School of Housing Building & Planning, University Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia.
Faculty of Housing Building & Planning, University Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 Aug;28(31):42945-42958. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-13609-y. Epub 2021 Apr 8.
Located in one of the famous natural and cultural tourist destinations of northern Malaysia, Penang Hill serves as an ideal destination for both local and international tourists. The objective of this study was to understand and explore key stakeholders perspectives to enhance management for the aim of conservation, economic development, and recreation in Penang Hill. Data was collected from three key stakeholders of Penang Hill using semi-structured in-depth interviews. Stakeholders showed robust interests in environmental protection, cultural conservation, economic activities, awareness, and empowerment. This paper concludes by stating that Penang Hill is under strong management, and stakeholders are continuously engaged in the destination. The management authority collaborates with the key stakeholders of Penang Hill and incorporates their interests and viewpoint to ensure the ecotourism process goes smoothly and Penang Hill becomes one of the top ecotourism destinations.
位于马来西亚北部著名的自然和文化旅游胜地之一的槟城山，是本地和国际游客的理想目的地。本研究的目的是了解和探索主要利益相关者的观点，以加强槟城山的管理，旨在实现保护、经济发展和娱乐目的。本研究使用半结构化深入访谈法，从槟城山的三个主要利益相关者那里收集了数据。利益相关者对环境保护、文化保护、经济活动、意识和赋权表现出强烈的兴趣。本文最后指出，槟城山受到严格的管理，利益相关者不断参与该目的地的发展。管理当局与槟城山的主要利益相关者合作，纳入他们的利益和观点，以确保生态旅游过程顺利进行，槟城山成为顶级生态旅游目的地之一。
