perspectives. The growing importance of tourism in developing countries is further linked to the role that this industry can play in achieving the goals of the third millennium, in particular to create job opportunities and reduce poverty, promote gender equality and empower women, and pay attention to environmental sustainability. Also, tourism by generating income and economic growth can lead to improved living standards and poverty reduction. Many countries have increasingly recognized the fact that they have to take initiatives to improve their economic situation and seek new ways of reaching them. Therefore, the present study examines the tourism function on poverty reduction in developing countries. To this end, this paper explains the role of tourism development as one of the most innovative and productive industries in Iran (as one of the developing countries in the world) and its impact on poverty reduction.