The influence of tourism and amenities on place attachment and entrepreneurship in remote communities: A case study of Tofino, BC

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2018-09-26

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Kumar, Sreya
Vaugeois, Nicole

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This study was undertaken to provide a better understanding of new migrant entrepreneurs and what attracts them to remote communities. The case study location that was chosen for the study was Tofino, BC which has emerged as a prominent rural tourism destination and which relies heavily on a diverse mix of entrepreneurs to support the visitor economy and the year round residents in the region.

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Conference presentation abstract: Propelling Smarter, Bolder Tourism: 2018 Travel and Tourism Research Association Canada Chapter Annual Conference. Conference Date: September 26-28, 2018. Location: Halifax, N.S.

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