Sustainable Tourism and Poverty Elimination (UNED-UK, 1999): 2. How to develop partnerships: (introduction...)

Sustainable Tourism and Poverty Elimination (UNED-UK, 1999)

2. How to develop partnerships

		*(introduction...)*
		2.1 Framework for policy development
		2.2 Empowerment of stakeholders
		2.3 Role of local government
		2.4 Role of transnational corporations (TNCs)
		2.5 Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
		2.6 Education and consumer advice
		2.7 Capturing good practice

(introduction...)

It was agreed at the previous workshop that the discussion should be destination-focussed, thereby recognising that up to 60% of tourism is domestic tourism within a country (except Africa).

If the expectation is for partnerships to be developed between the host communities in the destinations and the tourist industry, then we need to recognise the imbalance of power that exists between the local community and a tourism developer. This needs to be addressed if there is to be effective partnership. Furthermore the diverse mix of groups and individuals that make up a community should also be recognised in regards to their differing needs and expectations.