Advocating Community Participation and Integrated Tourism Development Planning in Local Destinations: The Case of South Africa

Keywords

community participation, integrated tourism planning, national government, local government, destinations, South Africa

Abstract

The processes of community participation and integrated tourism development planning can often be uncoordinated, fragmented and hindered by operational, structural and cultural limitations. Although these processes are usually more sophisticated in developed countries, some important lessons can be learned from their use in less-developed countries like South Africa. As part of their commitment towards a more democratic South Africa and their voluntary obligations towards Local Agenda 21, the national government has embarked on a process through which they aspire to improve decision-making and thereby achieve more integrated tourism development at a local level. This regional spotlight takes a closer look at the processes being legislated and implemented by South Africa to ensure community participation and integrated tourism planning takes place in a coordinated and inclusive way. The case provides valuable insights to practitioners and academics that are engaging in community participation and integrated tourism development planning.

Publication Date

3-12-2014

Original Citation

Van Niekerk, M. (2014). Advocating community participation and integrated tourism development planning in local destinations: The case of South Africa. Journal of Destination Marketing and Management, 3(2), 82-84.

Number of Pages

82-84

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Journal of Destination Marketing and Management

Volume

3

Issue

2

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

This document is currently not available for download.

View via DOI


Share

COinS