Current Issues in Tourism
Editor: C. Michael Hall (Department of Management, College of Business and Economics, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand) and Chris Cooper (Foundation Professor of Tourism, University of Queensland, Australia) Michael and Chris are joint editor of the book series Aspects of Tourism. Reviews Editor John Jenkins (University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia)
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Volume: 4 Number: 2 Page: 78–93
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Regionlisation and Tourism: The Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle
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John C. Henderson
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The paper considers growth triangles as a vehicle for regional development in general, and tourism development in particular, using the example of the Indonesia-Malaysia- Singapore Growth Triangle (IMS
GT). The concept of growth triangles is explained within the context of regionalisation and the role of tourism is highlighted, followed by a discussion of the case selected and progress achieved to date.
The analysis reveals that the potential of the IMS GT in tourism terms has yet to be realised, with practical difficulties and political uncertainties inhibiting progress. Growth triangles thus appear a
viable option for governments to adopt in pursuit of certain broad economic objectives, but there are several constraints in operation and difficulties to overcome in terms of their contribution to tourism.
Problems include ensuring the support of public and private sectors, the maintenance of good relations amongst participating states, the effect of instability, and securing cooperation amongst countries
and institutions which are more accustomed to competition as tourist destinations.
© Channel View Publications 2001
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