Poverty Alleviation Inspiration in Tourism Development Strategy of Asean
Myo Aung1, Valliappan Raju2, Amiya Bhaumik3, Ibrahim Alrajawy4
1Myo Aung, Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
2Valliappan Raju, Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
3Amiya Bhaumik, Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
4Ibrahim Alrajawy, Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 20 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 27 June 2019 | Manuscript Published on 22 June 2019 | PP: 541-546 | Volume-8 Issue-8S2 June 2019 | Retrieval Number: H10930688S219/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Most of ASEAN countries are facing poverty due to lack of economic opportunity for poor people and medium people. Tourism is good growth and support GDP of ASEAN countries since 1990s to now. Thus, this research will support poor community participation and more opportunity in tourism sector of ASEAN. It will find applicable strategies to overcome difficulties and gain opportunities of tourism development that will make more benefit to community. This research is applied literature review, field data collection to hotel owners, restaurant owners, shop owners, staff of tourism business, transportation services and tour agency/ tour guides in Bagan ancient city of Myanmar and field observation to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia tourism sites.
Keywords: ASEAN, Poverty, Economic Opportunity, Tourism, Community Participation, Strategy.
Scope of the Article: Recent Trends & Developments in Computer Networks