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Community-based Tourism in the Case of the Maldives

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This article aims at analyzing tourism development efforts in the guesthouse sector in the Maldives.In terms of method, it is a conceptual paper, which is based on a systematic literature review.The results show that tourism in the Maldives is dominated by foreign controlled resorts explaining the unequal distribution of its benefits.Entrepreneurs can focus on community guesthouses to cater for a 'budget' market as well as high-end tourists.The article suggests that the Madives must create CBT ventures through decentralizing to a greater number of islands/atolls and redistributing resources to decrease inequality of control and benefits.

Source: GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites

DOI: 10.30892/gtg.29204-479

Authors: Andrea GIAMPICCOLI, Basma ABDUL MUHSIN, Oliver MTAPURI

Institutions: Durban University of Technology, University of Limpopo

Language: English

Topic: Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, No poverty

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $204