Community Participation in a Local Tourism Planning Process: A Case Study of Nathon Community on Samui Island, Thailand

Pongponrat, Kannapa; Pongquan, Soparth

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“…Accordingly, a strongly dissatisfied response was given a score of 22, dissatisfied 21, neutral 0, satisfied 1 and strongly satisfied 2. In addition, the ordinal measurement of local people's participation in ecotourism activities was analyzed using the WAI, following Pongponrat and Pongquan (2007). The "always" response was assigned a score of 1.0, "often" 0.80, "occasionally" 0.60, "rarely" 0.40 and "never" 0.20.…”

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“…Ecotourism is considered to be sustainable when it affects these sociocultural attributes in a positive way. Scholars have also considered local ownership of property (Wijaya, 2010), community members' skills and knowledge (Aref, Redzuan, & Gill, 2009;Grimwood, 2009) and participation in ecotourism developments (Brian & Wilson, 2005;Drumm, 1998;Hiwasaki, 2006;Honey, 2008;Liu, 2003;Pongponrat & Pongquan, 2007;Simpson, 2008;Watkin, 2003;Waylen, McGowan, & MilnerGulland, 2009;Yaman & Mohd, 2004) as indicators of sustainable ecotourism. Consistent with these studies, preservation of local culture and values, capacity development, ownership of property or business enterprises and community networking for ecotourism promotion have been considered as indicators of social sustainability of ecotourism ( Figure 3).…”

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Sustainability Analysis of Ecotourism on Yao Noi Island, Thailand

Jitpakdee

Thapa

2012

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

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This paper examines the sustainability of ecotourism on Yao Noi Island based on nine indicators covering environmental, economic and sociocultural dimensions. Required data were collected through a survey of 178 households using a structured questionnaire and participatory appraisal methods. The findings revealed a majority of local people across income brackets benefited from the employment opportunities generated by ecotourism. However, the condition of the natural and environmental resources that served as a foundation of ecotourism was gradually degrading. Regarding social sustainability, locals had taken opportunities to strengthen their capability to promote ecotourism. However, social vulnerability has resulted from increased land grabbing and investment by outsiders, and encroachment by external cultures into the unique Muslim culture. It suggests ecotourism on Yao Noi Island could be sustainable if appropriate interventions were made to ensure the effective conservation of environmental and natural resources and to protect the landownership of private property by local people.

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Sustainability Analysis of Ecotourism on Yao Noi Island, Thailand

Jitpakdee

Thapa

2012

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research

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“…As a bottom-up approach to tourism development, CBT is considered a form of tourism that aims to empower local communities to appropriate tourism and related resources and make them self-reliant. (Pongponrat & Pongquan, 2007). As a local institutional mechanism for resource appropriation, SHGs found significant in strengthening economic activities at the grassroots level (Kalita, 2010).…”

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Case Study on Self-Help Groups Intervention and Destination Sustainability in Kerala

Vinodan

Meera²

2022

Tourism (Zagreb, Online)

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The study aims to explore the linkages between self-help groups (SHGs) and destination sustainability. These linkages, examined through literature review, interview, and observation methodology to explore these linkages. The study observed that the impact of SHGs on tourist destinations could be assessed as changes due to their intervention in destination areas following Input-Output- Outcome Model. The community-level sustainability initiatives are construed as input variables; the result of initiatives is considered output, and the subsequent changes in the area as outcome variables. The study assumes significance in assessing the impact of community intervention based on local action initiated through SHGs with outcome variables generated from the locality concerned. Further, the study gives a more holistic approach to understanding the intervention strategies of SHGs pivoting around the coexistence of good guest-host relationships in tourism.

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“…CBT in Thailand has been expanding since 1998-1999 as a recovery scheme from the country’s economic downturn. The concept has been applied to the rural development context as either a main or substantial source to address sustainability of a community with a hope of creating a considerable amount of additional income for local/rural communities (Kontogeorgopoulos et al , 2014; Leksakundilok, 2004; Leksakundilok and Hursch, 2008; Mostafanezhad, 2013; Rocharungsat, 2005; Pathompituknukoon et al , 2012; Pongponrat and Pongquan, 2007; Sriprasert et al , 2011; Suriya and Gruen, 2012; Walter, 2009). However, after almost two decades of developing rural communities using CBT approach, sustainability is still a lofty goal.…”

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Community arts as an inclusive methodology for sustainable tourism development

Chatkaewnapanon

Kelly

2019

JPMD

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Purpose Community arts practice gives voice to a younger generation, who must be studied as part of the development process from commencement, to accomplish building sustainable destination development in the direction of future prosperity for the rural community. Design/methodology/approach This paper challenges a relatively weak critical practice of the community-based tourism (CBT) by introducing community arts methodologies as a research approach in the context of tourism, the opportunity is created to give voice to a younger generation that must also be included in the development aims of the CBT to achieve sustainable community tourism development. Findings The CBT aims to support access to quality participation in the development process. However, investment in education and building tourism entrepreneurs is not inclusive of the future generations beyond the original generation. Consideration of the desires and imaginations of the future generations must be part of the CBT project for tourism development sustainability. Building awareness of the fragility and value of tourist attractions and resources, in a younger generation that never experienced the original attractions of the traditional village, is critical to achieving the objectives of the CBT. Research limitations/implications The paper is not yet attempting to examine the empirical data of this research. Rather, it challenges current CBT research processes as having a narrow reach into a community. Practical implications Tourism developers and local communities should include an understanding of what directions and what opportunities the next and future generations will have to continue sustainable development. Including children’s imaginations into a community’s tourism development plans will benefit awareness of the present context and assist locals in forecasting the next stage of village development. The present tourism planners would then have a holistic vision for a design strategy sustaining rural livelihoods that acknowledge the limits of nature-based resources and cultural resources. Social implications Community arts research offers the possibility of inclusive participation of community members. Arts methodology attempts to articulate ideas in visual form, for the aim of discussion, reflection and realization of the desires and concerns of the community in terms of lifestyle, environment and cultural heritage, in preparation for the future generation taking control of tourism development. The process aims to impact future decisions effecting the course of tourism development in rural Thailand. Originality/value The paper discusses the potential contribution of community arts practice as a complementary tool by taking into account different aspects of sustainable tourism into CBT concept. The paper evaluates what has been missing in advancing our understanding of sustainable rural tourism development in Thailand. It fills the gaps with a methodological approach that gives voice to the local community. The purpose of this paper is to rethinking the ideology and approach of CBT to be inclusive of all demographics of society for the goal of achieving sustainable tourism and sustainable community development in Thailand context.

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Community Participation in a Local Tourism Planning Process: A Case Study of Nathon Community on Samui Island, Thailand

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Sustainability Analysis of Ecotourism on Yao Noi Island, Thailand

Sustainability Analysis of Ecotourism on Yao Noi Island, Thailand

Case Study on Self-Help Groups Intervention and Destination Sustainability in Kerala

Community arts as an inclusive methodology for sustainable tourism development

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