Smartour questionnaire for Community

SMARTOUR is a project funded by the European Union which aims to equip managers in the tourism field with the skills to run their businesses sustainably and generate long term benefits for the wider community. As a first step, the project is surveying tourism businesses, visitors, and local residents, in order to find out their needs and priorities. The same research is being carried out simultaneously in England, Italy and Finland.

We should be most grateful if you would take the time to participate in this survey. Completing this questionnaire should take no more than 5-10 minutes, and will help us to develop appropriate training courses and on-line tools to support sustainable tourism practice.

For further information on the project, please visit our blog http://bit.ly/1LyBRFq
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For queries about the survey, please contact the project director, Professor Jon Fairburn, at jon.fairburn@staffs.ac.uk

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* 1. How would you describe the part of the country where you live? (You may tick more than one box)

Mostly rural

Very urban

Small town

Mountains/wilderness

Seaside

National Park/protected natural area

Historic conservation zone

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What are the most important economic activities in your area? Please number in order of their priority (1 = most importance)

Farming

Light industry

Tourism

Manufacturing industry

Fishing

Financial/professional services

Creative industries

Retail and leisure services

Other

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* 3. What are the best things about living in your community? Please choose those that apply

Peace and quiet

Lots of cultural events/facilities

Friendly community

Beautiful landscape

Historic environment

Excitement and variety

Sports & outdoor activities

Good shops

Good jobs available

Good schools

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are any of these problems present in your community? Please choose those that apply

Lack of jobs/economic opportunities

Low wages

Poor services

Lack of cultural amenities

Access to housing for local people

Poor educational opportunities

None of these

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please indicate your agreement/disagreement with the following statements by giving each a score of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = undecided, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
This is a good place to live	This is a good place to live 1	This is a good place to live 2	This is a good place to live 3	This is a good place to live 4	This is a good place to live 5
There is not much here for young people	There is not much here for young people 1	There is not much here for young people 2	There is not much here for young people 3	There is not much here for young people 4	There is not much here for young people 5
The local community faces a lot of problems living here	The local community faces a lot of problems living here 1	The local community faces a lot of problems living here 2	The local community faces a lot of problems living here 3	The local community faces a lot of problems living here 4	The local community faces a lot of problems living here 5
The quality of life here is improving	The quality of life here is improving 1	The quality of life here is improving 2	The quality of life here is improving 3	The quality of life here is improving 4	The quality of life here is improving 5
People living here feel a strong connection with the place	People living here feel a strong connection with the place 1	People living here feel a strong connection with the place 2	People living here feel a strong connection with the place 3	People living here feel a strong connection with the place 4	People living here feel a strong connection with the place 5
Future prospects for this area are good	Future prospects for this area are good 1	Future prospects for this area are good 2	Future prospects for this area are good 3	Future prospects for this area are good 4	Future prospects for this area are good 5

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* 6. How does tourism contribute to life in your community? Please indicate the effects of tourism in your area by giving the impacts listed below a score of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = undecided, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
Creates jobs	Creates jobs 1	Creates jobs 2	Creates jobs 3	Creates jobs 4	Creates jobs 5
Increases spending in local businesses	Increases spending in local businesses 1	Increases spending in local businesses 2	Increases spending in local businesses 3	Increases spending in local businesses 4	Increases spending in local businesses 5
Supports local shops and services	Supports local shops and services 1	Supports local shops and services 2	Supports local shops and services 3	Supports local shops and services 4	Supports local shops and services 5
Increases demand for local cultural activities & amenities	Increases demand for local cultural activities & amenities 1	Increases demand for local cultural activities & amenities 2	Increases demand for local cultural activities & amenities 3	Increases demand for local cultural activities & amenities 4	Increases demand for local cultural activities & amenities 5
Supports museums and heritage sites	Supports museums and heritage sites 1	Supports museums and heritage sites 2	Supports museums and heritage sites 3	Supports museums and heritage sites 4	Supports museums and heritage sites 5
Creates a market for local crafts and produce	Creates a market for local crafts and produce 1	Creates a market for local crafts and produce 2	Creates a market for local crafts and produce 3	Creates a market for local crafts and produce 4	Creates a market for local crafts and produce 5
Helps maintain local traditions and identity	Helps maintain local traditions and identity 1	Helps maintain local traditions and identity 2	Helps maintain local traditions and identity 3	Helps maintain local traditions and identity 4	Helps maintain local traditions and identity 5
Supports care of nature and the environment	Supports care of nature and the environment 1	Supports care of nature and the environment 2	Supports care of nature and the environment 3	Supports care of nature and the environment 4	Supports care of nature and the environment 5
Supports local festivals/events	Supports local festivals/events 1	Supports local festivals/events 2	Supports local festivals/events 3	Supports local festivals/events 4	Supports local festivals/events 5
Attracts investment into the area	Attracts investment into the area 1	Attracts investment into the area 2	Attracts investment into the area 3	Attracts investment into the area 4	Attracts investment into the area 5

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* 7. Please indicate your agreement/disagreement with the following statements by giving each a score of 1 to 5 (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = undecided, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree)

	1	2	3	4	5
Tourism makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in my area	Tourism makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in my area 1	Tourism makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in my area 2	Tourism makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in my area 3	Tourism makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in my area 4	Tourism makes a positive contribution to the quality of life in my area 5
The tourist industry should put more back into the local community	The tourist industry should put more back into the local community 1	The tourist industry should put more back into the local community 2	The tourist industry should put more back into the local community 3	The tourist industry should put more back into the local community 4	The tourist industry should put more back into the local community 5
Getting a ‘sense of place’ is an important part of the appeal for tourists coming here	Getting a ‘sense of place’ is an important part of the appeal for tourists coming here 1	Getting a ‘sense of place’ is an important part of the appeal for tourists coming here 2	Getting a ‘sense of place’ is an important part of the appeal for tourists coming here 3	Getting a ‘sense of place’ is an important part of the appeal for tourists coming here 4	Getting a ‘sense of place’ is an important part of the appeal for tourists coming here 5
The tourist industry contributes to environmental sustainability	The tourist industry contributes to environmental sustainability 1	The tourist industry contributes to environmental sustainability 2	The tourist industry contributes to environmental sustainability 3	The tourist industry contributes to environmental sustainability 4	The tourist industry contributes to environmental sustainability 5
The tourism industry has good relations with the local community	The tourism industry has good relations with the local community 1	The tourism industry has good relations with the local community 2	The tourism industry has good relations with the local community 3	The tourism industry has good relations with the local community 4	The tourism industry has good relations with the local community 5
Tourism is important for the long term prosperity of my community	Tourism is important for the long term prosperity of my community 1	Tourism is important for the long term prosperity of my community 2	Tourism is important for the long term prosperity of my community 3	Tourism is important for the long term prosperity of my community 4	Tourism is important for the long term prosperity of my community 5
The tourists who come here cause damage to the environment	The tourists who come here cause damage to the environment 1	The tourists who come here cause damage to the environment 2	The tourists who come here cause damage to the environment 3	The tourists who come here cause damage to the environment 4	The tourists who come here cause damage to the environment 5
Tourism adds to the burden on local services and amenities	Tourism adds to the burden on local services and amenities 1	Tourism adds to the burden on local services and amenities 2	Tourism adds to the burden on local services and amenities 3	Tourism adds to the burden on local services and amenities 4	Tourism adds to the burden on local services and amenities 5

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* 8. In your opinion, could tourism contribute more effectively to sustainable development (economic, environmental and social/cultural) in your area?

If Yes please specify

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* 9. Which county or region do you live in?

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Thank you for your time and attention!