20 research outputs found
Developing rural tourism in South Africa: a case of women and technology in Kwazulu – natal
No full textThis paper contributes to a greater understanding of the linkages between women’s roles, responsibilities and the use of and access to technologies in marginalised rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The ways in which poor rural women conceptualise technologies and the ways in which they use their knowledge and skills to develop, modify and adapt the techniques and technical processes are examined in relation to developing rural tourism in the areas. Research was undertaken in four marginalised communities in KwaZulu-Natal: Adams Mission, Platt Estate, KwaXimba and Makomoreng. The study examined the relationships between rural women, and their technological knowledge with a view to developing rural tourism. Emphasis on the data collection was on gender sensitivity and the ability to capture the complexities of the rural women’s real life activities. The aim of this contribution is to contribute to a greater understanding in terms of the recognition of the linkages between women’s roles, responsibilities, knowledge and their participation in rural economic and tourism development with more emphasis and focus on their use of modern technologies and indigenous knowledge.rural tourism in South Africa, women’s roles, marginalised rural communities in KwaZulu
Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism on World Heritage Sites: Communities' Perspective of Lamu (Kenya) and Zanzibar Islands
No full textECOTOURISM AND THE ECONOMY: CASE STUDY OF MARA & AMBOSELI IN KENYA
No full textThe Kenyan government sees ecotourism as having the potential of becoming a moderately useful tool for locally directed and participatory rural development based on a rational utilization of environmental and cultural resources on which tourism relays on. We therefore need a better understanding of ecotourism’s impacts, and how those impacts are affected by various development and management strategies. Furthermore, ecotourism not only provides revenue and employment, but also causes undesirable environmental and social change. Unfortunately, these costs of ecotourism development are rarely evaluated in detail. If ecotourism is indeed promoting a region’s welfare, it is vital that apart from the economic potential, environmental and social costs that also need to be identified, these costs enter into any decisions about ecotourism development. This paper contributes to a greater understanding of the linkages between ecotourism and the economy from the Kenyan perspective. Research was undertaken in communities adjacent to Masai Mara and Amboseli area in Kenya. The study examined the relationships between ecotourism and economy with a view to understanding how the benefits, if any, are utilized within the communities.ecoturism, Kenya, local communities, tour operators
On-line tourism destination marketing: Case study of Canadian Atlantic provinces
No full textTourism destinations are faced with increased and intense competition in
marketing and would use all means to promote and attract tourists to their
sites. The tourists’ desire for pleasing experiences should compel tourist
businesses to consider effective means of destination marketing.Many tourists
are turning to the internet as a source for travel and tourism information from
attractions to visit to accommodation to patronize. Advertising, brochures, web
pages are among various ways of promoting the destination however potential
travelers are relying on destination reviews by other travelers who have visited
the destination. The measurement of this factor is often overlooked but is an
essential factor in marketing strategies to effectively respond to positive or
negative experiences of the destination image. Hence in order for them to
succeed, they must have a sound online marketing and promote themselves in a
unique way all in the effort of attracting tourists. This study investigates the
extent to which four provinces in Atlantic Canada, namely, Newfoundland,
Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia are marketing
themselves on the internet to attract both domestic and international tourists
and thus reaching out to the global market. The paper using a case study
approach, identifies the factors in successful destination marketing and also
explores the role and impact of traveler reviews to the four destinations using
trip advisor as a virtual community and one of the most popular and reliable
source of reviews
© 2009 Academic Journals Review Developing urban ecotourism in Kenyan cities: A sustainable approach
No full textTourism is not only a powerful social and economic force but also a factor in the physical environment as well. It has the power to improve the environment, provide funds for conservation, preserve culture and history, to set sustainable use limits and to protect natural attractions. Ecotourism potentially provides a sustainable approach to development. A frequently cited definition of ecotourism originated with The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) which states “ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas which conserve the environment and sustains the well-being of local people. ” The conceptualization of urban ecotourism therefore, can be seen through the position of cities as tourism destinations and is further described through that take into account supply / facility and demand / user. This paper discusses the various benefits of ecotourism operations based in urban environments in Kenya and indeed the three cities, Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and their sustainability. Key words: Tourism, ecotourism, urban ecotour
ECOTOURISM AND THE ECONOMY: CASE STUDY OF MARA & AMBOSELI IN KENYA
No full textThe Kenyan government sees ecotourism as having the potential of becoming a moderately useful tool for locally directed and participatory rural development based on a rational utilization of environmental and cultural resources on which tourism relays on. We therefore need a better understanding of ecotourism’s impacts, and how those impacts are affected by various development and management strategies. Furthermore, ecotourism not only provides revenue and employment, but also causes undesirable environmental and social change. Unfortunately, these costs of ecotourism development are rarely evaluated in detail. If ecotourism is indeed promoting a region’s welfare, it is vital that apart from the economic potential, environmental and social costs that also need to be identified, these costs enter into any decisions about ecotourism development. This paper contributes to a greater understanding of the linkages between ecotourism and the economy from the Kenyan perspective. Research was undertaken in communities adjacent to Masai Mara and Amboseli area in Kenya. The study examined the relationships between ecotourism and economy with a view to understanding how the benefits, if any, are utilized within the communities
