The dynamics of adaptive tourism sustainability in Hanjeli Tourism Village, Sukabumi Regency, Indonesia, were investigated to assess how local communities respond to tourism-induced transformations and how such responses influence economic resilience. A qualitative research design employing a case study approach was adopted to compare socioeconomic conditions prior to and following the village’s transition from a primarily agriculture- and mining-based economy to one centered on tourism. Historically reliant on subsistence farming, labor migration, and unregulated gold mining, the village has undergone a significant shift towards the cultivation of Hanjeli (Coix lacryma-jobi) and the implementation of educational tourism. Although initial resistance to tourism development was observed, a gradual adaptation was facilitated through the mobilization of endogenous resources, the implementation of community-based tourism (CBT), and the application of the sustainable livelihood framework (SLF). The involvement of stakeholders in homestay management, agro-tourism services, and local product development was found to significantly enhance economic resilience and reduce dependency on extractive and unsustainable income sources. The findings indicate that when adaptive strategies are rooted in local resource management and reinforced by active community engagement, long-term tourism sustainability becomes attainable. It is further suggested that policy frameworks should prioritize capacity-building programs and the diversification of economic activities to buffer against fluctuations in tourism demand, particularly under the influence of global uncertainties such as climate change and economic downturns.
The prioritization of risks associated with sea-island tourism activities in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, was conducted through a structured multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework. An integrated methodology combining the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Pareto analysis was employed to systematically identify and rank critical risk factors. Risk criteria were initially identified through expert consultations involving professionals with extensive experience in sea-island tourism and destination management. These criteria were then evaluated using the AHP method to determine their respective overall weights. Subsequently, Pareto analysis was applied to classify the most impactful risk categories requiring immediate attention. The findings indicate that the top four priority risks include accidents, damages caused by natural disasters and extreme weather events, outbreaks of infectious diseases, and broader implications of climate change. These risks exhibited overall weight values ranging from 0.1061 to 0.3315, underscoring their dominant influence on tourism sustainability and safety. This prioritization offers essential insights for policymakers, destination managers, and tourism planners in the formulation of effective risk mitigation strategies. The integrated AHP-Pareto approach demonstrated in this study contributes a replicable model for the proactive management of tourism risks in coastal and island contexts, where ecological sensitivity and visitor safety are of heightened concern.
Tourism has emerged as a pivotal economic driver in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, yet its long-term viability is contingent upon sustained support from the host community. In this study, the multifaceted perceptions and attitudes of residents toward tourism impacts were examined through a quantitative survey of 400 participants. Data were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to identify latent perceptual dimensions and correlation analysis to explore interrelationships among these dimensions. The findings revealed a pronounced dichotomy: strong positive attitudes, primarily driven by perceived economic benefits (r = 0.804), were significantly counterbalanced by a robust negative association with environmental concerns (r = -0.684), particularly those related to pollution and ecological degradation. Socio-cultural impacts were perceived with ambivalence, reflecting both appreciation for cultural exchange and apprehension regarding cultural erosion. A pivotal factor, termed “development and governance”, was identified, linking economic growth trajectories to the quality and effectiveness of policy implementation. The results indicate that community support for tourism is conditional, reflecting a calculated trade-off between economic opportunity and environmental preservation. The evidence further suggests that a transition from unregulated expansion to a sustainable tourism paradigm is imperative, integrating economic aspirations with rigorous environmental governance and ensuring active community participation in decision-making processes. Such an approach is posited to enhance tourism’s resilience, safeguard the Swat Valley’s ecological integrity, and align local development trajectories with long-term sustainability goals. The study provides actionable insights for policymakers, development agencies, and tourism planners, offering a comprehensive framework for fostering a balanced and mutually beneficial relationship between tourism development and host community welfare.
Belitung Island, Indonesia, long dependent on tin mining, is undergoing a profound transition following the decline of its extractive economy. This study examines how regenerative tourism has been adopted as a foundation for economic revitalization and ecological restoration in a post-mining context. A qualitative exploratory design was employed through a case study approach, with data collected from in-depth interviews with former miners, tourism stakeholders, government officials, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local communities in Belitung and East Belitung. Supplementary methods included field observations and document analysis. Thematic analysis was conducted using open and axial coding, and findings were validated through triangulation of sources and methods. Results indicate that the collapse of the mining sector acted as a catalyst for tourism development, supported by regional initiatives such as the Geopark program and destination branding strategies. Regenerative tourism practices have emerged through ecological rehabilitation of abandoned mines (e.g., Kaolin Lake and Nam Salu Open Pit), community participation in homestay enterprises and small-scale businesses, and multi-stakeholder collaborations. Despite these advances, challenges remain, including limited human resource capacity, unequal access to opportunities, and risks associated with over-tourism and land commodification. Analysis through a multi-level perspective (MLP) and resilience theory demonstrates that local regenerative tourism initiatives function as niche innovations capable of contesting and gradually replacing the dominant mining regime. The study contributes to regenerative tourism scholarship by advancing understanding of how local agency and structural constraints interact to shape post-mining transitions in the Global South. Findings underscore the potential of regenerative tourism not only to restore degraded landscapes and diversify local economies but also to foster long-term socio-ecological resilience in regions with extractive legacies.
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