The Direction of Terengganu Tourism Industry in Sustaining Business Growth: A Conceptual Framework (original) (raw)

A REVIEW OF A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND ITS APPLICATION TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM.

This paper aims to develop a preliminary conceptual model for the tourism sector; using sustainable development principles and models. An account of the Malaysian sectoral industry in tourism using the Sustainable Model will be examined and by using these details to understand the strategic opportunity that would help draw an eco-tourism framework from a strategic perspective. In this research, it will be pertinent to examine the value of protecting the Malaysian eco-tourism and how sectoral influence can converge into a framework of sustainability. The use of a conceptual model will allow us to justify how eco-tourism could be a flourishing business advantage to the tourism businesses here in Malaysia. The paper will examine how the adoption of a strategic framework based on two dimensions; namely strategic opportunities and tourism development. To be examined to ensure eco-tourism could be made a competitive advantage to the tourism sector in Malaysia. During the course of investigation several issues need to be examined, for instance, is if there is enough taking place for us as a business entity to protect our fragile environment. Using the conceptual framework; are we able to sustain the environment from an economic perspective? It is the economic growth, commencing through the Industrial era that had given rise to the issues of sustainability.

Tourism Challenges among the SMEs in State of Terengganu

2011

This study focus on several selected construct that are related to tourism challenges in the state of Terengganu. Moving through the investigation, among the prominent construct been reviewed and analyzed are the concept of, heritage product, promotion and infrastructure which are believed to have significant relationship with challenges in the industry. The instrumentation by means of personally administered questionnaire was used to collect cross-sectional data through proportionate stratified random sampling from the list of population gazette. The result of the study revealed that the entire identifiable construct was associated and significant with the challenges for footing the industry relatively relevant and maintaining its competitive edge.

Sustainability in the Tourism Business

Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management, 2017

Sustainable tourism is a multi-stakeholder issue, whose aim is to stimulate the balanced exploitation of natural resources at the local level and to limit the social and environmental impacts. The businesses operating in the tourism sector mainly consist of SMEs. Their impact, although less significant if considered individually, are significant at the local level, particularly considering the cumulative effects produced by tourism businesses in a specific area and the role such businesses can play in influencing the behavior of tourists/guests. Focusing on the positive impacts and limiting the negative effects at social and environmental levels, represent the key to sustainable tourism for businesses.

Towards a Sustainable Tourism Management in Malaysia

Tourism industry is a key foreign exchange earner for Malaysia, contributing to over 40% of the country’s balance of payment in 2005 (EPU, 2006). The industry provides an important source of income, employment and wealth to the country. Thus, there is a need to ensure that the tourism industry remains both environmentally and economically sustainable. However massive influx of tourists can also cause a detrimental environmental impact. Industry players and improper strategies in attracting more tourists could also add further destruction to the environment. Protection of the environment is vital in ensuring the sustainability of the industry. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the issues pertaining to sustainable tourism development in Malaysia. In so doing, policies, regulations and strategies to achieve sustainable tourism will be examined. The paper concludes with the arguments for having local agenda for sustainable tourism in Malaysia.

In Tourism Industry We Talk About Sustainable Development, But We Evaluate Profits and Growth

Acta Economica Et Turistica, 2017

Tourism is one of the biggest economic sectors, it has a significant impact on the environment. At the same time, the long-term development of tourism also greatly depends on the environment it affects. Experts are unanimous that it is necessary for the longterm existence and development of tourism that it becomes sustainable. Nevertheless, in tourism businesses, sustainable development strategies are not sufficiently present and put into practice. The author of the article presents the argument as a possible reason for this: the management of tourism enterprises as well as management of all the companies is focused on doing business successfully; and because the performance of management is assessed in terms of growth and security of its operations, and not in relation to the measures taken in the field of sustainable development, management gives priority to ensuring relatively short-term growth and security of operations.

Tourism Industry: Focussing Sustainability Contemplating Adversity

SALESIAN JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Tourism industry helps generate employment, reduce poverty and contribute to the overall economic growth of many developing and developed nations. Tourism Industry has been considered to be the disseminator of economic progress for many developed and developing economies. Growth in tourism automatically creates a backward and forward linkage with other sectors, developing into an important tool of income generation for these sectors. It has turned out to be the key driver of socioeconomic progress for a country through generation of export revenues, creation of jobs and entrepreneurial units, and infrastructure development. However, tourism does have both positive and negative impacts on the people and the environment. As the tourism sector is poised for massive growth if it is not addressed well, it may lead to serious financial leakages, socio-cultural tensions and environmental damages to the local communities. Therefore, it has become highly essential that tourism be developed and practiced more sustainably by developing strategic policies and tools to maximize the industry's positive effects while minimizing the negative impacts of the industry on the society. Sustainable tourism practices must become an important objective in the development process of an economy. The paper aims at discussing the importance of sustainable tourism practices and various guiding principles that could help shape sustainable tourism in developed as well as developing countries. The paper discusses a case on Sikkim to address the impacts of tourism on the local community in general. The case also brings forth the sustainable development practices that are being adopted by Sikkim Tourism.

Sustainable tourism practices and business performance from the tour operators’ perspectives

Anatolia, 2020

Sustainable tourism is an upcoming significant practice in the tourism industry. Tour operators are encouraged to participate in sustainable tourism according to their respective roles in the business. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the relationship between sustainable business management practices (SBM) and sustainable destination management practices (SDM) on the tour operator's business performance. The usable questionnaire of 190 was analyzed using the SEM-PLS 3.2.9. The results of the study indicated that both SBM and SDM practices impact the business performance of tour operators. Tour operators are reported to have an added business advantage by adopting these sustainable tourism practices. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing insight into the adoption of sustainable tourism practices in Malaysia.