Ecotourism in Malaysia

Tourism is the world’s largest industry with nature-based ecotourism seeing rapid growth since its initial arrival in the 1980s. It is estimated by the World Tourism Organisation that nature tourism generates 7% of all international travel expenditure (Lindberg, 1997) and this figure will have increased rapidly over recent years. It’s increase in popularity is due to a number of factors; tourists becoming increasingly bored of the typical sun, sea and sand holiday’s, the increase in global awareness or environmental issues such as global

In every country, tourism has always been a way to earn money. Tourist just cannot resist into visiting these

Indigenous communities, which have otherwise been left untouched by traditional tourism activities, have now been targeted for a new tourism venture, ecotourism. A relatively new variant, ecotourism is described as environment-friendly, sustainable and nature-based. It came about as a response to the world’s growing environmental awareness. This activity involves “visiting relatively undisturbed natural areas with the aim

Williams Powers, an ecotourist activist wrote in his book, Whispering in the Giants Ear, “That which we allow to exist, to flourish freely according to its own rhythms, is superior to anything our little hands create.” Ecotourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people."

Several studies have investigated the perception of the local community on the tourism impacts and tourism development. The research by Ramkissoon and Nunkoo (2011) in Port Louis showed that favorable attitude toward the tourism industry was found to support for tourism development, with higher insights of positive tourism impacts, this means that the community shows higher support for the industry. Nejati, Mohamed & Omar (2014) found that locals in Perhentian Island have an ominously greater level of outlook towards the positive economic impacts of tourism than residents in Redang Island after comparing the two islands in Malaysia. Aside from the perceived negative environmental impacts of tourism, locals on both islands

Butler’s life cycle as defines by Butler (1980) “tourist destinations are not infinite and timeless but should be viewed and treated as finite and possibly non re-newable resources”.

When it comes to the topic of ecotourism, most of us will readily agree that it is a less harmful alternative to mass-tourism and that it promotes responsible and low-impact travel to areas where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are the primary drawing power. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of what the impact of ecotourism actually is and what its long-term consequences are. Whereas some are convinced that ecotourism provides the basis for sustainable development, particularly in places that suffer from exploitation and excessive resources’ usage, and that could only improve the general conditions of the local people, others maintain that we are still far from true ecotourism, for many are those in the

Tourism is somewhat popular in East Timor. Travel sites and companies have created new advertising for the Timorese hotels and results. The government has also improved infrastructure, airports, as well as preserved areas of the natural landscape. The natural beauty of the island makes it attractive to exotic travelers. East Timor as gone to great lengths to establish their government, however the people of East Timor are not particularly skilled and the island lacks high land area for commercial agriculture. For foreign investors, there is no specific benefit for placing very heavy industries in East Timor. In the future, I project a large growth in the tourism industry specifically, making it a

A getaway resort designed to be filled with excitement, adventure, and high luxury, the Omarama Mountain Lodge is without a doubt, a very exclusive eco-destination— specifically catering to the needs of the world’s wealthiest people. Due to the chance meeting of a New Zealand Department of Conservation investigator named Peter Slater and the son of a former Indonesian president, the Omarama Mountain Lodge was conceptualized upon the realization that there was potential for a specialty business that could meet the needs of the world’s elite. By combining their knowledge and experiences with wealthy travelers, these men were able to carry out such a business in New Zealand’s South Island. As an eco-destination for wealthy vacationers, the Omarama Mountain Lodge promotes a vast array of outdoor activities. As a hunting retreat, the Omarama Mountain Lodge made efficient use of its “28,000 hectares of original farmland,” as the location was converted into a big game reserve where deer, elk, and chamois can be hunted and released. In addition, the case makes note that the Omarama Mountain Lodge also offers other alternatives for outdoor leisure such as photographic ‘safaris,’ horseback riding, golfing, nature walks, and helicopter tours. Of course, all of which are guaranteed to be fulfilled with not only the utmost luxury, also respect to the customer’s security and privacy.

As mentioned by Rimmington & Morrison (2009), the assistance from different parts of the world presents a new and diverse outlook for future research including theoretical innovations and revelations, cultural and environmental aspects, tourist destination and other ecotourism and recreational aspects of tourism and hospitality industry (Brotherton,

Most people hear the word ecotourism and immediately tune out because they assume it does not apply to them. Well you know what happens when someone assumes. The facts are that at a point in someone's life their parents dragged them to go on a tour of a some sort of nature. The parents probably told them not to hurt it and in doing so they have been an ecotourist! Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas or nature-based areas that conserves the environment and preserves the well-being of local people. Some ecotourists mess up sometimes and others do not. Although many people think Ecotourism is butchering the environment, it actually can be beneficial for the environment and the people involved.

Undeniably, Lim Goh Tong had brought a big impact to the tourism of Malaysia. It is difficult to calculate the massive influence he had to the tourism industry where he had been awarded much recognition throughout his life. These

Now, I want to share the advantages and the disadvantages of tourism towards the development of Malaysia. Have you think before what are the effects of tourism in Malaysia? Will it be positive effects or negative effects? In my opinion, tourism is a useful way to helps people to relax and keep themselves far away from stressful, busy urban life. I am sure that all of us are waiting anxiously for the holiday, just to escape ourselves somewhere in the mountains or on the island. I believe, just by packing our luggage with family or friends, we can easily feel wonderful and

The Travel and Tourism industry is still one of the largest single businesses in world commerce and its importance is widely recognized. The tourism industry is now one of the largest sectors earning foreign exchange. In the face of many benefits, many countries have started assigning due weight age to the tourism industry in their national development agenda. Tourism is an industry that operates on a massively broad scale: it embraces activities ranging from the smallest sea-side hotel; to air-lines, multi-national hotel chains and major international tour operators. Originally, non-traditional industries such as tourism emerged as a solution to strike a balance between ecology and industry

Planning and development are both extremely important factors within the tourism industry and can have both positive and negative effects on the environment, local communities and tourist destinations. “Destination planning aims to limit the negative impacts of cultural tourism upon the history and lifestyles of the local community. An understanding of sustainable tourist development allows for the development of culture without loss of its authentic identity” (Maidment. T. 2012). This statement discusses the importance of planning to avoid having any negative impacts on environments and communities. Because the effects of tourism are so severe to destinations, many natural and cultural resources have been destroyed, therefore tourism planning is vital to preserve and maintain these places for future generations.