operating their businesses with little reference to the ecotourism policy guidelines. Design/methodology/approach – This study … used to elicit data from the Malaysian National Ecotourism Plan. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data from the … primary sources. Findings – Gaps were evident between best practices guidelines from the National Ecotourism Plan and the day …

aspects, such as nature area tourism, eco‐tourism, and rural development/tourism. Design/methodology/approach – In doing so … sustainable tourism. Moreover, to present a critique of existing approach taken and to provide industry solutions towards key …, the paper will reconcile elements of responsible tourism and ecology within destination management. Whilst within a …

in the homestay program. This community recognizes that community‐based ecotourism can be a means of habitat protection …

Purpose – It has been acknowledged that tourism can play a role in employment creation and in raising the rural … community's standard of living. This paper aims to examine the economic benefits emanating from tourism development for a local …‐depth analysis of the findings on willingness of residents to participate in tourism activities. Findings – The local community of …

Purpose – This article aims to provide a case study of rural tourism in the island of Labuan, Malaysia from the … methodologies, and a framework of the five dimensions of sustainable rural tourism and corporate social responsibility to explain … how radio broadcasting and the business communities' initiatives are socially responsible towards tourism. Findings – The …

literature by examining contemporary innovations that are emerging and enhancing responsible rural tourism practices in Malaysia … rural tourism destinations in Malaysia. Research limitations/implications – The complex and dynamic realities of rural … tourism are both a challenge and an opportunity for responsible governance of rural tourism destinations. Originality …

of tourism development. Design/methodology/approach – A case study was conducted at the Katse and Mohale Tourism … included local rural communities, local authorities, nature reserve managers, tourism officers and environmental … greater community involvement and decision-making power in the management of tourism. Ha ‘Mali and Ha Lejone respondents …

Purpose According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, sustainable tourism is a form of tourism that meets … promotion of a new tourism product based on unique rural heritage and traditions contribute to the development of sustainable … tourism strategies in Romania. Design/methodology/approach This paper includes a literature review on the topic of sustainable …

Purpose This theme issue sought to find answers to the question: How could tourism planners and policymakers overcome … the barriers to sustainable tourism development in the small island developing state of North Cyprus? The purpose of this … paper is to draw on the collaborative work of tourism academics and practitioners featured in this issue. Design …

supports small island sustainable tourism development, together with related policy implications. Design … expectations for sustainable tourism practices from an energy efficiency perspective. Practical implications Policymakers should … consider revising the current draft energy efficiency law to take into account the needs and views of hospitality and tourism …