Community attachment, tourism impacts, quality of life and residents’ support for sustainable tourism development

The indicators, precisely describing the linkages between tourism and the environment, social and cultural base, are not easily available. How ever, some relevant organizations (WTO, EU, OECD, etc.), institutions and experts, have been hardly working to create the indicators of sustainable tourism. Whereas the economic objectives are easily defined by the use of the traditional indicators used in national and business economics, it is very difficult to identify widely applicable environmental, social and cultural indicators. In order to stimulate and alleviate the process of sustainable tourism development, EU created the list of comparative indicators of sustainable tourism. In preparing this list, special attention is paid to identification of valid indicators of real tourism impacts on the social and cultural environment (the entire set of traditions, customs, history, hospitality and culture that characterize a given area), that is a very complex task. Assuming the fact that the related indicators have been analyzed in many European countries, this paper is focused on applying the related indicators in research of tourism development in villages of the Kosjeric community. .

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Overtourism

Handbook of Research on the Impacts, Challenges, and Policy Responses to Overtourism - Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-2224-0.ch005 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 75-93

Author(s):

Hio Kuan Lai ◽

Patrícia Pinto ◽

Pedro Pintassilgo

Keyword(s):

Negative Impact ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Life Domains ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Material Community ◽

High Profile ◽

Local Residents

The concept of overtourism has been popularly discussed in recent years, upon local residents starting to recognize the tourism disturbances in some high-profile destinations. For a sustainable tourism development, it is crucial to investigate potential impacts of overtourism towards the local residents living in the destination. Thus, this chapter employs the existing academic work on quality of life (QoL) concepts, to examine the correlations between residents' perception of tourism's impact to them in material, community, emotional, and health & safety life domains, and their satisfaction with QoL in corresponding life domains, and their overall life satisfaction. This chapter involves a survey taken place in Macau, which represents a case of plausible overtourism. The research reveals that residents who perceived more negative impact from tourism on QoL, were more unsatisfied with QoL. Thus, tourism planners and policy makers should be aware of such threat on sustainable tourism development and search out a solution balancing different stakeholders in overtourism destinations.

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More or Less Sustainable? Assessment from a Policy Perspective

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12083491 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (8) ◽

pp. 3491 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Biljana Petrevska ◽

Aleksandra Terzić ◽

Cvetko Andreeski

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Bottom Line ◽

Tourism Impacts ◽

Policy Perspective ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Development Plans ◽

Tourism Destinations ◽

Policy Perceptions

Sustainability of tourism destinations has become the main focus in planning and managing tourism development. Despite existing legislation and an institutional framework to safeguard balanced tourism growth, many destinations fail to properly address it. So far, studies are limited in exploring sustainable tourism impacts from a policy perspective. This study follows previous ones in using the triple bottom line sustainability approach to define tourism impacts. It argues, in particular, for a nexus between understanding of policy perception and sustainability, and it applies this to tourist destinations in Serbia to determine whether they are operating sustainably. For this purpose, the data were collected using a combination of multiple methods, involving interviews with policymakers and content analysis of strategic documents. This study further suggests a model that assesses the extent of the sustainability of tourist destinations. The results illustrate the importance of understanding policy perceptions in shaping and facilitating sustainability and informing policy enablers on how to improve and reform current tourism development. The model can be adopted and applied to any tourist destination facing an inevitable need to re-shape their tourism development plans and policies, while the implications address the need to build a participative policy approach to sustainable tourism development.

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Spatial Distributive Differences in Residents’ Perceptions of Tourism Impacts in Support for Sustainable Tourism Development—Lu-Kang Destination Case

Environments ◽

10.3390/environments6010008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chung-Hsien Lin ◽

Wei-Ching Wang ◽

Yuan-I Yeh

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Spatial Clustering ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Spatial Clusters ◽

Tourism Impacts ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Point Analysis ◽

High Level

Few empirical studies on the effect of tourism impacts on residents’ support for tourism development have linked an environmental justice perspective with sustainable tourism. This study aims to explore spatial distributive differences in residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts to understand their support for sustainable tourism development. A total of 1057 residents of the Lu-Kang destination in Taiwan were surveyed using an on-site questionnaire. Employing the kernel density method and the local K function for spatial point analysis, the results indicated that spatial clustering of residents’ perceptions of both positive and negative tourism impacts occurred in the specific locations. Further, high household income, high education, and more personal benefits from tourism promoted the formation of localized spatial clusters where residents had positive perceptions of tourism impacts which, in turn, led to a high level of support for tourism development. Conversely, low income, low education, and less personal benefits from tourism cultivated the development of spatial clusters with negative perceptions of tourism impacts which, in turn, caused a low level of support for tourism development. The implications for sustainable tourism planning and strategies are discussed.

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Determinants of Residents’ Support for Sustainable Tourism Development: Implications for Rural Communities

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12229438 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (22) ◽

pp. 9438 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dunja Demirović Bajrami ◽

Adriana Radosavac ◽

Marija Cimbaljević ◽

Tatiana N. Tretiakova ◽

Yulia A. Syromiatnikova

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Local Community ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life ◽

The Republic

One of the key factors for success of sustainable tourism industry in all areas, including rural, is the support of community members. The paper aims to analyze how rural residents’ perceptions of sustainable tourism development (expressed through economic, social, environmental, and physical benefits) can affect residents’ intentions to support tourism. The second aim was to determine if attachment to the particular community and perceived quality of life can have influence on attitudes towards sustainable development of tourism in rural communities. Using a sample of 881 residents living in rural areas of the Republic of Serbia, the results highlighted that perceived values of tourism were important for evaluating how tourism is developed, if it is sustainable for a community, and how it affects quality of residents’ life. The study provided better understanding of factors that can have impact on residents’ attitudes in relation to tourism and highlighted the importance of paying attention to local community as significant player for tourism development, especially in those regions that want to boost its economy by developing sustainable tourism.

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RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF TOURISM IMPACTS AND SUPPORT FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Tourism and hospitality management ◽

10.20867/thm.27.1.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 143-166

Author(s):

Ksenija Vodeb ◽

Daša Fabjan ◽

Marinela Krstinić Nižić

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Tourism Impacts ◽

Ongoing Research ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Active Involvement ◽

Higher Criticism ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact

Purpose – The impact of tourism is an ongoing research interest among scholars as it is directly related to the tourism development process. Residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts can indicate development guidelines if planners pay attention to them. Design – We examine residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts and their support for sustainable tourism development in two similar tourism destinations, Portorož and Opatija, based on their similarity, closeness, and connectedness through time to the present. Approach – There is an urgent need for a strategic development change for both destinations, which are coping with typical negative impacts of tourism, including seasonality, noise and, overcrowding. Methodology – Four hundred and forty-six residents surveyed indicated that tourism development is an important issue. Two databases were combined in order to conduct inference data analysis using SPSS 21 statistical software. Depending on the type of variables, t-test and ANOVA were used for the analysis in addition to the descriptive statistics. Findings – Residents point out a clear and strong message for the importance of their inclusion and active involvement in the decision-making processes of sustainable tourism development. Furthermore, our results revealed higher criticism of tourism impacts among those personally involved in tourism (employed or economically dependent on tourism) and among Portorož locals. Originality - We provide theoretical and practical implications of the research, especially suitable for planners of the destination development, who should be cautious about residents’ reaction to tourism at the destination.

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Peran Modal Sosial dalam Pengembangan Desa Wisata Serangan Denpasar Bali

Media Wisata ◽

10.36276/mws.v19i2.8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 179-185

Author(s):

I Gede Putra Nugraha

Keyword(s):

Social Capital ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Environmental Conservation ◽

Role Of Government ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Conservation History

Serangan Village as a potential area is a representation of Denpasar City Government's policy on environmental conservation, history and cultural values, the interests of the world of education, and the interests of cultural tourism full of attractions. The purpose of this study was to identify the role of social capital in the development of sustainable tourism in Serangan Village and to analyze the influence of the role of government, community participation, and social capital on the quality of destinations and sustainable tourism development in Serangan Village. The results of this study are the role of social capital norms in Serangan Village has an important role in tourism development in Serangan Village, where norms in traditional villages in Serangan Village are still very strong.

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Policy of Regional Tourism Development

Prosiding Semnasfi ◽

10.21070/semnasfi.v1i1.1153 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 333

Author(s):

Achmad Sjafii ◽

Ni Made Ida Pratiwi

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Literature Study ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Regional Tourism ◽

Present Generation ◽

Tourism Services

In local autonomy era to achieve target of tourism development is required a strategy through policies and steps that must be implemented continuously. This policy is defined as a guide in conduct tourism both national and regional level. This paper is intended to explain the policy of East Java government in developing sustainable tourism. This qualitative research used literature approach. The data analysis used descriptive analysis. The results of this literature study showed that sustainable tourism development in the region has three dimensions, namely economic, socio-cultural, and environment. These dimensions are based on the principle of justice that not only benefits the present generation, but also future generations. In addition, important factor in the development of tourism is the supervision of standards and quality of tourism services.

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Modifikasi Nilai Luas Area dan Waktu Kunjungan Dalam Penghitungan Daya Dukung Kawasan Wisata di Provinsi Bali: Studi Kasus Pantai Geger

Journal of Marine and Aquatic Sciences ◽

10.24843/jmas.2018.v4.i02.225-235 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 225

Author(s):

I Wayan Artadana ◽

Abd. Rahman As-syakur ◽

Widiastuti Karim ◽

I Gusti Ngurah Putra Dirgayusa

Keyword(s):

Carrying Capacity ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Literature Study ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Average Area

Carrying Capacity is an important consideration in sustainable tourism development. One of the developing tourist destination in Bali island is Geger Beach which is located in Badung regency, Bali. Geger beach has different conditions with other beaches, therefore it is necessary to determine the estimation area and duration for tourist activities without degrading the quality of the environment. This study aimed to determine the unit of the area, the required time, and the total time per day for particular tourist category according to the condition at Geger beach. Moreover, this study investigated the condition of carrying capacity in the Geger beach. The data were collected primary data obtained by interviewed 100 respondents in Geger Beach and based on literature study on the secondary data. Results showed that the average area for tourism activities (Lt) is 41.5 m2 and the duration for tourism activities (Wp) is 2.29 hours/day. The total time that area provided for tourism activities is 10 hours/day and the total area is 5.023 m2. Carrying capacity value at Geger beach uses Lt and Wp value is 529 people/day, 16.385 people/month or 196.620 people/year. The carrying capacity of Geger Beach conditions is suggested remain under carrying capacity for the entire month and the total visits during 2016.

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Community Attachment and Support for Sustainable Tourism Development through the Attitudes of the Local Population: A Case Study in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences ◽

10.2478/mjss-2018-0037 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 173-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Pablo Cañero Morales ◽

Francisco Orgaz Agüera ◽

Tomás López-Guzmán ◽

Salvador Moral Cuadra

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Local Population ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Structural Equations ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Community Attachment ◽

Economic Point ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development

AbstractThe globalization that is currently suffering the world is applicable to tourism, where sustainable tourism practices are required and consistent with the environment in which they develop, so that tourism practices made aware of the local population are conformed as an important engine from the social and economic point of view where it is inserted. The objective of this research is to carry out an analysis between the possible relationships between the attachment of the residents to the community as well as the support of the local population to sustainable tourism and the environmental attitudes of the residents. For this purpose, a duly structured questionnaire was used to carry out a descriptive analysis through the statistical program IBM SPSS v.24.0 and an analysis through the technique of structural equations (Structural Equation Modeling) through the program SmartPLS v.3.2.6. (Partial Least Squares). The results obtained establish a positive influence of community attachment on support for sustainable tourism development.

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