Powerpoint presentation link

If you're interested in viewing my powerpoint presentation on Sabah, check it out here:

http://www.slideshare.net/corinna888/initial-proposal-dissertation-powerpoint-presentation

Forming Ideas

So the presentation went well and I received some interesting feedback. One thing mentioned was the possibility of exploring issues in Sabah that are affecting tourism development in Sabah. Or perhaps the future issues that will affect this destination. These issues can be economic, socio-cultural and environmental. I am quite interested in this line of research and believe that it will be enlightening about tourism in Sabah. It would also allow me to explore different aspects of Sabah tourism rather than focussing entirely on one and I believe this may be quite an enjoyable research topic (I HOPE!)

Happy New Year to all!

Tonight I've been sat creating my powerpoint presentation for my intial proposal for my dissertation. I have begun looking at alternative aspects of Sabah and what channels of research I may follow.

Topics include:

- KK has developed drastically over the last 20 years (tourism the main factor) – was it planned properly? How will the lack of space affect development?
- What plans are there for the future of tourism in Sabah?
-Has all of Sabah’s resources been fully exploited (cultural tourism, ecotourism, adventure etc)?
-How has tourism affected Sabah (people, culture, way of life etc)? E.g. Kampung Aya
-How has Sabah’s history helped/hindered tourism development?

-The marketing of Sabah as a tourism destination
-Sabah and its competition
-Tourism in an emerging economy

They all seem like interesting issues to look at and as yet, I have not narrowed it down (if anything I keep adding!). Some of them do interlink so they might be of interest.

However, although 15,000 words sounds like a huge amount, once you get down to it, it really doesn't leave much room for exploration. So I must ensure that my topic is not so wide that I cannot fit it all in.

My presentation which will take place on Wednesday, will allow my lecturer to see what I have come up with so far and help me make a decision on which aspect to choose. As I'm a bit of a geek, I've tried to make the powerpoint as colourful and interesting as possible. For those who will find my topic a bore, I've added pcitures to keep them entertained - well, I do aim to please!