The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-miami12781755812021-08-03T05:41:09Z The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica Thompson, Christopher Ryals Geography Dominica Commonwealth of Dominica Miami University Geography Sustainable Development Community-Based Tourism Sustainable Tourism Homestay Small-scale Tourism Homestay Tourism Island Tourism Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development This thesis is informed by the literature on sustainable tourism development and homestay projects in various countries worldwide. The research problem in Dominica is that remote portions of the island that are far from the island’s cruise ship ports are not receiving significant tourism income. This thesis examines the establishment, operation and successes to date of a community-based homestay project of which I was a key organizer in the remote village of Grand Fond. This homestay project acts to counter the inaccessibility to cruise tourism money while offering tourists a culturally authentic experience. The research is informed by an analysis of participant feedback from both hosts and visitors. Results show that the Grand Fond homestay project, while still in its infancy and fragile, is resilient, culturally positive, and brings tourism money into the village. It has also inspired homestay projects elsewhere on the island, and therefore helps to contribute much-needed funds to remote portions of Dominica. 2010-07-12 English text Miami University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1278175581 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1278175581 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Geography Dominica Commonwealth of Dominica Miami University Geography Sustainable Development Community-Based Tourism Sustainable Tourism Homestay Small-scale Tourism Homestay Tourism Island Tourism Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development |
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Geography Dominica Commonwealth of Dominica Miami University Geography Sustainable Development Community-Based Tourism Sustainable Tourism Homestay Small-scale Tourism Homestay Tourism Island Tourism Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Development Thompson, Christopher Ryals The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica |
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The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica |
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The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica |
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The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica |
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The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica |
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The Community-Based Homestay Project: A Case Study in Small-Scale Sustainable Tourism Development in the Commonwealth of Dominica |
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community-based homestay project: a case study in small-scale sustainable tourism development in the commonwealth of dominica |
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Miami University / OhioLINK |
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2010 |
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