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    An investigation into community-based tourism (CBT) as a potential development strategy for villages in Solomon Islands; a case study of Gizo Island

    Smiley, Rebecca
    Abstract
    This study examines the potential for community- based tourism (CBT) as a development strategy for rural communities in the Solomon Islands. Three rural villages on Gizo Island served as the case study. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect and analyse data. The results found that the three villages have engaged in community- based tourism spontaneously. However, the degree of participation by each of the three villages in tourism development varies. At the moment the benefits of tourism are shared by very few individuals and families who operated CBT, though there are some benefits for other members of the community in Paeloghe and Saeraghi. Effective participation is hindered by a lack of funding, access to the tourist market, and knowledge for and about tourism. Empowerment for the community is lacking at both the national and local level. It is suggested that the need for empowerment to enhance community capacity to achieve sustainability and self-determination is paramount. A model to enhance community capacity so that decisions comprise sustainability and just distribution of benefits is proposed from a culturally appropriate perspective.... [Show full abstract]
    Keywords
    community based tourism; tourism development; rural communities; Solomon Islands; developing countries; community participation; empowerment; sustainability; cultural differences
    Fields of Research
    1506 Tourism; 160402 Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Geography
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Thesis
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