Community-Based Tourism Models in New Zealand
The Community-Based Tourism (CBT) of New Zealand is entrenched in the special natural blend of the indigenous Mao culture, the natural landscapes, and good governing systems within the country. The CBT models, in contrast to mass tourism, focus on local involvement, cultural maintenance, and sustainable development so that the local population, rather than corporations, enjoys the benefits of tourist activities. The Major Characteristics of New Zealand Community-Based Tourism. 1. Tourism Initiatives, Maori-led. The CBT models are focused on Maori iwi (tribes) and hapu (sub-tribes). Cultural performances, storytelling, visits to the marae (meeting house), and traditional carving, weaving, and food-sharing are all included. Examples: the Living Maori village of Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, where people get to learn about geothermal living and Maori culture. 2. Co-operative and Whanau (Family) Enterprises. Most CBT undertakings are communal or family-based and not investor-led. The reven...