Let's Roleplay, Communities

Business and public organizations involved with tourism are increasingly important in the tourism industry. More importantly, business and public organizations are interested in the economic impacts of tourism at national, state and local levels. Tourism's economic benefits are acclaimed for a variety of many reasons. Translating into decisions or public policies that are favorable to tourism, claim's of tourism's economic significance gives the industry a greater respect among the business community, says Daniel Stynes.

Community also plays a major role in the support of the tourism industry, as it does affect the community as a whole. Tourism’s economic impacts are therefore an important consideration in state, regional and community planning and economic development. Marketing and management decisions stem from important economic impacts. Stynes, says, "Communities  therefore need to understand the relative importance of tourism to their region, including tourism’s contribution to economic activity in the area." So why does religion and community go so hand in hand? Although religion is a rough subject, it does play a part in the communities impacted by the tourism industry.

 "A Community Guide to Nature Tourism - Introduction." A Community Guide to Nature Tourism - Introduction. WDFW, 2012. Web. 10 May 2013.