SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & ROADMAPS: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & ROADMAPS: TURNING GREENTURNING GREEN

WORLD ECOTOURISM WORLD ECOTOURISM CONFERENCE 2010CONFERENCE 2010

CHIN LOI YOUNGCHIN LOI YOUNGUNDERSECRETARYUNDERSECRETARY

POLICY AND PLANNINGPOLICY AND PLANNINGMINISTRY OF TOURISMMINISTRY OF TOURISM

MALAYSIA TOURISM MALAYSIA TOURISM PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

YEARTOURIST

ARRIVALS(MILLION)

TOURIST RECEIPTS

(RM BILLION)

2000 10.2 17.3

2001 12.8 24.2

2002 13.3 25.8

2003 10.6 21.3

2004 15.7 29.7

2005 16.4 31.9

2006 17.5 36.3

2007 20.9 46.1

2008 22.1 49.6

2009 23.6 53.4

TOURIST ARRIVALS & RECEIPTS 2000-2009

10.2M

12.8M13.3M

10.6M

15.7M16.4M 17.5M

17.3B

24.2B25.7B

21.2B

29.6B

31.9B36.2B

9/11 BOMBIN

G

BALI BOMBING

SARS/IRAQ WAR

TSUNAMI

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

RECEIPTS(RM BILLION)

20.9M

46.0B

22.05M

49.5B

23.6M

53.4B

TOURIST ARRIVALS(MILLION)

FUEL PRICE INCREASE, ECONOMIC

CRISIS

MALAYSIA TOURISM PERFORMANCE2000-2009

PANDEMIC H1N1,

GLOBAL ECONOMIC

CRISIS

NATIONAL TOURISM POLICYNATIONAL TOURISM POLICY

NATIONAL TOURISM POLICY:SHIFTING PARADIGMS AND STRATEGIC ADAPTATIONS

To turn the tourism industry into a major, sustainable, viable and quality sector which contributes to the socio-economic development of the country

OBJECTIVE

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ECOTOURISMECOTOURISM

DEFINITION OF ECOTOURISM

ELEMENTS OF ECOTOURISM

SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT

WHY ECOTOURISM

75% Malaysia Forested Land Area

60% Virgin Rainforest in Malaysia

Rich with natural and cultural wonders

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & ECOTOURISM

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ECOTOURISM

NATIONAL ECOTOURISM PLANNATIONAL ECOTOURISM PLAN

NATIONAL TOURISM POLICY &NATIONAL TOURISM PLAN

National Ecotourism Plan

National Tourism Policy

Sustainable development

Carryingcapacity

NATIONAL ECOTOURISM PLANNATIONAL ECOTOURISM PLAN

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• Introduced in 1996

• Aims to assist the Government (Federal & State) in the development of Malaysia’s ecotourism potentials

• Appropriate instrument within the overall sustainable development of Malaysia

• Effective tool for conservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the country providing socio-economic benefits to local communities

• 7 volumes and 25 Booklets (www.motour.gov.my)

Executive SummaryThe National Ecotourism PlanEcotourism Potential: Site ListingEcotourism Guidelines for MalaysiaCurrent Status of Ecotourism in MalaysiaMalaysia’s lace in the RegionAnnexes

7 Volume/25 Guidelines7 Volume/25 Guidelines

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7 Volumes 7 Volumes Main ReportMain Report

7 Volume/25 Guidelines7 Volume/25 Guidelines

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25 Guidelines 25 Guidelines under National under National

Ecotourism Ecotourism PlanPlan

• To address specific activities and functions in all ecotourism areas, from the general to the specific

• To guide management of sites in specific habitats

• To form a basis for standards of best practice

• To be a foundation for continual evaluation and improvement

GuidelinesGuidelines

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25 Guidelines 25 Guidelines divided in 4 divided in 4 CategoriesCategories

• Guidelines for Categorising Sites and Activities

• Carrying and Limits of Acceptable Change

• Guidelines according to Ecosystem

• Guidelines according to Activity

AMONG TYPES OF ECOSYSTEM

Marine Parks and Islands

Recreational Forest

Reserves

Limestone Hills and Cave

Sites

Rivers, Waterfalls,

Lakes Beach Sites

National Parks,

Reserves and Other Forests

Mangroves Sites

GuidelinesGuidelines

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Guide 1: Guide for categorising sitesGuide 2: Basic requirement for all ecotourism sites; studies of

carrying capacity must be carried out for every site; day-to-day management practices must be capable of modification so as to limit changes to acceptable

levelGuides 3-10: These guides refer to particular ecosystems. Typically

only one set of these guidelines will apply too a given ecotourism area. Or a few guidelines in large areas where several different ecosystems are represented.

Guides 11-25: These guidelines refer to specific practices which may be carried in every ecotourism area. They indicate

planning needs, management practices, administrative structures, etc

GREEN TOURISM INITIATIVEGREEN TOURISM INITIATIVE

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1. How to Categorize Sites and Activities2. Carrying Capacity and Limits of Acceptable Change3. Marine Parks and Islands4. National Parks and Reserves5. Mangroves6. Recreational Forests7. Limestone Hills and Caves8. Rivers, Waterfalls and Lakes

GREEN TOURISM INITIATIVEGREEN TOURISM INITIATIVE

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9. Beaches10. Mountains11. Zoning, Site Plans and Architecture12. Use of Local Accommodation13. Accreditation14. Interpretation, Education and Guide Training15. Codes of Ethics16. Visitor's Responsibilities

GREEN TOURISM INITIATIVEGREEN TOURISM INITIATIVE

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17. Health and Safety18. Waste Disposal19. Local Community Participation20. Economic Structuring21. Assessing Tenders and Bids22. Marketing and Promotion23. Conservation Programmes24. Monitoring Programmes25. Minimising Negative Impacts

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CURRENT GREEN TOURISM INITIATIVES:PARKS & GARDENS IN MALAYSIA

Development and maintenance of Parks and Gardens should include conservation and consideration of green tourism and proper implementation of natural landscape

Concrete and cement/ bricks development should be minimize as possible. Greenery aspects must be given due consideration in maintaining natural landscape

Bukit Fraser, Pahang

MARDI Agrotech,Cameron Highlands, Pahang

To encourage the spirit of cleanliness and love towards the nature between the Malaysians especially in tourism attraction areas.

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OBJECTIVE OF

CAMPAIGN

““1MALAYSIA CLEAN,1MALAYSIA CLEAN,1MALAYSIA GREEN TOURISM”1MALAYSIA GREEN TOURISM”

Programmes

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• Roadshow with Aznil Haji Nawawi and “Mr. Bin” with Students Tourism Club (Kelab Pelancongan Pelajar)

• Gotong-Royong Activities

• “Plant a Tree” Homestay

• Training-skills Enhancing skills -planting and landscape activities

• Continouos Tourism Related Education – compulsory to all tourist guides

““1MALAYSIA CLEAN,1MALAYSIA CLEAN,1MALAYSIA GREEN TOURISM”1MALAYSIA GREEN TOURISM”

IMPEDIMENTS

IMPEDIMENTS: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

• Understanding ecosystem/biodiversity• Disposal of Solid/ Liquid Waste• Green initiatives: Carbon Emission and Production• Human Resource

Natural Tourist Guides Local Participations

• Awareness among the locals/implementors Importance of sustainable development Preserving Environment

CONCLUSION

GREEN TOURISM & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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