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  • Sociology
  • Tourism Studies
  • Cultural Geography

Background:

  • Tap Mun, an island in Hong Kong, faces decline after transitioning from a fishing and farming economy to one reliant on tourism.
  • The island's economy is characterized by marginal income from most enterprises and seasonal employment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of tourism in sustaining the community of Tap Mun.
  • To analyze the social and economic impacts of subsistence-level tourism on island residents.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the socio-economic dynamics on Tap Mun.
  • Examination of the relationship between tourism, resident retention, and cultural preservation.

Main Results:

  • Tourism provides the primary economic incentive for residents to remain on Tap Mun.
  • The industry helps maintain residents' social networks, sense of place, and ancestral connections.
  • Economic gains from tourism are limited, often providing only marginal income.

Conclusions:

  • The social benefits derived from subsistence tourism on Tap Mun, including community cohesion and cultural continuity, exceed the limited economic advantages.
  • Tourism plays a critical role in enabling residents to maintain their connection to their ancestral homes despite economic challenges.