Is community-based tourism the right vehicle to link conservation and development?

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Given the increased consciousness of the significance of host communities and environmental responsibility in tourism, Community-based Tourism (CBT) has gained recognition in the tourism literature as a strategy for environmental conservation and community development.

Contemporary CBT programmes are conducted in different countries across Africa, Latin America and Asia. Community-based tourism has been supported to enable linkages between biodiversity conservation and to improve community livelihoods.

Extant literature on biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods are reflective of the merits, demerits and the importance of including communities in the conservation and development agenda.

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Is community-based tourism the right vehicle to link conservation and development?

Given the increased consciousness of the significance of host communities and environmental responsibility in tourism, Community-based Tourism (CBT) has gained recognition in the tourism literature as a strategy for environmental conservation and community development.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply