Report
Enhancing Niche Tourism: Prospects for south west Western Australia to integrate tourism and agri-food systems
Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre
2019
Abstract
This research builds a profile and understanding of the capacity of regions to benefit from extending their traditional industrial base to include value-added niche activities. These investigations into locally based agri-food systems and niche tourism deliver research findings to support goals to capitalise on existing economic strengths/endowments and new economic and community development opportunities, particularly in relation to the south west region of Western Australia (WA). This research looks at two regions in southwestern WA, the South West and the Great Southern, in depth by analysing policy documents and interviewing food producers, policy-makers and retailers. Results give a deep insight into opportunities and challenges of agri-food niche tourism approaches. Policy areas that may be informed by the evidence presented in this report include regional development through specialist tourism and its possible role as a generator of regional prosperity and wellbeing. Advancement of regional agri-food systems and premium local products and their integration with niche tourism contributes to understanding the development strategies and initiatives that are most likely to contribute to the success of achieving WA’s regional development plans.
Details
- Title
- Enhancing Niche Tourism: Prospects for south west Western Australia to integrate tourism and agri-food systems
- Authors
- Kerry Brown (Author) - Edith Cowan UniversitySubas Dhakal (Author) - Curtin UniversityMirjam Wiedemann (Author) - Edith Cowan UniversityLisa Daniel (Author) - University of Adelaide
- Publication details
- 100 pages
- Publisher
- Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre
- ISBN
- 9781925083934
- Organisation Unit
- USC Business School - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Business and Creative Industries
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99511508302621
- Output Type
- Report
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