Tourism as a Vehicle for Liveable Communities: Case studies from regional Victoria, Australia

Wheeler, Fiona; Laing, Jennifer

doi:10.1080/11745398.2008.9686795

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“…Seven communities were identified for the research. The findings suggest that communities differ concerning support for tourism development and positive perception of tourism Spiegel et al (2007) This study used focus groups and critical interviews in two coastal communities Study to determine health impacts on residents of the expansion of tourism in Cuba Wheeler and Laing (2008) A mix of qualitative and quantitative data was used to measure the level of satisfaction The findings suggest that the relationship between tourism and well-being was moderated by livability Vargas-S anchez et al (2009) Six objective indicators were used to measure community overall well-being The findings of this research suggest that overall community satisfaction was positively influenced by positive impacts of tourism. However, individual benefits and negative perception does not influence community satisfaction Meng et al (2010) A total of 17 objective indicators were used to measure the QOL…”

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The quest of tourism and overall well-being: the developing economy of Pakistan

Khan

Bibi

Lyu

et al. 2020

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Purpose This study aims to examine the causal relationship between tourism and overall well-being. The main objective of this research is to inform the policymakers that tourism can play a vital role in shaping the overall well-being in the developing economies. Design/methodology/approach This investigation used several time series techniques and procedures that include bounds test and autoregressive distributed lag mechanism to analyze the relationship between tourism and overall well-being in Pakistan by using time series data for the period 1980-2016. Findings The findings suggest a significant positive relationship between tourism and overall well-being both in the short and long run. The authors find that tourism and overall well-being affect each other positively. Practical implications This research indicates that policymakers and government can improve the overall well-being through tourism development. However, tourism policies and long-term planning should be focused on sustainable developments for achieving long-term goals. Besides, special incentives should be provided to the private sector for tourism development. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first investigation that examines the causal relationships between tourism and overall well-being through objective indicators in a developing economy. This study fills the immense literature gap and provides new directions to scholars to investigate the mentioned relationship through objective indicators.

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The quest of tourism and overall well-being: the developing economy of Pakistan

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Lyu

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“…The study shows the importance of community relations planning, involving and educating the community, and building community relations with local residents as part of DMO roles. Research has emphasized the relationship between tourism development and its impact on residents' quality of life and tourists' destination experience (Uysal et al, 2016;Wheeler and Laing, 2008). However, limited research investigates the effect of tourism development on residents' quality of life perceptions (Ridderstaat et al, 2016).…”

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“…Research has emphasized the relationship between tourism development and its impact on residents' quality of life and tourists' destination experience (Uysal et al, 2016;Wheeler and Laing, 2008). However, limited research investigates the effect of tourism development on residents' quality of life perceptions (Ridderstaat et al, 2016).…”

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Residents as destination advocates: the role of attraction familiarity on destination image

Kesgin

Murthy

Pohland

2019

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Purpose Emphasizing the role of residents as destination advocates, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of residents’ familiarity with, and, favorability of attractions on destination image. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods research strategy was employed using 15 individual in-depth interviews and a survey questionnaire with a sample of n=364. The study utilizes an attraction familiarity index to classify respondents into four groups based on high, average, and low familiarity and examines the characteristics of each in the relationship between informational familiarity, experiential familiarity, and favorability and destination image. Findings The study reveals resident perceptions of attractions within the tourism product assembly framework and illustrates the positive relationship between the residents’ level of familiarity with, and favorability of visitor attractions and destination image. Further, the findings also demonstrate the significant role of demographic characteristics such as gender and length of residency in the area. The study findings suggest that temporary residents can function as destination advocates. Research limitations/implications Employees and students from a prominent northeastern university were sampled, representing local residents and temporary residents respectively. While appropriate and fairly representative of the target market for the research questions in this investigation, more work is required to replicate this study utilizing representative samples across different locations. Practical implications Evidence from the study indicates the importance of marketing to residents as they serve as destination advocates. In particular, the residents’ familiarity with and favorability of attractions is critical to positive destination image. The research offers insights into the identification of potential segments of residents that require special attention. Originality/value Limited existing research investigates the role of residents as destination advocates, especially in the context of destinations that lack a primary tourism attraction but have a well-balanced mix of attractions.

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“…For many regional dties, tourism offers a way to achieve sustainable growth that enhances rather than detracts from the community's quality of life and well-being Q"ackson and Murphy 2006;Wheeler and Laing 2008). The challenges inherent in this process are illustrated in the case study of Bendigo, an inland regional city in central Victoria, Australia, with a population of 93,252 (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2007).…”

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“…What really counts is the longterm net impact on local residents' lifestyles, including such hard to quantify characteristics as happiness and confidence'. Communities with a vibrant tourist industry, in turn, become desirable places to live in, due to growth in the type and range of amenities and tourist offerings, which then further enhances the tourist experience (Wheeler and Laing 2008).…”

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Niche Strategies for Small Regional Cities: A Case Study of The Bendigo Chinese Heritage Precinct Plan

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Reeves²,

Laing³

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Much of the focus of destination planning research to date has been on major cities, often with populations of one million or more. There is however a growing emphasis on planning for the sustainable development of cities outside the larger metropolitan hubs, with a view to attracting tourists and building liveable communities. The challenge for these regional places is to reinvent themselves and create new destination images, while maintaining a high quality of life for residents. The case study of Bendigo (an inland regional city in central Victoria, Australia, with a population of nearly 100,000) illustrates some of the issues that these destinations need to grapple with in connection with tourism planning. The discovery of a Chinese kiln dating back to the gold rushes of the 19th century became a catalyst for the local government council to develop a marketing and interpretation plan for a Chinese Heritage Precinct, encompassing various heritage assets with a Chinese association. This case study examines both the process and outcomes of this strategic plan. The article highlights the need for planning processes that emphasize the importance of engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders, including government, community organizations and private interests, to gain their input into and support of the process. It also explores the benefits of using an external research team to assist the destination with gaining a deeper understanding of its tourism potential, including key markets and prioritization of limited resources for tourism development.

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Tourism as a Vehicle for Liveable Communities: Case studies from regional Victoria, Australia

Cited by 14 publications

References 28 publications

The quest of tourism and overall well-being: the developing economy of Pakistan

The quest of tourism and overall well-being: the developing economy of Pakistan

Residents as destination advocates: the role of attraction familiarity on destination image

Niche Strategies for Small Regional Cities: A Case Study of The Bendigo Chinese Heritage Precinct Plan

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