Factors Contributing to Successful Tourism Development in Peripheral Regions (original) (raw)

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Peripheral areas experiencing an economic downturn in traditional industries such as agriculture often consider tourism to be a viable alternative. Unfortunately these areas do not always enter into the business of tourism with a very clear understanding of the associated difficulties and challenges. This paper reports on a review of 11 case studies describing tourism development in peripheral regions from

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  1. Successful tourism development in peripheral regions requires community involvement and stakeholder partnerships.
  2. The study reviews 11 case studies highlighting factors contributing to tourism success and failure.
  3. Peripheral regions face unique challenges, including low economic vitality and poor infrastructure.
  4. The Tourism Systems Framework emphasizes planning, organizing, leading, and controlling tourism management processes.
  5. Leadership and financial support are critical for overcoming barriers to tourism development.

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