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Rock art tourism in the uKhahlamba/Drakensberg World Heritage Site: obstacles to the development of sustainable tourism
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2013Co-Authors: Mélanie Duval, Benjamin SmithAbstract:This paper focuses on rock art tourism, a highly vulnerable Heritage of broad public interest, only sustainable within an effective management framework. The paper explores tourism management in South Africa's uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2000 for its natural landscapes and its exceptional rock art Heritage. In practice, nature dominates the area's tourism and management dynamics. Current tourism patterns, markets and frequencies, together with rock art's low place within tourist agendas, are described. This situation is shown to be a legacy of European Alpine romanticism, and the political rejection of indigenous cultural Heritage prior to 1994, still expressed through visitor patterns and marketing policies. Despite rock art needing tourism to valorise its conservation, and being recognised by commentators and the state as a viable route to tourism development, Heritage conservation, socio-economic regeneration and cultural empowerment, the failure to reformentrenched and ineffective tourism/conservation governance and management systems is exposed. The problems affecting rock art tourism have allowed the retention of unwelcome values from South Africa's pre-democratic era, risk the loss of World Heritage Site status, the destruction of globally outstanding art works and waste an important opportunity to expand and diversify sustainable tourism in South Africa.
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rock art tourism in the ukhahlamba drakensberg World Heritage Site obstacles to the development of sustainable tourism
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2013Co-Authors: Mélanie Duval, Benjamin SmithAbstract:This paper focuses on rock art tourism, a highly vulnerable Heritage of broad public interest, only sustainable within an effective management framework. The paper explores tourism management in South Africa's uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2000 for its natural landscapes and its exceptional rock art Heritage. In practice, nature dominates the area's tourism and management dynamics. Current tourism patterns, markets and frequencies, together with rock art's low place within tourist agendas, are described. This situation is shown to be a legacy of European Alpine romanticism, and the political rejection of indigenous cultural Heritage prior to 1994, still expressed through visitor patterns and marketing policies. Despite rock art needing tourism to valorise its conservation, and being recognised by commentators and the state as a viable route to tourism development, Heritage conservation, socio-economic regeneration and cultural empowerment, the failure to reformentrenched and ineffective tourism/conservation governance and management systems is exposed. The problems affecting rock art tourism have allowed the retention of unwelcome values from South Africa's pre-democratic era, risk the loss of World Heritage Site status, the destruction of globally outstanding art works and waste an important opportunity to expand and diversify sustainable tourism in South Africa.
Mélanie Duval - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Rock art tourism in the uKhahlamba/Drakensberg World Heritage Site: obstacles to the development of sustainable tourism
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2013Co-Authors: Mélanie Duval, Benjamin SmithAbstract:This paper focuses on rock art tourism, a highly vulnerable Heritage of broad public interest, only sustainable within an effective management framework. The paper explores tourism management in South Africa's uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2000 for its natural landscapes and its exceptional rock art Heritage. In practice, nature dominates the area's tourism and management dynamics. Current tourism patterns, markets and frequencies, together with rock art's low place within tourist agendas, are described. This situation is shown to be a legacy of European Alpine romanticism, and the political rejection of indigenous cultural Heritage prior to 1994, still expressed through visitor patterns and marketing policies. Despite rock art needing tourism to valorise its conservation, and being recognised by commentators and the state as a viable route to tourism development, Heritage conservation, socio-economic regeneration and cultural empowerment, the failure to reformentrenched and ineffective tourism/conservation governance and management systems is exposed. The problems affecting rock art tourism have allowed the retention of unwelcome values from South Africa's pre-democratic era, risk the loss of World Heritage Site status, the destruction of globally outstanding art works and waste an important opportunity to expand and diversify sustainable tourism in South Africa.
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rock art tourism in the ukhahlamba drakensberg World Heritage Site obstacles to the development of sustainable tourism
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2013Co-Authors: Mélanie Duval, Benjamin SmithAbstract:This paper focuses on rock art tourism, a highly vulnerable Heritage of broad public interest, only sustainable within an effective management framework. The paper explores tourism management in South Africa's uKhahlamba-Drakensberg World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2000 for its natural landscapes and its exceptional rock art Heritage. In practice, nature dominates the area's tourism and management dynamics. Current tourism patterns, markets and frequencies, together with rock art's low place within tourist agendas, are described. This situation is shown to be a legacy of European Alpine romanticism, and the political rejection of indigenous cultural Heritage prior to 1994, still expressed through visitor patterns and marketing policies. Despite rock art needing tourism to valorise its conservation, and being recognised by commentators and the state as a viable route to tourism development, Heritage conservation, socio-economic regeneration and cultural empowerment, the failure to reformentrenched and ineffective tourism/conservation governance and management systems is exposed. The problems affecting rock art tourism have allowed the retention of unwelcome values from South Africa's pre-democratic era, risk the loss of World Heritage Site status, the destruction of globally outstanding art works and waste an important opportunity to expand and diversify sustainable tourism in South Africa.
Mastura Jaafar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Inscription of a destination as a World Heritage Site and residents’ perceptions
Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 2018Co-Authors: Shuhaida Md Noor, S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, Mastura Jaafar, Rabeeh BarghiAbstract:This paper investigates the differences between residents’ perceptions toward tourism development in two rural tourism destinations, one of which has already been inscribed as a World Heritage Site...
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Community participation in World Heritage Site conservation and tourism development
Tourism Management, 2017Co-Authors: S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh, A. Ghafar Ahmad, Mastura Jaafar, Rabeeh BarghiAbstract:This study investigates the factors contributing to community participation in a World Heritage Site (WHS) using Motivation, Opportunity, and Ability (MOA) model. We examined the effects of these factors on three levels of community participation. The findings showed that motivation had the greatest positive effect on the low level of community participation. Opportunity had the greatest effect on the high level of community participation. Among the dimensions of ability, namely awareness and knowledge, the findings showed that more aware residents were more interested in low level of community participation, whereas residents with more knowledge were more interested in high level of community participation. This study contributes to the tourism development and WHS conservation and management literature by examining the effects of MOA factors on three levels of community participation. Moreover, this study has a number of practical implications for local authorities in terms of community participation.
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the effects of community factors on residents perceptions toward World Heritage Site inscription and sustainable tourism development
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2017Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Mastura Jaafar, Ned Kock, Ghafar A AhmadAbstract:AbstractUsing partial least squares-structural equation modeling, we analyzed data from 410 questionnaires completed by a sample of residents from the vicinity of the George Town World Heritage Site (WHS), Malaysia, to investigate the effects of community factors on residents’ perceptions and support for WHS conservation and tourism development. To conceptualize these relationships, we developed a framework based on social exchange theory (SET) and previous empirical evidence. While community attachment, cultural attitudes, community involvement, and community gain had positive effects on residents’ perceptions, the effects of community members’ gain and status consistency were particularly strong. Our results suggest that perceptions strongly influence support for WHS conservation and tourism development. Having examined a number of new resident perception factors, this study makes a significant theoretical and methodological contribution to the tourism and resident perception literature. Furthermore, th...
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sustainable tourism development and residents perceptions in World Heritage Site destinations
Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 2017Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Mastura JaafarAbstract:ABSTRACTSet in Malaysia’s Lenggong Valley World Heritage Site (WHS), this paper uses stakeholder theory to explore the heterogeneity of positive and negative perceptions among residents and their effects on residents’ support for and participation in sustainable tourism development. Data from 221 completed questionnaire surveys revealed heterogeneous negative perceptions across residents’ age, level of education and economic involvement in tourism. Moreover, residents’ positive perceptions had a positive effect on their support for and participation in tourism development. This study contributes to the resident perception literature by using stakeholder theory to conceptualise the heterogeneity of residents’ perceptions and by examining the effects of those perceptions on their support for and participation in tourism development in a rural WHS destination in the developing World. Furthermore, the findings of this study have practical implications for local authorities aiming to improve residents’ support...
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effects of motivation knowledge and perceived power on residents perceptions application of weber s theory in World Heritage Site destinations
International Journal of Tourism Research, 2017Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Mastura Jaafar, Rabeeh BarghiAbstract:In light of Weber's theory, this paper investigates the effects of residents' motivation, perceived power, knowledge and economic gain on their perceptions toward tourism development. The data for this study was collected from urban residents of the George Town World Heritage Site (WHS), Malaysia. The results reveal positive effects for perceived power, knowledge and economic gain on residents' positive perceptions. A negative effect for motivation and a positive effect for knowledge on residents' negative perceptions was also observed. This study makes a significant contribution by using Weber's theory and by having been conducted in an urban WHS context. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the effects of community factors on residents perceptions toward World Heritage Site inscription and sustainable tourism development
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2017Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Mastura Jaafar, Ned Kock, Ghafar A AhmadAbstract:AbstractUsing partial least squares-structural equation modeling, we analyzed data from 410 questionnaires completed by a sample of residents from the vicinity of the George Town World Heritage Site (WHS), Malaysia, to investigate the effects of community factors on residents’ perceptions and support for WHS conservation and tourism development. To conceptualize these relationships, we developed a framework based on social exchange theory (SET) and previous empirical evidence. While community attachment, cultural attitudes, community involvement, and community gain had positive effects on residents’ perceptions, the effects of community members’ gain and status consistency were particularly strong. Our results suggest that perceptions strongly influence support for WHS conservation and tourism development. Having examined a number of new resident perception factors, this study makes a significant theoretical and methodological contribution to the tourism and resident perception literature. Furthermore, th...
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sustainable tourism development and residents perceptions in World Heritage Site destinations
Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, 2017Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Mastura JaafarAbstract:ABSTRACTSet in Malaysia’s Lenggong Valley World Heritage Site (WHS), this paper uses stakeholder theory to explore the heterogeneity of positive and negative perceptions among residents and their effects on residents’ support for and participation in sustainable tourism development. Data from 221 completed questionnaire surveys revealed heterogeneous negative perceptions across residents’ age, level of education and economic involvement in tourism. Moreover, residents’ positive perceptions had a positive effect on their support for and participation in tourism development. This study contributes to the resident perception literature by using stakeholder theory to conceptualise the heterogeneity of residents’ perceptions and by examining the effects of those perceptions on their support for and participation in tourism development in a rural WHS destination in the developing World. Furthermore, the findings of this study have practical implications for local authorities aiming to improve residents’ support...
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effects of motivation knowledge and perceived power on residents perceptions application of weber s theory in World Heritage Site destinations
International Journal of Tourism Research, 2017Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Mastura Jaafar, Rabeeh BarghiAbstract:In light of Weber's theory, this paper investigates the effects of residents' motivation, perceived power, knowledge and economic gain on their perceptions toward tourism development. The data for this study was collected from urban residents of the George Town World Heritage Site (WHS), Malaysia. The results reveal positive effects for perceived power, knowledge and economic gain on residents' positive perceptions. A negative effect for motivation and a positive effect for knowledge on residents' negative perceptions was also observed. This study makes a significant contribution by using Weber's theory and by having been conducted in an urban WHS context. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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tourists perceived value and satisfaction in a community based homestay in the lenggong valley World Heritage Site
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 2016Co-Authors: Mostafa S Rasoolimanesh, Norziani Dahalan, Mastura JaafarAbstract:Abstract This paper attempts to examine the effects of perceived value on the satisfaction of tourists staying at a community-based homestay. The setting for this study was the Kampung Beng homestay, located in the newly recognized Lenggong Valley World Heritage Site (WHS) in Malaysia. Perceived value was assessed formatively by way of a multi-dimensional scale which was inclusive of functional, emotional, and social value dimensions. The findings show a strong positive effect for perceived value on the satisfaction of homestay guests. In addition, the results demonstrate the acceptability of perceived value as an integrated construct formed by the dimensions identified. This study makes a significant theoretical and methodological contribution to both the homestay and perceived value literature by assessing perceived value as an integrated formative construct and by examining the overall perceived value of homestay guests on their satisfaction.
Ming Ming Su - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Heritage tourism and livelihood sustainability of a resettled rural community mount sanqingshan World Heritage Site china
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2016Co-Authors: Ming Ming Su, Geoffrey Wall, Kejian XuAbstract:Tourism and related development can lead to the displacement and resettlement of communities, disrupting local livelihood systems, socio-political processes and organizations. However, limited attention has been paid to community resettlement in the tourism context. Taking Yinhuwan village at Mount Sanqingshan World Heritage Site in China as an example, this study examines the results of tourism and resettlement on the livelihoods of this rural community and the extent to which tourism-related livelihood strategies contribute to community livelihood sustainability. A sustainable livelihood framework is adopted to guide the analysis. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with management officials, community leaders and village residents through three field investigations in 2013. It was found that traditional livelihood methods have been largely replaced by tourism, which has become the primary livelihood strategy for the resettled community. Despite current economic benefits, high dependency on ...
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tourism induced livelihood changes at mount sanqingshan World Heritage Site china
Environmental Management, 2016Co-Authors: Ming Ming Su, Geoffrey Wall, Kejian XuAbstract:Although tourism has the potential to improve the wellbeing of residents, it may also disrupt livelihood systems, social processes, and cultural traditions. The livelihood changes at three rural villages at Mount Sanqingshan World Heritage Site, China, are assessed to determine the extent to which tourism strategies are contributing to local livelihoods. A sustainable livelihood framework is adopted to guide the analysis. The three villages exhibit different development patterns due to institutional, organizational, and location factors. New strategies involving tourism were constructed and incorporated into the traditional livelihood systems and they resulted in different outcomes for residents of different villages. Village location, including the relationship to the Site tourism plan, affected the implications for rural livelihoods. High dependence on tourism as the single livelihood option can reduce sustainability. Practical implications are suggested to enhance livelihood sustainability at such rural Heritage tourism Sites.
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Residents’ use and perceptions of the Summer Palace World Heritage Site in Beijing, China
International Journal of Tourism Anthropology, 2014Co-Authors: Ming Ming Su, Geoffrey WallAbstract:Many Heritage Sites are shared by tourists and local residents. Residents are often portrayed and examined as service providers and impact receivers. However, the recreational and social uses of Heritage by local residents are often neglected at Heritage Site and have seldom been researched. This paper identifies use patterns, motivations, perceptions and experiences of local users at the Summer Palace World Heritage Site in Beijing, China. Research findings enhance the understanding of residents’ uses and perceptions of a World Heritage Site. Practical implications are generated to inform future management decisions at Heritage Sites shared by local users and tourists.
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global local relationships and governance issues at the great wall World Heritage Site china
Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 2012Co-Authors: Ming Ming Su, Geoffrey WallAbstract:Heritage preservation and tourism use are inevitably intertwined at Heritage Sites and are characterized by both symbioses and tensions, particularly at World Heritage Sites, where international initiatives interact with local priorities. The international designation impacts Heritage preservation, tourism development and community well-being at the local level, especially in developing countries. This paper examines global–local relationships, as well as involvement and governance at intermediate scales, and their implications for preservation and development at Badaling Great Wall World Heritage Site in Beijing, China, through examinations of its management structure, Heritage preservation and development plans, and the opinions of the local business community. Interviews were conducted with key officials of the Management Office and questionnaire surveys were distributed with local business operators. It is shown that multiple stakeholders operate in a hierarchical, multi-departmental management struct...
