Exploring the Role of Social Capital in Community-Based Tourism in Bum Bum Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia

Authors

  • Velan Kunjuraman Centre for Research in Development, Social and Environment (SEEDS), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSK), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33736/ijbs.5188.2022

Keywords:

Community-based tourism, Stakeholders, Semporna district, Implications, Social capital

Abstract

The application of social capital theory or concept in tourism studies is a growing phenomenon, but the studies related to community-based tourism are still in their infancy in the context of developing countries. This study explores the role of social capital in a community-based tourism project in Bum Bum Island, which is located in the District of Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. The primary data were collected through in-depth interviews with 19 informants from government, private agencies, local heads, tourist, Non-Government agencies and the local community. The results present evidence on the role of social capital in the development of community-based tourism projects. In addition, this research contributes to the enhancement of the body of knowledge studies related to social capital and community-based tourism. Finally, this paper concludes with some practical implications and suggestions for future research directions.

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2022-12-19

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Velan Kunjuraman. (2022). Exploring the Role of Social Capital in Community-Based Tourism in Bum Bum Island, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. International Journal of Business and Society, 23(3), 1632–1648. https://doi.org/10.33736/ijbs.5188.2022