The relationship between tourism activity and GDP: an analytical study of the economic and social impact of the tourism sector. The case of Algeria

The study aims to shed light on the nature of the relationship between tourism activity and GDP in Algeria. It is an analytical study through which we seek to highlight the importance of tourism development and its economic and social impacts, relying on the descriptive-analytical approach. The research problem is formulated as follows: What is the impact of tourism activity in Algeria on GDP? And what is its effect on the economic and social aspects? The study is based on the hypothesis that tourism activity contributes directly and indirectly to improving Algeria’s economic and social conditions, with increasing development rates in recent years. The study concluded that there is a strong relationship between tourism activity and non-hydrocarbon GDP. The economic impacts of tourism activity in Algeria are manifested in stimulating production and investment, creating new projects, attracting foreign investment, providing currency, building strong economic, and improving the balance of payments situation. On the social side, tourism activity contributes to developing tourism awareness, attracting tourists, creating job opportunities, absorbing unemployment and poverty.