Residents' perceptions of resettlement for nature-based tourism: a case study of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China

Kai Wang; Brent D Moyle; Zhimiao Li

doi:10.3727/154427217X14912408849395

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Residents' perceptions of resettlement for nature-based tourism: a case study of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China

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Residents' perceptions of resettlement for nature-based tourism: a case study of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China

Kai Wang, Brent D Moyle and Zhimiao Li

Tourism Review International, Vol.21(2), pp.101-119

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3727/154427217X14912408849395

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Abstract

Tourism

relocation

development

World Heritage

resident

Relocation to accommodate tourism development is a contentious issue, especially surrounding natural and protected areas. Although previous studies have touched on the importance of relocation to ensure the preservation of sites of unique natural and cultural significance, few studies have explored the impacts on residents. Consequently, this article explores residents' perceptions of the impacts of relocation to three different locations in the World Heritage Listed Wulingyuan Scenic Area, in China. To achieve this objective a survey was administered in March 2015. Findings revealed residents understood the potential of relocation for generating economic benefits, thus limited psychological impacts were evident. All the same, residents' views of relocation policies were predominantly negative, with potential for substantive improvement in the management of the relocation process. Future research should consider the impact of relocation for nature-based tourism on residents' perceptions on overall quality of life.

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Title: Residents' perceptions of resettlement for nature-based tourism: a case study of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, China
Authors: Kai Wang (Author) - Hunan Normal University, China
Brent D Moyle (Author) - Griffith University
Zhimiao Li (Author) - Hunan Normal University, China
Publication details: Tourism Review International, Vol.21(2), pp.101-119
Publisher: Cognizant Communication Corporation
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.3727/154427217X14912408849395
ISSN: 1544-2721
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451143502621
Output Type: Journal article

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