scholarly journals Sustainable tourism in protected areas as a driver for environmental conservation and community development in Guatemala

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar R Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Method Approach

Developing sustainable tourism in protected areas is of interest because of their marketable settings for outdoor activities in natural environments and for their role in protecting cultural and natural assets. Managing and planning these areas for tourism poses challenges because of issues pertaining to income generation, community development, and visitor management. The region of Lake Izabal-Rio Dulce in Guatemala contains three protected areas – Cerro San Gil, Rio Dulce National Park, and Chocon Machacas – that are significant in protecting biodiversity but are not effectively managed for tourism. Through a case study and a multi-method approach to are not effectively managed for tourism. Through a case study and a multi-method approach to collect data, the perspectives of selected tourism planning and management organizations and tourists were investigated to gauge sustainable tourism initiatives and identify vulnerable zones in the protected areas. The findings show that community development has lagged, visitor management is required, and a greater extent of collaboration is needed to support sustainable management is required, and a greater extent of collaboration is needed to support sustainable tourism development.

scholarly journals Sustainable tourism in protected areas as a driver for environmental conservation and community development in Guatemala

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar R Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Method Approach

Developing sustainable tourism in protected areas is of interest because of their marketable settings for outdoor activities in natural environments and for their role in protecting cultural and natural assets. Managing and planning these areas for tourism poses challenges because of issues pertaining to income generation, community development, and visitor management. The region of Lake Izabal-Rio Dulce in Guatemala contains three protected areas – Cerro San Gil, Rio Dulce National Park, and Chocon Machacas – that are significant in protecting biodiversity but are not effectively managed for tourism. Through a case study and a multi-method approach to are not effectively managed for tourism. Through a case study and a multi-method approach to collect data, the perspectives of selected tourism planning and management organizations and tourists were investigated to gauge sustainable tourism initiatives and identify vulnerable zones in the protected areas. The findings show that community development has lagged, visitor management is required, and a greater extent of collaboration is needed to support sustainable management is required, and a greater extent of collaboration is needed to support sustainable tourism development.

Tourism in protected areas: Developing meaningful standards

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robyn Bushell ◽  
Kelly Bricker
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Visitor Management ◽  
Global Standards ◽  
Environmentally Responsible ◽  
Responsible Business Practices ◽  
Sound Management

In response to research revealing only 21% of protected areas worldwide have ‘sound’ management practices, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature has introduced The Green List for Protected Areas. A system of certification that has resulted from recognition of the need for global standards for protected area management. While not focused specifically on tourism, visitation and visitor management practices where relevant to the overall management of a park are important components. For many protected areas, tourism is integral, relying on visitors and tourism for financial support. Increasingly, partnerships between conservation and tourism are contributing to changes in attitudes around the issues of biodiversity conservation and environmentally responsible business practices. This paper discusses The Green List concept and a case study of one of the successful pilot sites, Arakwal National Park in Australia. The paper also explores partnerships between conservation and tourism and how these partnerships could unfold through the work of The Green List. The work of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council which encourages such partnerships is also discussed, focused on sustainable tourism criteria.

scholarly journals European Charter parks—A growing network for sustainable tourism development in protected areas

PARKS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Agnese Balandina ◽  
Lasse Lovén ◽  
Olaf Ostermann ◽  
Richard Partington
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Growing Network

scholarly journals A Multi-Methodology Approach to Creating a Causal Loop Diagram

Systems ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Dhirasasna ◽  
Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Hidden Variables ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Causal Loop ◽  
Endogenous Variables ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Multi Method Approach ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Method Approach

Developing causal loop diagrams (CLDs) involves identifying stakeholders and endogenous variables and formulating variable causal relationships. Traditionally, the CLDs are developed mainly using a qualitative approach such as literature review, observations and interviews with stakeholders. However, modellers may question which stakeholders should be approached, whether the relevant variables are selected, and what to do when stakeholders perceive different variable relationships in the CLDs differently. Applying in a case study, this research proposes a multi-method approach by combining both quantitative and qualitative methods to select stakeholders, identify endogenous/exogenous variables, and develop the CLDs. The proposed quantitative method is expected to provide modellers with a justifiable stakeholder and variable selection process. The method also highlights possible hidden variables and relationships, which were further explored with a traditional qualitative approach.

scholarly journals Praktik Tanggung Jawab Sosial Hotel The Lovina dalam Pembangunan Pariwisata di Desa Kalibukbuk

2021 ◽  
pp. 584
Author(s):  
Dewa Gede Kharisma Putra ◽  
A.A. Ngurah Anom Kumbara ◽  
Ida Bagus Gde Pujaastawa
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Legal Compliance ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Social Legitimacy ◽  
Corporate Social

The practice of corporate social responsibility (TSP) by the hotel industry in Indonesia has been regulated in the Act, but does not provide the expected results to support sustainable tourism development, The Lovina Hotel TSP practice in Kalibukbuk Village can be used as a good example (best practice) for other hotels to have positive implications for sustainable tourism development. This study aims to analyze the practice of The Lovina Hotel TSP program. This research is a qualitative study with a case study approach. The result is that the practice of The Lovina Hotel TSP in Kalibukbuk Village is based on legal compliance, moral encouragement, enhancing hotel image, and social legitimacy. The form of the TSP program is community development and the practical implications of the TSP supporting the development of the 5A tourism component (attraction, amenities, activity, accessibility, ancillary) and has positive implications for stakeholders both hotels, village governments and the community of Kalibukbuk Village. Keywords: Corporate Responsibility, Hotels, Participation, Social Legitimacy, Sustainable Tourism Development

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