The impact of development of religious tourism on the host community - a case study of Mount E'mei in China.

This study aims to describe the potential development of religioustourism at the tomb of Sheikh Abdurrahman Siddiq in Teluk DalamVillage, Kuala Indragiri District, Indragiri Hilir Regency, includingthe process of forming tourism objects, developing tourism objects,and the impact of their development. This research is a qualitativetype with a case study strategy. Data collection techniques byobservation, interviews, and documentation. Test the validity of thedata by triangulation of data sources and data collection techniques.Analysis of the data using interactive techniques. This study showsthat the formation of this tourist attraction stems from the collapse ofthe Indragiri kingdom. Sheikh Abdurrahman Siddiq, a Mufhti of theIndragiri Kingdom, built a mosque as a means of spreading Islam inthe Hidayat area. After he died, he was buried in Teluk Dalam villagein the courtyard of the mosque that was built. The tomb is sacred bythe community and used as a religious tourism object. Many peoplevisit for pilgrimage. For this reason, development is carried out,including the addition of tourist objects such as the SheikhAbdurrahman Siddiq Museum and the Mosque to make it morecomfortable. In addition, the addition of basic facilities in the form ofan entrance gate and a roof to protect the tomb. Complementaryfacilities are in the form of pilgrim rules and mosques. Supportingfacilities include parking lots, canteens, and clothing stores.However, there are several facilities that have not been developedoptimally, namely repairing basic facilities in the form of repairingentrances to tombs and mosques. Improvement of complementaryfacilities in the form of ablution places and toilets. The developmentof tourist information includes introducing tourism objects tooutsiders and to increase tourist visits. This can be done by usingbrochures, accessing google internet services. This development hasa positive impact on the local economy. It can be seen from thegrowth of various business fields, such as clothing stores, food stalls,street vendors, and entertainment.

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Avoiding the sapling and the elephant: A case study from Uganda of the impact of short-term teams on participants and host communities

Missiology An International Review ◽

10.1177/0091829619860264 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (4) ◽

pp. 372-394

Author(s):

David Barr

Keyword(s):

Social Justice ◽

Best Practice ◽

Host Community ◽

Short Term ◽

Team Characteristics ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

The Impact ◽

Positive Light

Short-term teams are a growing phenomenon that are gaining increasing attention, with some arguing such trips can create empowered citizens devoted to social justice. But there has also been increasing scrutiny on the impact of such trips on host communities, with questions arising over whether more harm is done than good. This research seeks to contribute to this debate by considering a case study of a short-term team from Ireland which traveled to Uganda, and examining the impact on the participants and host community. It is found that the team is viewed in a positive light by the host community, and with many criticisms of short-term teams not emerging as strongly as the literature suggests, it is postulated this is due to the team characteristics, which could serve as potential guidelines for best practice for other organizations sending short-term teams. Furthermore, recommendations are suggested so implementation can be improved further. However, it is suggested that the negative impacts of short-term teams are too potentially grievous to justify their unchecked proliferation, and that organizations should strongly reconsider sending teams unless they can ensure they are occurring within specific parameters such as those suggested within this research.

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