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Factors influencing Indigenous engagement in tourism development: an international perspective
- Source :
- Journal of Sustainable Tourism. 24:1100-1120
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2016.
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Abstract
- Indigenous tourism products, attractions and activities can offer a point of difference for tourism destinations, and consequently the role of, and opportunities for, Indigenous people in providing these tourism experiences have been recognised increasingly by government and industry alike. This paper reviews and discusses the factors influencing successful Indigenous tourism development and provides a global comparison of best practice to inform future decision-making processes in achieving sustainable Indigenous tourism development. Data was derived from interviews with key government and non-government organisations, and Indigenous tourism organisations and operators were analysed as a means of critically engaging with the sustainability problematic of Indigenous tourism development. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of international case studies focusing on Indigenous accommodation provision was carried out to complement the research, as were observations during site visits. By offering a ...
- Subjects :
- Point of difference
Economic growth
Government
business.industry
Tourism geography
Best practice
05 social sciences
Geography, Planning and Development
Public relations
Indigenous
Ecotourism
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Political science
0502 economics and business
Sustainability
050211 marketing
business
050212 sport, leisure & tourism
Tourism
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17477646 and 09669582
- Volume :
- 24
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Sustainable Tourism
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........7e47896c216d64aa1d5ffd2ae10ab1c1