The Role of Trade Policy in Sustainable Tourism Inclusivity in Africa

Author(s):  
Msafiri Njoroge

When local communities are allowed to participate fully in tourism trade activities either through supplying goods and services or direct employment in the tourism sector-inclusiveness of tourism, trade can be realized in a practical sense. Research indicates that, in most tourist destinations in Africa, the tourism trade continues to be characterized by environmental and social-cultural degradation and inadequate local community participation associated with revenue leakages and weak economic linkages. The mechanism on how tourism trade contributes inclusively on local communities' benefits such as inclusive growth and poverty alleviation remains unclear. Despite destination economies engaging in services liberalization, little evidence exists on how such trade policies have been beneficial at enhancing inclusive benefits of the tourism trade. Therefore, this chapter aims to clarify how trade policies can be employed to promote the inclusiveness of the tourism trade.

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Paulus Adrian Pangemanan ◽  
Gene H. M. Kapantouw

Continuing management of tourist destinations, integrating economic and ecological aspects, and involving quadrohelical roles: local communities, tourism businesses, government and universities. This research develops a tourism destination management model that integrates economic and ecological development based on visitor willingness to pay (WTP) attachment with willingness to accept (WTA) of local community, supported by business actor role and government. Colleges play a role in identifying ecological and economic elements, analyzing and formulating alternative development activities that ensure economic improvement for local communities and resource sustainability (natural, socio-cultural) to improve the destination's life cycle. The purpose of this research is to manage the role of quadrohelical tourism in evaluating, developing economic programs / activities for the surrounding community, by prioritizing the sustainability of resource ecosystem. This research was conducted for 10 months in the area of Mahengetang submarine volcano in Sangihe District. This study focuses on identifying existing conditions of economic and ecological elements, analysis and formulation of alternative activities for economic and ecological improvement based on indicators (WTP-WTA). Destination management model based on WTP-WTA with integrated role of quadrohelical system can be adapted and developed in other destination, or in other resource utilization.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Norhafiza Md Sharif ◽  
Ku 'Azam Tuan Lonik

This study aims to examine the empowerment of local communities as tourism operators, as well as to analyze their perceptions of the economic impacts on Pulau Perhentian. The study used quantitative method involving 150 respondents comprising local communities working as tour operators. The respondents were recruited using purposive sampling and snowball technique. The findings reveal that the majority of tourism operators are male, aged between 25 to 44, with secondary level of education and married. Most of the operators have been managing their business for 16 to 20 years and have earned an estimated monthly income of RM1001.00 to RM2000.00. The study concludes that the tourism sector has contributed to: a) reducing unemployment rate, b) providing employment opportunities for women and single mothers, c) encouraging the involvement of local communities in the field of tourism entrepreneurial, e) generating income to communities, f) attracting foreign investors to invest, and g) reducing poverty rate. However, local communities are also affected by the negative impacts of the tourism sector such as: a) rising prices for goods and services, b) rising cost of living, and c) increasing the value of real estate and rental rates. This study is hoped to provide useful insights into the tourism entrepreneurship at Pulau Perhentian so that the government can take necessary actions in improving the sector.Keywords: Community empowerment, community involvement, island tourism entrepreneurial, entrepreneurial characteristics, economic impactCite as: Md Sharif, N. & Tuan Lonik, K.A. (2018). Penglibatan komuniti tempatan dalam keusahawanan pelancongan: Kajian kes Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia [Engagement of local community in tourism entrepreneurship: A case study of Perhentian Island, Malaysia]. Journalof Nusantara Studies, 3(1),103-119. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol3iss1pp103-119  AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pemerkasaan komuniti tempatan sebagai pengusaha pelancongan, serta menganalisa persepsi mereka terhadap impak ekonomi di Pulau Perhentian. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kuantitatif yang melibatkan 150 orang responden yang terdiri daripada komuniti tempatan yang terlibat sebagai pengusaha pelancongan dengan menggunakan prosedur persampelan jenis bertujuan dan bola salji. Hasil kajian mendapati majoriti pengusaha pelancongan tempatan adalah terdiri daripada lelaki, berumur 25 hingga 44 tahun, menerima pendidikan sehingga sekolah menengah dan berstatus berkahwin. Kebanyakan pengusaha menjalankan perniagaan selama 16 hingga 20 tahun dan memperoleh anggaran pendapatan bulanan RM1001 hingga RM2000. Kajian ini mendapati pembangunan sektor pelancongan di Pulau Perhentian berupaya: a) mengurangkan kadar pengangguran, b) memberi peluang pekerjaan kepada kaum wanita serta ibu tunggal, c) menyumbang kepada penglibatan komuniti tempatan dalam bidang keusahawanan pelancongan, d) menawarkan peluang pekerjaan kepada penduduk, e) menyumbang kepada pendapatan penduduk, f) menarik minat pelabur asing untuk melabur, dan g) mengurangkan kadar kemiskinan. Namun, komuniti turut terkesan oleh impak negatif daripada sektor pelancongan seperti: a) peningkatan harga barangan dan perkhidmatan, b) peningkatan kos sara hidup, dan c) peningkatan nilai hartanah dan kadar sewa tanah. Dalam masa yang sama, pengusaha terlibat mengharapkan kerjasama daripada pihak kerajaan dalam memainkan peranan dalam memajukan industri pelancongan pulau tersebut.Kata kunci: Pemerkasaan komuniti, penglibatan komuniti, keusahawanan pelancongan pulau, ciri keusahawanan, impak ekonomi


2019 ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Meitolo Hulu ◽  
M. Baiquni ◽  
Chafid Fandeli ◽  
Niken Wirasanti

Parangtritis tourist area is a famous tourist destination in the south of Yogyakarta. The tourist area which consists of a variety of tourist objects such as beaches, sanddune, culinary, religious and cultural tourism has a positive impact on the growth of tourist visits in ??Parangtritis tourist area. This study aims to examine the participation of local people in their contribution to the development of sustainable tourism areas. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative by conducting primary and secondary data collection. Primary data was collected through interviews with local communities which involved in to the service industry, cultural arts groups and local government of Bantul Regency. The results of the study are (1) the local community has contributed to the development of the Parangtritis tourist area through local cultural activities, tourist attractions and providing of facilities regarding the needs of visitors. (2) the local government of Bantul Regency has several programs related to the empowerment in each of government institution that are addres service industry, tourism local groups and build facilities and infrastructure. But the contribution of local communities has not become a tourist attraction and sustainable. Empowerment programs from local governments have not been specific to training related to services and business activities that are suitable for tourism activities in ??Parangtritis tourist area. Keywords: Community participation, tourist area, sustainable tourism.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
M. Husni Tamrin ◽  
Wildan Taufik Raharja

This study aims to analyze the process of local participation in the development of Klayar Beach tourism in Pacitan Regency by looking at the compatibility between the dynamics of increasing tourists and the participation of local communities in development. From this, it is known to what extent the contribution and participation of local communities in tourism development participation efforts. The implication of this research is an explanation related to the results of the analysis of the gaps in the stages of participation by the local community as managers. The research method is descriptive analytic by using triangulation as a data analysis technique. The results show that local participation runs in all stages of the development of the Klayar Beach tourist area from the beginning, tourism issues, planning, implementation and governance, to monitoring and evaluation. The lack of local participation lies in participation in terms of anticipating tourist arrivals at certain times and moments, in which case the local community as managers experience limitations in terms of capacity. To overcome this, the researcher suggests that efforts be made to increase local capacity both in terms of quality and quantity so that local participation efforts can run optimally in the development and sustainability process, and be able to overcome unexpected problems through the role of participation. This effort also refers to the opinion of several experts who state that local participation is one of the main keys in developing the tourism sector


Webology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 934-945
Author(s):  
Paulina Y. Amtiran ◽  
Merlyn Kurniawati

The tourism sector in Indonesia has currently been designated as a leading sector for development and is being boosted as a source of foreign exchange. The rapid development in the tourism sector can be seen from the policy of 10 priority tourist destinations which are then reduced to 5 super priority tourist destinations. Priority destination development must use sustainable tourism development. Kelimutu Lake Tourism Object is a lake tourism object located in Koanara Village, Ende Regency. This study aims to analyze how sustainable tourism has been carried out in the Kelimutu National Park in Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The research method used is qualitative with the approach used based on literature studies by looking for theories that are relevant to the problems found. The results of research on sustainable tourism development strategies in Kelimutu National Park that must be carried out are maintaining the national personality and culture, protecting the ownership of local community assets, and preserving the environment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
Kadek Wiweka ◽  
Budi Setiawan ◽  
Suci Sandi Wachyuni ◽  
Putu Pramania Adnyana

Purpose of the study: The empowerment of local communities is currently an interesting issue in tourism development. This study aims to examine the forms of involvement of local communities in Lake Toba and to analyze their level of participation. This research begins by identifying the tourism potential of Lake Toba through the attribute theory of tourist destinations (attraction, accessibility, amenities, accommodation, and ancillary service). Methodology: Multi-method approaches are used to examine this phenomenon. The qualitative method is conducted by non-participant observation in research locations to see the locals’ behavior in Lake Toba in terms of the acceptance of tourism activities. The quantitative method is conducted by distributing questionnaires with 90 randomly chosen respondents (local communities) regarding their perspective toward their participation in tourism development. The collected data will be processed and combined and will also be studied using Arnstein’s model as the main measuring instrument in discussing the level of local community participation in the destination. Main Findings: The result of this research is that Lake Toba has the potential to attribute tourist destinations on the 5A system. In terms of the level of local community participation, the community response to its involvement in tourism-destination attributes in Lake Toba can be categorized in the “partnership” phase. Applications of this study: The results of this study may be used as evaluation material regarding the local communities’ participation in Lake Toba on tourism destination development. The findings of this study may also be a reference for community-based tourism development in other destinations, to be oriented towards the effectiveness of active participation of local communities. The originality of the study: The paper is original, and this is the first study to examine the level of local communities’ participation in Lake Toba.


KRITIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
Nada April ◽  
Linda Susilowati

Indonesia has been establishing tourism as the leading industry sector because it's 22,4% growth in 2019. The establishment of the tourism sector as the leading industry sector must be supported by good development and management. To achieve development goals, local communities must involve in the tourism sector. This research is conducted to find out the involvement of Batu Cermin Village's community on developing and managing tourist destinations. The data collection techniques used in this study are interviews and observations. From this research found that the participation of local communities in Batu Cermin Village can be categorized into five types of participation: idea contribution, work participation, expertise participation, material participation, and fund contribution. Participation of local communities in Batu Cemin is important because the accurate information is only owned by local people, besides that community trust is needed for the successful implementation of policies. There is also some supporting factor and obstacle of community involvement in Batu Cerim. The supporting factor is managerial of the which been moved to Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes). The obstacles to the involvement of the local community in Batu Cermin Village are the lack of knowledge about tourism issues, lack of the awareness of destination ownership, and lack of ability to see the economic opportunities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Vivienne Dunstan

McIntyre, in his seminal work on Scottish franchise courts, argues that these courts were in decline in this period, and of little relevance to their local population. 1 But was that really the case? This paper explores that question, using a particularly rich set of local court records. By analysing the functions and significance of one particular court it assesses the role of this one court within its local area, and considers whether it really was in decline at this time, or if it continued to perform a vital role in its local community. The period studied is the mid to late seventeenth century, a period of considerable upheaval in Scottish life, that has attracted considerable attention from scholars, though often less on the experiences of local communities and people.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 62-83
Author(s):  
Isdarmanto Isdarmanto ◽  
Christantius Dwiatmaja ◽  
Hari Sunarto ◽  
Antonius Suryo Abdi

The Climate change in world tourism can change the system of human life and its influence on nature. The development of the global digital tourism climate, selfi tourism is able to change the attitude of individual behavior in response to the demands of competitive life. The development of tourist destinations in the world, primarily from natural factors, the demands of a sharp competitive climate require tourism managers to create artificial innovations that are developed from natural potentials that are more attractive in design so that they become alternative ecotourism idols capable of boosting tourism growth that is more conducive and attractive. This research develops river ecotourism areas which are oriented to aspects of environmental development, nature preservation and local community development. This study uses qualitative research so that it can explore various aspects of the natural and humanity of the region in depth through the empirical phenomena that exist in the field. The real condition of river area which is not well managed is not in accordance with the development of Smart city, community awareness and tourism activists who are less focused. Hence, it needs community empowerment and encouraging the role of tourism activists to play more in the development of urban areas, and the use of river as ecotourism.   Keywords: Ecotourism, Waterfront, Natural Resources


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