Community-Based Tourism Models
Alternative Approaches
Some communities control their tourism:
Cooperative Models
- Community-owned accommodations
- Profit-sharing mechanisms
- Local guide requirements
- Visitor limits enforced
Indigenous Examples
- Basque cultural tourism
- Breton language experiences
- Alpine pastoral tourism
- Camargue guardian traditions
Success Factors
Effective community tourism shares features:
Local Control
- Decision-making power
- Economic benefit capture
- Cultural authority
- Development pace setting
Tourist Education
- Behavioral expectations
- Cultural sensitivity
- Environmental responsibility
- Community respect