The Impact of Tourism Development on Local Residents in Bama, Guangxi, China

Yaping Liu, Linlin Nie, Fuqiang Wang and Zhulan Nies
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Yaping Liu: Department of Tourism Management, Business College, Guangxi University, No 100 College Road, Nanning, Guangxi 530004, China
Linlin Nie: Shaanxi Institute of International Trade & Commerce, Xi'an, Shannxi, China
Fuqiang Wang: Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
Zhulan Nies: Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, China

Tourism Economics, 2015, vol. 21, issue 6, 1133-1148

Abstract: Researchers have studied both the positive and negative impacts of tourism. Bama, one of the world's top five ‘longevity’ villages, has enjoyed a rapid increase in tourism visits and income in recent years. However, current developments are accompanied by various environmental and social issues that threaten the local community. Though most indigenous people in Bama earn more than before, they are seldom involved in the distribution of fair benefits and the decision-making processes affecting the village. Based on three surveys conducted in 2009, 2011 and 2013, this paper examines changes in the perception of tourism's impact and the supportive attitude of the local residents. Suggestions are made for improving the development of tourism in Bama.

Keywords: tourism impact; tourism development; local residents; Bama (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.5367/te.2015.0518

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