tourismhave

Tourismhave is a term used in discussions of tourism development to describe a model in which the benefits of tourism are distributed more widely through local ownership, participatory planning, and community-led management of visitor flows. In this sense, 'have' refers to the asset base of a destination—lodging, attractions, and services—that are controlled or managed by local people and organizations rather than external firms. The concept overlaps with community-based tourism, sustainable tourism, and the sharing economy, but it remains an informal label rather than a formal policy framework.

Origin and usage: The term has appeared in academic articles and policy briefs since the early 2020s, particularly in contexts concerned with overtourism and its mitigation. It is not uniformly defined, and definitions vary by author or jurisdiction.

Key features: Local governance and co-management; revenue recycling into community projects or conservation; visitor caps and schedule management to reduce strain on infrastructure; support for small-scale enterprises; transparency in budgeting and reporting; emphasis on cultural and environmental preservation.

Advantages and challenges: Proponents argue that tourismhave can promote inclusive growth, preserve heritage, and reduce dependence on external operators. Critics note definitional ambiguity, the potential for internal inequities, administrative complexity, and the risk that well-funded destinations might co-opt the term without real change.

See also: community-based tourism, sustainable tourism, overtourism.