Abstract:

The book focuses on significant subjects related to Involvement, Turbulence, Issues, and Progress, incorporating case stories. Under the category of Involvement, the author utilizes case studies to examine and contrast various examples, such as the implementation of 'campfire' initiatives in east Africa and the utilization of indigenous populations as guides, among other instances. Exploring the impact of turbulence on host-guest relationships, tensions within communities, and the divergent methods and outcomes of tourism in indigenous settlements in South Africa. Concerns such as religious beliefs, authenticity, and the management of indigenous tourism in a vulnerable environment are addressed in the Issues section. They examine tourism education, tourism and cultural survival, and examples of indigenous tourism policy and practice under the topic Progress. The book concludes by examining five contributions made by indigenous peoples in Europe, North America, and Australasia, which address implications and personal experiences.