Sense of Community and Participation for Tourism Development

This article investigate the relationship between sense of community and level of participation in tourism activities in Shiraz, Iran. Pearson correlation has been used to determine the relationship between these variables. The findings through survey questionnaire showed that there are significant relation between sense of community and level of participation for local tourism development. According to the results, sense of community can have a catalytic effect on development of tourism industry through enhancement of local participation. (Fariborz Aref. Sense of Community and Participation for Tourism Development. Life Science Journal 2011; 8(1):20-25). (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com.

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