ABSTRACT
Tourists are in search of experiences that are different from those that they can readily acquire at home. In other words, they are in search of the ‘other’. This chapter focuses on minority people as tourism attractions. No attempt is made here to distinguish between such words as indigenous, aboriginal or ethnic minority, although it is acknowledged that in some situations, such as rights to property, fine distinctions may have far-reaching implications. Indigenous peoples have often experienced the adverse consequences of colonization and have been oppressed and marginalized historically. They often continue to live in a disadvantaged situation with respect to the majority population who surround them. Because such people are different from mainstream society, they constitute the ‘other’ and they have tourism potential, as visitors may be attracted to witness aspects of their culture and lifestyles.
