Four tensions are pervasive in ethnic tourism (Swain 1989; Xie
2003): (1) state regulation versus ethnic autonomy, (2) cultural
exoticism versus modernity, (3) economic development versus cultural
preservation, and (4) authenticity versus cultural commoditization.
They were used in this study to analyze the impacts of government
actions, particularly on host-guest experiences, as well as reasons why
minority status and autonomy may either improve or deteriorate over
time. This analytical framework could be extended in future studies
by looking at other stakeholders such as the business community,
ethnic people, and various market segments.