Social Impacts of Tourism Perceived by Host Communities – A Review Paper

Abstract

This study aims to explore the major social impacts of tourism experienced by residents in different societies and of different cultural backgrounds as well as the managerial ramifications for future tourism development. It is a descriptive, literature-rich study that investigates fifteen case studies primarily focusing on the positive/ negative social impacts of tourism as seen by residents or local community, a review of the theoretical concepts related to the topic, and factors that cause the positive and negative social impacts.