{"id":10307,"date":"2020-11-24T09:16:39","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T01:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v3\/?p=10307"},"modified":"2020-11-24T09:37:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T01:37:14","slug":"developing-and-enhancing-community-tourism-in-sarawak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/2020\/11\/24\/developing-and-enhancing-community-tourism-in-sarawak\/","title":{"rendered":"Developing and Enhancing Community Tourism in Sarawak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Community based tourism (CBT) is a new form of tourism that is managed by the local communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything from decision making, planning, and evaluation is managed by the local communities, who are fully responsible for every aspect of tourism management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main objective of CBT is to empower the local communities while emphasising environmental, social and cultural sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBT also benefits tourists, who can learn about the community lifestyle, local culture and customs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tourists are given the opportunity to interact with local communities about cultural heritage and their natural environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from improving the living standards of local communities, CBT also works to preserve their socio-cultural status and environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The development of CBT is well under way, as more tourists come to visit Sarawak and admire its natural beauty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homestays are the primary source of sustainable tourism in the state, and CBT is well established because of its strong focus on benefiting the local communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The local community earns income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to ensure the sustainability of CBT through homestays, training and support facilities should be given to the homestay entrepreneurs, as basic training will help them start and effectively maintain a business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management and marketing training is necessary to help grow the business as well. Financial assistance should also be provided to the local communities to encourage them to start a homestay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With financial assistance, homestay standards can be increased for better accommodation and facilities for the convenience of the guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hygiene standards can also be improved for general well-being. The active participation of homestay operators must be encouraged, as their level of readiness will determine their success in the business in the long term.<\/p>\n

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