Community-based Ecotourism Development Research Articles

Sustainable Community-Based Ecotourism Development Mechanism: Oaxaca and Puebla Cases in Mexico

This research intends to identify the processes and factors of Community-Based Ecotourism (CBET) development in indigenous communities, focusing specifically on the states of Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico. Six different CBET initiatives were investigated. Two methodologies were used for data collection. One approach involves conducting in-depth interviews with community representatives to potentially refine the hypothesis from prior studies and preliminary fieldwork. The other approach uses a questionnaire for the quantitative validation of the hypothesis. The findings revealed core factors influencing CBET success, such as deep community pride, an active community-centered approach, management skills, and the integration of ecotourism with traditional lifestyles. Surprisingly, communities demonstrated a willingness to embrace government support as a pivotal catalyst in the initial phases of CBET endeavors. This openness is influenced by specific national laws that endorse and safeguard indigenous autonomy, ensuring that accrued benefits are retained within the community. This study underscores the delicate balance between heritage preservation and a thoughtful acceptance of modern progress, offering valuable insights to CBET.

Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts on Community-Based Ecotourism

This research aims to determine the influence of economic aspects, social aspects and environmental aspects on Community Based Ecotourism. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research with multiple regression analysis methods. The sampling technique uses random sampling. The research results show that economic aspects do not have a significant effect on community-based ecotourism. Meanwhile, social and environmental aspects have a significant influence on community-based ecotourism. The economic aspect is not a major factor in the development of ecotourism so that the economic aspect does not have an impact on the development of community-based ecotourism. Social aspects which include cultural heritage factors, local wisdom factors and socio-cultural tolerance factors are the main factors in maintaining ecotourism. Environmental aspects include accessibility factors and amenities which are determining factors for satisfaction tourists when visiting a tourist attraction, because both are important factors needed by tourists.

Community-based ecotourism for sustainability: An evaluative analysis of Binh Son district, Quang Ngai province in Vietnam

Community-based ecotourism (CBE) has been adopted for the preservation and restoration of the ecosystem in the four local communities in Binh Son district of Quang Ngai province in Vietnam. This study investigates the causal links that exist between socioeconomic development, the protection of biodiversity, environment and natural resources, and the institutional responses necessary for successful CBE development. In order to understand the complexities of the CBE model and how the stakeholders engaged in the CBE at local communities, a mix of the Strength-Weakness-Opportunity-Threat (SWOT) analysis and Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework was employed for qualitative and quantitative data analysis using key informant interviews and household surveys. The study findings include important implications for both policy and management for promoting the sustainable growth of ecotourism in the region. Regarding theoretical contribution, various challenges to sustainably developing CBE have been identified while a DPSIR conceptual framework is proposed to assist future research in CBE in this area.

Community-Based Ecotourism Development Planning in Bukit Lawang Plantation Village, Bahorok District, Langkat Regency

This study explores the development of community-based ecotourism in Perkebunan Bukit Lawang village, Langkat Regency. Emphasizing active community involvement in decision-making, the research highlights its effectiveness in ensuring both positive economic impacts and environmental sustainability. Local residents manage tourism-related income independently, fostering a self-sustaining model without imposing burdens on the government. Community engagement extends to roles as vendors and cleanliness officers, creating new employment opportunities and cultivating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. The success of Perkebunan Bukit Lawang's ecotourism is evident through multifaceted economic benefits, including direct, indirect, and sustainable impacts. Active community participation enhances the destination's image, portraying a locally friendly and open attitude, contributing to a comfortable atmosphere for tourists. The study underscores the importance of preserving the unique local culture and character. Initiatives such as supporting traditional institutions, facilitating and supporting community needs, respecting diverse activities, allowing creative space for locals, and implementing cultural preservation programs are crucial for maintaining the area's distinctiveness.While highlighting strengths such as pristine natural conditions and a strategic location, challenges persist, including inadequate visitor awareness of environmental cleanliness and ambiguous regulatory frameworks. Lack of clear regulations results in overlapping responsibilities, requiring collaborative agreements to define sustainable tourism responsibilities. In conclusion, active community participation is crucial for successful community-based ecotourism. Strengthening synergies, empowering communities, raising environmental awareness among tourists, and continuous cultural preservation efforts are vital for sustainable development, transforming Perkebunan Bukit Lawang into an environmentally sustainable tourist destination, empowering the local community sustainably.

Involvement of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Societies through the Development of Community Based Ecotourism Concept in Coastal Areas: Case Studies from Indonesia

Community development has become one of the mainstreams nowadays, where internal actors are able to develop and deliver their ideas to others. Bali and Yogyakarta, two case studies that represent tourism in Indonesia are identical with community-based tourism that holds noble values and culture, even though it cannot be separated from the threat of disaster. The context of the disaster is not only natural but also environmental pollution due to waste that affects coastal areas as downstream waste flows in rivers. The Kutuh Indigenous Village community plays a role in managing tourism on Pandawa Beach, while the non-indigenous community in Yogyakarta helps to manage Parangtritis Beach. The focus of this article is to capture community readiness in implementing ecotourism conceptual framework through community-based ecotourism development both in indigenous and non-indigenous society. The data was taken using in-depth interviews in 2020 and processed with a qualitative comparative content analysis to show the differences between the two case studies. The results show that the role of internal actors and a sense of commonality in dealing with disasters greatly affect the implementation of green tourism in order to internalize the impact of disasters. However, there are differences in indigenous peoples who have strong values and norms, moreover the high level of community network, the results are more satisfying.

Community-Based Ecotourism and Perceived Economic Impacts: A Study of Rural Settlements around Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

Community-based ecotourism, as a subset of sustainable tourism, is advocated as a tool for community development in the mountain settlements. In this regard, this research adopted exploratory and descriptive approach to investigate the perceived economic impacts of community-based ecotourism in the local communities of Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) in Nepal. The settlements of Dhampus, Landruk and Ghandruk along the Annapurna Sanctuary Trail (AST) are considered as a case to critically examine the economic impacts of community-based ecotourism development on local residents both residing along the major trail (MT) and off the trail (OT) in the ACA. Multiple methods of data collection such as questionnaire survey with households, key informants interview, participant observation, informal discussion with local entrepreneurs and residents, and archival research have been conducted. Research findings showed that community-based ecotourism has provided extensive economic benefits to local people, however in a varying degree. It has provided economic benefits to local communities and enhanced local economy, however not all residents receive benefits equitably. People living along the MT (i.e. mostly the tourism entrepreneurs) receive higher economic benefits than that of OT (i.e. mostly the farmers). The farmers, low-wage employees, and marginalized community receive lowest benefits but largely influenced by the inflation and tourism impacts. In addition, there seem economic leakages, weak integration of local products into tourism system and inflation. This study stresses on the inclusive participation of local people in the planning and decision making of tourism development as well as sharing of benefits while also reducing the economic leakages and strengthening its linkages.

Opportunities and Challenges in Development Community-Based Marine Ecotourism on Samalona Island, Makassar City

This study aims to assess the potential of developing community-based marine ecotourism on Samalona Island. The research seeks to analyze the policies concerning marine ecotourism development, the level of community engagement in this process, and the social consequences of implementing community-based marine ecotourism on Samalona Island, Makassar City. The study employs a verification approach within qualitative research, where the researchers act as instruments in data collection through various methods such as observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review. The findings of this study reveal several significant points. Firstly, the inadequacy of the community-based ecotourism development policy targeting Samalona Island is evident, partly attributed to the lack of a comprehensive Makassar City tourism development master plan. Additionally, the level of community participation in the planning and development of the tourism sector is limited, primarily confined to endorsing policies without actively contributing to decision-making processes. Despite its ability to boost the local economy, the positive environmental impact of community-based marine ecotourism on Samalona Island remains minimal. However, the study recognizes that this article contributes to a better understanding of the potential for marine ecotourism development on Samalona Island.

POTENSI DAN SKENARIO PENGEMBANGAN WISATA JEMBATAN PELANGI DI KABUPATEN SUPIORI PAPUA (Potensial and Development Scenarios the rainbow bridge tourism in Supiori Regency)

Tourism is one of the sectors that an important contribution to national and regional economic growth. The purpose of this study to assessment potential tourist attraction objects and development scenarios for the rainbow bridge in Sorendiweri Village. The potential assessment uses the tourist attraction guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation while the development analysis uses an analysis with the community based ecotourism development (CBED) model. The results showed that the rainbow bridge has a potential tourist attraction object of 2,545 (good). Communities and tourists regarding the development of objects and tourist attractions of the Rainbow Bridge perceive and accept and agree. Development scenarios so that rainbow bridge tourism is better known by the general public, both domestic and foreign tourists, including: adventure tourism in mangrove forest areas, identification of flora and fauna, visitor management, making tour packages, fulfillment and maintenance of infrastructure. The active role of the community and tourists greatly influences the existence of potential and future tourist objects.

PENGELOLAAN EKOWISATA BERBASIS MASYARAKAT DI NEGERI HUTUMURI KOTA AMBON

Hutumuri Country is one of the coastal areas making Hutumuri Country has good natural resource potential, and good community resource potential for the development of community-based ecotourism. Community-based ecotourism (community based ecotourism) is a more specific form of ecotourism in which local communities have control over development and management so that they gain many benefits both economically, educationally, socially, culturally, healthily as well as benefits to the conservation of the natural environment from the development of community-based ecotourism. . Community service activities are carried out in the form of outreach or outreach to provide information to the public. The stages of implementing PKM activities include information gathering, preparation, implementation, Focus grub discussion, monitoring and evaluation. Community-based ecotourism provides space for the community to be directly involved in all tourism activities. The people of Negeri Hutumuri responded well to counseling related to community-based ecotourism and hoped that this PKM activity would continue until the formation of a tourism group in Negeri Hutumuri.

The Community-Based Ecotourism Development Strategy of The Mataram Cultural Tourism Area of Mangunan Forest Management Resort

This study aims to develop Community Based Ecotourism Development Strategies for the Mataram Cultural Tourism Area of Mangunan Forest Management Resort. The analytical methods used in this study include Fishbone diagrams, qualitative data analysis, and analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The result shows that the Mataram Cultural Tourism still has several obstacles in some aspects, which include human resource aspects, institutional aspects, marketing aspects, infrastructure aspects, attractions, and competitiveness. Even though there are still various obstacles and problems, the Mataram Cultural Tourism also has a lot of cultural-based potentials such as the Cultural Show of Mataram Cultural Tourism with a series of kenduri activities, cultural carnivals, dance performances, and dance performances that tell about the history and myths of the Mangunan people. The supporting variables for the development of the Mataram Cultural Tourism Area include supporting facilities and attractions including parking lots, food stalls, photo spots, prayer rooms, bathrooms, and camping areas. The criteria that are most prioritized in the community-based ecotourism development strategy of Mataram cultural tourism area of Mangunan Forest Management Resort are infrastructure criteria with a weight value of 43.9%. Meanwhile, the most prioritized alternative is the addition of supporting facilities for tourism objects in the form of tourist shopping places (restaurants and gift shops) by the community with a weight value of 21.2%. A suggestion that can be conveyed in this research is the government in this case the local tourism office must continue to assist optimally and sustainably so that Mataram Cultural Tourism Area can continue to grow and is increasingly in demand by the public. This research still has limitations on the focus of the object, which is still limited so further research can expand the tourism object to be more comprehensive.

Tourism Policy and Governance as Mediator of Community-Based Ecotourism and Sustainable Development in Davao del Norte

Tourism Policy and Governance as Mediator of Community-Based Ecotourism and Sustainable Development in Davao del Norte

ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM TOWARD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY IN TUA CHUA KARST PLATEAU – DIEN BIEN – VIET NAM

Tua Chua Karst Plateau - a living area of the Mong ethnic group with spectacular natural landscapes, cool weather, and unique indigenous cultural values. They are all prerequisites for tourism development. This study aims to evaluate the potential of community-based ecotourism development in the Tua Chua Karst Plateau. This research uses the AHP method. Evaluation criteria include (i) uniqueness of natural landscape, (ii) indigenous cultural value, (iii) stakeholder engagement, (iv) local tourism development policy, (v) quality of infrastructure, (vi) quality of tourism facilities, (vii) accessibility, (viii) connectivity. The evaluation system includes eight criteria that have classified tourism resources according to each resource point and identified suitable internal and external potentials to exploit the geological value of the plateau and preserve indigenous culture. Results of this study reveal that the indigenous cultural values, the participation of local communities, and the uniqueness of the natural landscape have an important impact on the development of ecotourism. Tua Chua Karst Plateau has great potential for community-based ecotourism development with 14 tourist resource sites, of which 8 are highly appreciated.

Community Empowerment Based Ecotourism Development Strategy Using Swot Method (Case Study of Tourism Pilots Managed by Community Groups)

The development tourism in Indonesia growing with the pace of the world economy. Indonesia is a rich in natural touriand cultural tourism, nowadays the government is increasing aggressively developing tourism resources which will be planned as a source of foreign exchange, therefore the government realizes the importance of tourism as a sector that can improve the standard of living of the Indonesian people in general and in particular will improve the standard of living of the people. Regionally, in other words, it will increase the income of people who live in the environment around tourist attractions. Tourist villages are now becoming a trend in improving the economy by utilizing the potential of an area, one of which is in Ayah district. Research focus (1) How is the development of community-based ecotourism in Kebumen Regency, especially Ayah District. (2) How to implementation the development of community-based ecotourism Tourism in Kebumen District, Ayah District. (3) How to evaluate the development of community-based ecotourism in Kebumen, Ayah District. This study aims to provide an understanding of analyzing the formulation, analyzing the implementation, and analyzing the evaluation in developing the tourism sector, especially tourist villages as an effort to empower the community in Kebumen Regency, especially Ayah sub-district. The most interesting strategy that can be implemented in Ayah District tourism is the S-O 1 strategy, namely maintaining pricing, optimizing the quality and quantity

The development of sustainable livelihood framework for community-based ecotourism in developing countries

Community-based ecotourism (CBE) ventures were introduced in the 1990s with the aim to enhance the livelihoods of the destination communities in developing countries. However, incorporating sustainable livelihood frameworks to analyse the communities’ livelihood changes in CBE remains unknown. Two pioneer ecotourism destinations located in lower Kinabatangan, Sabah, Malaysia have been chosen to assess livelihood changes induced by CBE ventures using a sustainable livelihood framework. Qualitative research design is adopted using in-depth interviews and field observation for data collection. It is revealed that CBE ventures have transformed the local communities as ecotourism entrepreneurs to generate income to secure livelihoods despite depending on fishing which was considered as the main livelihood activity. However, identified costs were hindering the local communities to enjoy the benefits of CBE, thereby distressing the overall livelihood sustainability. All the elements in the sustainable livelihood framework were captured in this study and are acknowledged as the best analytical tools to assess the livelihood changes of local communities through CBE ventures. The study proposed a revised sustainable livelihood framework with novel socio-cultural capital for CBE development in developing countries.

POTENTIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES BY COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM A CASE STUDY OF RURAL VILLAGE PASTANGA, SIKKIM HIMALAYA, INDIA

Poverty is one of the most pressing global problems of the world today. One promising option to provide employment opportunities for the inhabitants of underdeveloped rural areas is the development of ‘pro-poor tourism’. Poverty alleviation tourism can generate environmental benefits in addition to economic, social and cultural ones. This study aims to discuss the possibilities of poverty alleviation of rural communities through the development of community-based ecotourism. The introductory part of the study briefly defines the theoretical frameworks of the concept of poverty and ecotourism in the context of sustainable development. Using the specific example of the Mid-Himalayan Rural village of Pastanga (India), show the potential areas for developing community-based ecotourism with respect to the local development opportunities. In the same way that is draw on our own research as well as available statistical data from the East Sikkim and Questionnaire Survey-2021. The case study presents the current extent of adventure trekking tourism and highlights the trends, characteristics and significance of trekking in Pastanga-Khedi eco-trail. The paper also propose strategies for exploring the trekking potential through the emphasis on ecotourism in the study area. In conclusion, we propose solutions for the regulated development of the area in a participatory way by the concerned stakeholders by implementing activities related to the Community-Based Ecotourism.

Community-based ecotourism as a social transformation tool for rural community: A victory or a quagmire?

This study acknowledges the role of community-based ecotourism as a social transformation tool for local communities in a developing country context. This is a qualitative research study that used in-depth interviews, and field observations were performed and actively involved the pioneers of ecotourism development and community members in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Through thematic analysis, community-based ecotourism as social transformation tools were identified focusing on economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects. The study uncovered that community-based ecotourism has delivered more positive social transformation impacts to the local community than negative ones. Despite the positive impacts of community-based ecotourism on the local community, this study warned that negative impacts of community-based ecotourism may jeopardize the ecotourism's potential as a social transformation tool for the local community, thus weakening its sustainability. The study acknowledged that the community-based ecotourism (CBE) development in the study site has enhanced the livelihood of local communities in terms of economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects which contribute to social transformation, thus increasing the value of community ecotourism in rural areas. However, negative social transformation delivered by the ecotourism development still needs to be addressed by the relevant stakeholders to ensure the future sustainability of ecotourism. Rural areas in Sabah are popular for ecotourism due to its abundant natural resources and wildlife attractions. Moreover, local community participation in ecotourism is evident due to the positive impacts of ecotourism to enhance their livelihoods. Thus, the local government should continue to motivate the local community who are participating in the ecotourism development by introducing relevant measures and initiatives. The study highlights several challenges faced by the local community to upskill their knowledge of hospitality and tourism related to CBE. Thus, local tourism policies may emphasize the local community aspiration and development through ecotourism.

The Perception and Challenges in Community-based Ecotourism (CBE) Development: Insight from Kampong Rasuna, Tenghilan, Tuaran Sabah

The Perception and Challenges in Community-based Ecotourism (CBE) Development: Insight from Kampong Rasuna, Tenghilan, Tuaran Sabah

Strategi Pengelolaan Kawasan Ekowisata Mangrove Berkelanjutan Di Taman Wisata Alam Teluk Yotefa Kota Jayapura.

The concept of environmental management based on sustainability ecotourism is starting to be seen as important given the large amount of environmental damage. Until now the mangrove forest in Yotefa Jayapura Bay Nature Park has not been managed properly as an ecotourism destination, therefore a Mangrove Ecotourism Area Management Strategy is needed in Yotefa Jayapura Bay Nature Park. This study aims to analyze the management strategy for the mangrove ecotourism area in Hamadi Beach, Kota Jayapura using a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis and SWOT analysis. The results of the study show that based on observations through surveys, it is known that Mangrove forests, especially around the Yotefa Bay Nature Park, Jayapura. There are 4 strategies in managing the mangrove ecotourism area management strategy at Hamadi Beach, Jayapura City, namely: 1. Development of community-based ecotourism with support government through related agencies, 2. Providing comfortable and safe facilities and infrastructure and improving the arrangement of facilities that are lacking, 3. Increasing community participation in various activities related to mangrove forests and tourism, 4. Outreach to ecotourism activities for the community.

Identification of suitable sites for the community-based ecotourism developments in Abijiata-Shalla Lakes National Park, Ethiopia

Ecotourism is one of the most effective approaches to resolve economic development and nature conservation. This study aims to select the best community-based ecotourism site and type of ecotourism for local community engagement in Abijiata-Shalla Lakes National Park, Ethiopia. The study has been conducted based on geospatial data, field observation, household survey, and key informant discussion and focus group discussion. Analytical Hierarchy Process (APH) model has been used for pair-wise comparison matrix to determine a suitable area for community-based ecotourism. Factors and criteria were identified to determine their weight impact to map and quantify the suitable area for community-based ecotourism. The major portion of the national park, which covers 65.48% is unsuitable for community-based ecotourism development while only 5.1% of the park is highly suitable for community-based ecotourism development due to the forest coverage and numerous biodiversity occurrences. The major types of community-based ecotourism are hot spring water, fike maintains travel and camping, viewpoint and art craft site, ostrich farm, photograph and video making, tourist guides and horse ride. This study can be used for the stakeholders to implement and construct community-based ecotourism interventions.

Perspective on the acceptability and readiness for community-based ecotourism development: An empirical study of Anhui Province, China

Perspective on the acceptability and readiness for community-based ecotourism development: An empirical study of Anhui Province, China