A study on tourism potential and development in Tongod Sabah

Lajanga Jarry K., . (2015) A study on tourism potential and development in Tongod Sabah. [Proceedings Paper]

Sabah is blessed with many wonderful assets that can be promoted as tourist attractions. Places like Mount Kinabalu Sepilok Orang Utan Rehablilitation Centre and Pulau Sipadan are some of the interesting places that have become the main attractions for tourists who come to Sabah. In the year 2013 alone 3 383 243 tourists visited Sabah. With the increase of tourists to Sabah new products have to be introduced as alternatives to the readily available tourism products. The objective of this study was to investigate attractions that can be developed into tourism products in the area of Tongod in Sabah. In addition the survey also evaluated the current situation in Tongod so that the advantages and disadvantages of the elements related to tourism in this area can be identified. Tongod District is situated in the centre of Sabah with an area of 10 051.75 square kilometres of mainly hilly terrain. This strategic location gives Tongod an advantage to be developed as the hub of nature tourism in the heart of Sabah. Natural beauty and cultural values interesting and significant flora fauna landscapes communities tradition and lifestyles were observed and recorded. Interviews with stakeholders on tourism development in Tongod were also conducted. The results are presented in this paper.

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Abstract

Sabah is blessed with many wonderful assets that can be promoted as tourist attractions. Places like Mount Kinabalu Sepilok Orang Utan Rehablilitation Centre and Pulau Sipadan are some of the interesting places that have become the main attractions for tourists who come to Sabah. In the year 2013 alone 3 383 243 tourists visited Sabah. With the increase of tourists to Sabah new products have to be introduced as alternatives to the readily available tourism products. The objective of this study was to investigate attractions that can be developed into tourism products in the area of Tongod in Sabah. In addition the survey also evaluated the current situation in Tongod so that the advantages and disadvantages of the elements related to tourism in this area can be identified. Tongod District is situated in the centre of Sabah with an area of 10 051.75 square kilometres of mainly hilly terrain. This strategic location gives Tongod an advantage to be developed as the hub of nature tourism in the heart of Sabah. Natural beauty and cultural values interesting and significant flora fauna landscapes communities tradition and lifestyles were observed and recorded. Interviews with stakeholders on tourism development in Tongod were also conducted. The results are presented in this paper.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
AGROVOC Term:	Tourism
AGROVOC Term:	Agrotourism
AGROVOC Term:	Recreation
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Landscape
AGROVOC Term:	Flora
AGROVOC Term:	Fauna
AGROVOC Term:	Cultural values
AGROVOC Term:	Handicrafts
AGROVOC Term:	Leisure activities
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13743

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