Ecotourism, Foreign Tourist Perception, and National Parks: The Case in Northeast Langkawi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Abstract

Scientists from the University of Malaya have suggested that the northeast of Langkawi be declared as a national park by virtue of its great diversity. This paper argues that this suggestion is strengthened by adopting a dual approach of nature conservation and ecotourism. Some issues of ecotourism as it pertains to Northeast Langkawi are discussed. An analysis of tourist characteristics and perceptions shows a strong potential for ecotourism through the labelling of Northeast Langkawi as a national park.

Keywords

Ecotourism, Tourist Perception, National Parks

Publication Title

Malaysian Journal of Science

ISSN

1394-3065

Divisions

arts

Volume

24

Publisher

Faculty of Science, University of Malaya

Additional Information

University of Malaya. Faculty of Arts & Social Science. Dept. of Geography.

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