Indigenous Wellbeing and Enterprise

Indigenous tourism can both benefit and challenge Indigenous communities, affecting socio-economic status, political rights, and environmental sustainability. This study highlights successful entrepreneurial efforts within two Asian Indigenous communities that balance self-determination with external collaboration to conserve cultural heritage while responding to gentrification pressures from tourism. In the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces UNESCO World Heritage Site in China, local communities are engaging in tourism-related entrepreneurship, enhancing their capabilities and resources. Meanwhile, the Chi-mei community in Taiwan demonstrates how partnerships with national museums can foster economic growth and heritage conservation. These case studies illustrate pathways for Indigenous communities to achieve socio-economic development while preserving their cultural identity.

Colbourne, R., & Anderson, R. B. (Eds.). (2020). Indigenous Wellbeing and Enterprise. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429329029