Potential of Community-based tourism networks in Timor Leste

What is it about?

The paper shows that tourism struggles to find a place in a resource dependent developing economy setting. Its potential importance is recognized by stakeholders, particularly for areas away from the national capital Dili. Smaller operators (as exemplified by community-based projects) will need to collaborate effectively and find common ground if they are to survive and contribute to the wider economy of Timor.

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Why is it important?

This paper show that the success of a prospective CBT network in the Timor Leste context will rely on the existence of an authoritative funding body and on effective communications between managers and stakeholders that recognize the need to maintain a balance of power between various affected parties