Dedication

Preface: The Allure of the American Indian

Alan A. Lew

George A. Van Otten

Part I: History and Background

Chapter 1. An Overview of the Native American Experience

George A. Van Otten

Pre-European Occupancy

European Conquest

American Settlement of the Western Frontier

Reorganization

Conclusions

Chapter 2. American Indians in State Tourism Promotional Literature

Alan A. Lew

Tourism Promotional Literature and Place Images

Content Analysis Methodology

Findings

Conclusions

Chapter 3. Return of the Native: The Big Picture for Tourism Development in Indian Country

Brenda M. Martin

Native Americans and Tourism: 1870 to 1900

Tourism Development: 1900 to 1990

The Role of Gaming: Quick Fix of the 1990s?

Benefits and Costs of Tourism Development

An Overview of Sustainable Development

Sustainable Tourism Development in Indian Country

Conclusion

Chapter 4. The Impact of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act on Tribes in the U.S.

Joan Marie King

Elliot McIntire

IGRA and Tribal Sovereignty

The Impact of the IGRA

Impacts on Tourism

Negative Reactions

Conclusion

Part II: Tourism Resources

Chapter 5. American Indian Reservation Tourism: A Survey of Resources and Practices

Alan A. Lew

Survey Results

Respondent Characteristics

Tourism Resources

Regional Patterns

Summary and Conclusions

Chapter 6. The History of Indian Gaming Law and Casino Development in the Western United States

James A. Davis

Lloyd E. Hudman

Background

Growth of Indian Gaming

Location

Customers and Market Area

Competition

Conclusion

Chapter 7. Scenic Resources and Tourism Development in the Navajo Country

Stephen C. Jett

Introduction

Scenic Resources

The Navajo Case

Afterthoughts

Part III: Cross-Cultural Impacts

Chapter 8. The Battle of the Little Bighorn: History, Identity, and Tourism in the 1990s

Debra Buchholtz

The Battle Over the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Battle Week

Tourism, Economics, and the Regional Context

Conclusion

Chapter 9. The Impacts of Foxwoods Resort Casino on Its Dual Host Community: Southeastern Connecticut and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe

Barbara A. Carmichael

Donald M. Peppard, Jr.

Historical Background

Changing Power Relationships

Theoretical Background

Research Methodology

Effects of Casino Development

Attitudes Toward the Use of Gambling as an Economic Development Tool

Attitudes Toward the Tribe

Attitudes Toward the Tribe and Behavior of Local Residents

Conclusion

Chapter 10. A Sociological View of Tourism in an American Indian Community: Maintaining Cultural Integrity at Taos Pueblo

Carol Chiago Lujan

Explanations of Cultural Strength

Research on Tourism

Research on American Indian Tourism

Physical Description and Historical Background of Taos Pueblo

Contemporary Background and Tourism in the Taos Area

Social Description of the Town of Taos

Interviews

Cultural Maintenance

Tribal Government's Response to Cultural Maintenance

Interaction Between the Town and the Pueblo People

Discussion and Conclusion

Part IV: Economic Development

Chapter 11. Casino Gambling and the Polarization of American Indian Reservations

Eve Baron

Strategic Development

The Progression Toward Strategic Development and Gambling

Gambling as Strategic Development Policy

Conclusion

Chapter 12. Tourism Development on Native American Lands: The New Mexico Experience

Douglas M. Turco

Roger W. Riley

New Mexico and Arizona Tourism on Native American Lands

Profiles of Tourists to Native American Lands

Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Visitor Profile

Tourism Economic Development Strategies

Future Directions

Chapter 13. Indian Gaming in New Mexico: An Historical Overview With Implications for Tourism

Wayne J. Pitts

Paul E. Guerin

Organization and Method of Inquiry

Brief Historical Overview: Tourism in New Mexico

Indian Gaming in New Mexico

Current Situation: What Has Been Developed?

Case Studies

What Impacts Are Generated?

Indian Gaming as Tourism Strategy

Obstacles to Indian Gaming

Indian Gaming as a Sustainable Tourism Model

Chapter 14. Investment and Management Agreements for Native American Tourism Enterprises: Case Studies From Arizona

Gary K. Vallen

Advantages and Risks of Semiautonomous Organizations

Variations of Semiautonomous Organizations

Tribal-Run Enterprise

Tribal-Owned, Board of Directors-Run Enterprise

Management Contracts

Land-Only Lease

Operating Lease

Partnerships

Conclusion

Part V: Prospects for Native American Reservation Tourism in the 21st Century

Alan A. Lew

George A. Van Otten

The Postindustrial Tourist: Cultural Tourism and Acculturation Pressures

Responses: Alternative Tourism, Ecotourism, and Sustainable Tourism Development

Reservation Gaming

The Future

Contributors

Bibliography

Index