This Blue Ventures, Seventy Three, Yayasan Barunasta and WWF Malaysia toolkit sets out a number of key strategic considerations that local communities, and their partners in government and civil society, might wish to take into account when deciding whether and how to develop a community based tourism venture.

Topics

Community Development
Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Enterprise Development
Hospitality

GSTC-D Criterias

A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A8 -Managing visitor volumes and activities
B3 -Supporting local entrepreneurs and fair trade
B4 -Support for community

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

08- Decent Work & Economic Growth
11- Sustainable Cities & Communities

Citation

2020;

Homestay and Community Based Tourism Toolkit;

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