Residents’ Attitudes toward Existing and Future Tourism Development in Rural Communities

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavlína Látková ◽  
Christine A. Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Residents Attitudes

scholarly journals Surveys of residents’ attitudes to tourism development

2007 ◽  
pp. 220-227
Author(s):  
Katalin Vargáné Csobán
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Economic Downturns ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Residents Attitudes

Tourism has an important role in the various development plans and strategies around the world. It has also become an important component of rural development programs, as rural communities experiencing serious economic downturns often consider tourism to be a possible way of development. The expected positive economic and social impacts may not occur and negative tendencies are reinforced if communities do not support or even oppose tourism development. For this reason, it is highly important for planners and decision-makers to understand how the public perceives the tourism industry.In the international literature there is a growing number of studies about residents’ attitudes toward tourism development. In the present study I review the social and economic factors that influence the attitudes of residents and communities, as well as demonstrate the typologies that were created on the basis of the results. Finally, I summarize the theoretical models that are used to interpret the results of the investigations.

Residents’ attitudes toward tourism development at Al-Juhfa, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ahmad Algassim ◽  
Akhmad Saufi ◽  
Diswandi Diswandi ◽  
Noel Scott
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Residents Attitudes

Purpose Al-Juhfa is a small village located near Rabigh City, between Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, with significant archaeological and religious resources. The purpose of this paper is to examine residents’ attitudes toward tourism development at Al-Juhfa. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative study uses purposive interviewing to recruit informants. Data was collected using semi-structured interview and open-ended questions. Eight semi-structured interviews were made and a list of open-ended questions was distributed to 134 informants. All data were analysed and no new codes were found after the answer of the first 49 informants analysed. Findings The results show that residents’ attitudes toward tourism development in general were positive with residents expecting to receive economic, social and environmental benefits. Residents were aware of potential positive and negative impacts of tourism development and appeared to balance these in developing their attitudes. Tourism was seen to empower residents and the religiosity of the community influenced their perception of tourism development. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature by supporting the use of social exchange theory in this context and by recommending the inclusion of religiosity in further studies.

Residents’ attitudes to proposed tourism development

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 391-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Mason ◽  
Joanne Cheyne
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Residents Attitudes

The effect of ecotourism knowledge on residents' attitudes in Otavalo, Ecuador: the knowledge theory of attitude–behavior consistency

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Eun (Amelia) Yoon ◽  
Kyoung-Joo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Exchange ◽  
Cognitive Process ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Attitude Formation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Theory ◽  
Behavior Consistency ◽  
Attitude Behavior ◽  
Residents Attitudes

PurposeResidents' supportive attitudes are essential for the successful development of ecotourism. Although existing literature has heavily relied on social exchange theory to explain residents' attitudes, this study explores a new theoretical direction by focusing on the cognitive process of residents' attitude formation. This study adopts the knowledge theory of attitude–behavior consistency that emphasizes the amount, relevance and complexity of ecotourism knowledge in shaping residents' positive attitudes toward tourism development in the regional community.Design/methodology/approachBased on a survey of 394 residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, this study confirmed the reliability and validity of measurements, used PLS-SEM for statistical analysis, and evaluated the effect of ecotourism knowledge on residents' attitudes toward ecotourism.FindingsUnder the control of community attachment and fair distribution of economic benefits supported by existing literature, this study finds that ecotourism knowledge has a positive and significant effect on residents' supportive attitudes toward tourism development.Research limitations/implicationsBy elucidating the cognitive process of residents' attitude formation and change, this paper shows the applicability of a knowledge-based theory to residents' attitudes toward tourism development, and offers practical implications for ecotourism policymakers and educational program developers.Originality/valueThis study adopts the knowledge theory of attitude–behavior consistency and shows the positive influence of ecotourism knowledge on residents' attitudes.

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

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9438 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Residents’ attitude and perception towards Rural Tourism Development: A case remote Humla District of Nepal.

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Economic Welfare ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Key Driver ◽  
Residents Attitudes ◽  
Positive Effect

Local people's attitude towards tourism development is the crucial factor for usefully developing a touristic destination. Nepal, a mountainous developing country rich in nature and cultural diversity is promoting the tourism sector for its economic welfare. In this context, this research investigated residents’ attitudes towards tourism in Simikot of Humla, Nepal. Data were collected through 40 households of Simikot through questionnaire methods. With this line, we investigated the attitude, potentiality, and major attributes for tourism and existing infrastructure supportive to tourism. Results indicated most of the residents hold that tourism has a positive effect on the local community. Most of the residents believe nature and cultural attractions are the major attractions for tourism. Considering its potentiality people believe that access to transportation will be the key driver to promote tourism.

scholarly journals Tourism policy and environmental impacts in Musina municipality: lessons from a case study of failure

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azwindini Isaac Ramaano
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Vhembe District

Purpose Musina municipality is one of the driest regions in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is, like many rural communities within the country, a low-income area. Nonetheless, being embedded within the tourism-orientated landscape of the Vhembe district in Limpopo, it possesses the potential for community-based tourism. This study aims to review the perception and application of tourism development policy in the Municipality using primary and secondary data. The study discovered poor enforcement of tourism development policy paired with a substandard knowledge of sustainable and responsible tourism principles. Consequently, the negative environmental impacts of tourism activities had exacerbated. The study recommends a need for improved policy implementation and strategies to advance local communities’ livelihoods while also managing natural resources.

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