Essays about: "tourism in myanmar"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words tourism in myanmar.

  1. 1. A Local Community Perspective on the Socio-Economic andEnvironmental Impacts of Emerging Tourism Destination: ACase Study of Goyangyi Island, Myanmar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Tu Mai Zahkung; [2023]
    Keywords : Tourism Impact; Local Community Perspectives; Goyangyi Island; Burma Myanmar;

    Abstract : Tourism has significant economic, physical, and social impacts. Goyangyi Island, asmall island situated along the south west coast of Myanmar, has rapidly gainedpopularity among domestic travelers due to its distinct, pristine, and untouchednatural scenery. READ MORE

  3. 2. “Bikinis and fish don’t match” Exploring conflicts and local development of tourism in Ngapali, Burma

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Linda Nordby; [2018]
    Keywords : tourism; Burma; Myanmar; Ngapali; Rohingya; anthropology; development;

    Abstract : Against a backdrop of local, regional and national conflicts the former generals now in government, have decided to focus on tourism and have worked hard since 2010 to develop Burma’s tourism sector. Ngapali, a small costal community in Rakhine state has been developed into a tourism destination with hotels and restaurants, all located on a beautiful beach. READ MORE

  4. 3. A host society’s perception of changes in its young peoples’ cultural identity due to tourism: A case study in Bagan, Myanmar

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Anna-Katharina Rich; [2014-12-18]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : After the democratising steps following the 2010 election, Myanmar has evolved from a highly isolated country to an emerging tourist destination. As tourism’s impacts are more extreme in previously isolated countries, severe influences of tourism – both positive and negative -­ on the local population were expected. READ MORE

  5. 4. Waves of change : traditional religion among the Urak Lawoi, sea nomads of Ko Lanta, Thailand

    University essay from Ämnesavdelningen för kultur- och religionsvetenskap

    Author : Erik Nilsson; [2010]
    Keywords : history of religion; anthropology of religion; Thailand; Andaman Sea; Ko Lanta; Urak Lawoi; sea gypsies; sea nomads; Chao Ley; Thai Mai; animism; tourism; tsunami; spirit;

    Abstract : This essay is the result of a field study in Ko Lanta in Thailand, during October-December 2009. The purpose of the study was to document the traditional religion of Urak Lawoi and to analyze in what way their life and beliefs have changed during the last 20 years. READ MORE

  6. 5. Forces of change : A theoretical analysis of syncretism between Theravada Buddhism and animistic indigenous beliefs in Thailand

    University essay from Avdelningen för kultur-, religions- och utbildningsvetenskap

    Author : Erik Nilsson; [2010]
    Keywords : History of religion; anthropology of religion; animism; syncretism; anti-syncretism; sea nomads; sea gypsies; Urak Lawoi; Chao Ley; Thai Mai; spirit; ghost; indigenous people; ancestors; founders’ cults; spirit cults; Theravada Buddhism; Ko Lanta; Andaman Sea; Thailand.;

    Abstract : Urak Lawoi is the name of one of the sea nomadic tribes which lives along the shores of Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia. They are spread on many of the islands in the Andaman Sea archipelago and Ko Lanta is the main settlement. READ MORE