HTM 3484 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Economic Inequality, Child Labour, Commodification

• School: Virginia Tech
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTM 3484
• Professor: A Zatori

Document Summary

Change or loss of indigenous identity: commodification, reconstructed ethnicity, loss of authenticity or staged authenticity, standardization (make the culture something that makes the tourists feel more comfortable, adaptive to tourist demands. Cultural clashes: social and cultural carrying capacity exceeded, economic inequality. Irritation due to tourist behavior and changes in resident attitude: euphoria, apathy, irritation, antagonism. Physical influences causing social stress: cultural deterioration (ex: trying to take back a piece of mt. Vernon: resource use conflicts (ex: beach crowding, conflicts with traditional land uses. Increased crime: child labor, prostitution and sex tourism. Tourism as a force for peace and cultural appreciation: Increased contact may lead to increased understanding (but not always: jobs in tourism decrease economic hardships and provide opportunities for peace. Strengthening of communities: festivals and events can provide a rallying point. Facilities development for tourism can benefit residents: upgraded infrastructure, health and transportation improvements, new recreation facilities, more restaurants and public spaces.