Addressing power: stakeholder involvement within an integrated tourism planning process.

Author(s):  
L. Duffy ◽  
G Kim
2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 176-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick T. Byrd ◽  
Larry Gustke

This paper explores stakeholder involvement in tourism planning, development, and management. For tourism planners to include stakeholders in the tourism planning process those stakeholders and their interests need to be identified. The research reported in this paper describes and applies an analytical technique that is not traditionally used to identify stakeholders. A questionnaire was developed and mailed to stakeholders in two rural communities in North Carolina. The data were analysed with an Exhaustive Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detection decision tree. From the results of the decision tree, stakeholder groups were identified in relation to their support for sustainable tourism development in their community.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iordanis Katemliadis ◽  
Georgios Markatos

PurposeTourism planning and development has revolved around sustainability concepts and issues, and this paper aims to provide an analysis of stakeholder involvement in sustainability planning and implementation in Cyprus.Design/methodology/approachThe article provides a comprehensive perspective on stakeholder involvement in sustainability planning and implementation based on a systematic literature review.FindingsStudy findings indicate that the active involvement of stakeholders is a prerequisite in order to address the complex issues of sustainable tourism development.Originality/valueThe authors examined the role of stakeholders at individual, local and international levels, and how they can make a difference in transitioning to a more sustainable future for tourism in Cyprus.


2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 791-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren N. Duffy ◽  
Rasul A. Mowatt ◽  
H. Charles Cnacellor ◽  
David A. Cárdenas

The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of machismo–marianismo gender ideology on a tourism planning dialogue within a community-based tourism planning project. Using community-based research methodology, three focus groups were conducted in a rural Ecuadorian community. Findings indicate that gender ideology influences the planning discourse in various ways, which affect if and how women are involved in the tourism industry. This study provides evidence for why tourism planning frameworks need to be critical of existing power structures such as gender ideology. Recommendations include the application of gender-aware development frameworks and gender impact assessments throughout the planning process.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Sarah Nicholls

Sustainability has become a common term in the lexicon of most tourism scholars and many industry professionals. Yet active infusion of sustainability thinking and initiatives in practice remains less consistent. This exploratory study investigates awareness and understanding of, and engagement with, sustainability concepts and practices by those involved in – or having the ability to influence – tourism planning. A survey of tourism office directors and planners reveals limited and divergent understanding of the basic underlying characteristics of sustainability amongst these two critical stakeholders groups, both of which are core to the planning, development, marketing and management of tourism. Findings suggest the need for continued effort to translate the huge volume of sustainability-focused tourism research into terms and formats more digestible by industry professionals, as well as opportunities for local entities to take the lead in bringing diverse stakeholders together to drive a greater emphasis on sustainability within their communities.


Author(s):  
Saulo Ribeiro Dos Santos ◽  
Paloma Araújo Pinto ◽  
Protásio Cézar dos Santos

O estudo apresenta uma proposta de um novo produto turístico (Ilha do Medo) para a cidade de São Luís (MA), ressaltando a inserção de melhorias para que assim, o mesmo possa ser inserido no portfólio oferecido pela atividade, assim como suas peculiaridades e a interação entre as diversas variáveis que a integram. Como metodologia de desenvolvimento da pesquisa, utilizou-se a bibliográfica e a documental, além de observação direta e visitas in loco, que resultaram em diagnóstico e avaliação das condições do atrativo. Avaliou-se a necessidade de planejamento do turismo, com ênfase no turismo comunitário como uma maneira de qualificar o atrativo a ser formatado a nível local além da metodologia do processo de planejamento. Como resultado, apresenta-se uma proposta inovadora para o atrativo, como nova opção de produto turístico para São Luís. Ilha do Medo: proposal of a new tourism product option for the city of São Luís (MA, Brazil) ABSTRACT The study presents a proposal for a new tourism product (Ilha do Medo) for the city of São Luís (MA, Brazil), emphasizing the inclusion of improvements to it so it can be inserted into the portfolio offered by the activity, as well as its peculiarities and the interaction between the variables belonging to it. The methodology of research development, we used the literature and documents, direct observation and site visits, which resulted in the diagnosis and assessment of the conditions of the appeal. Assesses the need for tourism planning, with emphasis on community tourism as a way to qualify the appeal to be formatted at the local level beyond the methodology of the planning process. As a result, we present an innovative proposal for attractive option as a new tourism product for São Luís. KEYWORDS: Tourism Product; Ilha do Medo; Tourism Planning.


Author(s):  
Thomas Walker ◽  
C. Alex Pellett ◽  
Jeffery Allen

Stakeholder engagement in natural resource planning has become increasingly important at local and state levels. Including stakeholders in decision-making can increase buy-in and public support of final regional and state recommendations. It can also lead to policy change and improved implementation outcomes resulting from these planning processes. South Carolina is developing a stakeholder-driven water plan, although it is several years away from being finalized. The methods used in this process are a departure from past efforts. Stakeholder inclusion in decision-making in the water planning process is described and analyzed in this article. The focus is on the specific phases of the process and the methods of inclusion used or those anticipated to be used. In this cycle, stakeholder involvement in decisions range from informational/advisory to consultative to decision-making.


2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 431-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norio Maki* ◽  
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Haruo Hayashi* ◽  
Keiko Tamura** ◽  

After devastating disaster, local governments create their "long-term recovery plans." However, there is no clear threshold showing how severely damaged local governments would establish the plan, and no analysis on what kind of components those plans could include. Another issue about long-term recovery planning is how we compiling ideas or visions of stakeholders of an impacted community into a plan. There exists two aspects in planning, one is how ideas of stakeholders are compiled into a plan, and the other is how a feasible plan is established. This paper discusses about 1) the threshold and components for long-term recovery plans from historical data analysis on the various long term recovery plans in Japan during 1959 Ise Bay Typhoon Disaster to Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake Disaster, and 2) planning scheme to establish feasible plan with stakeholder involvement. As a results about the threshold and components on long-term recovery plans, when 8% house holds suffers major damage within total local government's house holds, local governments could establish "long-term recovery plans," and there exits two kinds of "long-term recovery plans" such as comprehensive plans and disaster reduction+short term recovery plans among recent "long-term recovery plans." And the scheme to develop long-term recovery planning by summing up 1690 of stakeholders' ideas on long term recovery of the community into the plan according to a strategic planning framework were developed from the case study in the Ojiya City long term recovery planning, which suffers severe damage from 2004 Niigata Chuetsu Earthquake Disaster. The planning process which could secure the feasibility and effectiveness of the plan and compile successfully various visions and ideas of stakeholders were compiled into the plan were developed.


Author(s):  
Bridget M. Bordelon ◽  
Ksenia Kirillova ◽  
Jeffrey Schaffer

The purpose of this paper is to determine how a community undergoing disaster recovery perceives tourism development. This study utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods to capture the meanings, perspectives and attitudes of residents, stakeholders and Government. The results of the qualitative component are presented. This exploratory research contributes to the body of knowledge regarding tourism planning and development, particularly as it relates to the reemergence of a communitys tourism industry following a disaster. Findings indicate that the context and timing of a destination under recovery require additional consideration. Ultimately, creating social capital is essential for the community planning process and requires participation beyond the typical seven steps of tourism planning model.


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