Assessing the Community Participation in Ecotourism at Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Malaysia

Samdin, Zaiton; Abdullah, Shamsul Nahar; Subramaniam, Thanam

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-3342-4_9

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“…Sustainable community-based tourism, an approach to achieve community sustainability through sustainable, community-based tourism, has received increasing attention among community development scholars (Dangi & Jamal, 2016). Sustainable tourism, originated from the challenges of sustainable development, aims to make tourism a way to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) (Samdin et al, 2022). It is suggested that sustainable tourism can create tourism-related jobs and income so as to contribute to the SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth.…”

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Community Sustainability Through Sustainable Community-Based Tourism

Lee,

Sam

2024

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Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate how rural communities facing the problems of ageing population and lack of economic opportunities can be revived by adopting the approach of sustainable community-based tourism. Theoretical Framework: The study was guided by theories related to community development, placemaking, and community-based tourism. Method: The research used the case analysis method to analyze a community revitalization project in rural Taipei, Taiwan. Data were collected through field observation and interviews. The researcher was invited to participate in the related meetings and observe the practices of the community revitalization project. The researcher also interviewed the leader and volunteers of the community development project. Results and Discussion: It is found that a placemaking process mixed with top-down (facilitated) and bottom-up engagement approaches can effectively generate a sense of place among various groups of constituents. The research also found that it is critical to identify and leverage the cultural and ecological assets of the community in an innovative and integrated way so as to effectively connect the community and the society. To revive a community, volunteers played a mediating role in fulfilling the needs of the community and connecting the community with the society. Research Implications: The findings of the research can be applied to rural communities with similar problems and ecological/cultural assets. For policy makers, the study suggests that community revitalization requires an engagement process balanced with top-down (facilitated) and bottom-up approaches. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the micro-view of sustainability literature by analyzing sustainability at a community level through the aspects of community placemaking and sustainable community-based tourism.

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Section: Sustainable Community-based Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While communities with scenery might want to maximize tourist economy, the principle of sustainable tourism is to find a suitable balance between economy and environment (Dangi & Jamal, 2016). To achieve this goal, community involvement is a keystone (Samdin et al, 2022).…”

Section: Sustainable Community-based Tourismmentioning

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Community Sustainability Through Sustainable Community-Based Tourism

Lee,

Sam

2024

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“…Although it is carried out within the wetland complex, it provides money mostly for suppliers outside the region without the active participation of the 22 indigenous tribes (Páez-Vásquez et al, 2018). Community engagement is one of the factors that ensures the success of ecotourism in terms of natural resource sustainability by offering essential support in policymaking (Kunjuraman et al, 2022;Samdin, Abdullah, & Subramaniam, 2022). In 2012, the perspective of visitors accessing "Puerto Nariño Eco-Cultural" was low although there is huge potential for both national and international tourism (Mincomercio, 2012).…”

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Unveiling the sustainability level of indigenous tourism initiatives: The perspective of tourism service providers in the municipality of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas

Molina,

Rodríguez-Caldera,

Erazo

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Purpose: This study aims to provide valuable insights for stakeholders in Puerto Nariño, Amazonas enabling them to develop strategies tailored to their needs. Particularly, it assessed the sustainability of indigenous tourism initiatives in the municipality of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas. Design/Methodology/Approach: This qualitative study involved pioneering indigenous family tourism initiatives and a sustainability framework with a set of 12 sustainability indicators to explore the perceptions of tourism service providers. Convenience sampling was used to collect data through questionnaires. Findings: According to the findings, families are aware of the advantages of tourist activities with the culture-society component having the highest average score (3.13/5.00). However, it can be inferred that factors encompassing economic, governance and environmental dimensions such as employment and income generation (average 2.00/5.00), encouragement and convening spaces to promote participatory community decision-making mechanisms (average 1.75/5.00), reliable energy supply and enhancing knowledge of local wildlife, vegetation and sporting activities (average 1.70/5.00) remain critical in this indigenous context. Additionally, the initiative's governance component has been evaluated as having the lowest average (2.19/5.00). Practical Implications: These findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on ecotourism practices in indigenous settings particularly in South American ethnic communities. Contribution to the Literature: These findings offer valuable insights for institutions seeking a deeper understanding of tourism practices within protected areas.

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Assessing the Community Participation in Ecotourism at Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Malaysia

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Community Sustainability Through Sustainable Community-Based Tourism

Community Sustainability Through Sustainable Community-Based Tourism

Unveiling the sustainability level of indigenous tourism initiatives: The perspective of tourism service providers in the municipality of Puerto Nariño, Amazonas

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