"It is surely natural for people to care for their area, and take pride in it, to share their knowledge and enjoyment of it with others, to welcome visitors and take thought for their comfort like a good host. Equally, it may be natural for the visitors, as well-mannered guests, to fit into the local community and adapt to its ways during their stay. This relationship is the basis of all tourism but is likely to be particularly marked in tourism which is community-based.

Community tourism starts from the needs of local people and the local environment, and involves the host community in planning and decision making..."

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