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International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences

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ISSN: 2226-3624

Assessing the Impact of Community-Based Tourism: An Integrated Framework for Sustainable Development

Lisha Liu, Nawal Hanim Binti Abdullah, Raja Nerina Binti Raja Yusof, Sridar Ramachandran

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJAREMS/v13-i3/22508

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This study proposes an integrated framework for assessing the impact of community-based tourism (CBT) on sustainable development. The framework combines elements of community participation, economic viability, and environmental sustainability to provide a comprehensive evaluation of CBT initiatives. The research aims to bridge the gap between theoretical models and practical applications in the field of sustainable tourism.

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Lisha, L., Abdullah, N. H. B., Yusof, R. N. B. R., & Ramachandran, S. a/l. (2024). Assessing the Impact of Community-Based Tourism: An Integrated Framework for Sustainable Development. International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences, 13(3), 585–602.