Residents' personality and their perspectives about community and those visiting can play an important role in forming overall support for tourism development. This study examined how residents' personality, emotional solidarity, and community commitment impact perceptions of tourism, which...

In many countries, especially one such as Malaysia, tourism has become a key factor in economic development, and the industry heavily relies on feedback from local residents. It is essential to observe and examine the perceptions of residents towards tourists and tourism development for better...

Purpose – The intent of this paper is to provide empirical insights into the tourists’ and residents’ attitudes regarding islands tourism and its offer, using the Kvarner Bay islands (Lošinj and Rab) as a case study. Its purpose is to find out whether differences exist between tourists’...

Heritage tourism has become a significant area of the worldwide tourism industry. It helps make ancient preservation economically viable by using heritage attractions and culture to draw in and assist tourists. Heritage tourism can bring cultural prosperity at the places of heritage attractions....

Despite the increasing research on host community perceptions toward tourism development, there is limited research on small island developing states (SIDS). This study aims to investigate the residents' attitudes toward tourism development in Mauritius, a small island developing state. Using a...