Responsible Tourism - A Grass Root Level Empowerment Mechanism: Case Study From Kerala

Mathew, Paul V; Kumar, Rupesh

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“…Because the p-value is greater than 0.05, the data demonstrate that there is no relationship between all components of responsible tourism and quality of life in the local community. The result contradicts with previous study by Mathew and Kumar (2014), Mathew and Sreejesh (2017), Sariskumar and Bhavan (2018), Shaheb et al (2020) and Saldanha et.al (2020). However, Yu et al (2014 suggested that while tourism impacts influence locals' quality of life in tourism destinations, measures for tourism impact can only capture residents' perceptions rather than their real lived experiences.…”

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“…Natural diversity should be managed responsibly, restored, and the capacity and kind of tourism that the environment can sustain, as well as the integrity of vulnerable ecosystems and protected areas (Mathew & Kumar, 2014). Furthermore, most prior research concluded that environmental sustainability must be safeguarded for current and future generations as a natural ecosystem (Chalal and Devi, 2016;Sutawa, 2012;Ciraci, Turgut and Kerimoglu, 2008).…”

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Responsible Tourism and Quality of Life Among the Local Community in Cameron Highlands

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Shariffuddin

2023

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The primary objective of the research is to examine at the relation between responsible tourism and community quality of life. A questionnaire survey was carried out to gather responses from a sample of 322 locals from the Malaysian Cameron Highlands' Ulu Telum, Tanah Rata, and Ringlet subdistricts. The data analysis revealed that there was no correlation between the quality of life in the local community and any of the four pillars of responsible tourism (economic, environmental, social, and cultural). Although tourism has an impact on locals' quality of life in tourist destinations, it can only measure residents' opinions and not their actual experiences. Or, to put it another way, it may not be appropriate to assess locals' quality of life using indices of tourist impacts. According to the findings of this study, the components of responsible tourism may only partially represent the quality of life among local communities affected by tourism in a host community. The results of this study suggest that the elements of responsible tourism might need to accurately reflect the quality of life of the local communities impacted by tourism in a host community.

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Responsible Tourism and Quality of Life Among the Local Community in Cameron Highlands

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Shariffuddin

2023

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“…To make social responsibility a reality, the local community must actively participate in planning and decision-making, as well as providing capacity building. According to Mathew and Kumar (2014), the Cape Town Declaration ( 2002) advocated that social responsibility be defined as evaluating social consequences based on the operation's life cycle, which includes the planning and design phases, in order to minimise negative impacts and maximise good ones. In order to secure access for all, especially for marginalised and at-risk groups of people and communities, social responsibility works to make travel a socially inclusive experience.…”

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Local Community Perspective on Responsible Tourism and Destination Sustainability

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Azinuddin

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The tourism industry has relied on long-term planning and is anticipating growing availability and demand for socially, ecologically, and economically responsible tourism. As a novel idea, responsible tourism practices may boost efforts for sustainable tourism development, improving the image and competitiveness of tourism destinations. The purpose of this research is to look at the link between responsible tourism and destination sustainability in Cameron Highlands communities. This study employed descriptive research and a cross-sectional design. In order to complete the study, questionnaires were handed to local communities in three (3) Cameron Highlands sub-districts: Ulu Telum, Tanah Rata, and Ringlet. According to correlation and regression tests, the study found a significant relationship between responsible tourism and destination sustainability. As a result, destination sustainability necessitates a greater emphasis on the development of environmental consciousness, sustainable livelihood, and community well-being. Because local communities are a component of the tourism experience, the study findings can help tourism stakeholders execute tourism development plans based on local community views and quality of life.

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“…Lack of quality service is another major issue related to houseboat operation. Houseboats should maintain the minimum quality standards met to attract quality tourists [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. At present, the parameters for the licensing are the size of the board, stability, manpower, safety, pollution, etc.…”

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A Study on Significance of Backwater Tourism and Safe Houseboat Operation in Kerala

Jose

Aithal

2020

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The Backwaters of Kerala are historically important. The backwaters and interconnecting navigable canals have made a number of rural tourism destinations with matchless beauty.These backwater systems were once Kerala’s own trade highways.The major component of backwater tourism is houseboat cruising.The State has sensed the potential of backwater tourism in nowadays.Mass tourism movement in this sector caused for the multidimensional impacts on the economic,socio-cultural and bio-physical environment.Being an Eco-tourism product, backwater tourism needs sustainable and responsible tourism practice. Considering the need for the sustenance of the houseboat operation as a unique tourismproduct,it is mandatory to ensure the quality of facilities and services. In this paper, the researcher is trying to focus on the importance of backwater tourismin Kerala. Also giving special attention to identify various aspects of safe houseboat operations and the issues related. The major issues related to houseboat operation are lack of infrastructure,issues of licensing,issues of safety, environmental issues, and lack of quality services.In this study, the researcher is highlighting the need for the sustenance of the house boating by giving effective recommendations to reduce the negative aspects.

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Responsible Tourism - A Grass Root Level Empowerment Mechanism: Case Study From Kerala

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Responsible Tourism and Quality of Life Among the Local Community in Cameron Highlands

Responsible Tourism and Quality of Life Among the Local Community in Cameron Highlands

Local Community Perspective on Responsible Tourism and Destination Sustainability

A Study on Significance of Backwater Tourism and Safe Houseboat Operation in Kerala

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