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Chapter 3
COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATION
In TOURISM PLANNING
Learning Objectives
Create awareness of the stakeholders/key players in tourism management;
Be aware of a number of introductory issues in relation to the key players in tourism planning and management; and
Examine the influence of these key players to the planning and development.
Introduction
Discussion of tourism management requires consideration of a number of factors, including;
- Who is managing?- What is being managed?- How is it being managed?- Where is it happening?- When is it happening?
Who?
Key Players in Tourism Management
The Tourists; The Host Population; The Government (at all levels); The Tourism Industry; NGOs / Voluntary Organizations; and Media.
The “ETB Triangle”
Visitor
Place Host
Community
(External influences) (External influences)
(External influences)
Adapted from ETB, 1991
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Key Player #1: The Tourists
Basic Responsibilities (Swarbrooke, 1999)
To obey local laws and regulations Not to take part in activities which are illegal and
being widely condemned by the society Not to deliberately offend local religious beliefs or
cultural norms of behavior Not to harm the local physical environment To minimize the use of scarce local resources
The rights of the Tourists Those who are responsible for protecting these rights
• to be safe and secured from crime, terrorism and disease
• Host• Government (security services
and health authorities)
• not to be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex or disability
• Host• Tourism Industry• Government (immigration
departments)
• not to be exploited by local businesses and individuals
• Tourism Industry• Host• Government (police)
The rights of the Tourists Those who are responsible for protecting these rights
• right to the fair marketing of products through honest travel brochures and advertisements
• Tourism Industry• Government (advertising
regulators)
• right to a safe, clean, physical environment
• Host• Tourism Industry• Government (environmental
bodies and policy departments)
• right to free and unrestricted movement providing that they cause no damage; meet local people freely
• right to courteous and competent service
• Government (police)
• Host • Tourism Industry
Key Player #2: The Host Community
Key Player #2: The Host Community
Also termed as local/resident/destination community It can act as a major attraction for the tourists
(cultural manifestations) Host community is heterogeneous not homogeneous,
thus the importance of different groups and vested interests needs to be recognized.
May be passive recipients of tourists or actively involved in tourism, also in its planning and management
Key Player #3: The Government
Key Player #3: The Government
Frequently referred to as the public sector Its role in tourism development depends on the
type of government (democratic or dictatorship) and the status (developed or developing) of the country where the planning is involved.
Main reasons for the involvement of the public sector in tourism:
The public sector is mandated to represent the whole population and not just one set of stakeholders or interest group.
The public sector is intended to be impartial, with no particular vested or commercial interests.
The public sector can take a longer-term view of tourism development than the private sector.
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Governments may not only attempt to regulate tourism, but they also have a role
in marketing tourism.
Governments in most developed countries and increasingly in developing countries are also involved in setting aside areas designated for special protection for environmental and cultural reasons. (creation of National Parks and EIA requirement)
Relying on the education of tourists in an attempt to modify their behaviour in relation to potential and real impacts.
Governments can also develop the infrastructure necessary for both public and private sector tourism activities.
Sample Case: Tourism development in Dubai and the role of government
The countries rulers (the Al Makthoum Royal Family) opted for tourism as the key component of a strategy
Increase in visitor arrivals was made possible by:- Upgrading of the international airport- Opening of a cruise ship terminal in 2003- Concentration on the top end of the accommodation spectrum- Offering desert-based activities (safaris, 4WD, camel-based
excursions)- Developing Dubai as a shopping destination
Key Player #4: The Tourism Industry
Key Player #4: The Tourism Industry
In the tourism system, each zone contains tourism industry organizations.
Although tourism industry is complex, there are many linkages between different sectors. (tour operators and travel agents)
Even competing organizations are linked. (Qantas and British Airways)
Tourism industry manage their operations through the marketing mix (4+1 P’s of marketing)
Key Player #4: The Tourism Industry
Early 21st century, tourism companies had become involved in creating awareness of the possible negative impacts tourism may bring
This include recycling, promoting ‘green’ holidays, providing information on environmentally sound activities for tourists and donating money for local charities.
Tourism industry has the ability to
self-regulate
Key Player #5: The NGOs
Key Player #5: The NGOs
Include pressure groups, voluntary trusts, some of which have charitable status, and industry associations.
Key Player #6: Media
Key Player #6: Media
Has a key role in tourism planning and management
Regular travel shows, travelog programs, newspapers with travel sections, travel-related magazines and radio programmes, travel information on the web
Guidebook-oldest form of literature
concerned with travel Media can even create a tourist attraction