Nur Aliah, M and Mazne, I. and Siti Atikah, Rusli * and Derweanna, B. S. and Nurul Fardila, A. R. and Harnidah, S. and Nurashikin, A. R. and Nur Azimah, O. (2019) Empowering indigenous communities through participation in tourism. International Journal of Tourism Anthropology, 7 (3/4). ISSN 1759-0450
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Abstract
This study explores the involvement of Malaysian indigenous
peoples (Orang Asli) at both the individual and community level to analyse the impact of tourism development on the economic and socio-cultural aspects of their communities. The study was conducted at two tourism sites, Bukit Tadom
and Cameron Highlands. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 participants from the Orang Asli community and Orang Asli employees and management at the sites. Data were thematically analysed. Orang Asli
communities recognised the opportunities that tourism development brings to their social and economic conditions, although it is not wholly beneficial. They also want to be actively involved in tourism planning. The study contributes to the development of indigenous peoples, especially in Malaysia, promoting a new perspective on long-term tourism development. It also highlights several
new considerations that should be addressed by the authority in planning and managing tourism sites, especially in regard to community acceptance,
involvement and demand for benefits.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | community; participation; indigenous; tourism; community participation; Orang Asli; Malaysia; rural; empowerment. |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology |
| Divisions: | Others > Non Sunway Academics Sunway University > School of Hospitality and Tourism Management [formerly School of Hospitality and Service Management; until 14 March 2025; School of Hospitality until 2020] |
| Depositing User: | Dr Janaki Sinnasamy |
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| Date Deposited: | 29 Dec 2020 07:36 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Dec 2020 07:36 |
| URI: | http://repository.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/1544 |
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