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Perspectives on rural tourism geographies : case studies from developed nations on the exotic, the fringe and the boring bits in between
This book examines rural tourism across three different contexts, acknowledging the complexity of rural places. It applies a systematic comparative framework across nine case studies from Australia, Canada and Sweden. The case studies address the uniqueness of different rural spaces, while the framework incorporates many theoretical aspects from human geography including spatial, historic, institutional, demographic, socio-economic and network perspectives. In the course of applying this comparative case study framework, the book identifies numerous implications for planning and policy in rural settings. These contributions from international, expert authors help to identify the opportunities and challenges that affect rural regions, from places at the urban fringe to exotic remote spaces and taking in the `boring bits in between.' Both the analysis and the framework used will be of value to scholars and students of rurality, tourism, regional development, rural policy, geography, and destination management. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the rural context in developed countries and a robust conceptualization of rural tourism geographies.
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Rural tourism entrepreneurship success factors for sustainable tourism village: Evidence from Indonesia
This study aims to examine the success factors and build the framework of rural tourism entrepreneurship for a sustainable tourism village. This is an important research topic, as 44.28% population in the world live in rural areas; specifically 44.02% population in Indonesia resides in a rural area which indicates how important rural areas are for future development. This study used a purposive sampling technique to determine the priority issues of the sustainability of the tourism village. The data was gathered from semi-structured interviews with actors' influential in the success of tourism villages. This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and a case study design. This study uses content analysis in describing the findings from the collected data to better understand the case study. It focuses on a case of six tourism villages in Indonesia that have received awards as sustainable tourism villages, as it might be adopted by the other tourism villages. The results revealed ten factors for creating successful sustainable tourism village through rural tourism entrepreneurship. Those factors are income management, business unit development, economic growth, mutual cooperation, collaboration, innovation, creativity, environmental awareness, resource management, and visitor management. These 10 factors are further grouped into three dimensions (economic, social, and environmental sustainability). The study makes new framework of rural tourism entrepreneurship and useful for the strategy and decision-making process.
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Marketing rural tourism : experience and enterprise
\"Gunjan Saxena seeks to encourage a fuller understanding of rural tourism marketing by uncovering the lived experiences and enterprise of different actor groups as they respond to the impact of tourism on their communities and cultural identities. Marketing Rural Tourism presents actor narratives to reveal nuances inherent in their practices and perceptions as they develop, support or oppose tourism in their locality. By focusing on actors' experience and enterprise involved in the ongoing production, consumption and marketing of rural landscapes for tourism, this book enables an insight into varied storylines that underlie the processes of place-making. Academics in the area of marketing and tourism, as well as development studies, will appreciate the contribution this book will make to the wider marketing discourse that circulates about rural destinations. The book will also be a valuable resource to undergraduate students looking to incorporate fresh conceptual insights into their projects, as well as postgraduate students looking to apply newer approaches to conceptualising tourism or place marketing.\" -- Back cover.
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Exploring the spatial patterns and influencing factors of rural tourism development in Hainan Province of China
Hainan Province is a major domestic tourism destination in China, with rural tourism playing a key role in its development. This study analyzes the spatial distribution of 154 rural tourism sites across Hainan, examining regional balance, hotspots, and influencing factors such as transportation infrastructure, economic conditions, and A-level tourist attractions. Results show a clear spatial clustering of sites, with a strong concentration in the east and more dispersed patterns in the west. Economic growth and tourism sector development are identified as key factors influencing the “coconut-level” ratings. The study offers policy recommendations to promote sustainable rural tourism, including leveraging regional advantages, enhancing transportation connectivity, and improving tourism services and infrastructure. It also calls for investment in grassroots tourism projects and strengthening regional complementarity to foster balanced and equitable growth. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and tourism planners seeking to integrate rural tourism into broader sustainable development strategies.
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Global opportunities and challenges for rural and mountain tourism
\"\"This book examines the opportunities and challenges for rural and mountain tourism development in geographically disadvantaged areas\"--Provided by publisher\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Potentials of Rural Tourism Around Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, South Africa: Local Community Perspective
Developing nations continue to place a high priority on rural development, especially those like South Africa (SA) that have large rural populations and little or no economic activity. In addition to urban tourism, rural tourism is another type of tourism that is gaining popularity. This study conducted in the context of SA, KwaZulu-Natal, aimed at assessing the potentials of rural tourism in the communities surrounding Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park (HiP). A qualitative research method based on the explorative and interpretative paradigms was used. A purposive technique was used in a form of non-probability sampling. Focus group discussions were held with the participants. Three (3) focus group discussions were conducted with a total of twenty-four (24) participants, eight (8) participants in each group. Content analysis was performed to analyse data. Results revealed that the study area lacked access to basic infrastructure like decent road networks as well as access to clean water and sanitary facilities. The research further revealed that residents in the study area lacked fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate effective tourism enterprises. The study recommends that rural offerings be positioned and offered as parts of tourist products and services within this rural space, after the study area weaknesses have been addressed. The study further suggests that leadership should be committed to advancing the growth of rural tourism through capacity building, including training citizens and assisting in the creation of business strategies and the acquisition of funding for the launch of new ventures.
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Driving factors of pro-environmental behavior among rural tourism destination residents-considering the moderating effect of environmental policies
Residents of rural tourism destinations are the core participants in organizing and carrying out rural tourism activities. Therefore, guiding them to implement pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) in the daily lives is crucial for promoting the rural ecological civilization construction and achieving sustainable rural tourism. Combining the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Normative Activation Model (NAM), this study develops a theoretical model of the driving factors of PEB among rural tourism destination residents by considering the moderating effect of environmental policies. Empirical analysis is conducted using survey data from rural tourism destination residents in Sichuan Province, China, to explain the occurrence path of PEBs from the aspects of egoistic and altruistic attributes, and environmental policy factors. The research results indicate that perceived behavioral control and environmental attitudes directly affect the pro-environmental intention (PEI) of rural tourism destination residents, and indirectly affect their PEBs, while subjective norms have no significant impact on the PEI. The personal norms of rural tourism destination residents are activated through the pathways of “consequence awareness → personal norms” and “consequence awareness → responsibility attribution → personal norms”, which in turn affect their PEIs, confirming the altruistic attributes of local residents. In addition, environmental policies have significant positive moderating effect on the conversion of PEI into PEB, but the intervention effects vary across different dimensions.
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Eating grasshoppers : chapulines and the women who sell them
\"Entomophagy (the eating of insects) is an ancient practice that is still common in many parts of the world. One of the best-known examples is in Oaxaca, where grasshoppers, known as chapulines, are harvested in summer and fall, toasted, and enjoyed year-round. As Oaxaca has become a popular destination for tourists, especially food tourists, the consumption and market for chapulines has evolved. Jeff Cohen's manuscript argues that understanding chapulines requires seeing them as a food source, a cultural symbol, and an economic engine. Part I: Approaching Chapulines introduces the women at the heart of this study and documents how they harvest, prepare, and consume grasshoppers. Part II: Eating and Thinking Chapulines moves to how other people consume chapulines. For many Oaxacans, especially those in the Central Valleys, chapulines are a regular part of the diet, a food that is highly anticipated every year, as discussed in chapter three. Chapter four documents how tourists approach chapulines. Those who try chapulines are usually looking for an experience, something to \"connect\" them with the \"real\" Oaxaca, rather than a meal. Part III: Marketing Chapulines follows the women (whom Cohen calls \"chapulineras\") as they carry chapulines to the marketplace. As with markets everywhere, COVID-19 was a massive disruption, but the chapulineras created a touchless economy that allowed for continued production even as markets closed and most communities isolated in place. If tourists see chapulineras as poor, rural, Indigenous women who are struggling to make ends meet, these chapters contradict that assumption and reveal the entrepreneurial energy that they bring to the marketplace. A conclusion expands on the text to consider the broader world of food studies and asks why anyone would eat a bug\"-- Provided by publisher.
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How was rural tourism developed in China? Examining the impact of China’s evolving rural tourism policies
This study examines the impact of China’s evolving rural tourism policies on the advancement of rural tourism within the nation. The analysis spans the period from 2006 to 2022 and encompasses several crucial aspects: The entities accountable for policy formulation, frequently utilized keywords, and the establishment of an analytical framework termed “policy instrument-policy target”. The findings revealed that China's rural tourism policies derive influence from a multitude of departments, highlighting a polycentric approach. Leading contributors include the State Council, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as well as other policy-formulating bodies, which have gradually attained heightened levels of coordination. Furthermore, the prevalent keywords prevalent in China's rural tourism policies have undergone evolution, initially focusing on rural infrastructure development, rural services, leisure, and rural culture. Notably, incentive-based strategies and capacity-building tools hold significant importance among the frequently employed approaches. The deployed policy instruments have highlighted adaptability, effectively catering to the diverse stages of rural tourism development. Aligned with China's quintet of targets for rural revitalization, the primary objective in advancing rural tourism remains the cultivation of thriving businesses and overall prosperity. It is found that aspects such as social etiquette, effective governance, and civility have progressively gained prominence in the evolutionary trajectory of rural tourism offering valuable insights into the development of rural tourism in China.
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