Inclusive local tourism development in South Africa: Evidence from Dullstroom

Gareth Butler and Christian M Rogerson

Local Economy, 2016, vol. 31, issue 1-2, 264-281

Abstract: Growing international debates surround the notion of inclusive tourism development. The objective in this paper is to examine the issues around inclusive tourism development in South Africa through a locality study. The analysis focuses on the small town of Dullstroom which has experienced considerable tourism growth over the past decades as a consequence of its rich tourism products of fly-fishing, agritourism and second homes tourism. Findings are reported from qualitative interviews with black (African) employees of tourism establishments in Dullstroom. The results reveal tourism development in Dullstroom provides a range of positive economic and social benefits for local residents and that this small town exhibits evidence of an inclusive trajectory of tourism development.

Keywords: inclusive development; tourism; local government; local economic development; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1177/0269094215623732

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