Residents' perceptions of the environmental impacts of tourism in the Lake Bosomtwe Basin,Ghana |
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Authors: | Francis Eric Amuquandoh |
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Affiliation: | Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management , University of Cape Coast , P.O. Box AD 412, Cape Coast, CR, Ghana |
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Abstract: | This study investigates residents' perceptions of tourism's physical impacts in the Lake Bosomtwe Basin in Ghana. Data were based on a resident survey conducted in the basin in January 2006. Residents perceived both positive and negative impacts of tourism development, but were more inclined to the positive side. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the district assemblies in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism should start managing the impacts, and also educate the local population on the dangers of underestimating the negative impacts of tourism on the environment. |
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Keywords: | Bosomtwe Basin environmental impacts residents' perceptions Ghana tourism |
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