Community participation in sustainable tourism – A case study of two indigenous communities
by Po-Hsin Lai (Department of Park, Recreation, and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University)
Abstract:
Community participation has been widely advocated as a critical element for sustainable tourism development. This article is based on a study conducted at two indigenous communities in the east of Taiwan. The findings provide an example of understanding the priority concerns of communities and their perceptions toward developing small-scale tourism at the communities and a nearby nature reserve. Mechanisms to facilitate local participation are suggested.