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Conceptual appraisal framework for the institutional structure of rural tourism in Malaysia

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dc.contributor.author Gan, J. E.
dc.contributor.author Nair, Vikneswaran, Dr.
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dc.date.issued 2015-00-00
dc.description Abstract : This conceptual paper seeks to develop an appraisal framework for the institutional structure of rural tourism in Malaysia. Literature shows that there are various institutional obstacles that affect the development of rural tourism, particularly in terms of environmental sustainability. A major problem lies in the overlapping jurisdictions between Federal agencies and State agencies. Consequently, there are conflicts in interests, wasteful competitions and haphazard planning. While there are some studies that examine these problems, a structured appraisal framework for the analysis of these problems is lacking. Further, existing studies on this area have become outmoded due to the shifting governmental landscape in the country. The jurisdictional boundaries of various institutions continue to change, thus causing a gap in the identification of responsible government agencies and their corresponding portfolios. It is therefore necessary to develop an appraisal framework for the institutional structure of rural tourism in Malaysia. The appraisal framework uses three criteria to assess the effectiveness of the institutions responsible for rural tourism in Malaysia. Firstly, does the current institutional framework promote environmentally sustainable tourism? Secondly, does the institutional framework protect the interests of host communities? Thirdly, is the enforcement of the laws and regulations pertaining to rural tourism effective? The appraisal framework can be used to propose suitable constructs in the development of a responsible rural tourism institutional framework.
dc.description Full text access : School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts, Taylor’s University, Malaysia (e-mail: jooee.gan@taylors.edu.my)
dc.description Article submitted for : The 21st Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) Conference 2015 (Kuala Lumpur, 14-17 May 2015).
dc.identifier.uri https://irepo.taylors.edu.my/handle/123456789/507
dc.relation.uri Refereed Conference Proceedings
dc.subject Environmental protection--Malaysia
dc.subject Rural tourism--Malaysia
dc.subject Sustainable development–Law and legislation–Malaysia
dc.title Conceptual appraisal framework for the institutional structure of rural tourism in Malaysia
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local.language English
local.school School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts
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