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Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Rural Tourism Development

Norhafiza Md Sharif, Ku Azam Tuan Lonik · 2014 · SHS Web of Conferences

Summary. Tourism development catalyzes rural entrepreneurship by creating business opportunities for local communities to serve visitors and sell products. The paper argues that active community participation in tourism-related enterprises drives economic development in rural areas. Local entrepreneurs and workers in tourism and complementary sectors encourage broader community involvement, fostering prosperity and sustainable rural development.

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Sharif, N. M., & Lonik, K. A. T.. (2014). Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Rural Tourism Development. SHS Web of Conferences. https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20141201087

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DOI
10.1051/shsconf/20141201087
Countries
Malaysia
Regions
Asia
Categories
entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28