The Future of Tourism Lies in Communities

Educational tourism has emerged as a transformative tool for rural development, promoting This study explores the potential of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) as a sustainable model for educational tourism development. Drawing on data from five countries; Indonesia, Australia, Mexico, India, and Argentina. The research investigates the interplay between cultural preservation, community participation, and digital innovation. Findings reveal a strong correlation (r = 0.78) between cultural preservation and community participation, highlighting the pivotal role of cultural heritage in engaging local communities. Regression analysis identifies perceived tourism benefits and cultural preservation as significant predictors of participation, while infrastructure adequacy plays a secondary role. The integration of digital tools, such as social media and virtual tours, emerges as a critical innovation, particularly among younger generations. This research contributes to the CBT literature by integrating multi-country perspectives and addressing the role of technology in enhancing cultural preservation. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers and local communities striving for sustainable and inclusive tourism development.教育旅游已成为推动乡村发展的变革性工具，本研究探讨以社区为基础的旅游（Community-Based Tourism, CBT）作为教育旅游可持续发展模式的潜力。本研究依托印度尼西亚、澳大利亚、墨西哥、印度与阿根廷五国的调研数据开展，探究了文化保护、社区参与与数字创新三者间的相互作用机制。研究结果显示，文化保护与社区参与之间存在较强相关性（相关系数r=0.78），凸显了文化遗产在吸引当地社区参与进程中的关键作用。回归分析结果表明，感知旅游收益与文化保护是影响社区参与的重要预测因素，而基础设施完备度仅起到次要辅助作用。社交媒体、虚拟导览等数字工具的整合应用成为一项关键创新举措，在年轻群体中尤为突出。本研究纳入多国调研视角，探讨了技术在强化文化保护中的作用，为以社区为基础的旅游研究领域补充了新的学术视角。本研究结果可为致力于实现可持续且包容性旅游发展的政策制定者与当地社区提供可落地的实践参考。