Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa
In South Africa and across the globe, the development of adventure tourism industry has resulted in a multitude of different types of activities, destinations, risks, impacts and unsustainable practices. The development of adventure tourism in many destinations has boosted many economies across...
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| description | In South Africa and across the globe, the development of adventure tourism industry has resulted in a
multitude of different types of activities, destinations, risks, impacts and unsustainable practices. The
development of adventure tourism in many destinations has boosted many economies across rural
communities and countries. The added benefits of developing adventure tourism in a sustainable
manner include the promotion of responsible investment, infrastructure development and a host of
other positive economic, social and environmental impacts. This study investigates the stakeholders
will to utilise sustainable adventure tourism indicators from residents, tourists, business owners and
government employees at Waterval Boven if made available. Descriptive statistics were presented;
Cronbach Alpha and Chi-square tests were also applied. In general, the respondents perceived the
indicators positively and felt they could assist in the sustainable development of adventure tourism.
The study contributes towards the development of sustainable adventure tourism destinations that
can make a significant contribution towards poverty alleviation by maximising social and economic
benefits for locals, enhancing cultural heritage and reducing any negative impacts on the
environment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fd7a5ffd00ae4896a920a25cd84a69b12022-12-21T17:16:33ZengAfricaJournalsAfrican Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure2223-814X2014-01-0131article_12_vol_3__1__2014Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South AfricaNN Tshipala0WJL Coetzee1M Potgieter2 Tshwane University of Technology Tshwane University of Technology Tshwane University of Technology In South Africa and across the globe, the development of adventure tourism industry has resulted in a multitude of different types of activities, destinations, risks, impacts and unsustainable practices. The development of adventure tourism in many destinations has boosted many economies across rural communities and countries. The added benefits of developing adventure tourism in a sustainable manner include the promotion of responsible investment, infrastructure development and a host of other positive economic, social and environmental impacts. This study investigates the stakeholders will to utilise sustainable adventure tourism indicators from residents, tourists, business owners and government employees at Waterval Boven if made available. Descriptive statistics were presented; Cronbach Alpha and Chi-square tests were also applied. In general, the respondents perceived the indicators positively and felt they could assist in the sustainable development of adventure tourism. The study contributes towards the development of sustainable adventure tourism destinations that can make a significant contribution towards poverty alleviation by maximising social and economic benefits for locals, enhancing cultural heritage and reducing any negative impacts on the environment. http://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_12_vol._3_1.pdf Adventure tourism Sustainable tourism sustainable tourism indicators Waterval Boven |
| spellingShingle | NN Tshipala WJL Coetzee M Potgieter Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Adventure tourism Sustainable tourism sustainable tourism indicators Waterval Boven |
| title | Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa |
| title_full | Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa |
| title_short | Stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators: a case of Waterval Boven in South Africa |
| title_sort | stakeholders willingness to apply sustainable adventure tourism indicators a case of waterval boven in south africa |
| topic | Adventure tourism Sustainable tourism sustainable tourism indicators Waterval Boven |
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