Resident perception of the environmental impacts of tourism

Liu, Juanita C.; Sheldon, Pauline J.; Var, Turgut

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“…During the high tourism season, public and leisure infrastructures become saturated, and traffic congestion and parking problems occur (Lindberg & Johnson, 1997;Sheldon & Abenoja, 2001), which often cause inconvenience to local residents (Liu & Var, 1986;Sheldon & Var, 1984). Tourism can also increase the standard of living (Liu & Var, 1986;McGehee & Andereck, 2004) as well as drug and alcohol problems (Diedrich & García, 2009;Haralambopoulos & Pizam 1996;King Pizam & Milman, 1993;Milman & Pizam 1988); serious environmental damage and significant increases in waste and pollution can also occur (Andereck et al, 2005;Brunt & Courtney, 1999;Lankford, 1994;Liu et al, 1987;McGehee & Andereck, 2004;Snaith & Haley, 1999). This tourism-related inconvenience and collateral damage could cause the local population to form and perpetuate negative attitudes towards tourism.…”

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“…Within these specific environments, residents' support is a key factor in tourism development (Butler, 1980;Dyer et al, 2007;Miossec, 1977). Thus, researchers recognize the need to include the local community in early planning stages of tourism development (Liu et al, 1987).…”

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“…The main reason for the growing interest in this type of study is an awareness that tourism development has positive and negative effects at the local level (Ko & Stewart, 2002;Lankford & Howard, 1994). On the positive side, tourism can generate new employment opportunities for local residents (Andereck & Nyaupane, 2011;Belisle & Hoy, 1980;Bujosa & Roselló, 2005;Diedrich & García, 2009;Haralambopoulos & Pizam, 1996;Lindberg & Johnson, 1997), strengthen towns' business networks, increase residents' quality of life, help preserve monuments and archaeological sites (Andereck, Valentine, Knopf & Vogt, 2005;Akis Peristianis & Warne, 1996;Liu, Sheldon & Var, 1987;Korca, 1996;Oviedo, Castellanos & Martin, 2008;Yoon, Gursoy, & Chen 2001), and preserve residents' identity and the cultural pride (Andereck et al, 2005;Besculides, Lee & McCormick, 2002;Yoon et al, 2001). …”

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Residents' perceptions of tourism development in Benalmádena (Spain)

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This study examines the residents´ perceptions of the impact of tourism in Benalmádena, and the profiles of the residents according to socio-demographic characteristics. A questionnaire assessed how these characteristics influence the residents' perceptions towards the environment, economy, and socio-cultural aspects. The survey was administered to a stratified sample of 770 residents in Benalmádena. Results show a significant effect of socio-demographic variables on perception of tourism impact. The educational background, place of birth and how long respondents had been living in the community explain a significant amount of the variance in overall attitudes. Interaction analyses revealed that place of birth moderated the relationship between the tourism dimensions and the years of residence. For instance, the respondents with less than five years of residence showed more positive attitude towards the impact of tourism. We offer a profile of these residents according to their perceptions of the impact of tourism in their community.

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“…It is generally felt that community perceptions toward tourism impacts are likely to be an important planning and policy consideration for successful tourism development (Ap, 1992). Numerous studies on community residents' perceptions of tourism impacts have been conducted (Andereck et al, 2005;Ap, 1990Ap, , 1992Ap & Crompton, 1993;Brown & Giles, 1994;Choi & Sirakaya, 2005;Johnson et al, 1994;Liu et al, 1987;Liu & Var1986;Pizam, 1978;Ritchie, 1993;Robson & Robson, 1996;Ryan & Montgomery, 1994;Seid, 1994;Sheldon & Abenoja, 2001;Sheldon & Var, 1984;Sirakaya et al, 2001;Teye et al, 2002;Upchurch & Teivane, 2000). All these studies are performed by Western researchers.…”

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Community Perceptions toward Economic and Environmental Impacts of Tourism on Local Communities

Aref¹,

Redzuan²,

Gill³

2009

ASS

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This paper investigates the community perceptions toward economic and environmental impacts of tourism in Shiraz, Iran. Special focus is on the differences in perceptions between the Old and New Districts of Shiraz. The study demonstrates that there are broadly similar views among the community leaders and community residents from both districts of Shiraz. In fact, a high percentage of the answers obtained highlighted positive aspects environmental and economic impacts of tourism toward local communities. According to the survey, the strongest and favourable perceptions toward tourism impacts are found to be linked with environmental aspects and while economic matters are found to be the least favourable in terms of the perceived impacts on tourism. T-test analysis of the study indicates that there is no significant difference between community leaders' perceptions in both districts of Shiraz City. Results drew from discussion with the target group show that the community residents have positive perceptions toward economic and environmental impacts of tourism with only minor differences with each other.

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“…• ecology (Edwards,1987;Farrell and McLellan, 1987;Gartner, 1987;Liu et al, 1987) • marketing (Haywood, 1990;Krohn and Ahmed, 1992) • sustainable development (Higgins-Desbiolles, 2008;Hughes, 1995;Smith and Eadington, 1992) • humanistic and social issues (Hegarty, 1992;Tovar and Lockwood, 2008). …”

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Defining a sustainable overbooking approach in the hospitality industry

Fasone

Faldetta

2013

IJSSM

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Tourism industry is characterised by a growing uncertainty about volume of demand and relationships with tourists. Hotels often practice overbooking to face uncertainty, seeking to maximise rooms' occupancy rates acting on the reduction of uncertainty on demand. At the same time overbooking is often correlated to an increase of uncertainty in relationships because it is very difficult to predict how different customers might react facing overbooking. This article aims to compare two different overbooking approaches: the traditional overbooking approach and an alternative one, called fair and transparent overbooking, according to which customers are made aware in advance of the possibility of overbooking. The main objective is to understand what are the consequences of traditional overbooking, both positive and negative, and then to figure out if the introduction of a new overbooking formula could alleviate the negative consequences, while maintaining the benefits, making it more sustainable from a social, relational and economic point of view. The theoretical analysis is supported by an empirical survey which aims to verify how overbooking is common, for which reasons is mainly practised by hotels and what are the main benefits and problems. Finally, the survey aimed to explore the possibility of practicing the fair and transparent overbooking.

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Resident perception of the environmental impacts of tourism

Cited by 366 publications

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Residents' perceptions of tourism development in Benalmádena (Spain)

Residents' perceptions of tourism development in Benalmádena (Spain)

Community Perceptions toward Economic and Environmental Impacts of Tourism on Local Communities

Defining a sustainable overbooking approach in the hospitality industry

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