COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM AS A TOOL FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INDIGENOUS TOURISM IN CANADA AND RURAL TOURISM IN CENTRAL ASIA
Keywords:
Community-based tourism, Indigenous tourism, rural development, Canada, Central Asia, cultural preservation, sustainable tourismAbstract
This research paper examines community-based tourism (CBT) as a sustainable development model that empowers indigenous and rural communities. Focusing on Indigenous tourism practices in Canada and rural tourism in Central Asia (particularly Uzbekistan), this comparative study evaluates the socio-economic impacts, governance models, and sustainability outcomes of CBT initiatives. The paper offers strategic insights for policymakers and tourism developers seeking to strengthen local economies while preserving cultural identity.
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