Scenarios for Knowledge Integration: Exploring Ecotourism Futures in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Table 2
Perceptions of biggest threat to Milne Bay ecotourism, biggest opportunity for Milne Bay ecotourism and time required to establish a successful ecotourism industry in Milne Bay, pre- and post-scenario exercise.
Biggest threat
Number (%) of participants responding, pre-exercise
Number (%) of participants responding, post-exercise
Poor management of (eco)tourism industry
5 (27)
1 (5)
Poor governance
4 (21)
4 (20)
Extractive industry/overharvesting/exploitation
3 (17)
3 (15)
Economy
2 (11)
3 (15)
Geography
1 (6)
0 (0)
Change in biophysical environment/climate
1 (6)
8 (40)
Understanding and awareness
1 (6)
0 (0)
Media
1 (6)
0 (0)
Political will
0 (0)
1 (5)
Biggest opportunity
Cultural link to environment
5 (28)
3 (16)
Income for local communities
3 (17)
2 (11)
Infrastructure (e.g., international flights, transportation)
3 (17)
3 (16)
Marketing and promotion of Milne Bay
3 (17)
1 (5)
Funding and support
2 (11)
0 (0)
Biodiversity, endemism, uniqueness, and beauty of natural environment
1 (6)
0 (0)
Training of tour guides
1 (6)
3 (16)
Climate change
0 (0)
1 (5)
Technology
0 (0)
2 (11)
Marine activities (e.g., diving)
0 (0)
2 (11)
Partnerships
0 (0)
1 (5)
Friendly people of Milne Bay
0 (0)
1 (5)
Time required to establish successful ecotourism industry
