Planning for Ethnic Tourism

Li Yang is Associate Professor, Western Michigan University, USA and Geoffrey Wall is Professor, University of Waterloo, Canada.

• 1: Introduction; 2: Theoretical Context; 3: Study Area; 4: Governments; 5: Tourists; 6: Tourism Entrepreneurs; 7: Ethnic Minorities; 8: Comparisons of Different Stakeholders; 9: Tourism Planning; 10: Discussion and Conclusions

’Planning for Ethnic Tourism is among the best and most comprehensive studies of the development of minority ethnic tourism in China to date. Li Yang and Geoff Wall, drawing on their widespread experience, provide deep insights into tourism planning in China, offering lessons for developing regions around the world.’ Alan A. Lew, Northern Arizona University, USA ’Ethnic tourism is part of the tourism strategy in many nations, especially in China. The benefits cited usually are economic, with lip service given to protecting minorities. Using the case of Xishuangbanna, China, Yang and Wall document the need for more informed planning and policies to provide more sensitive and equitable tourism development.’ Stephen Smith, University of Waterloo, Canada ’This erudite work is long overdue in tourism studies! Yang and Wall’s indispensable tome explains the multifarious dynamics of planning in a unique and sensitive heritage tourism setting of increasing global importance. Their cutting-edge and meticulous treatment of stakeholders, issues and resolutions in the realm of ethnic tourism is illuminating and propels our awareness and understanding to new heights.’ Dallen J. Timothy, Arizona State University, USA 'The authors appeal to planners, investors, and government officers to pay greater attention to planning issues in ethnic destinations, using their research findings related to these dilemmas. ... Planning for Ethnic Tourism is the fruit of mixed geographic experiences and cultural backgrounds.' Annals of Tourism Research