Student Independent Projects Tourism Studies 2015: An Assessment of the Port au Port Peninsula for Future Tourism Development

Martin, Emili A. (2015) Student Independent Projects Tourism Studies 2015: An Assessment of the Port au Port Peninsula for Future Tourism Development. Research Report. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is in the process of growing its tourism industry. This expansion is one approach the province is taking to augment the benefits it is receiving through the already existing tourism industry. Developing tourism in rural parts of the island may allow for local communities to benefit from tourism as well. Rural areas such as the Port au Port Peninsula offer unique off-the-beaten-path experiences since they are relatively unmarked by human activities and technologies. These areas offer tourists scenic vistas of undisturbed nature in a safe and secure environment. However, successful and sustainable tourism requires more than a unique landscape. It requires time, planning, commitment, infrastructure, tourism products, funding, and other resources. This paper assesses the viability of developing tourism on the Port au Port Peninsula through an examination of the mentioned factors.

Item Type: Report (Research Report)
URI: http://research.library.mun.ca/id/eprint/11814
Item ID: 11814
Department(s): Grenfell Campus > School of Arts and Social Science > Tourism Studies
Date: 2015
Date Type: Submission

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