Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia
The research delves into the perceptions regarding the necessary assistance and support required for the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan River. An exploratory qualitative with a total of four focus group discussions consisting of a total of 13 local communities, two local auth...
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| description | The research delves into the perceptions regarding the necessary assistance and support required for the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan River. An exploratory qualitative with a total of four focus group discussions consisting of a total of 13 local communities, two local authorities and two local representatives of the district. Assistances needed include financial, tourism trainings related to river tourism and safety, planning and itineraries, customer services, marketing, and promotion. Tourist facilities - jetties, roads, sidewalks, parking lots and retail stalls for food, drinks and souvenirs are vital support for developing river tourism. The condition of the river and local communities’ attitudes towards river cleanliness are the key issues. It contributes to the development of river tourism along river Petagas-Putatan, provide practical implications for river tourism development. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-409082024-09-02T08:08:40Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/40908/ Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia Jennifer Kim Lian Chan Tay Kai Xin Ing Grace Phang G149-180 Travel. Voyages and travels (General) HC79 Special topics Including air pollution, automation, consumer demand, famines, flow of funds, etc. The research delves into the perceptions regarding the necessary assistance and support required for the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan River. An exploratory qualitative with a total of four focus group discussions consisting of a total of 13 local communities, two local authorities and two local representatives of the district. Assistances needed include financial, tourism trainings related to river tourism and safety, planning and itineraries, customer services, marketing, and promotion. Tourist facilities - jetties, roads, sidewalks, parking lots and retail stalls for food, drinks and souvenirs are vital support for developing river tourism. The condition of the river and local communities’ attitudes towards river cleanliness are the key issues. It contributes to the development of river tourism along river Petagas-Putatan, provide practical implications for river tourism development. Elsevier Ltd 2024 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/40908/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/40908/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Jennifer Kim Lian Chan and Tay Kai Xin and Ing Grace Phang (2024) Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia. Heliyon, 10 (5). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2405-8440 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34313 |
| spellingShingle | G149-180 Travel. Voyages and travels (General) HC79 Special topics Including air pollution, automation, consumer demand, famines, flow of funds, etc. Jennifer Kim Lian Chan Tay Kai Xin Ing Grace Phang Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia |
| title | Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia |
| title_full | Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia |
| title_short | Exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the Petagas-Putatan river in Sabah, Malaysia |
| title_sort | exploring local community perspectives on the development of river tourism along the petagas putatan river in sabah malaysia |
| topic | G149-180 Travel. Voyages and travels (General) HC79 Special topics Including air pollution, automation, consumer demand, famines, flow of funds, etc. |
| url | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/40908/1/ABSTRACT.pdf https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/40908/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf |
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