Tourism exists as a powerful economic force in the development
of both community-based and global markets. Today, its activities
comprise the world|s largest industry with over three trillion dollars
in revenues produced (Clegg 1994). Despite its economic significance,
debate continues as to whether or not tourism truly benefits all entities
involved in its system. At a most basic level, two schools of thought
exist regarding its role in community and/or market development
(Lea 1988). The political economy view posits tourism as an exploitative
force which {{emanates from the desire of affluent middle classes