This document discusses tourism development in Nicaragua from the perspective of rural communities. It begins with quotes highlighting the importance of local well-being over tourism industry profits. It then outlines a case study of community-based tourism in San Ramón, Nicaragua, describing an imaginary visit that highlights both benefits and challenges, such as dependency on loans. The document advocates for responsible representation of rural communities in new media and discusses how new media could help promote rural tourism development that benefits locals.
Sustainable development refers to environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects; not just mitigating negative impacts but pro-actively engaging with these areas with the full range of stakeholders, through a focus on corporate and sustainable responsibility initiatives. Given the high levels of mistrust in Haitian and Kenyan societies, this paper examines CSR initiatives in the tourism sector which could engage citizen diplomacy and increase transparency.
Not many academic papers have been adventurous enough to associate tourism development in black countries with other topics like peace, CSR, transparency and population engagement particularly in destinations like Kenya and Haiti where corruption and unequal distribution of wealth are almost part of the tradition. This paper contributes to the body of meta-literature by focusing on tourism as an economic activity can contribute to the reconciliation of the different classes but more importantly transcend the conception of the government being the oppressor.
Starting with some key concepts analysis, this article adopts a progressive approach successively presenting the studied destinations and then a comparative analysis. It seeks the answers one key question: To what extent CSR practices in tourism can bring peace in Kenya and Haiti? The objective is to discover if the impacts of CSR practices are the same in Kenya (the starting point) and Haiti (the extension point). In other words, is there any kind of dilution of the impacts of CSR practices the further you get from the starting point?
Methodologically, this article builds on academic critical literature on CSR practices and tourism development. This study is going to adopt a comparative and inductive approach.
Sustainable development refers to environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects; not just mitigating negative impacts but pro-actively engaging with these areas with the full range of stakeholders, through a focus on corporate and sustainable responsibility initiatives. Given the high levels of mistrust in Haitian and Kenyan societies, this paper examines CSR initiatives in the tourism sector which could engage citizen diplomacy and increase transparency.
Not many academic papers have been adventurous enough to associate tourism development in black countries with other topics like peace, CSR, transparency and population engagement particularly in destinations like Kenya and Haiti where corruption and unequal distribution of wealth are almost part of the tradition. This paper contributes to the body of meta-literature by focusing on tourism as an economic activity can contribute to the reconciliation of the different classes but more importantly transcend the conception of the government being the oppressor.
Starting with some key concepts analysis, this article adopts a progressive approach successively presenting the studied destinations and then a comparative analysis. It seeks the answers one key question: To what extent CSR practices in tourism can bring peace in Kenya and Haiti? The objective is to discover if the impacts of CSR practices are the same in Kenya (the starting point) and Haiti (the extension point). In other words, is there any kind of dilution of the impacts of CSR practices the further you get from the starting point?
Methodologically, this article builds on academic critical literature on CSR practices and tourism development. This study is going to adopt a comparative and inductive approach.
Measuring Tourist Service Satisfaction at Destination: A Case Study of Cox...b-planning
This study examines existing tourism services of the highly trafficked destination of Cox’s Bazar Sea beach in
Bangladesh using a tourist satisfaction analysis. Using observation and self-determined questionnaire survey, the study
classified tourist to their demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and measured satisfaction level using five point
Likert- scales against seventeen selected variables. The findings of this study suggest that tourists were mostly satisfied with
amenities related to destination management, with a natural attraction to the beach and relaxation facilities provided by the
destination. In contrast, tourists were disappointed with facilities such as health and emergency services, transportation
services, tour guides, information services and night life. The outcome of this empirical research will enable planners,
investors, destination mang ers and other vested interest groups to better understand tourist expectations and formulate
improved strategies, regional policy and a balanced approach toward sustainable tourism development in the region
A new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. ‘Overtourism’? Understanding and managing urban tourism growth beyond perceptions’, was launched today during the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism, in Seoul, Republic of Korea (16-19 September 2018).
The report examines how to manage tourism in urban destinations to the benefit of visitors and residents alike. It proposes eleven strategies and 68 measures to help understand and manage visitor growth. The report is the result of collaboration between UNWTO, the Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality (CELTH), Breda University of Applied Sciencesm and the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) of NHL Stenden University of Applied sciences.
As overtourism is one of the major issue that the destinations are facing at present time. This Presentation covers all the important aspects of overtourism and how the industry is facing this issue industry. By this ppt we tried to give all the ample knowledge to people who want to learn about overtourism and its consequences.
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The Factors Influencing Individuals/Groups to Undertake Tours: The Case of Selected Individuals in Mombasa County
Introduction
Tourism in Kenya is one of the largest source of foreign exchange, only second to Agriculture. The main attractions are wildlife, athletes, game reserves and beautiful sceneries in Kenya. Mombasa County is one of the leading tourist attraction areas in Kenya both by locals and foreigners. Lee Jolliffe, in her book Tea and Tourism: Tourists, Traditions and Transformations, argues that
Kenyan
tourism hasn’t developed on its conservation of natural resources, though “beach tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, sports tourism all form part of the portfolio” (Jolliffe, 2007). Kenya won the Best Leisure Destination award at the World Travel Fair in Shanghai, China, in April 2008. The permanent secretary in Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism, Rebecca Nabutola, stated that the award “goes to testify that Kenya has a unique world acclaimed tourism product. The recognition will no doubt boost Kenya’s tourism and enhance its profile as a leading tourist destination.” Mombasa County is one of the 47 newly created counties in Kenya comprising: Changamwe, Jomvu, Kisauni, Nyali, Likoni and Mvita constituencies with the major town being Mombasa Town which is the second largest town in Kenya.
Mombasa is an important tourism center due to its vast diversity of culture, beaches, old towns, hotels and restaurants, wildlife and economic activity. Mombasa is the original Arabic name for Mombasa and this city has an average population of about 1 million people. Mombasa is a place rich in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. Mombasa is an island connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries. The town overlooks a wide harbor, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows. The true heart of Mombasa is found in the exotic old town, among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture (Magical Kenya, 2015). This paper will focus on factors affecting decision making by tourist by using Mombasa County as the case study.
Statement of the problem
Due to her high touristic potential and capacity, Mombasa’s tourism represents a fast growing sector of the economy. All over the region and the world at large, Mombasa represents an important attractive destination for many tourists who still consider it as a world prototype; consequently, the high demand has been increasing from one year to another. This strategic sector, however, still has to deal with: the large capital required to invest in this sector, poor government support, low level of technology in the country, poor infrastructure, lack of social services, diseases and natural calamities, expensive tourism facilities which may scare tourists away, environmental pollution, encroachment, terrorism and kidnapping of tourists. The Government should play the key role here by formulating legislation that support tourism and provide .
This slide was shared in Provincial Youth Conference - Karnali Province in September 17, 2020. This explains the linkages of Culture and Tourism, youth engagement for achieving SDGs.
Measuring Tourist Service Satisfaction at Destination: A Case Study of Cox...b-planning
This study examines existing tourism services of the highly trafficked destination of Cox’s Bazar Sea beach in
Bangladesh using a tourist satisfaction analysis. Using observation and self-determined questionnaire survey, the study
classified tourist to their demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and measured satisfaction level using five point
Likert- scales against seventeen selected variables. The findings of this study suggest that tourists were mostly satisfied with
amenities related to destination management, with a natural attraction to the beach and relaxation facilities provided by the
destination. In contrast, tourists were disappointed with facilities such as health and emergency services, transportation
services, tour guides, information services and night life. The outcome of this empirical research will enable planners,
investors, destination mang ers and other vested interest groups to better understand tourist expectations and formulate
improved strategies, regional policy and a balanced approach toward sustainable tourism development in the region
A new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. ‘Overtourism’? Understanding and managing urban tourism growth beyond perceptions’, was launched today during the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism, in Seoul, Republic of Korea (16-19 September 2018).
The report examines how to manage tourism in urban destinations to the benefit of visitors and residents alike. It proposes eleven strategies and 68 measures to help understand and manage visitor growth. The report is the result of collaboration between UNWTO, the Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality (CELTH), Breda University of Applied Sciencesm and the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) of NHL Stenden University of Applied sciences.
As overtourism is one of the major issue that the destinations are facing at present time. This Presentation covers all the important aspects of overtourism and how the industry is facing this issue industry. By this ppt we tried to give all the ample knowledge to people who want to learn about overtourism and its consequences.
The Factors Influencing IndividualsGroups to Undertake Tours T.docxtodd771
The Factors Influencing Individuals/Groups to Undertake Tours: The Case of Selected Individuals in Mombasa County
Introduction
Tourism in Kenya is one of the largest source of foreign exchange, only second to Agriculture. The main attractions are wildlife, athletes, game reserves and beautiful sceneries in Kenya. Mombasa County is one of the leading tourist attraction areas in Kenya both by locals and foreigners. Lee Jolliffe, in her book Tea and Tourism: Tourists, Traditions and Transformations, argues that
Kenyan
tourism hasn’t developed on its conservation of natural resources, though “beach tourism, eco-tourism, cultural tourism, sports tourism all form part of the portfolio” (Jolliffe, 2007). Kenya won the Best Leisure Destination award at the World Travel Fair in Shanghai, China, in April 2008. The permanent secretary in Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism, Rebecca Nabutola, stated that the award “goes to testify that Kenya has a unique world acclaimed tourism product. The recognition will no doubt boost Kenya’s tourism and enhance its profile as a leading tourist destination.” Mombasa County is one of the 47 newly created counties in Kenya comprising: Changamwe, Jomvu, Kisauni, Nyali, Likoni and Mvita constituencies with the major town being Mombasa Town which is the second largest town in Kenya.
Mombasa is an important tourism center due to its vast diversity of culture, beaches, old towns, hotels and restaurants, wildlife and economic activity. Mombasa is the original Arabic name for Mombasa and this city has an average population of about 1 million people. Mombasa is a place rich in history, yet at the same time fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port town. Mombasa is an island connected to the mainland by bridges and ferries. The town overlooks a wide harbor, where commercial shipping mingles with traditional sailing dhows. The true heart of Mombasa is found in the exotic old town, among the narrow winding streets and Arab architecture (Magical Kenya, 2015). This paper will focus on factors affecting decision making by tourist by using Mombasa County as the case study.
Statement of the problem
Due to her high touristic potential and capacity, Mombasa’s tourism represents a fast growing sector of the economy. All over the region and the world at large, Mombasa represents an important attractive destination for many tourists who still consider it as a world prototype; consequently, the high demand has been increasing from one year to another. This strategic sector, however, still has to deal with: the large capital required to invest in this sector, poor government support, low level of technology in the country, poor infrastructure, lack of social services, diseases and natural calamities, expensive tourism facilities which may scare tourists away, environmental pollution, encroachment, terrorism and kidnapping of tourists. The Government should play the key role here by formulating legislation that support tourism and provide .
This slide was shared in Provincial Youth Conference - Karnali Province in September 17, 2020. This explains the linkages of Culture and Tourism, youth engagement for achieving SDGs.
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and is a major source of income for many countries. It can have both positive and negative impacts towards the image of the particular destinations tourism image. Sustainable tourism development attempts to find the balance between Environment, Economic and Culture to create an improved quality of life for the host community. The paper analyses about the concepts, practices, strategies, issues and trends of Sustainable Tourism Development
Concurrent Paper Session 2.3 Peace & Partnerships | SDGs Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals Conference 2019, 24-25 Jan 2019, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand | https://tourism-sdg.nz
By linking culture and tourism we come to the cultural tourism, the form of tourism with the growing interest in the world, as the number of tourists increases. These are travels motivated by cultural reasons. However, in order to talk about them, it is necessary to introduce or educate potential tourists with the possibilities of destinations, in terms of cultural content. On the other hand, in order to make this tourist-cultural experience possible, it is necessary to have adequate education of all those on the side of the offer and provision of services. Serbia has potentials for the development of cultural tourism, but in order to prevent it from remaining only at the level of potentials, education of all participants in this chain is needed. However, cultural tourism is not and should not be directed exclusively towards foreign tourists; the offer should be harmonized with the requirements of national, regional, international as well as global tourists.
With a turnover of 500 billion dollars and 250 million employees, tourism is one of the main economic activities globally. However, revenue from the tourist business is often distributed unfairly and the environment is under pressure because of tourism.
Does 'sustainable tourism’ offer an alternative? And how can the triple P of sustainable development (people, planet, profit) be reconciled with the P of pleasure?
Abstract:
This in-depth analysis examines how cultural heritage tourism may advance both sustainable
development and cross-cultural understanding. Cultural heritage travel provides a venue for cross-cultural
exchanges, raising cultural knowledge and encouraging respect among various visiting groups. It
generates economic benefits, such as income generation and employment opportunities, contributing to
the sustainable development of local communities. Moreover, cultural heritage tourism important role in
preserving heritage identity, traditions, customs, strengthening community pride. However, challenges
such as finding the right balance between commercialization and authenticity, addressing overcrowding,
and mitigating cultural commodification exist. The integration of digital technologies presents new
opportunities for enhancing cultural heritage tourism experiences and connecting visitors with local
communities. Additionally, recent studies have explored the potential of cultural heritage tourism in
promoting peacebuilding and reconciliation in conflict-affected regions. Future research should address
the limitations, such as regional and cultural context specificity, long-term impact assessments, and
stakeholder perspectives. Moreover, quantitative research methods, consideration of social justice issues,
and examination of negative impacts are crucial for a more comprehensive understanding of cultural
heritage tourism's potential and challenges. By addressing these gaps, cultural heritage tourism can
contribute to a more inclusive, interconnected, and culturally diverse world, promoting intercultural
understanding and sustainable development.
Keywords: Cultural heritage tourism, Sustainable development, Intercultural understanding, Economic
benefits, Community empowerment.
Study on Tourism and Intangible Cultural Heritage Summary Dr Lendy Spires
Why Tourism & Intangible Cultural Heritage? UNWTO Study on Tourism and Intangible Cultural Heritage Intangible Cultural Heritage is embodied in those practices, expressions, knowledge, and skills, as well as in associated objects and cultural spaces, that communities and individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage. Transmitted through generations and constantly recreated, it provides humanity with a sense of identity and continuity.* This global wealth of traditions has become one of the principal motivations for travel, with tourists seeking to engage with new cultures and experience the global variety of performing arts, handicrafts, rituals, cuisines, and interpretations of nature and the universe.
As celebrated on World Tourism Day 2011, ‘Tourism – Linking Cultures’, the cultural interaction spurred by such encounters prompts dialogue, builds understanding, and, in turn, fosters tolerance and peace. One of the challenges currently facing the tourism sector is to contribute to the identification, protection and safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage through tourism development. Fostering the responsible use of this living heritage for tourism purposes can provide new employment opportunities, help alleviate poverty, curb rural flight migration among the young and marginally-employed, and nurture a sense of pride among communities.
Tourism also offers a powerful incentive for preserving and enhancing intangible cultural heritage, as the revenue it generates can be channelled back into initiatives to aid its long-term survival. Intangible cultural heritage must be thoughtfully managed if it is to survive in an increasingly globalised world. True partnerships between communities and the tourism and heritage sectors can only occur if all sides develop a genuine appreciation for each other’s aspirations and values.
Cultural and heritage tourism management; the value of cultural and heritage ...Witsathit Somrak
This research focuses on finding the value of local communities in Thailand and measuring the perception of local communities on the values of cultural heritage tourism and on the quality of life. The research scopes used in this study was to collect data from local people as a database, which was found by searching for local community values and creating a research tool to map the relationship between the values of cultural heritage tourism and activities relevant. This will be used to measure the perception of local communities in Thailand. The study found that most Thais recognise that the values of cultural heritage tourism has positive effects rather than negative effects, recognising that cultural heritage tourism has the most benefits economic impact, followed by culture, society and environment, respectively as well as the cultural heritage tourism has the most negative impact on the environment, followed by social, cultural and environmental issues.
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Cultural Tourism offers a strong motivation to preserve the elements of cultural heritage in tourist destinations. It helps to preserve cultural elements as important tourist attractions. Cultural tourism’s notion is unlimited to visiting monumental attractions only, but it has also become an interactive experience with the social fabric of the community through attending exhibitions, festivals and events,and the purchase of traditional local products. Thus, the human capital factor in tourism is linked to the quality of tourism products. With the growth of international tourism, the importance of sustainable tourism development has emerged to protect natural, cultural, and human resources, in addition to achieving economic development. As non-sustainable tourism development has led to the deterioration of tourism resources. This research paper examines if cultural tourism contributes to decrease tourism seasonality and achieve sustainable tourism development in cultural heritage sites. A case study of Aswan was selected. Aswan has unique and important elements of cultural heritage (Tangible and Intangible), but it still faces many problems like tourism seasonality, besides its tourism is still weak compared with other cities that have the same tourism potential. Based on a literature review and analytical study of global examples that achieved sustainability in cultural heritage sites, a field study of Aswan was conducted to evaluate the current status of cultural tourism, besides illustrating the challenges of achieving sustainability. The major result that has emerged from the study is paying attention to cultural tourism is the possible solution to the challenges that Aswan tourism faces. Finally, the paper concluded that investment in human capital creates opportunities for cultural tourism which in return resolves one of tourism’s major challenges: seasonality.
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A perspective on tourism and new media from central america höckert
1. A Perspective on Tourism and
New Media from Central America
- Case study of Nicaragua -
27.6.2014
Emily Höckert
University of Lapland, Finland
emily.hockert@ulapland.fi
2. “Tourism should be encouraged more for the fact that
it may contribute to the well-being of local people in destination areas
and less for the reason that it is good for the tourist industry.”
Geoffrey Wall & Alister Mathieson (2006, 288)
4. “Tourism highlights – and is to some extent based upon –
the vast inequalities between wealthy and impoverished.”
5. Development Studies + Tourism research
”Well-being of those being visited?”
”How tourism might promote development & reduce poverty?”
”Balance between triple-bottom line of sustainability?”
”Power relations between hosts & guests?”
HOSPITALITY
Etc…
6. - different actors in tourism development –
[To take a look at tourism from different standpoints]
e.g. How, and by whom, tourism destinations are being represented in new media?
TOURISM
DEVELOPERS
(PRIVATE &
PUBLIC SECTOR)
LOCALS / HOSTS
TOURISM
INTERMEDIARIES
- UNWTO
- (I)NGOs
-Donors
- Academics
7. Outline of the following
1. Search for sustainable tourism development in Nicaragua
2. Imaginary trip to the Northern highlands of Nicaragua
3. Images of San Ramón in the new media
4. Envisioning responsible use of the new media in rural tourism
8. POLITOUR: policies and practices of tourism industry.
A comparative and interdisciplinary study on Central America
10. “
- instead of creating good jobs tourism gives locals only
temporary, low paid employment,;
- instead of creating new activities tourism also threatens the
traditional sources of income;
- instead of creating better infrastructure for the local
community the infrastructure is modernized according to the
priorities that the tourism enterprises have:
- instead of adding value to local assets tourism tends mainly to
rise the living costs;
- instead of helping governments to pay their foreign debt,
tourism dollars end up to the pockets of foreign investors;
- instead of protecting environment, tourism contaminates and
exploits natural resources and uses the local resources in
unsustainable way;
- instead of promoting intercultural understanding, tourism
repeats the prior representations and ideas of the local culture
and society;
- instead of being the key to development, tourism creates a
dependency of the international markets;
- instead of reducing poverty, tourism tends to create more
problems than solutions amongst the most vulnerable
groups… ”
Marina Puesta del Sol (Mowfoth, Charlton & Munt 2008)
Tola (Bonilla & Mordt 2011)
13. 7.7.2014 13
COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM (CBT)
“An approach where the well-being of the local
communities is viewed as the starting point
and tourism perceived as one of the possible
instruments by which to promote it”
14. Arguments for CBT
- Small in scale
- Community control
- Fair distribution of benefits
- Solidarity
- Participation & empowerment
- Complementary source of income
Arguments against CBT
- Dependency – no local control
- Low-life expectancy
- Minimal possibility for economic growth
Mitchell, J. & Muckosy, P. (2008) A Misguided Quest: Community-based Tourism In Latin America. Odi.
Zapata Maria José, Hall C. Michael, Lindo Patricia & Vanderschaeghe Mieke (2011) Can Community-based
Tourism Contribute To Development And Poverty Alleviation? Lessons From Nicaragua. In Current Issues In
Tourism.
15. - 1 000 000 International Visitors / year
- Distribution of wealth created by tourism?
- ’Participación ciudadana´
16. How rural tourism development could be
promoted through the new media?
36. 7.7.20
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/ Esityksen nimi
3
6
4. ENVISIONING RESPONSIBLE USE
OF THE NEW MEDIA
IN RURAL TOURISM
37. Who might represent rural tourism communities in the new
media?
What ethical issues might be involved when representing rural
tourism communities in new media?
How new media could help rural communities to promote rural
tourism development in a responsible way?
38.
39. Examples of further reading
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• Cole, Stroma & Morgan, Nigel eds. 2010, Tourism and Inequality - Problems and Prospects. CABI Publishing.
• Höckert, Emily (2011) Community-based tourism in Nicaragua: a socio-cultural approach. Matkailututkimus 7:2,
2011.
• Mowforth, Martin, Charlton, Clive & Munt Ian 2008, Tourism and Responsibility. Perspectives form Latin America
and the Caribbean. Routledge, London.
• Scheyvens, Regina 2011, Tourism and Poverty. Routledge, New York.
• Sharpley, Richard & Telfer J. David eds. (2004) Tourism and Development – Concepts and Issues. Channel View
Publications, Clevedon, UK.
• Telfer, David J. & Sharpley, Richard 2008, Tourism and Development in the Developing World. Routledge, Oxon.
• World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) 2010, Worlds Travel and Tourism Council: Progress and Priorities
2009-2010, WTTC, London.
• WTO (2002) Tourism and Poverty Alleviation. World Tourism Organization, Madrid, Spain.
• Zapata Maria José, Hall C. Michael, Lindo Patricia & Vanderschaeghe Mieke (2011 / forthcoming) Can
Community-based tourism contribute to development and poverty alleviation? Lessons from Nicaragua. In Current
issues in Tourism.
