ABSTRACT
This chapter explores tourism planning processes and outcomes in the context of community-based tourism (CBT) in the developing world. Underlining discussions in the chapter with a range of extant literature and cases, the explorations show that it is imperative that tourism development in communities benefit residents as tourism is dependent on local cultural and natural resources. CBT as an approach to tourism development is a way of involving local communities in the planning process and has been proved to be constructive in sustainable development of tourism and helps address aspirations of stakeholders. It is also an avenue for local communities to retain ownership in the planning processes and engenders local community priorities are highlighted in order to meet the broader community development objectives resulting in better outcomes that fulfil the aspirations of majority of stakeholders. The chapter concludes with a case study of Kawaza Village Tourism Project in Zambia to illustrate CBT planning processes and outcomes in the developing world. The chapter underscores the importance of incorporating local community development into broader national plans.
