Support for Future Tourism Development, Quality of Life and Perceived Impacts of Tourism Industry Within Indigenous Community: Mah Meri of Carey Island, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
pp. 1063-1073
Author(s):  
Junicor Julien Majin ◽  
Inoormaziah Azman ◽  
Farizah Lamun Jailani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Indigenous Community ◽  
Perceived Impacts

An Evaluation of the Attitudes and Perception of the Local Communities in Mysore Towards the Impacts of Tourism Development

2020 ◽  
pp. 1033-1052
Author(s):  
Nichola A Ramchurjee ◽  
Charles V Ramchurjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Deep Roots ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Significant Support ◽  
Item Scale

This article describes how the attitudes and perception of residents can directly affect ecotourism development by changing the ability to generate income, employment and by improving the quality of life. This article identifies and assesses the impacts of ecotourism in the communities in Mysore, India. Ecotourism impact was measured by a 26 item scale measuring local residents' perceptions and attitudes. Data was collected using the questionnaire method with 221 randomly distributed questionnaires collected. This article reveals there was significant support to further tourism development since the residents perceived that there was increased investment in infrastructures and a higher quality of life, increased employment opportunities – especially for a population with deep roots in agriculture. Now, there was an increased chance for residents to explore other jobs in the tourism industry and improved pride in their cultures and traditions in the community. Furthermore, to ensure the success of tourism development, an increased amount of involvement and participation from local residents is pertinent.

scholarly journals A Study of Tourism Development Influence on QoL – Perceptions of Alishan Indigenous Tribes in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Ming Chang ◽  
Chiu-Hui Hung ◽  
Yen-Chen Huang Huang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Research Objects ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of indigenous people’s perceived the quality of life (QoL) on the tribe in the process of tourism development. In the survey, 8 tribes in Alishan were selected as the research objects, and a total of 827 valid questionnaires were collected through random sampling based on the proportion of each tribe's households. After statistical analysis, the findings of this study are as follows: 1. In terms of the influence on QoL, indigenous people’s perceived higher are "I am proud of our tribe". 2. Different demographic variables have an influence on the perceived QoL of indigenous peoples. 3. Those whose family work has nothing to do with the tourism industry have a higher perception of the influence on the QoL. Based on the above findings, this study not only gives suggestions to indigenous tribes and tourism sectors of the government, but also puts forward specific research reference directions for future tribal tourism researchers.

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Life and Quality of Work life in a Small Island Destination: Millennial Employees’ Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Perunjodi Naidoo ◽  
Prabha Ramseook Munhurrun ◽  
Pallavi Deegumbur
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The topic of Quality of Life (QoL) has received increased research attention in recent research years as tourism development should contribute to the wellbeing of destination communities and those who are employed by the tourism industry. The consideration of younger employees that is the millennial work force is important globally but also for Small Island developing states with challenges of small population size and migration of the younger generation seeking better job opportunities abroad. To be prepared for the future, the tourism sector needs to understand and adapt to this younger workforce and investigate how they perceive their Quality of Work Life (QWL) and its impacts on their well-being. Examining how tourism contributes to QoL is important to better plan for tourism so as to support the prosperity of the population, industry and destination. Nevertheless, limited research has investigated QWL and QoL. The objectives of this study are to firstly examine the impact of QWL and QoL; secondly, to investigate the relationship between QWL and support for future tourism development and thirdly to examine the relationship between QoL and support for future tourism development. A mixed method approach with unstructured interviews and 400 questionnaires were used to investigate the issue. This study found that a relationship exists between QWL, QoL and support for tourism amongst millennial, and that age of the employees influenced this correlation.

An Evaluation of the Attitudes and Perception of the Local Communities in Mysore Towards the Impacts of Tourism Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-35
Author(s):  
Nichola A Ramchurjee ◽  
Charles V Ramchurjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Deep Roots ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Significant Support ◽  
Item Scale

This article describes how the attitudes and perception of residents can directly affect ecotourism development by changing the ability to generate income, employment and by improving the quality of life. This article identifies and assesses the impacts of ecotourism in the communities in Mysore, India. Ecotourism impact was measured by a 26 item scale measuring local residents' perceptions and attitudes. Data was collected using the questionnaire method with 221 randomly distributed questionnaires collected. This article reveals there was significant support to further tourism development since the residents perceived that there was increased investment in infrastructures and a higher quality of life, increased employment opportunities – especially for a population with deep roots in agriculture. Now, there was an increased chance for residents to explore other jobs in the tourism industry and improved pride in their cultures and traditions in the community. Furthermore, to ensure the success of tourism development, an increased amount of involvement and participation from local residents is pertinent.

Quality of Life (QOL) of Balinese Women Working in Spa Tourism Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Putu Sucita Yanthy ◽  
Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi ◽  
W. Citra Juwitasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Interesting Phenomenon ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Material Factor

Bali is one of spa tourist destinations having various categories of spas and spa treatments, and the most important is the spa therapists. Spa development becomes an interesting phenomenon to be studied when it is associated with an involvement of Balinese women as spa therapists in foreign countries. The world’s demand for Balinese spa therapists has become the motivation of women to work in this area. The work and life of Balinese spa therapists while they are working in foreign countries serve as parameters to know their quality of life, and these parameters are also the main focus of this study. Through in-depth interviews and questionnaires distributed to 20 therapists it was found out that 85 percent of them have revealed an improvement in their quality of life that is influenced by two factors: the material and intimacy factors. The material factor in question refers to the economic improvement of the family as they could earn enough income to cover their family needs. The intimacy factor in question refers to closeness and a sense of solidarity fostered while they are working abroad and the relationship within the family. This study concludes that the most important part of the development of spa in Bali is its female Balinese spa therapists due to the image that Balinese women working as spa therapists are loyal, hard-working and honest making them in demand among tourists who are seeking spa treatments. Being a spa therapist can improve their quality of life, which means that subjectively both material and intimacy factors are the aspects that affect the quality of life of the Balinese spa therapists.

scholarly journals The Conceptual vs Reality of Ecotourism Approaches and Strategies in Pangkor Island, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Seyedehelham Sadatiseyedmahalleh ◽  
Suraiyati Rahman ◽  
Badaruddin Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Environmental Practice ◽  
Protection Strategies ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Ecosystem Planning ◽  
Management Approaches

<p>Small islands are seen as iconic destinations for ecotourism due to their rich natural biodiversity and spectacular surroundings. Malaysia has a substantial number of islands, numbering approximately 878 islands. Pangkor Island is a popular destination among domestic and international tourists alike. However, the tourism industry can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, tourism development can improve quality of life and economic prospects of local communities; and on the other hand, it may inflict to destruction on the island’s sensitive ecosystem. Natural environment is the core attraction for Pangkor Island. However, the extensive development undertaken to match the high intensity of tourist arrivals can lead to deleterious effect on the natural environment and diminish the overall quality of the tourists’ experience. This paper attempts to explore the dichotomy between ecotourism concept and tourism development in Pangkor by exploring protection strategies and ecotourism management approaches in relation to Pangkor Island. The findings described in this paper are based on an evaluation of the existing planning strategies concerning tourism development, environmental conservation, observation and interviews with visitors in Pangkor Island. Lack of environmental practice among tour operators has led to significant threat to the island’s ecosystem. Consequently, Pangkor Island require imperative attention in ensuring the sustainability of the ecosystem. Planning and development strategies for managing Pangkor and adjacent smaller islands need to be taken into consideration by acknowledging baseline conditions and present day realities.</p>

scholarly journals Distinctiveness, Continuity, Self-Esteem, & Self-Efficacy in Tourism of Karo Regency, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Nurlisa Ginting ◽  
N. Vinky Rahman ◽  
Achmad Delianur Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Place Identity ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

As the essential aspect to increase tourism, place identity can improve someone’ quality of life. This research aims to investigate place identity in tourism destination in Karo Regency, Indonesia, that can be used to create a tourism development program. This research used mix method by identified four elements: distinctiveness, continuity, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. The result shows that the strongest element of place identity was self-esteem and distinctiveness, while self-efficacy and continuity were weak. Furthermore, tourism in the area relatively goes well even though place identity elements were weak. However, the improvement to enhancing tourism is needed.Keywords: Tourism Development; Place Identity; Karo Regency; Indonesia.eISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.  

scholarly journals Measuring tourists' satisfaction with quality of life issues at an arts festival

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Kruger ◽  
D. Petzer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
Arts Festival ◽  
Tourism Services

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to measure tourists' satisfaction with quality of life issues at an arts festival - the Aardklop National Arts Festival in Potchefstroom. Problem investigated: Understanding satisfaction with quality of life issues could assist Festival organizers and other businesses to improve services for tourists by tailoring these to meet their needs. Satisfied tourists spread positive word-of-mouth communication and are more likely to return in the future. Methodology: A self-administered survey developed and validated by Neal, Sirgy and Uysal (1999:156 & 2004:245) was fielded at the 2007 Aardklop National Arts Festival in Potchefstroom. The target population included all visitors to the Festival who were staying for two or more days, and who had travelled to Potchefstroom from elsewhere. Findings and implications: Respondents were satisfied with travel / tourism services and experiences at the Festival, and with their leisure time and life in general. However, certain things at the Festival led to lowered levels of satisfaction. Demographically, respondents did not differ significantly in their levels of satisfaction with travel / tourism services, travel / tourism experiences, leisure life, and life in general at the Festival except in terms of population group and region from which they came. Organizers of the Festival and other businesses should take cognizance of the fact that all parties involved in providing services to tourists attending an arts festival impact on their satisfaction levels with travel / tourism services and experiences - and ultimately also on their quality of life. Tourists attending the arts festival are not homogenous and differ substantially in terms of their demographic profile. Tourist service providers should tailor their offerings in order to satisfy the varied needs of the different types of tourist attending the Festival. Originality and value of the research: This research focused on measuring tourists' satisfaction with quality of life issues at an arts festival. Such research has never before been conducted in South Africa; the results contribute to the deeper insight of interested parties (such as the tourism industry and arts festival managers) into what they need to offer at such events.

Assessing Community Quality of Life in the Context of Tourism Development

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Pin Yu ◽  
Shu Tian Cole ◽  
Charles Chancellor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Community Quality Of Life
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