Derawan Islands as domestic destination: insights of young Indonesians living in Singapore
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Derawan Islands in East Kalimantan, Indonesia have seen growth in recent times. The islands are endowed with natural resources, particularly with marine biodiversity which make them appealing to international and domestic tourists. This paper reports a part of the findings of a larger study that explored young Indonesians' level of awareness and perceptions of domestic attractions in Indonesia. More specifically, this paper presents the insights of Indonesian students Singapore about Derawan Islands. The data collection involved an online survey which yielded 126 responses. The findings suggest that while the islands are popular among international tourists, an enhanced and a more concerted effort from both the public and private sectors in the local, provincial and national levels is needed in order to improve the public awareness of Derawan Islands as a destination. The involvement of the community is also thought of as an important driver of the islands' reputation as a destination.
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2015 Tropical Tourism Outlook Conference: balancing development and sustainability in tourism destinations
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IGU Tourism Commission
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