Ecotourism and Recreation Management

6.

Socio-Economic and Community Dimensions

6.1.

Economic Impacts of Ecotourism

6.1.1.

Positive Economic Impacts

6.1.1.1.

Direct Employment Creation

6.1.1.2.

Indirect Employment Effects

6.1.1.3.

Income Generation Opportunities

6.1.1.4.

Local Business Development

6.1.1.5.

Economic Diversification

6.1.1.6.

Foreign Exchange Earnings

6.1.2.

Negative Economic Impacts

6.1.2.1.

Economic Leakage

6.1.2.1.1.

Foreign Ownership Issues

6.1.2.1.2.

Import Dependencies

6.1.2.2.

Inflation and Cost of Living Increases

6.1.2.3.

Economic Dependency and Vulnerability

6.1.2.4.

Seasonal Employment Challenges

6.2.

Sociocultural Impacts

6.2.1.

Positive Sociocultural Impacts

6.2.1.1.

Cultural Exchange and Understanding

6.2.1.2.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

6.2.1.3.

Revitalization of Traditional Practices

6.2.1.4.

Pride in Local Culture

6.2.2.

Negative Sociocultural Impacts

6.2.2.1.

Cultural Commodification

6.2.2.2.

Loss of Authenticity

6.2.2.3.

Social Disruption and Change

6.2.2.4.

Conflicts and Tensions

6.2.2.5.

Demonstration Effects

6.3.

Community-Based Ecotourism

6.3.1.

Principles and Models

6.3.1.1.

Community Ownership and Control

6.3.1.2.

Partnership Models

6.3.1.3.

Cooperative Structures

6.3.2.

Implementation Challenges

6.3.2.1.

Capacity Building Needs

6.3.2.2.

Market Access Barriers

6.3.2.3.

Financial Management

6.3.2.4.

Quality Standards

6.3.3.

Success Factors

6.3.3.1.

Strong Leadership

6.3.3.2.

Community Participation

6.3.3.3.

External Support

6.3.3.4.

Market Linkages

6.3.4.

Empowerment and Equity

6.3.4.1.

Participation in Decision-Making

6.3.4.2.

Skills Development and Training

6.3.4.3.

6.3.4.4.

Inclusion of Marginalized Groups

6.4.

Benefit Distribution and Equity

6.4.1.

Mechanisms for Benefit Sharing

6.4.1.1.

Revenue Sharing Agreements

6.4.1.2.

Community Development Funds

6.4.1.3.

Employment Preferences

6.4.2.

Ensuring Equitable Distribution

6.4.2.1.

Transparent Allocation Systems

6.4.2.2.

Monitoring and Evaluation

6.4.2.3.

Grievance Mechanisms

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