A critical reflection on the role of stakeholders in sustainable tourism development in least-developed countries

Authors

Sotear Ellis, Edith Cowan University
Lynnaire Sheridan, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

89683

Publication Details

Ellis, S. & Sheridan, L. (2014). A critical reflection on the role of stakeholders in sustainable tourism development in least-developed countries. Tourism Planning & Development, 11 (4), 467-471.

Abstract

While investigating the implementation of community-based tourism in least-developed countries (LDCs), the critical role of stakeholders in sustainable tourism development became apparent. External stakeholders, in particular, develop theory models and define policy for translation into the field yet there is little critical consideration of their role and influence. This article encapsulates insights achieved by the researchers at the interface of theory and practice in a challenging LDC setting.