Convergence of tri-nation protected areas ecotourism opportunities, development and promotional strategies: the case of Kerinci-Seblat National Park, Perlis-State Park and Thaleban National Park, Thailand

Abdullah Mohd and Yip, Hin Wai and Prihatno, Joko. (2008) Convergence of tri-nation protected areas ecotourism opportunities, development and promotional strategies: the case of Kerinci-Seblat National Park, Perlis-State Park and Thaleban National Park, Thailand. In: Ecotourism in the IMT-GT region: issues and challenges. Penerbit Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah, pp. 239-247. ISBN 983-328-2725

The potential of ecotourism as economics generator while conserving the natural and cultural heritage of the IMT- GT areas can be of significance to the regional tourism development. This involves the initiatives through exploring the opportunities and feasibility of forest and cultural resources found in abundance in parklands of Kerinci- Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Perlis State Park, Peninsular Malaysia and Thaleban National Park, Thailand. The feasibility and related development strategy could be based on the images, attractiveness, activities, uniqueness and the surrounding environments possessed by those areas. In many situations, appropriate measures have also to be considered to facilitate the arrivals of ecotourists with related services such as information, health and safety. Studies are conducted at the three parks to identify the attributes and promotional aspects of these areas in order to be turned into an important ecotourism destination belt. This article discusses the best promotional strategies and development based on the ecotourism opportunity characteristics to influence potential visitors to those parks.

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The potential of ecotourism as economics generator while conserving the natural and cultural heritage of the IMT- GT areas can be of significance to the regional tourism development. This involves the initiatives through exploring the opportunities and feasibility of forest and cultural resources found in abundance in parklands of Kerinci- Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Perlis State Park, Peninsular Malaysia and Thaleban National Park, Thailand. The feasibility and related development strategy could be based on the images, attractiveness, activities, uniqueness and the surrounding environments possessed by those areas. In many situations, appropriate measures have also to be considered to facilitate the arrivals of ecotourists with related services such as information, health and safety. Studies are conducted at the three parks to identify the attributes and promotional aspects of these areas in order to be turned into an important ecotourism destination belt. This article discusses the best promotional strategies and development based on the ecotourism opportunity characteristics to influence potential visitors to those parks.

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Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. G155 M3E19 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	ecotourism
AGROVOC Term:	tourism
AGROVOC Term:	biodiversity conservation
AGROVOC Term:	natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	environmental monitoring
AGROVOC Term:	surveys
AGROVOC Term:	government agencies
AGROVOC Term:	NGO (nongovernmental organizations) > NGO (nongovernmental organizations) Prefer using non-governmental organizationsnon-governmental organizations
AGROVOC Term:	economic growth
AGROVOC Term:	cultural development
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2024 09:28
Last Modified:	08 Oct 2024 09:28
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/642

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