Attracting foreign investors to tourism destinations can yield significant
economic benefits, ranging from infrastructure development to increased employment and
economic diversification. This article explores the economic advantages that foreign
investment brings to tourism destinations, focusing on its potential to stimulate local
economies, create jobs, improve the quality of tourism services, and generate long-term
sustainable growth.
Foreign investment, tourism destinations, economic benefits
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