The How of Improving Social Cohesion With Local Tourism

When asked about the most effective ways to improve societal tolerance in the tourism sector, 83% of policymakers agree that cultural and behavioral awareness programs are effective. Other initiatives that elicited a consensus of over 80% agreement among the respondents were regulations, social support programs, and financial incentives. Conversely, 3 in 5 policymakers believe that placing restrictions on tourist access to certain locations was not an effective means of promoting tolerance.