| This thesis assesses resident perceptions of and attitudes towards tourism in the remote Inuit community of Baker Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada. In keeping with the need to consider tourism as a system, the context of the study is described in detail, with particular emphasis on its cross-cultural character. Visitor motivations, interests and socio-demographic characteristics also are assessed. The results of the study are interpreted within the framework of community-based tourism planning and development.;The study determined that tourism is at the preliminary stages of development in Baker Lake, with few allocentric tourists visiting the community for a variety of reasons. Resident perceptions of and attitudes towards tourism are found to be generally positive, but based on a low level of understanding of tourism. There is an urgent need to enhance residents' understanding of tourism so that they can participate effectively in the planning and development of the industry. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)... |
