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Volume 8, Issue 16 (Special Issue:Tourism Way Forward: Addressing Trends and Issues)
Mediating Impact of Perceived Destination Image on Intention to Recommend Malaysia as a Key Educational Hub

AUTHORS: Yeong Wai Mun, Yuhanis Abdul Aziz, Jamil Bojei

Received: 22 Sep, 2018 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2018 | Published: 27 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 1-14

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5115

For a World without Barriers: An Exploratory Study on the Role of Online Hiring of People with Disabilities in the Philippine Hospitality Setting

AUTHORS: Vreznaia Altikai Catacutan, Bea Mari Ingco, Danielle Coleen Maala, Rockney Ritz Roasa, Avi Ben Andalecio, MA

Received: 03 Sep, 2018 | Revised: 15 Oct, 2018 | Published: 11 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 15-37

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5116

Forecasting International Tourist Arrivals in Penang using Time Series Model

AUTHORS: Shahirah Khairudin, Nursyatiella Ahmad, Azura Razali, Ahmad Zia Ul-Saufie Mohamad Japeri, Azila Binti Azmi

Received: 27 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 21 Nov, 2018 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 38-59

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5117

Tourism Images and the International Tourists Response Behaviour: A Case of Langkawi Island, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Zaliha Zainuddin, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari, Salleh Mohd Radzi, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Hanafiah, Noriza Ishak

Received: 26 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 20 Nov, 2018 | Published: 29 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 60-82

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5118

Developing Tourism Industry and Host Community Resilience through Crisis and Disaster Management Planning

AUTHORS: Devi Roza K. Kausar, Dini Rosmalia, Sarojini Imran, Nancy Stevenson

Received: 26 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 28 Nov, 2018 | Published: 23 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 83-91

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5119

The Influence of Tourist Perceived Risk towards Travel Intention: A Conceptual Paper

AUTHORS: Nik Alif Amri Nik Hashim, Mohd Asyraf Mohd Noor, Zaimatul Awang, Roslizawati Che Aziz, Abdullah Muhamed Yusoff

Received: 06 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 17 Nov, 2018 | Published: 29 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 92-102

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5120

Job Satisfaction among Regional Specific Tourist Guides: Evidence from Malaysian Borneo

AUTHORS: Reni @ Cacillia Polus, Patricia Melvin Jussem, Ellen Chung

Received: 03 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 16 Nov, 2018 | Published: 30 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 103-121

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5121

The Effect of Unique Attraction, Word of Mouth (WOM), and Self-Interest on Tourists’ Visit Intention: A Case of Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Zatul Iffah Mohd Fuza, Victoria Asong Stephen, Sofia Sarmimi Saripin, Sulaiha Mohd Isa, Mohd Onn Rashdi Abd Patah

Received: 09 Sep, 2018 | Revised: 03 Nov, 2018 | Published: 30 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 122-135

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5122

Factors Influencing Tourists Visiting Kuching, Sarawak

AUTHORS: Abdul Zaheed Hanafi Sapheri, Aminah Mohamad Jainal, Siti Khuzaimah Abu Bakar, Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari

Received: 03 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 21 Dec, 2018 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 136-143

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5123

Market Segmentation of Kuala Selangor’s Ecotourists’

AUTHORS: Mazlina Mahdzar, Arni Abd Gani

Received: 22 Sep, 2018 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2018 | Published: 23 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 144-152

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5124

A Preliminary Study of Edu-tourist Perceived Values in Edu-Tourism Packages

AUTHORS: Nornajiha Kamdi, Salamiah A. Jamal, Faiz Izwan Anuar

Received: 09 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 19 Nov, 2018 | Published: 21 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 153-162

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5125

Prospective Tourists’ Cognitive Image Prone to Safety and Security destination: The Case of Sabah, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Nik Alif Amri Nik Hashim, Brent W. Ritchie, Aaron Tkaczynski

Received: 23 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 16 Dec, 2018 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 163-177

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5126

An Empirical Study on Residents’ Place Image and Perceived Impacts on Support for Tourism Development in Penang, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Jayaraman Krishnaswamy, Dahlan Abdullah, Toh Ching Wen

Received: 26 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 29 Nov, 2018 | Published: 23 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 178-198

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5127

Outdoor Adventure Tourism: Exploring the Spiritual Dimension of Wellness

AUTHORS: Christy Bidder

Received: 21 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 18 Dec, 2018 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 199-217

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5128

Sports Tourism: Factors Influencing Runners Joining Marathon Events

AUTHORS: Ranee Atlas, Nuraini Putit, Patrick Atan, Lucy Batchy Gabriel Puem, Tina Stephen Enggong

Received: 11 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 21 Dec, 2018 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 218-230

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5129

Customers’ Psychographic Valuation and Acceptance towards Online Travel Agencies

AUTHORS: Abdul Aziz Azdel, Khairil Wahidin Awang, Raja Nerina Raja Yusof, Salleh Mohd Radzi, Noor Azmi Ahmad

Received: 11 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 19 Dec, 2018 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 231-246

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5130

Exploring National Tourism Organizations’ (NTOs) Use of YouTube to Communicate Information on Destination Safety and Security

AUTHORS: Ahmad Fitri Amir, Lori Pennington- Gray, Danielle Barbe, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Hanafiah

Received: 22 Sep, 2018 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2018 | Published: 23 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 247-266

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5131

Dimensions of Public Participation in Planning for Sustainable Tourism in Sungkai Wildlife Reserve: the Stakeholders’ Perspectives

AUTHORS: Intan Rahayu Abdul Razak, Arni Abdul Gani, Mazlina Mahdzar

Received: 06 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 03 Dec, 2018 | Published: 25 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 267-286

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5132

The Influence of Community Participation Factors on Environmental Behavior in Island Tourism

AUTHORS: Muhammad Azizan, Azila Azmi, Nor Asmalina Mohd Anuar

Received: 25 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 30 Nov, 2018 | Published: 22 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 287-303

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5133

Implementing Big Scale Halal Tourism in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Siti Halimah Ab Hamid, Yuhanis Abdul Aziz, Azmawani Abd Rahman, Mass Hareeza Ali

Received: 30 Oct, 2018 | Revised: 25 Nov, 2018 | Published: 30 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 304-318

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5134

Likha: A Study on the Use of Interactive Program on Visitors’ Learning Expertise and Travel Intention: The Case of Quezon City Experience Museum

AUTHORS: Rafael Andre Bertolano

Received: 02 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 29 Nov, 2018 | Published: 22 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 319-338

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5135

A Conceptual Framework of Tourism Development Perceived Impact, Quality of Life and Support for Tourism Further Development: A Case of Malaysia Homestay Experience Programme (MHEP)

AUTHORS: Noriman Rojulai, Norliza Aminudin, Nor Asmalina Mohd Anuar

Received: 16 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 26 Dec, 2019 | Published: 31 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 339-355

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5136

Local Community’s Opinions on Public Participation Practices at Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang

AUTHORS: Arni Abdul Gani, Mazlina Mahdzar, Intan Rahayu Abd Razak

Received: 22 Sep, 2018 | Revised: 17 Oct, 2018 | Published: 23 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 356-366

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5137

Effects of Destination Attributes on Tourists’ Behavioral Intentions to Kuala Selangor

AUTHORS: Mazlina Mahdzar, Arni Abd Gani

Received: 09 Nov, 2018 | Revised: 16 Dec, 2018 | Published: 30 Dec, 2018

PAGES: 367-375

DOI:10.46886/IJARBSS/v8-i16/5138