Assessment of Residents’ Awareness and Participation in Sustainable Rural Tourism Development in Selected Tourist Destinations in Southwest Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 123-136
Author(s):  
A.H Shaibu ◽  
A.A Ogunjinmi ◽  
A.I Adeyemo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
The Media ◽  
Frame Work

The strength of rural based tourism revolves around its potential to change and upgrade the lives of those in the rural communities. Nevertheless, this form of tourism is challenged by such factors as poverty, low level of awareness and participation amongst rural residents, poor funding, as well as non-implementation of tourism policy frame work by government and other stakeholders. This study assesses residents’ awareness and participation in rural tourism development in selected tourist destinations in Southwest Nigeria. They are Okomu National Park, Edo State, Idanre Hill Resort, Ondo State and Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort, Ekiti State. Data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered on 500 local residents in the study areas. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA and logistic regression. The results showed that majority of the respondents in all the three study areas are well aware of tourism in their locality. The media of awareness were tourism facilities, radio and television, social media, marketing personnel and the newspapers. Also, majority (59.4%) of respondents participated in tourism activities in their communities while 40.6% did not participate. The study revealed that no significant difference existed among the local residents’ with respect to awareness of tourism. However, significant difference existed in the participation (p<0.05) of the host communities in tourism. It was also revealed that socio-economic status of the respondents was significantly related to their level of awareness of tourism activities and participation in the study areas.

THE SPECIFICS OF THE OFFER OF A MOUNTAIN DESTINATION FOR SKI TOURISM

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Undzhieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Cycle ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Mountain Regions ◽  
Market Conditions ◽  
Important Type ◽  
Mountain Ecosystem ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Frame Work

Mountain ski tourism is an important type of tourism, which is economically and culturally valuable industry particularly for developed countries. Not all mountain regions are appropriate for ski tourism development, however. The purpose of the report is to show the specifics of a mountain destination and its potential of offering ski tourism. Some analyzes and reports will outline the characteristics and the specifics of offering of mountain tourism for ski. The results are indicating the potential and the structural risks, new market conditions and trends, the principal of planning and the frame work of mountain ski tourism development. Factors that include climate, topography, scenery and the seasonal cycle all determine the facilities and activities of mountain ski tourism, reflecting the strong interdependency between the mountain ecosystem and the mountain tourism system. Ski tourism development must therefore go hand in hand with protecting and preserving these resources to ensure tourism's long-term growth and viability. Investments in ski tourism-related facilities can valorize these resources in terms of creating employment and income to the local residents of mountain regions.

scholarly journals Persepsi Wisatawan Eropa Terhadap Paket Wisata Pedesaan (Rural Activity) Pada D’karang Homestay, Bali

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Evi Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

Rural tourism is one tour package that is highly desirable for foreign tourists, especially European tourists. Rural tourism has an important role and provides many benefits in the tourism sector for rural communities. When tourists travel to rural areas, they indirectly help local communities in developing rural areas and living standards. Furthermore, homestay is one of the criteria for a tourist village. Homestay is a product of the tourism industry where tourists can meet directly with local residents. Tourists who stay at the homestay and given an offer of rural tour packages, can be an opportunity for the community to attract tourists to stay longer by enjoying a variety of natural and cultural activities in the tourist village. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of European tourists on rural tour packages at D’Karang Homestay. The benefit of this research is to add references in tourism studies especially about the perceptions of European tourists on rural tourism packages. The research methods used were observation, interview, questionnaire and documentation. This research revealed European tourist perceptions of the rural tour packages offered by D’Karang Homestay but there are still shortcomings that need to be corrected.

scholarly journals Collaborative Governance dalam Tata Kelola Pariwisata-Desa (Studi Pariwisata-Desa “Bumiaji Agrotourism” di Kota Wisata Batu)

2021 ◽  
Vol 007 (01) ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Matthoriq Matthoriq ◽  
Soesilo Zauhar ◽  
Romy Hermawan
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Resource Limitations ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Tourism Governance

The objective of this research is examines the role of collaborative governance in rural tourism development, especially in the tourist area of "Bumiaji Agrotourism" in Tourist City of Batu. The rapid development of tourism in Batu is still dominated by the artificial tourism destinations, often the highlight in relation to the equitable distribution of welfare and sustainability of tourist development. Until today, the efforts of local governments and communities by presenting a variety of new icon types of community-based tourism destinations in Batu City do not provide assurance that tourism will remain exsist and suistain due to resource limitations in each actor. In accordance with Good Tourism Governance (GTG), tourism management efforts can no longer be charged only to one of the actors. Collaborative governance approach can be used as an alternative solution, especially in rural tourism development in Tourist City of Batu to strengthen the character of tourist destinations as well as tourism network buildings.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KOMUNITAS PARIWISATA DESA TENTANG PARIWISATA KREATIF DI BELITUNG TIMUR

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
Ayu Krishna Yuliawati ◽  
Rofi Rofaida ◽  
Budhi Pamungkas Gautama ◽  
Shandra Rama Panji Wulung ◽  
Asti Nur Aryanti
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Organization Management ◽  
The Future ◽  
Tourism Community

The role of rural tourism development can help promote and help the local community of Sebunyuk Village. The purpose of this activity is to identify the needs and problems in developing Sebunyuk as a Tourism Village. The activity partner is the tourism community in Nam Pit Salu, Sebunyuk Village. The main problem is the mindset of people who still have a mindset as farm laborers or miners and do not see tourism as a field that benefits rural communities in the future. Partner problems are overcome through capacity building and assistance in implementing organization management, especially in management and marketing creative tourism products.

scholarly journals Community Based Rural Tourism (CBRT) : The Impact on Local Residents Quality of Life in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 228 ◽  
pp. 02012
Author(s):  
Nur Anita Yunikawati ◽  
Ni’matul Istiqomah ◽  
Magistyo Purboyo Priambodo ◽  
Emma Yunika Puspasari ◽  
Fatimah Sidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
High Concern ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
The Impact

Kemiren village is well known today as one of the tourist destinations that has a distinctive appeal to the culture of the Osing tribe, which is one of the tribes found on Java. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of community-based rural tourism (CBRT) activities with an approach to the economic, socio-cultural and natural environment dimensions associated with the quality of life of residents in Kemiren village. The results of the research conducted show that tourism activities in the area have been able to become a source of income for most households in order to improve the standard of living of the Kemiren villagers. However, the development of tourism activities that occurs has an impact on changes in the livelihoods of local residents because of the high profits obtained from tourism activities. Increased job opportunities have also led to a high flow of people working there. Protection of the environment is seen as not a priority in relation to tourism activities in development carried out by local governments. However, Kemiren village’s resident still have high concern and are actively involved in preserving the environment. Local people believe in development of tourism activities will impact their welfare.

scholarly journals Specific Features of Development of the Rural Tourism Abroad

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (518) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
O. V. Yevdokimov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Article Analysis ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Tourism Resources

At the present stage of Ukraine’s development, its tourism resources are extremely limited compared to the leading mass and cultural-educational tourist destinations of the world, which creates the need to find alternative directions for the development of the Ukrainian tourism market. Rural tourism has been successfully practiced abroad for many years, which in the future can become a full-fledged component of the tourism market of Ukraine and a guarantee of its tourist attractiveness. In order to successfully implement these potential innovations in the Ukrainian tourism sector and prevent mistakes already made by the pioneers of rural tourism, the experience of developing this type of tourism abroad requires detailed study, which became the aim of this article. Analysis, generalization and classification were used as research methods. The publication defines approaches to the regulation of rural tourism; factors of diversification of approaches to stimulation and regulation of rural tourism development are identified; functions of the State regulation related to the development of rural tourism are classified; the experience of rural tourism development of Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Canada, India, the USA, Australia, Great Britain and Germany is analyzed, general and distinctive features are distinguished; the instruments used in the framework of organizational and economic mechanisms to support rural tourism abroad are defined; approaches to supporting the development of rural tourism are formulated according to the criterion of intensity of efforts on the part of the State and regional management bodies; the role of rural tourism in the development of agriculture is substantiated; the key factors of using foreign experience in the rural tourism development in Ukraine are identified. According to the results of the carried out research, rural tourism has every chance to be successfully implemented in the tourism market of Ukraine.

scholarly journals Agroforestry Practices for Climate Change Adaptation and its Contribution to Farmers’ Income

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Raju Prasad Bhandari ◽  
Rajeev Joshi ◽  
Deepa Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Adaptation Strategy ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Agroforestry Practices

Agroforestry practices offer a unique opportunity to address climate change impacts while securing the livelihoods of the rural communities. This study was carried out in Tillotama municipality of Rupandehi district, Nepal. Agroforestry system practices at the study site were identified through reconnaissance survey and discussions with ward officials. With 10% sampling intensity, purposive sampling was adopted for the study using the structured questionnaire, key informant interview, and field observation. For mean comparison, one-way ANOVA and Least Significant Difference (LSD) as post-hoc tests were carried out. Local communities were adopting eight different types of agroforestry practices under four agroforestry systems, namely agri-silvicultural, silvo-pastoral, agro-silvopastoral and silvi-fishery. The agroforestry system shared up to 50.54% of total households’ income, in which income from agriculture was the highest. Agroforestry income was dependent on the economic status of the households. Change in cropping calendar was found as a major adaptation strategy. Scaling up of agroforestry system and commercialization of agroforestry products were recommended.

Potential tourist destination development in the Istrian countryside

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Ksenija Vodeb ◽  
Helena Nemec Rudež
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Karst Landscape ◽  
Tourist Behaviour ◽  
Target Markets

The modern comprehension of tourist behaviour shows an urgent need to create a tourist destination as a system. Tourism supply needs to be integrated and well coordinated, including all necessary amenities for an enjoyable stay. The paper analyses tourists’ attitudes in coastal destinations of Istria towards sustainable tourist supply in the Istrian countryside. The Karst landscape of Istria consists of rural areas that provide ideal opportunities for rural tourism development. An empirical research was carried among the sample of 538 tourists in coastal tourist destinations of Slovenian Istria. Findings and implications of the research are given in the paper. There were foundcharacteristics and preferences of potential tourists. The main finding of the research is that more marketing efforts should be made to attract target markets of tourists.

scholarly journals Local Residents’ Attitude toward Sustainable Rural Tourism Development

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iulia Muresan ◽  
Camelia Oroian ◽  
Rezhen Harun ◽  
Felix Arion ◽  
Andra Porutiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Local Residents

scholarly journals How Far Can Tourism Go? Residents' Attitudes toward Tourism Development in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Mohamad Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Residents Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Agreement ◽  
Yogyakarta City

In the last 10 years, tourism has been rapidly growing in Yogyakarta. Studies show that tourism development in Yogyakarta has led to irritated feelings among local residents. This study aims to measure residents' attitudes toward tourism development in Yogyakarta by using validated measurement properties with a scale that measures residents' attitudes toward sustainable tourism development (SUS-TAS). The instrument was distributed to 1,687 local residents living in three main tourist destinations in Yogyakarta. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to measure the validity and internal reliability of each variable. Descriptive quantitative analysis was also conducted to investigate the level of agreement among residents to each variable. Findings support the seven dimensions in the SUS-TAS scale. Perceived social cost and community participation are the variables with the lowest level of agreement among the variables. Results also confirm underlying tourism development problems in Yogyakarta. 

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