Towards Sustainability: Exploring Community Involvement in Tourism Development

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This study examines the relationship between community involvement and sustainable tourism outcomes in Kelardasht, Iran, through the lens of empowerment theory and canonical correlation analysis. Using Pretty's Participation Typology, the research assessed residents' perceptions of seven constructs: self-mobilization, interactive, functional, material incentives, consultation, passive, and manipulative. It also evaluated sustainable tourism indicators across economic, political, social, environmental, cultural, and technological dimensions. Findings reveal that self-mobilization positively influences economic, political, and social sustainability, while interactive participation negatively affects economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability. Participation by consultation was found to reduce technological sustainability. The results indicate that greater participation empowers communities to shape tourism development, fostering economic and social-political cohesion. However, limited interactive engagement or superficial consultation may threaten sustainable development in the community. This study offers important insights into the complex dynamics of community participation and sustainable tourism, guiding efforts to maximize benefits and minimize negative impacts.

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