Community Empowerment In Tourism Development : Concepts And Implications

Ginanjar, Retno

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“…The fundamental concept is to make the community the primary participant in tourism activities and development. CBT has exhibited favorable outcomes in several aspects, including the economy, society, culture, politics, and the environment (Ginanjar, 2023). The accomplishment of community empowerment in sustainable tourism can be attained through raising awareness, building capacity, and engaging youth.…”

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Empowering Tea Tourism through Community Participation: A Conceptual Study

Ashokkumar,

2024

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Travelers looking for genuine cultural experiences and environmentally friendly tourism strategies are becoming increasingly interested in tea tourism, a rising trend in the travel industry. This conceptual study, which has a particular focus on the Ooty region, Tamil Nadu, India, analyzes the transformative potential of community involvement in empowering tea tourism. This study intends to offer useful insights into how incorporating local communities might result in favorable socio-economic, cultural, and environmental consequences by analyzing the theoretical foundations and conceptual frameworks related to community participation in tea tourism. Starting with current literature on community-based tourism, empowerment theory, and sustainable development, the study clarifies the idea of community engagement in sustainable tourism. It emphasizes the value of inclusive and ethical tourism methods that place an emphasis on neighborhood inhabitants' active participation in tourism planning and decision-making processes. The study then explores the potential socioeconomic advantages of community involvement in tea tourism. It investigates how empowering neighborhood groups in the Ooty area might result in money production, poverty reduction, skill development, and better chances for employment. To show how community-driven initiatives might promote sustainable development in tea-producing regions, the paper draws on case studies and theoretical viewpoints. The study also looks at how community involvement contributes to maintaining the region's rich cultural legacy. It looks at ways that local communities can actively promote their cultural identity, traditional practices, andcustoms to visitors while fostering cultural pride among the locals themselves. The study also examines the value of local participation in fostering environmental sustainability in tea tourism. It looks into what local communities can do to lessen the negative environmental effects of tea tourism in the Ooty region through eco-friendly practices, biodiversity preservation, and wise resource usage. The report also discusses potential difficulties and opportunities related to community involvement in tea tourism. It covers obstacles such limited resources, reluctance to change, and the requirement for capacity building while highlighting chances for partnership, collaboration, and utilizing local knowledge to improve tea tourist services. This conceptual study provides a comprehensive exploration of the empowering potential of community participation in tea tourism, specifically within the Ooty region, India. Theresults emphasize the importance of inclusive, sustainable, and community-centric approaches to tea tourism development and the necessity of cooperative efforts among stakeholders to construct a tea tourism business that benefits both tourists and the local communities. The study promotes responsible tourism practices that respect and conserve the cultural and natural history of tea-producing regions and adds to the conversation about community-driven tourism projects.

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Empowering Tea Tourism through Community Participation: A Conceptual Study

Ashokkumar,

2024

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Tourism Education of the Future: Viability and Relevance of a Blended Learning Modality

Agraz-López,

Ramírez-Jiménez,

Zepeda-Martínez

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The relevance and feasibility studies are essential to ensure the quality and relevance of educational programs. These analyses are crucial to align curricula with societal needs. Relevance focuses on meeting environmental expectations, while feasibility addresses financial and operational aspects to maintain high-quality programs. In the specific case of the Bachelor's Degree in Tourism in a mixed mode, the viability and relevance of the academic program were evaluated by combining face-to-face and online elements. The methodology used was systematic, empirical, and critical, employing quantitative and qualitative data. The results highlighted the growing importance of mixed mode in higher education, offering flexibility to students and meeting high demand. This study supports the implementation of the Bachelor's Degree in Tourism in a mixed mode at the Autonomous University of Nayarit, demonstrating its relevance and feasibility.

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Community Empowerment and Communication Role in Creating Consensus and Acceptability for Innovative Tourism to Support Diversified Economy Oman

Tripathi,

Al Shahri

2024

International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Digital Age

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The present research investigates community empowerment and communication's role in promoting community support for innovative, sustainable tourism development. It also examines community support, perceived benefits, perceived cost association and influence on innovative, sustainable tourism development. Mixed methods, which comprise qualitative and quantitative data, have been applied. The research frameworks have been adapted after a comprehensive literature review. The framework encompasses six constructs - community empowerment, integrated communication strategies and their influence on community support, perceived benefits and perceived cost to understand the empirical evidence. The findings elucidate that community empowerment and communication are prominent predictors in creating consensus and acceptability of local communities to encourage innovative, sustainable tourism to support Oman's diversified economic drive. The findings can be used as a reference document for future studies.

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Community Empowerment In Tourism Development : Concepts And Implications

Cited by 3 publications

References 39 publications

Empowering Tea Tourism through Community Participation: A Conceptual Study

Empowering Tea Tourism through Community Participation: A Conceptual Study

Tourism Education of the Future: Viability and Relevance of a Blended Learning Modality

Community Empowerment and Communication Role in Creating Consensus and Acceptability for Innovative Tourism to Support Diversified Economy Oman

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