Social Impacts of Tourism: Host Perceptions

Abstract

This study investigates the pergeptions of the residents of Nadi, Fiji, towards the impacts of tourism. A survey of 199 households revealed that residents (most of whom were dependent on the industry for their livelihood) supported the current magnitude of tourism and favored its expansion. Despite this very clear and generally positive view, the respondents identified specific negative and positive impacts that, in their view, affected the community. The results suggest that residents of communities dependent on tourism can clearly differentiate between its economic benefits and the social costs, and that awareness of certain negative consequences does not lead to opposition towards further tourism development.

Publication Date

1-1-1993

Original Citation

Brian King, Abraham Pizam, Ady Milman “ The Social Impacts of Tourism on Nadi, Fiji, as Perceived by its Residents” Annals of Tourism Research Vol. 20, No. 4 (1993), pp. 650-665.

Number of Pages

650-655

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Annals of Tourism Research

Volume

20

Issue

4

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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