Sociocultural
There are currently three Socio-cultural indicators reported by TOMM:
Indicator:
Percentage increase in residents stating that they can influence tourism related decisions
This indicator contributes to the following optimal condition:
Residents feel they can influence tourism related decisions
An indicator report card is available for this indicator, providing further detail:
Indicator Report Card - Socio Cultural - Influence Tourism
Indicator:
Proportion of Residents that feel they are able to access nature-based recreational opportunities that are not frequented by tourists
This indicator contributes to the following optimal condition:
Residents are able to access nature-based recreational opportunities that are not frequented by tourists
An indicator report card is available for this indicator, providing further detail:
Indicator Report Card - Socio Cultural - Access To Areas
Indicator: Other Socio-Cultural Indicators
Percentage Increase in the proportion of residents that derive all of some of their income from tourism
This indicator contributes to the following optimal condition:
Growth of local employment in consistant
An indicator report card is available for this indicator, providing further detail:
Indicator Report Card - Socio Cultural - Local Employment Growth
There are three remaining indicators that TOMM collates data on through alternate sources, however current figures are not available. These indicators include:
1) Number of petty crime reports committed by non-residents per annum;
2) Proportion of the community who perceive positive benefits from their interactions with tourists;
3) Number of traffic accidents involving non-residents per annum.
All three of these Indicators link to the following optimal condition “Residents feel comfortable that tourism contributes to a peaceful, secure and attractive lifestyle”
