Comprehensive Participation: A Theoretically Hailed Yet Practically Disregarded Approach to Sustainable Ecotourism
Derrick Sibusiso MAKHANYELA,
Gugulethu Sebenzile NKOSI,
Sibongile Princess TSHABALALA
et al.
Abstract:The commitment and attitudes of all stakeholders, as well as giving recognition to their value as partners in the ecotourism domain, are crucial elements in ensuring sustainable ecotourism development. The social capacity theory (SCT) posits that implementing networks of relationships is a fundamental basis for successful and sustainable tourism development. However, research has shown that the planning and management of numerous ecotourism development programs are marred by a top-down approach. This study exa… Show more
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