Computer-based System of Tourism and Recreational Systems Study and Optimization

Abstract

This article discusses a methodology for development and validation of a comprehensive computer-based system of tourism and recreational systems study and optimization (CBSTRS) that is based on mathematical modeling of the recreational system and its processes, to assist planners in evaluating alternative scenarios and planning options. This allows empowering the organizational front-line by giving people systems with which they can solve their own problems, as distinct from the traditional approach of having specialists solve problems and then deliver solutions to the problem owners. The CBSTRS is a model-based decision support system (DSS) designed to work with data describing tourism and recreational systems, or, in other words, the CBSTRS is a database system with data describing recreational systems as well as a set of operations and mathematical models for working with the data. Proposed technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique possibility for mathematical modeling and analysis benefits offered by the system. These abilities distinguish the CBSTRS from usual information systems and make it valuable to a wide range of public and private enterprises for modeling and analyzing planning strategies for recreational systems.