Effect of residents' place attachment on their participation intention in local tourism development

• DOI: 10.2495/978-1-84564-812-1/03
• Publication Date: 2013-10-30
• Authors: H. Zhang; Shaohai Lei
• Keywords: Place Attachment; Sustainable Tourism; Community Participation

Researchers in tourism development have often suggested that the participation of local residents is essential for sustainable tourism, and identifying understanding factors affecting residents’ willingness to participate (“participation intention”) instrumental development. “Place attachment” refers emotions feelings people places or landscapes. When develop deeper bonds their nearby settings, they are more willing be involved area. This study aims examine attachment landscapes investigate effects on intention tourism. From findings, three categories different landscape attributes were extracted: cultural historical landscapes, everyday natural Moreover, regression analysis showed can serve as a predictor Under these circumstances, authorities should give greater priority enhancing which would, turn, increase intention, thus fostering