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Table 5.1 continued
Term
Definition
By
Emphasis
Cultural/
Tourism that respects natural and built environments…
www.planeta.com Respect for the local natural environment and local
Heritage
the heritage of people and place.
heritage is emphasized.
Tourism
Pro-poor
Pro-poor tourism is not a specific tourism product; it is an
Goodwin and
Pro-poor tourism may improve the livelihoods of
tourism
approach to tourism development and management which
Francis, 2003
poor people in three main ways:
ensures that local poor people are able to secure economic
1 Economic gain through employment and
benefits from tourism in a fair and sustainable manner.
micro-enterprise development;
2 Infrastructure gains: roads, water, electricity,
telecommunications, waste treatment;
3 Empowerment through engagement in decision
making.
Alternative
Alternative tourism aim to put as much distance as possible
Krippendorf,
Alternative tourism focuses on individualism and
Tourism
between themselves and mass tourism.
1987, p37
having a unique and authentic experience through
interaction with the local community and
environment.
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