THE DEVELOPMENT OF PAPUAN’S CULTURAL TOURISM POTENTIAL
Papua is one of Province located in the eastern of Indonesia. This eastern country has a unique variety which different among all regions. Diverse of ethnicities, cultures, race, languages, handicrafts, and nature, is a treasure of this “Heaven Land” which is still unknown to many people around the world. Why should we develop Papuan’s cultural tourism potential?, As an indigenous people that is our responsible to protect, develop, and introduce our cultural potential. The tourism holding an important role about introducing of an etnichcity. In the other side, culture giving an interest for foreign and being a devisa undirectly.
Stand in equatorial area, Papua has a tremendous natural wealth and also rich with culture. The geogrephical condition of Papua Province is 317.062km2. If compared with Indonesian Republic territory, Papua Province is an area of 19.33 percent of the state of Indonesia which reached 1,890,754 km2. It is the largest province in Indonesia. Diverse culture potention, ranging from the natural attractions of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, and other various attractions.
BODInews,(JAYAPURA) - General Secretary of the Association of Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants (PHRI) Papua, Jeff Abel said, “the potential of tourism in Indonesia's easternmost province was the most complete and best in the world”.
"All models of tourism in Papua, starting from natural attractions, culture, history, savannah, sea and underwater as well as others, that is a wealth of this province," said Jeff Abel in Jayapura, on Tuesday (22 / 6) and, as ANTARAnews preached and quoted BODInews.
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...d,do serious work in accordance with the results of research and planning of existing results. Of course the results of research and planning that was developed to boost the tourism potential should really useful to the general public. When these three steps is done with the principles of togetherness, it will give excellent results for all agencies.
When there is no real action that local governments do to save the assets of the region (tourism potential) do not ever dream of, the people and the area will be developed. All need the practice, the theory at length without any real action, only produce a long dispute and debate.
If the entire potential of natural resources are managed and exploited, will provide high economic value and can increase local revenues to finance development for the welfare of society.
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Sharpley, R., and Telfer, D. J., 2002. Tourism and Development Concepts and Issues. Bristol: Channel View Publications.
For the introduction, brief information regarding my purchase and the travel and tourism industry is presented. It was then followed by the explanation of the 2 chosen theories from two different chapters.
Attract tourist more and let them spent more money on it. Tourism is not only dependent on the city's economic development. Tourism at beginning was just the consumption activities from a handful of people. Nowadays tourism has become a modern mass activity more people could afford and love to pay for the tourism, the fundamental reason is the development of social productive forces and the result of people's consumption level improved. The city's economic development leads people have extra discretionary, it could be transformed into tourist motivations travel behavior, travel demand within the city can be m...
We will focus on the potential for future tourism industry investment opportunities in Papua New Guinea.
Over the years, the tourism brings a rapid change to Bali especially in its economy and has become an integral part of Balinese society and economy. In effect, it changes some part of their society and culture. As far as I concern, I hope that the Balinese culture and tradition never be vanished in this Island of Gods, and young people can maintain their ancestor beliefs and traditions.
Today’s global competition, demands a country to keep the true identity., culture becomes the basic aspects that must be maintained, because of the existence of culture effects how closely humans in general act, and be friendly. Cultural or often we refer to as the culture has its own uniqueness, while others interest by the culture then this could make the place tourism.
Before the tsunami, this region of the world was one of the most sought after vacation spots. Beachside resorts, breathtaking scenery, and various recreational activities were major tourist attractions. The seemingly tranquil life of the natives and year round warm climate conditions created steady tourism and economic support. With more than thirteen thousand, five hundred different islands for tourists to explore, many visitors enjoyed repeat trips with unlimited experiences.
This essay is the respond to the Local Council Member who has wrong idea about a common archetype of adventure tourist. This misconception based on ignorance of current tourism industry, could potentially be a dangerous for local economy and development. The local authority must be well informed about present conditions with the tourism market, before they will make a far reaching decisions about the development direction in this industry. Currently, there are many organisations whose monitoring an international tourism business and this knowledge supposed to be good use for our common good.
Nowadays in the rea of globalization, according to the World Tourism Organization, “seven hundred million people travelled abroad in 2003”, and the number is estimated to increase to 1.6 billion by 2020. (International Labour Organization, 2005). Tourism is spreading in unusual places. A lot of people want to be in the midst of adventure. It is a vital source of revenues for the GDP of many countries. I partially agree that tourism hugely benefits the local community. This essay will discuss some of the economic, social and environment effect of tourism on the host community.
Tourism focuses much more on attractions, helping the tourist experience a change, and is a huge economic business. They each have different rules and guidelines, anthropology being more strict then tourism. However, there are several anthropologists who see tourism as a spiritual journey for newcomers and how it can be a very successful anthropological method. While most people see tourism as an obtrusive version of a vacation, several anthropologists view tourism as a “sacred journey” and helps the tourist experience a sense of solidarity or togetherness (Selwyn, 1990). This form of tourism, known as ethnic tourism, relates the most to anthropology.
The following report provides an accurate and informative overview of the nature of tourism, its history and growth, the structure of the New Zealand industry and the impact of tourism from a New Zealand perspective. The report will draw a conclusion which Highlights area of consideration in tourism planning.
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The Philippines is endowed with abundant natural resources and one of the world’s richest diversity of fertile lands; flora and fauna; heart seizing scenic beauty; diverse culture; indigenous etiquette. A country blessed with astonishing natural environment along with the country’s hospitable and pleasant people has made it one of the major tourist destinations around the world. Tourism is one of the major contributor to the economy of the Philippines. Its beaches, mountains and rainforest are among the country’s natural tourist destinations. Aside from these, its rich historical heritage, diverse culture and traditions, festivals and celebrations, native foods and delicacies are endemic additions to the Philippines’s tourist captures.
The economy can be clearly identified as the most beneficial aspect of tourism. “According to recent statistics, tourism provides about 10% of the world’s income and employs almost one tenth of the world’s workforce” (Mirbabayev, 2007). In Australia alone, Tourism contributed $87.3 billion in 2012, and employed 908,434 (7.9%) people (Kookana & Duc Pham, 2013). Tourism is “one of the most profitable and rapidly developing industries in the world” (Popushoi, 2004). Every year the number of tourists increase dramatically and consequently the revenues from tourism will increase substantially.
Cultural Tourism is a very important of the tourism industry. Let’s all face it; life would be boring if we were all the same. Cultural tourism brings about a knowledge and practice in unity and understanding of other inhabitants around the world. As well it allows the discovery of certain other niche targets such as culinary and spiritual tourism. It also allows individuals to step out of comfort zones and have new experiences that they otherwise wouldn’t know about.