Abstracts of Keynote and Special Presentations
Keynote: Beyond the China statistics – Collaborating for Tourism Sustainability in Indonesia
Dr. Fleur E. Fallon
Associate Professor
Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
In just over ten years, the Chinese market has grown from virtually nothing to become one of the top source markets for tourism in Indonesia. The expected increasing bulge of outbound China travellers may cause travel service providers to celebrate as they anticipate considerable profits. But without careful preparation and maintenance the fast growing tree will wither and die away. What are the special needs and challenges of dealing with the new travellers from China in tropical destinations? Who are they? How has the travel market changed and what can service providers in tropical destinations do to reap long-term rewards? What does it mean to collaborate in practice? How can all players collaborate for optimal results? Drawing together statistics trends, surveys and feedback of Chinese travellers, and the concept of collaborative leadership, several recommendations are provided for travel service providers, local government authorities and local communities to develop this market with a long-term orientation.
Dr. Fleur E. Fallon
Associate Professor
Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
In just over ten years, the Chinese market has grown from virtually nothing to become one of the top source markets for tourism in Indonesia. The expected increasing bulge of outbound China travellers may cause travel service providers to celebrate as they anticipate considerable profits. But without careful preparation and maintenance the fast growing tree will wither and die away. What are the special needs and challenges of dealing with the new travellers from China in tropical destinations? Who are they? How has the travel market changed and what can service providers in tropical destinations do to reap long-term rewards? What does it mean to collaborate in practice? How can all players collaborate for optimal results? Drawing together statistics trends, surveys and feedback of Chinese travellers, and the concept of collaborative leadership, several recommendations are provided for travel service providers, local government authorities and local communities to develop this market with a long-term orientation.
Keynote: Enhancing Intelligent Tourist Behaviour in the Tropics
Dr. Philip L Pearce
Foundation Professor of Tourism, and Chair in Tourism
James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
While government authorities, as well as businesses and environmental managers all have a role in shaping desirable tourist behaviour, there is much that tourists themselves can do to ensure their own well-being in tropical environments. This keynote presentation considers two kinds of adaptive, intelligent tourist behaviour. Firstly, there are fluid intelligent skills and actions which tourists can develop to prevent health problems and avoid scams. These safety inoculation procedures can be learned and show benefits from tourists’ experience and education. A second type of intelligent tourist behaviour can also be considered; the development of a repertoire of personal information and knowledge based resources to enhance the experiential involvement in any tropical setting. The core ideas underlying the presentation build on the long history of studying intelligence and human learning and are augmented by much contemporary attention to the role of tourism in building character strengths and helping human flourishing. The presentation will be illustrated by empirical work by the author and colleagues on scams, health management and the rewards of learning through travel.
Dr. Philip L Pearce
Foundation Professor of Tourism, and Chair in Tourism
James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
While government authorities, as well as businesses and environmental managers all have a role in shaping desirable tourist behaviour, there is much that tourists themselves can do to ensure their own well-being in tropical environments. This keynote presentation considers two kinds of adaptive, intelligent tourist behaviour. Firstly, there are fluid intelligent skills and actions which tourists can develop to prevent health problems and avoid scams. These safety inoculation procedures can be learned and show benefits from tourists’ experience and education. A second type of intelligent tourist behaviour can also be considered; the development of a repertoire of personal information and knowledge based resources to enhance the experiential involvement in any tropical setting. The core ideas underlying the presentation build on the long history of studying intelligence and human learning and are augmented by much contemporary attention to the role of tourism in building character strengths and helping human flourishing. The presentation will be illustrated by empirical work by the author and colleagues on scams, health management and the rewards of learning through travel.
Keynote: Tourism and Sustainability – Perspectives and Pathways for Social Inclusion
Dr. David G. Simmons
Director Research Strategy and Development, and Professor of Tourism
Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sustainable tourism development is premised on balancing economic, environmental and social goals. Much has been written on tourism economics, and the tourism - environment interface yet the social interface of tourism remains less examined. Drawing on models, data and experiences throughout SEAsia this paper will examine the extent to which the social impacts of tourism ‘stand in the shadow’ of economic structures. Against a backdrop of ‘development for whom’ it examines the evidential base for employment (training and education policies), value chain (agricultural) support and enhancement and social entrepreneurship as pathways to improve the social (and sustainability) outcomes from tourism development.
Dr. David G. Simmons
Director Research Strategy and Development, and Professor of Tourism
Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sustainable tourism development is premised on balancing economic, environmental and social goals. Much has been written on tourism economics, and the tourism - environment interface yet the social interface of tourism remains less examined. Drawing on models, data and experiences throughout SEAsia this paper will examine the extent to which the social impacts of tourism ‘stand in the shadow’ of economic structures. Against a backdrop of ‘development for whom’ it examines the evidential base for employment (training and education policies), value chain (agricultural) support and enhancement and social entrepreneurship as pathways to improve the social (and sustainability) outcomes from tourism development.
Special Speaker: The Islamic Mode of Financing for the Tourism Sector
Dr. Hassanuddeen Abd. Aziz
Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia, and
MIFM Scientific Chair in Islamic Finance, Effat University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In any venture, an important factor to be considered is the availability of possible suitable funding. Many small and medium enterprises were faced with financial distress and forced to buckle up in mid-way due to insufficient and/or unsuitable modes of financing. It is clear that Islamic modes of financing are to be implemented in accordance to the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It is expounded with values in accordance to just and fair forms of financial transactions. We can advocate the use of Islamic modes of financing to Muslims and non-Muslims to carry out basic and complex forms of investments. We can structure financing to benefit the small scale businesses as well as for the large corporations. The potential for Islamic finance is huge, if we look at the halal food market the amount is in the tune of US$ 1trillion; Muslim clothing and footwear market it is in the tune of over US$250 billion and the amount Muslims spend on tourism can reach to the tune of US$ 150 billion. This seminal paper proposes that Islamic forms of financing such as Mudarabah or Musharakah is suitable to be used by the tourism sector. Small scale tourists’ attraction by village communities which more often than not lacks accessibility to financing, should be exposed to modes of Islamic financing to enhance their livelihood. The seasonality nature of the tourism sector makes Islamic modes of financing to be feasible since it is more of a risk-sharing venture rather than a risk-shifting mode of ventures. Islamic financing is based upon the foundation of an ethical system which if properly ventured will bring about social justice, poverty alleviation, and prevent any exploitative tendencies. The transactions are mutually beneficial to all parties concerned.
Dr. Hassanuddeen Abd. Aziz
Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia, and
MIFM Scientific Chair in Islamic Finance, Effat University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In any venture, an important factor to be considered is the availability of possible suitable funding. Many small and medium enterprises were faced with financial distress and forced to buckle up in mid-way due to insufficient and/or unsuitable modes of financing. It is clear that Islamic modes of financing are to be implemented in accordance to the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. It is expounded with values in accordance to just and fair forms of financial transactions. We can advocate the use of Islamic modes of financing to Muslims and non-Muslims to carry out basic and complex forms of investments. We can structure financing to benefit the small scale businesses as well as for the large corporations. The potential for Islamic finance is huge, if we look at the halal food market the amount is in the tune of US$ 1trillion; Muslim clothing and footwear market it is in the tune of over US$250 billion and the amount Muslims spend on tourism can reach to the tune of US$ 150 billion. This seminal paper proposes that Islamic forms of financing such as Mudarabah or Musharakah is suitable to be used by the tourism sector. Small scale tourists’ attraction by village communities which more often than not lacks accessibility to financing, should be exposed to modes of Islamic financing to enhance their livelihood. The seasonality nature of the tourism sector makes Islamic modes of financing to be feasible since it is more of a risk-sharing venture rather than a risk-shifting mode of ventures. Islamic financing is based upon the foundation of an ethical system which if properly ventured will bring about social justice, poverty alleviation, and prevent any exploitative tendencies. The transactions are mutually beneficial to all parties concerned.
Special Speaker: The Four Faces of Resilience and Sustainability
Dr. Alan A. Lew
Professor of Geography and Public Planning
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
The basic community resilience concepts of change and scale results in four essential areas of concern: Management Resilience, Sustainability Resilience, Planning Resilience, and Governance Resilience. Each of these has distinct implications for sustainable tourism development and resilience planning for tropical island destinations in terms of research and applied methodologies. Examples drawn from East and Southeast Asia demonstrate a holistic approach to understanding the role of tourism in community development in times of change.
Dr. Alan A. Lew
Professor of Geography and Public Planning
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
The basic community resilience concepts of change and scale results in four essential areas of concern: Management Resilience, Sustainability Resilience, Planning Resilience, and Governance Resilience. Each of these has distinct implications for sustainable tourism development and resilience planning for tropical island destinations in terms of research and applied methodologies. Examples drawn from East and Southeast Asia demonstrate a holistic approach to understanding the role of tourism in community development in times of change.
