Investigation about the Impact of Tourism Development on a Water Conservation Area in Taiwan

Hsiao-Hsien Lin, Sheng-Shyong Lee, Yuan-Shing Perng and Shih-Tsung Yu
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Hsiao-Hsien Lin: Department of Environmental Engineering, Da-Yeh University, No.168, University Rd., Dacun, Changhua 51591, Taiwan
Sheng-Shyong Lee: Department of Physical Education, National Pingtung University, No.4-18, Minsheng Rd., Pingtung City, Pingtung County 90003, Taiwan
Yuan-Shing Perng: Department of Forestry, National Chung Hsing University, No.145, Xingda Rd., South Dist., Taichung City 402, Taiwan
Shih-Tsung Yu: Department of Environmental Engineering, Da-Yeh University, No.168, University Rd., Dacun, Changhua 51591, Taiwan

Sustainability, 2018, vol. 10, issue 7, 1-15

Abstract: The current state of tourism development in a water conservation area of Taiwan was investigated from the perspective of different stakeholders. An analytical framework was constructed using grounded theory, whereas data collection was performed through field observations, questionnaire surveys, and semi-structured interviews. The 1290 questionnaire responses were analyzed via statistical methods and multi-perspective analysis. Stakeholder responses varied owing to differences in their interests, needs, and perception of the overall state of development. In the absence of clear policies and plans for each village around the water conservation area, the opinions of the stakeholders will diverge regarding labor and technical expertise, product features, village cohesion, the release of flora and fauna into the wild, tourism image, ecological damage, village transportation, and service quality.

Keywords: tourism development; impact perception; grounded theory; stakeholder (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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