Community Participation in Tourism Development

This book is written after exploring unique challenges in tourism development and community participation. The book aims to simplify reading for anyone interested in tourism development. It is recommended for tourism students, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in tourism development as a livelihood for the local community. The book explains its contents using an in-depth case study, which includes a blend of qualitative, quantitative, field observations, and locals' perspectives on tourism development.UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE BOOK: § A practical explanation from a case study: The book explains its contents through research findings. It connects and explains the factors that matter in contemporary business operations.§ Integrated approach to unique challenges associated with local community and tourism development: A clear breakdown of barriers to tourism development, such as infrastructural, operational, personal, and socio-cultural barriers.§ Blend of practical and research-based explanation with step-wise process: Outlines learning outcomes and significance in each chapter. Describes the data collection methods and research process.§ A comprehensive explanation of the tourism support system: Examines the support system for local communities in tourism development. § Inclusive insights and interpretations from interviews with the local community.