Ecotourism in rural developing communities

Authors
Citation
Lm. Campbell, Ecotourism in rural developing communities, ANN TOURISM, 26(3), 1999, pp. 534-553
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
EnvirnmentalStudies Geografy & Development
Journal title
ANNALS OF TOURISM RESEARCH
ISSN journal
01607383 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
534 - 553
Database
ISI
SICI code
0160-7383(199907)26:3<534:EIRDC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
This paper considers the od hoc development of ecotourism at Ostional, Cost a Rica, and the potential benefits for the local community in the absence o f government planning or intervention. In 1995, only four percent Ostional households Identified tourism as a source of income; however, this was subs tantial in comparison to that derived from other economic activities. While most Ostional residents had positive attitudes toward tourism, they had li mited awareness of employment or investment opportunities. Lack of awarenes s, along with increased activity by outside investors, suggests that, in th e absence of formalized planning or intervention, the possibilities for the community at Ostional to further benefit from tourism development will be limited. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.