LOCAL COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE ON RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AND DESTINATION SUSTAINABILITY

The tourism industry has relied on long-term planning and is anticipating growing availability demand for socially, ecologically, economically responsible tourism. As a novel idea, practices may boost efforts sustainable development, improving the image competitiveness of destinations. purpose this research to look at link between destination sustainability in Cameron Highlands communities. This study employed descriptive cross-sectional design. In order complete study, questionnaires were handed local communities three (3) sub-districts: Ulu Telum, Tanah Rata, Ringlet. According correlation regression tests, found significant relationship sustainability. result, necessitates greater emphasis development environmental consciousness, livelihood, community well-being. Because are component experience, findings can help stakeholders execute plans based views quality life.