ABSTRACT
This chapter presents result of analyses of quantitative data gathered from questionnaire surveys and qualitative data collected from interviews to examine ethnic minorities' perspectives on ethnic tourism. Ethnic minorities are an important stakeholder group in ethnic tourism, but they are usually marginalized or disadvantaged economically and politically, and they have a low level of control over their resources and tourism activities. The chapter shows that ethnic minorities generally welcome economic development brought by tourism, although older people are concerned about cultural changes and advocate preservation of traditional culture. The socio-demographic information on ethnic minorities and their perceptions of tourism impact and their attitudes towards tourism planning and development have been presented. Many ethnic elders advocate preservation of traditional ethnic culture and reduction of cultural commodification. Some suggested that tourism impacts on resources, environment and local life should be reduced as much as possible in tourism development.
