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Indicators of Small Town Tourism Development Potential: The Case of Fouriesburg, South Africa.
- Source :
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Urban Forum . Aug2009, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p293-317. 25p. 3 Color Photographs, 6 Charts, 2 Maps. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- As small towns experience economic and social restructuring, many are pursuing tourism opportunities as one component of a more diversified local economic strategy. This paper is interested in the small town of Fouriesburg in South Africa's Free State. While the town was once a thriving service center for a surrounding rural agricultural region, this traditional economy has faded. Given that the nearby town of Clarens has developed a substantial tourism economy, we pose the question of whether there already exist indicators that Fouriesburg may be poised for a similar change. These indicators include location within the urban field, timing within the tourist area life cycle model, differentials/opportunities in property values, and the role of real estate agents as “gatekeepers” in directing investments. The findings suggest that, while Fouriesburg has potential for developing a tourism-oriented economy, many of the important policy and planning supports needed to assist with diversification are not yet in place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TOURISM
*REAL estate agents
*SERVICE industries
*CITIES & towns
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10153802
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Urban Forum
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43169100
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-009-9064-y