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Humanities
- ISSN: 2155-7993
- Journal of Modern Education Review
A Study of Visitors’ Perception on the Impacts of Tourism Activities, Development and Infrastructure on the Environment of Redang Island
Ahmad Masduki Bin Selamat, Murugadas A/L Ramdas Chelamuthu, Katherine Livan Kehing Binti Abdullah,
Badaruddin Mohamed
(Politeknik Mukah, Malaysia)
Abstract: Tourism industry, being one of largest service industry in Malaysia has been continually growing and is expected to grow further with a 36 million tourist arrival and 168 billion in income per year by 2020. The purpose of this study is to analyze tourist perceptions impacts of tourism activities, development and infrastructure on the environment of Redang Island. Redang Island was chosen for the study as it is a popular island destination in Malaysia and is believed to attract more than 8000 tourist per day during its peak season besides being recognized as one of the most beautiful island in Peninsular Malaysia. A total number of 211 tourists from Redang Island were obtained as respondents.The main research method that was used is quantitative design in the form of a survey. The study found that tourists believe that tourism activities, development and infrastructure have a significant effect on the environment. This brings to the conclusion that the tourists are very much aware and concerned towards the effect of tourism on the environment. The study suggests that, instilling tourists with environmental education could be a step to bring out positive actions and it could be the bridge that helps to bring out a positive attitude from visitors towards the environment. Environmental education is also believed to bring out positive attitudes from residents as well.
Key words: tourism industry, Malaysia, Redang Island
