Community Involvement in Tourism Development: A Case Study of Lenggong Valley World Heritage Site
This paper examines the empirical relationship between the economic impact and community involvement in the Lenggong Valley. Recommendations for improvement in development effectiveness through the development of a community centre for economic and social activities, with specific attention given...
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| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2014
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/38464/1/Community_Involvement_in_Tourism_Development_A_Case_Study_of_Lenggong_Valley_World_Heritage_Site.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper examines the empirical relationship between the economic impact
and community involvement in the Lenggong Valley. Recommendations for improvement
in development effectiveness through the development of a community centre for
economic and social activities, with specific attention given to types of activity and
community involvement stimulating the economic development in the Lenggong Valley.
Heritage tourism development is a tourism in which arts, culture and heritage form a key
attraction for visitors and it can be represented as an area of significant economic benefit
to heritage sites. The tourism industry in Hulu Perak became more widespread after
Lenggong Valley is recognized as a World Heritage Site. There is shown a positive effect
on the development and economic prosperity. |
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