This essay requires you to include all the
following:
Introduction (300 words)
Introduce the essay topic:
A discussion of the idea of participation
in the tourism sector – why is this topic important for the businesses in the
tourism sector and other societal stakeholders, now and in the future?
To provide the discussion, you should
i.
provide an overview of the aims
of the essay,
ii.
explain the concept of
stakeholders in the tourism sector from an academic point of view, (it is
beneficial to give proper definition)
iii.
briefly discuss why it is now
pertinent to evaluate the importance of this concept.
First core section (600 words)
Discuss the concept of participation in the
tourism sector:
What is it?
Why is it important? What
barriers are there to fully realise its potential benefits?
To discuss about participation, you should
i.
define the concept of
participation in tourism,
ii.
discuss the nature of the
interrelationship between participation and societal issues (e.g., can
participation in tourism development mitigate relevant adverse effects of
societal issues, such as accessibility, equality, and poverty?),
iii.
evaluate common barriers of
stakeholder participation.
In addition to relevant theories and
concepts, students may also consolidate research evidence and statistical data
to support their arguments.
Second core section (400 words)
Examine the interrelationship between
concepts of accessibility and participation:
What is accessibility? How is it related to participation?
To examine, you should
i.
define accessibility in the
tourism sector,
ii.
offer statistical data to
showcase the inadequacy of tourism accessibility,
iii.
discuss the nature of the interrelationship
between accessibility and participation (e.g., can participation help to
mitigate relevant adverse effects? In
what ways?),
iv.
comment on the pertinence of
further studies and continual monitoring of the interrelationship.
In addition to research evidence and
statistical data, students are also expected to apply relevant theories and
concepts.
Third core section (400 words)
Examine the interrelationship between
concepts of poverty and participation:
What is poverty? How is it related to participation?
To examine, you should
i.
define poverty in the tourism
sector,
ii.
offer statistical data to
showcase the severity of poverty,
iii.
discuss the nature of the
interrelationship between poverty and participation (e.g., can participation
help to mitigate relevant adverse effects?
In what ways?),
iv.
comment on the pertinence of
further studies and continual monitoring of the interrelationship.
Conclusion (300 words)
Give conclusive remarks:
Consolidate your key findings and give
overall conclusive remarks – to what extent participation in the tourism sector
will continue to be crucial to the social wellbeing, especially with the societal
issues discussed?
To provide the remarks, you should
i.
pick several key (NOT all) findings, defend your choice by
explaining their importance,
ii.
comment and explain your
opinions about the future of the interrelationship between participation and
the societal issues discussed,
iii.
comment on the value of
continual monitoring the interrelationship.
Important:
Your essay must be based on
reliable research and supported with a minimum of 15 different sources. Academic concepts and theories, as well as
research findings, must be properly cited in accordance with the CCCU Harvard
Referencing Style.
Headers, pictures and graphs, bold or italics fonts should NOT be
used in the body of the text on academic essay.
Resources to be used!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.Harju-Myllyaho A., & Jutila, S. (2021).
Inclusive Tourism Futures. Bristol, UK: Channel View Publications (The
Future of Tourism). Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=nlebk&AN=2922138&site=eds-live
2.Sharpley R., & Telfer, D.J. (2015).
Tourism and Development: Concepts and Issues. Clevedon [U.K.]: Channel View
Publications (Aspects of Tourism). Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=nlebk&AN=903973&site=eds-live
3.Yeoman I., & McMahon-Beattie, U.
(2020). The Future Past of Tourism: Historical Perspectives and Future
Evolutions. Bristol, UK: Channel View Publications (The Future of Tourism).
Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=nlebk&AN=2318673&site=eds-live
Academic journal articles and other
resources
1.Butler, R. (2008). The Concept of A Tourist
Area Cycle of Evolution: Implications for Management of Resources. The
Canadian Geographer / Le Géographe canadien. 24. 5 – 12. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228003384_The_Concept_of_A_Tourist_Area_Cycle_of_Evolution_Implications_for_Management_of_Resources
2.Deloitte. (n.d.). The world has changed:
Living with COVID-19, facing up to climate change. Available at: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/uk/Documents/consumer-business/deloitte-uk-travel-weekly-insight-annual-report-2021-22.pdf
3.Economist Intelligence Unit (2022). Tourism
outlook 2023: Turbulence in the travel industry. Available at: https://www.eiu.com/n/campaigns/tourism-in-2023/
4.Edusei, A. K., Aggrey, S. M., Badu, E.,
& Opoku, M. P. (2015). Accessibility and Participation of Persons with
Disabilities in Tourism: Perspective of Tourism Workers in the Ashanti region
of Ghana. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 26(3), pp.
97–110. https://doi.org/10.5463/DCID.v26i3.431
5.Fabeil, N. F., Pawan, M. T., Bagul, A. H.
B. P., Marzuki, K. M., Kogid, M., & Janin, Y. (2022). Rural Tourism as a
Means of Poverty Alleviation: A Study of Kiulu Farmstay in Sabah. Global
Business & Management Research, 14, pp. 16–25. Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ent&AN=160657491&site=eds-live
6.Grobelna, A., & Skrzeszewska, K.
(2019). Seasonality: Is it a problem or challenge facing future tourism
employment? Implications for management. Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management
& Innovation, 15(1), pp. 205–230. https://doi.org/10.7341/20191518
7.Mehdi, S. A. (2019). Tourism Visitor
Export, Income Generation and Employment Capacity: A Comparative Analysis of
the Tourism Industries of India, China and Malaysia. IUP Journal of
Entrepreneurship Development, 16(2), pp. 42–55. Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&db=ent&AN=139514970&site=eds-live
8.Puig-Cabrera, M., & Foronda-Robles, C.
(2020). The Phenomenon of Tourism Poverty Trap: Is It Possible that Tourism
Breaks the Vicious Circle of Poverty in Emerging Destinations? Journal of
Poverty, 24(4), pp. 334–353. https://doi.org/10.1080/10875549.2020.1716916
9.Witchayakawin, P., Aziz, Y. A., Mahomed, A.
S. B. B., & Abdullah, N. H. B. (2022). Comparing Stakeholder Participation
in Community-Based Tourism (Cbt), Examples from Thailand. GeoJournal of
Tourism & Geosites, 41(2), pp. 531–540. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.41226-860
10.World Travel & Tourism Council. (2021).
Trending in travel: Emerging consumer trends in travel and tourism in 2021
and beyond. Available at: https://wttc.org/Portals/0/Documents/Reports/2021/Trending_In_Travel-Emerging_Consumer_Trends-231121.pdf