Hiking Tourism in Malaysia: Origins, Benefits and Post Covid-19 Transformations

Jamal, Salamiah A.

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v11-i13/8504

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“…The result revealed that health and wellbeing value and economic value is the most significant impact on satisfaction. Thus, this study proved that TNKT as ecotourism attractions offered more than merely the existing values which are understudied [5]. Ecotourism sites such as national parks play a key role in fostering wellbeing, boosting health and wellness through promoting ecotourism connectedness to the natural environment [34].…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Researchers argued that ecotourism is nature-based surroundings provide positive and valuable experiences and contribute to holistic wellness [4]. Ecotourists travel to enhance their wellness with more explicit recreational activities contributing to a healthier life [5]. It is in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 2030 agenda (SDG), where ecotourism embraces tourism for SDG, promoting beneficial and sustainable tourism and emphasising people's quality of life and wellbeing [1] [6].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Modified Perceived Value on Ecotourists’ Satisfaction at National Park: An Empirical Assessment Using PLS-SEM and IPMA

Jamal

Anuar

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Ecotourism in nature-based surroundings provides positive and valuable experiences and contributes to enhancing lives. Despite the availability of a considerable amount of prior research examining perceived value, still there is a lack of empirical studies examining the experiential nature exposure value at protected areas such as national parks. This study introduced the modified perceived value (Eco-PERV) measurement scale. A conceptual model was formulated and empirically tested to examine how domestic ecotourist perceived values (functional, economic, novelty and health and wellbeing) impact their satisfaction. One hundred fifty valid responses of domestic ecotourists were analysed using SmartPLS 3.2.8 software. Partial least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and important-performance map analysis (IPMA) were used to test the model. Findings from SEM analysis revealed that health and wellbeing and economic value, has significant impact on domestic ecotourist satisfaction. Further, the IPMA shows that health and wellbeing are the most important and high-performance values. Thus, this study proved the innovative concept of the national parks as a catalyst resource in terms of fostering health and wellbeing more than just merely existing roles. This study also provides insight into the experiential nature of national parks and offered significant practical implications to the stakeholders.

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confidence: 73%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Modified Perceived Value on Ecotourists’ Satisfaction at National Park: An Empirical Assessment Using PLS-SEM and IPMA

Jamal

Anuar

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been searching for nature-based activities which they believe can improve physical and mental health (Calderón et al, 2022;Nordin & Jamal, 2021;Sia, 2020) after long movement control order periods implemented by governments starting from March 2020. This shows how important it is for travel organisations to utilise the full potential of nature-based tourism destinations in better showcasing their product.…”

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confidence: 99%

Redefining Nature-Based Tourism in Malaysia: Activities and Nature Sites

Sabaruddin¹,

Jamal²,

Wee³

2023

IJARBSS

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Nature-based tourism has recently been the tourism industry's focus, and nature has become a tourist attraction worldwide. The increased activities and participation in this type of tourism have escalated the growth of research within the area. Malaysia's current definition of naturebased tourism is vague, narrow, and fragmented. As nature-based tourism is an essential component of the country's tourism industry, it is necessary to redefine nature-based tourism since its features vary from one destination to another. Hence, this paper proposes to compile and categorise nature-based tourism in Malaysia. The objective was achieved through a content analysis of the different definitions used in selected developed and developing economies that were available in the published literature. This study identified and synthesized 92 articles from 1979 to 2022 using an extensive literature search on nature-based tourism of research interest. With a clear insight into what nature-based tourism should ideally encompass, the findings from the study should assist stakeholders in re-positioning nature-based tourism as a critical niche industry and boosting domestic tourism.

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“…Furthermore, researchers have only focused on the health risk concerns associated with COVID-19 travel; few studies have been carried out on the benefits of alternative tourism. Recently, Nordin and Jamal [29] summarized the benefits of hiking tourism, which include improvements in quality of life and satisfaction, reductions in anxiety, and increased overall well-being of visitors. Wen et al [30] suggested that, after periods of overwhelming stress and outbreaks, the benefits of nature-based activities (hiking, trekking, wildlife observation, or nature interpretation) include being able to breathe fresh air and becoming connected with nature and rejuvenation.…”

Section: Covid-19 Tourism Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Regional Travel as an Alternative Form of Tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts of a Low-Risk Perception and Perceived Benefits

Wang

Lai

Zhou

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Previous COVID-19 tourism research has not considered the positive impact of a low-risk perception and a perception of the benefits of regional travel on taking alternative tourism. This study attempts to fill the research gap and examine the positive effect of these perceptions on tourists’ attitudes to regional travel and intentions to undertake regional travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey of 278 respondents confirmed that the perceived benefit positively influences tourists’ attitudes and travel intentions, but that a low-risk perception only positively affects their attitudes. This study contributes to tourism risk management research by introducing the concept of a low-risk perception as a positive factor. For tourism recovery, it finds that relaxation, value, and convenience are benefits to drive people to travel.

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Hiking Tourism in Malaysia: Origins, Benefits and Post Covid-19 Transformations

Cited by 8 publications

References 54 publications

Impact of Modified Perceived Value on Ecotourists’ Satisfaction at National Park: An Empirical Assessment Using PLS-SEM and IPMA

Impact of Modified Perceived Value on Ecotourists’ Satisfaction at National Park: An Empirical Assessment Using PLS-SEM and IPMA

Redefining Nature-Based Tourism in Malaysia: Activities and Nature Sites

Regional Travel as an Alternative Form of Tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts of a Low-Risk Perception and Perceived Benefits

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