essay
Integrating tourism with other industries in Tonga
social and economic impact of tourism on pacific communities • Santa Cruz, Calif. • Published In 1977 • Pages: 88-94
By: Urbanowicz, Charles Francis.
Abstract
This source discusses the impact of tourism on the Tongan economy and the resulting socio-cultural problems that have arisen. Specific problems mentioned in the text relate to the importation of large amounts of foodstuffs to feed the tourists, public health problems, the need for economic stimulation of the fishing industry, and the emigration of Tongans to other Pacific islands to find jobs. The author notes, however, that 'the benefits continue to outweigh by a narrow margin, the negative aspects of tourism' (p. 92-B), although at the same time he notes a continuing deterioration of everyday life in Tonga as the result of tourism resulting in an increase in prostitution, homosexuality, drunkeness, and crime in general. In conclusion, he states that 'a truly balanced design for the future must combine the tourist interests with the other interests both economic and cultural, in Tongan life' (p. 93-B).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2006
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 1978
- Field Date
- 1970-1971
- Coverage Date
- ca. 1970-1971
- Coverage Place
- Tonga
- Notes
- Charles F. Urbanowicz
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 94)
- LCSH
- Tongans