Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.20867/thm.11.2.3
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Fotis Kilipiris
; Department of Tourism Management, Technological Educational Institution (TEI) of Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract
The full involvement of local communities in the tourism sector, not only benefits them and the environment in general, but also improves the quality of the tourism experience. Projects imposed from outside and motivated by the pursuit of rapid economic growth often override local needs, conditions and resources, and result in unacceptable environmental, social and cultural costs. Local involvement is crucial to sustainable and appropriate development, which meets the needs of the local people and safeguards their natural and cultural environments. Thus a local development strategy is essential, especially in disadvantaged areas and countries.
Keywords
community involvement; sustainable tourism development; local ownership; critical stakeholders
Hrčak ID:
181296
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Publication date:
30.12.2005.
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