Lao Tourism and Poverty Alleviation: Community-Based Tourism and the Private Sector

Harrison, David; Schipani, Steven

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“…Scheyvens (2002) investigates the participation of local communities in the decision-making processes, whereas Lacher and Nepal (2010) examine the participation of minority groups in the tourism industry. However, few studies have investigated the economic distribution of the benefits of tourism across a local community (Harrison & Schipani, 2007).…”

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Local Community and Tourism Development: A Study of Rural Mountainous Destinations

Jaafar¹,

Bakri²,

Rasoolimanesh³

2015

MAS

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Malaysia is internationally regarded as a popular rural destination because of its natural heritage. Rural tourism is increasingly viewed as a panacea for increasing the economic viability of marginalized areas, stimulating social regeneration, and improving the living conditions of rural communities. This study explores local community involvement in a rural tourism development in Kinabalu National Park, Sabah. We explore how the local community perceives their involvement in a local rural tourism development and look to identify the benefit of tourism destination development for this community. To address these objectives, we employed quantitative research methodologies and a sample of 378 respondents drawn from villages surrounding Kinabalu National Park. Sampled residents indicated having positive perceptions of tourism development in the area. Local communities enjoy being involved in the tourism sector because it improves their key income resources and quality of life.

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Local Community and Tourism Development: A Study of Rural Mountainous Destinations

Jaafar¹,

Bakri²,

Rasoolimanesh³

2015

MAS

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“…River has long been recognized in both -local and international studies as one of the natural elements that contribute significantly towards the community socio-economic development (Samah et al, 2011;Faiz et al, 2010;Mohamed, 2002;Maroudas & Kyriakaki, 2011;Harrison & Schipani, 2008). Similarly, within the scope of this study, it can be concluded based on the discussion made that the locals relationship with their river is based four themes namely: sources of income, mode of transportation, less appreciation among the younger generation for the river, and the need for river development.…”

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“…A portion of Tembeling River flows along a National Park area, where thousands of tourists -both local and international -spend their time. Eco-tourism is regarded as one of the activities that can enhance the socio-economic status of the community (Mohamed, 2002;Maroudas & Kyriakaki, 2011;Harrison & Schipani, 2008;Stern et al, 2003). Similarly, in this study area, there are many opportunities for locals.…”

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Relationship to the River: The Case of the Rural Communities Residing Beside the Tembeling, Pahang and Muar Rivers

Samah¹,

Yassin²,

Hamzah³

et al. 2013

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The present study attempts to identify the views of the rural community living near to Tembeling-Pahang-Muar river, regarding their relationship with the river. This study is qualitative in nature: a total of three focus group discussions were conducted among selected villagers from Kuala Tembeling, Kuala Tahan and Kundang Hulu villages. Four themes emerged from the analysis, namely sources of income, mode of transportation, less appreciation among the younger generation for the river, and the need for river development. Through the identification of this data, it is a hope that a broader understanding of the relationship between the local community and the river could facilitate river development programmes and strategies.

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“…Till date, few such projects led by private enterprises in LDCs have been reported in academic publications. This may be because the role of private tourism enterprises in poverty eradication has been evaluated modestly [7].…”

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Managing Indigenous Minority Groups in the Tourism Industry: An Exploratory Case Study in Southern Laos

Kuwahara

2014

SHS Web of Conferences

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Abstract. Tourism-based employment has been promoted for reducing poverty in the least developed countries (LDCs). However, for employing the poor sustainably, particularly, indigenous minority groups, management has to cope with the socioeconomic disadvantages in these environments. This study aims to explore the challenges and practical strategies for human resource management (HRM) of indigenous minority groups in the tourism sectors of LDCs; specifically, those identified as "best practice" in southern Laos. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the managing director of the project regarding training, compatibility with family life, benefits and incentives, and leadership and teamwork. A qualitative analysis was applied to the interview data and hypothetical HRM strategies were derived. Then, to examine the validity of these strategies within the project, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a half of the employees. The results suggest significance for the following HRM strategies: a social orientation toward tourism industry hygiene standards; a flexible leave system that allows employees to participate in family events and family-operated farming; and nonfinancial benefits such as food, clothing, and housing.

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Lao Tourism and Poverty Alleviation: Community-Based Tourism and the Private Sector

Cited by 186 publications

References 14 publications

Local Community and Tourism Development: A Study of Rural Mountainous Destinations

Local Community and Tourism Development: A Study of Rural Mountainous Destinations

Relationship to the River: The Case of the Rural Communities Residing Beside the Tembeling, Pahang and Muar Rivers

Managing Indigenous Minority Groups in the Tourism Industry: An Exploratory Case Study in Southern Laos

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