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Ecotourism in rural developing communities

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Campbell, LM
Published in: Annals of Tourism Research
July 1, 1999

This paper considers the ad hoc development of ecotourism at Qstional, Costa Rica, and the potential benefits for the local community in the absence of government planning or intervention. In 1995, only four percent of Ostional households identified tourism as a source of income; however, this was substantial in comparison to that derived from other economic activities. While most Ostional residents had positive attitudes toward tourism, they had limited awareness of employment or investment opportunities. Lack of awareness, along with increased activity by outside investors, suggests that, in the absence of formalized planning or intervention, the possibilities for the community at Ostional to further benefit from tourism development will be limited.

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Annals of Tourism Research

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0160-7383

Publication Date

July 1, 1999

Volume

26

Issue

3

Start / End Page

534 / 553

Related Subject Headings

  • Sport, Leisure & Tourism
  • 4406 Human geography
  • 3508 Tourism
  • 3506 Marketing
  • 1506 Tourism
  • 1505 Marketing
  • 1504 Commercial Services
 

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Campbell, L. M. (1999). Ecotourism in rural developing communities. Annals of Tourism Research, 26(3), 534–553. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0160-7383(99)00005-5
Campbell, L. M. “Ecotourism in rural developing communities.” Annals of Tourism Research 26, no. 3 (July 1, 1999): 534–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0160-7383(99)00005-5.
Campbell LM. Ecotourism in rural developing communities. Annals of Tourism Research. 1999 Jul 1;26(3):534–53.
Campbell, L. M. “Ecotourism in rural developing communities.” Annals of Tourism Research, vol. 26, no. 3, July 1999, pp. 534–53. Scopus, doi:10.1016/S0160-7383(99)00005-5.
Campbell LM. Ecotourism in rural developing communities. Annals of Tourism Research. 1999 Jul 1;26(3):534–553.
Journal cover image

Published In

Annals of Tourism Research

DOI

ISSN

0160-7383

Publication Date

July 1, 1999

Volume

26

Issue

3

Start / End Page

534 / 553

Related Subject Headings

  • Sport, Leisure & Tourism
  • 4406 Human geography
  • 3508 Tourism
  • 3506 Marketing
  • 1506 Tourism
  • 1505 Marketing
  • 1504 Commercial Services