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Tourism and Local Economic Development

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  • Jon Stobart

    (Geography Division, School of Sciences, Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE)

  • Rick Ball

    (Geography Division, School of Sciences, Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE)

Abstract

The relationships between tourism and local economic development extend beyond conventional notions of jobs, diversification and income. The drive for tourism by local authorities and linked agencies, often through the creation of a local action plan, provides a valuable self-appraisal opportunity that may raise the awareness of local economic potentials. Moreover, it also nurtures productive team-building and partnership development within and between local authorities and outside agencies and organisations, and spins off into wider local economic benefits such as image enhancement and the attraction of inward investment. Ultimately, it may boost the local policy machine in ways that enhance and extend the status and strength of the local economy.

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  • Jon Stobart & Rick Ball, 1998. "Tourism and Local Economic Development," Local Economy, London South Bank University, vol. 13(3), pages 228-238, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:loceco:v:13:y:1998:i:3:p:228-238
    DOI: 10.1080/02690949808726446
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