Centrally formulated tourism development plans Evaluations, attitudes, and behaviors of excluded community members

Abstract

The dynamics of trust and distrust are central to understanding modern society, social relations and development processes. However, numerous studies suggest that societal trust and citizens’ trust in government and its institutions are on the decline, challenging the legitimacy of government and leading to an undemocratic and unsustainable form of development. Recognizing its importance, the authors for the fi rst time situate trust within the context of tourism development and planning