The purpose of this bachelor thesis is to analyse the effects of the community-based tourism model in several locations in Indonesia. The research is done through 4 case studies executed in Bali,...Show moreThe purpose of this bachelor thesis is to analyse the effects of the community-based tourism model in several locations in Indonesia. The research is done through 4 case studies executed in Bali, Komodo, Lombok and Java. The research is based on the question: “In what way has community-based tourism improved the economic position of selected local communities in Bali, Komodo, Lombok & Java? How has this affected the sustainability of the natural environment of these communities between 1995 and 2015?” The introduction gives a brief insight into the affiliations the author has to Indonesia and the growing concerns arising from the negative side effects tourism has on the environment. The thesis consists of 3 chapters: the first chapter addresses the theoretical framework in which community-based tourism is explained. The second chapter gives an overview of historic developments in economics and tourism in Indonesia and the plans the Indonesian government has for the future. The third chapter consists of the case studies. The conclusion summarises the main findings. The author points out the inconsistency in the execution of community-based projects by the Indonesian government and the lack of reliable data to measure the actual progress. Much attention is paid to the preservation of nature but the benefits of tourism for the local community is still somewhat lacking.Show less
