Visitor Attractions Research Articles

ROLE OF FACILITIES ON VISITOR SATISFACTION IN GUNUNG BUNDER NATURAL TOURISM, BOGOR REGENCY

<p>Traveling activities can increase creativity, eliminate saturation, relaxation, shopping, doing business, learning about history, culture, and language from certain ethnicities, health, and spirituality. Indonesia is a country that has considerable natural tourism potential and has become an attraction for visitors from all over the world. Gunung Bunder Nature Tourism is one of the natural attractions located in Bogor Regency with pine tree attractions. But the management of tourist attractions is still carried out independently by the community, causing a lack of tourist facilities to be provided to visitors. This is behind this research to analyze the role of facilities on visitor satisfaction in Mount Bunder Natural Tourism.</p><p>In research procedures, quantitative approaches with simple linear regression analysis tools are used. Nonprobability sampling with a purposive sample technique was utilized to collect data from as many as 100 people. The findings revealed that facility variables influence visitor happiness, implying that facilities have a role in visitor pleasure and that if the manager improves the facility, tourist contentment will rise. The findings of the determination coefficient test revealed that facilities had a 71.9 percent effect on visitor satisfaction, with the remaining 28.1 percent influenced by factors not addressed in this study.</p>

Model Tarikan Perjalanan Pengunjung Pusat Perbelanjaan Java Mall Semarang

Java Mall is a shopping center in the city of Semarang which is located on a secondary collector road, namely the MT. Haryono which is the main trade route of the city of Semarang and is included in one of the Petawangi areas (Peterongan - Tawang - Siliwangi), namely the Peterongan trading area. The development of the development of the Java mall is a special attraction for visitors because every month there are events in the form of computer exhibitions, property, cars, etc., in addition there are cinemas and food markets. The problem that occurred in this research location is the traffic jams that occur due to the influence of the pull of the Java Mall shopping center directly accessed on Jl. MT. Haryono (Semarang). Congestion occurs on the road in front of the Java Mall due to the pull of the Java Mall so that new activities arise such as the use of road bodies for parking vehicles, online motorcycle taxi stops on the shoulder of the road, and street vendors who use the shoulder of the road. Based on these problems, preliminary research was conducted on travel attraction modeling to understand the contribution of Java Mall visitor vehicles to Mt. Haryono based on the development of the area of Java Mall activities. In this study quantitative methods are used. Trip attraction modeling in multi-activity shopping centers is influenced by the floor area of each building shown by the equation Y = 0.003 + 0.151 X1 + 0.052 X2 + 0.066 X3 + 0.091 X4. Calculation of the total trip rate of visitors resulting in a trip attraction generated by the Java Mall during peak hours is 0.066 people / m2, in this case the development of the Java Mall building is considered quite effective with several areas of activity therein.

Utilization potential of alien plants in nature-based tourism sites: A case study on Agave americana (century plant) in the Ogasawara Islands

Introduction of alien species is a severe problem in nature-based tourism sites, particularly in islands. However, majority of alien species does not show severe invasive characteristics. Many alien species originate from ornamental species preferred by the general public. Therefore, using these alien species that do not exhibit high invasiveness as tourism resources may be practical in nature-based tourism sites. We evaluated invasiveness using Species Distribution Models and attractiveness for visitors using questionnaire surveys on Agave americana, an alien plant with high ornamental value in Chichijima, Ogasawara Islands, Japan. The Ogasawara Islands are oceanic islands with important tourism value that are also vulnerable to alien invasive species. Our results showed A. americana was distributed in relatively low conservation value where many visitors enjoyed tourist landscape pictures with the species. Therefore, A. americana showed relatively low invasiveness and was preferred by visitors, which are ideal conditions for their use as tourism resources. However, visitor preference of plant species was strongly influenced by their perceptions. Visitors did not prefer alien invasive species, but also could not identify which plant species were alien invasive. When using alien species as a tourism resource, supporting identification of problematic invasive species is required.

Crowding, Emotions, Visitor Satisfaction and Loyalty in a Managed Visitor Attraction

The aim of this study is to examine how perceptions of crowding and emotions influence visitor satisfaction and loyalty in a managed visitor attraction. Although perceived crowding is an important indicator of experience quality, there is a lack of empirical knowledge about the relationship between perceived crowding, satisfaction, and loyalty, especially in the context of managed visitor attractions. In our study, we extend theoretical models from previous studies and apply them to a particular type of managed visitor attraction, a ski resort. A non-probability sample of 248 skiers and snowboarders responded to a retrospective online survey. The findings indicate that emotions joy and anger mediate the relationships between perceived crowding and satisfaction. The effects of crowding on loyalty are indirect and mediated by satisfaction. Differing from findings in other contexts, the effect of crowding on satisfaction did not depend on prior expectations of crowding nor on tolerance to crowding.

Vascular Flora of the Christmount Preserve, Buncombe County, North Carolina

The Christmount Preserve is a botanically diverse and ecologically rich area of approximately 155 ha of southern Appalachian forest held in conservation easement. We conducted a floristic inventory of the preserve to inform conservation efforts on the property. Although the plant diversity within the preserve is an important attraction for residents and visitors, information on its flora is limited. This study builds upon a brief but informative 1996 report of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program summarizing the preserve's attributes as a natural area. A total of 317 specimens of vascular plants were collected during 2018–2020 to develop a vouchered flora of the preserve. These specimens documented 221 species in 165 genera and 84 families, 4.5% of which are not native to the Appalachian Mountain region. We found three plant taxa that are listed by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program: Coreopsis latifolia, Hypericum buckleyi, and Robinia hispida var. fertilis. Plant community types found on the property include large areas of Rich Cove Forest, Acidic Cove Forest, and Montane Oak-Hickory Forest, but also included small patches of Pine-Oak/Heath–High Elevation Subtype, a globally imperiled plant association, along the high ridgelines. The information presented here will be used to help guide management efforts as well as educational programming by the managing organization, Christmount Christian Association (CCA).

Study of Development and Planning of Beach Tourism: A case study of Southwest Sumba Regency of Indonesia

Southwest Sumba Regency (SBD) is a district located on the island of Sumba with the capital city Tambolaka; Southwest Sumba Regency is a separate area from the East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Southwest Sumba Regency, there are a variety of tourism objects, and sustainability is still maintained; most places have potential tourism objects that can be promoted as part of tourist destinations because they have unique elements of natural culture and several different tourism potentials and have been visited by various tourists both local and foreign tourists. However, there is still a lack of facilities and infrastructure as well as the lack of government efforts that have not been maximized in handling the development of coastal tourism so that it can result in the potential of tourism objects being unable to develop optimally. The existing facilities, infrastructure, and tourism do not yet exist in all coastal tourism areas, so they do not guarantee comfort and attractiveness for visitors. This is where regulations are needed from the awareness of local governments that carry out planned and structured tourism development in a well and comprehensive manner so that superior potential can be developed properly so that it can have a positive impact on the region and society in implementing the development of the tourism sector in an area, under the authority of the local government. Research objectives: to see and identify potential coastal tourism objects, know and analyze the planning (formulation) of Coastal Tourism Development based on the utilization of existing resources and find out and analyze internal and external factors in the Planning of Coastal Tourism Development carried out by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Southwest Sumba Regency. Research Methods: This study uses SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). The research technique used is observation, interview, and documentation using two data sources, namely primary and secondary data, both quantitative and qualitative data.

Digitalni marketing u javnim ustanovama kulture i umetnosti Republike Srbije

Social networks represent an indispensable aspect of digital marketing in modern business. Institutions of culture and art face daily challenges in order to offer the audience interesting content, which is the core of communication and promotion on digital platforms. Presence and activity on social networks have a positive impact on business, through quality content and direct communication with the audience, providing opportunities for improvement of business and attraction of new visitors. The aim of this paper is the investigation of the importance of digital marketing in the business environment of institutions of culture and art in the Republic of Serbia, with an emphasis on the institutions of culture and art of national importance, which were the subject of the analysis. Consulting the relevant literature enabled the presentation and definition of the theoretical framework of important concepts, in order to facilitate the understanding of the central part of the research. Based on the collected data and the insight into the current situation of accounts on social networks, the results that are offered show that Facebook, Instagram and YouTube are the most represented platforms in our country and as such, they are suitable starting points for forming a strategy of appearance on social networks, with the aim of increasing the number of followers and expanding potential visitors of cultural and artistic content. Clear formation of digital marketing strategy and determination in the application of its instruments is an area that provides an opportunity to improve business activities, with continuous education and training of marketing staff and expanding their competencies.

Sustainable tourism policy in practice: A comparative case study of Argentina and Costa Rica

Argentina and Costa Rica are two Latin American countries rich in natural attractions that make up most of their tourism attractiveness for visitors. However, Costa Rica has managed to establish itself as a successful example and leader in the Sustainable Tourism sector, while Argentina could not. The aim of the present work is to explore what can account for such differences: more specifically, why Argentina has been unable to establish healthy sustainable tourism development. To examine the research question, the present study sets to describe the Tourism Development Policy of Argentina and Costa Rica, analyse their sustainability, and compare both countries by using a comparative qualitative and interpretative case study method. Comparisons will be made concerning three different governance levels: international, national, and local. The results of the present study show a close resemblance of both countries’ international policy with a stark difference at the national level, with two main consequences. Firstly, it suggests a greater importance of the National Tourism Development guiding plan when it comes to setting directions of the sustainability of the sector. Secondly, the biggest contrast that can be identified between the two countries is found on the environmental component of sustainability. Thirdly, it is observed that the application of National Tourism Policy at a local level has a high impact on the sustainability of the touristic activity, especially in terms of the involvement and inclusion of local communities. Finally, suggestions and easily applicable modifications are formulated based on the Costa Rican example to improve the country’s tourism Development in the years to come.

Mobilitas Pengunjung di Kawasan Wisata Perkotaan Pakuwon City Surabaya

Surabaya is the capital of East Java Province as well as the center of the Gerbangkertosusila megacities. Surabaya as an urban area with various functions has resulted in urban tourism, one of which is Pakuwon City. Pakuwon City, which is a residential area with various facilities that can be used in general, is also the main attraction for visitors to carry out various tourist activities in Pakuwon City.This research uses quantitative method. The sources of data in this research were compiled based on quantitative and qualitative data types using primary data in the form of observations and questionnaires, as well as secondary data obtained through literature study. The sample used was 37 respondents obtained through accidental sampling from visitors who had visited Pakuwon City. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive, frequency distribution, and spatial models.The result of this research is that Pakuwon City has three pull factors which include high density, concentrating on commercial, financial, industrial and hospital activities, as well as providing artistic and recreational experiences. Eight tourist attractions in Pakuwon City are classified based on their main function as factors that attract visitors to visit Pakuwon City. This pull factor causes the movement of visitors which is dominated by the movement to the tourist attraction Pakuwon Town Square with many activities carried out, namely shopping.
 Keyword: Pakuwon City, urban tourism pull factor, mobilities

INCREASING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN MAINTAINING CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH TO REALIZE COMFORTABLE TOURISM VILLAGE IN THE VILLAGE OF RINDU HATI

A clean and healthy tourist village is the main attraction for visitors because the beautiful and clean environment makes visitors feel comfortable. Based on the results of the FGD conducted by the University of Bengkulu LPPM in the village of Rindu Hati, several problems were found, such as the cleanliness of the village, the absence of a garbage disposal site. This of course can cause various problems for visitors and the community, one of which can affect public health and the environment. Efforts that can be made are the Guidance of Clean and Healthy Life Behavior (PHBS). The purpose of this community service activity is to provide education to the Rindu Hati village community so that they can maintain environmental cleanliness and health through the proper and correct application of PHBS, increase community knowledge and skills in managing household waste and environmental waste, and improve community skills in disease management. environmental impacts and independently in preventing and overcoming the health problems it faces. The methods used are: health education about waste management, training to utilize waste. The participants who took part in this activity were 50 people consisting of environmental groups, PKK cadres, health cadres, village officials, and housewives. The results of this community service activity show an increase in community participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness and health, this can be seen from the community's ability to implement PHBS and utilize waste that has economic value.

PERSPECTIVES ON MALAYSIA'S LACK OF IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN BACK LANES

Malaysia has been utilising green back lanes since the ‘90s. In spite of the several benefits of these lanes, such as the formation of active spaces, decrease in runoff water, and visitor attractions, green back lanes are yet to be deployed in the residential regions of Malaysia, prompting the question as to why these lanes have not yet been installed extensively. The objectives of this research work were: to determine what experts opined regarding the installation of green back lanes in the country, study the scenarios which caused the absence of implementation, produce a report showing the outcomes and analysis, and offer suggestions. The researcher deployed the interview strategy for ascertaining the views and standpoints of architects, town planners, maintenance staffs, project managers, and marketers on the dearth of green back lane installation. The research emphasises on the aspects of cost, maintenance, and safety.

Processing of Seafood Into Contemporary Food That Is Nutritious And Economically Valuable In Welcoming Ecotourism In Nagari Kurai Taji, Nan Sabaris District, Padang Pariaman Regency

Nagari Kurai Taji is located in Nan Sabaris District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra Province. This area is inhabited by 9335 people, most of whom work as fishermen, traders and farmers. Kurai Taji community who work as fishermen usually only sell their haul as raw materials or basic ingredients for cooking, so the profits are not much. The abundant marine haul is sometimes also difficult to sell to the public, especially in the midest of the current pandemic situation. In addition to fishing, the kurai taji peoples are also known as traders. They sell many things like daily necessities and Pariaman’s spesifics culinary. However, from the information obtained, there are not many people who sell contemporary foods that are liked by young people in this area, especially those processed from seafood. This community services aims to equiped the people in Kurai Taji Village with skills in processing seafood into modern food that is healthy, nutritious and has high economic value. After participating in the training, it is hoped that the community will have skills in processing seafood into modern food so that the products made can be sold and increase the income of the local community. Thus, the community will be better prepared to face the development of culinary tourism in Kurai Taji. The products made are expected to be an attraction for tourist visitors and improve the economy of the surrounding community.

Architecture as a Product of Tourism Consumption

Nevertheless, iconic architecture assists in the identification of a place, city or precinct, so, structural, functional and aesthetic aspects of architecture, particularly those that represent unique features, attract tourists. Architecture, according to Aldo Rossi, "is at the same time a place, an event and a symbol". Apart from the construction in the "traditional" sense that one perceives, it is also the process by which a building is lined up. It is therefore understood that the concept of architecture which is used, depending on the purpose, as a means of representation, use, impression, but also commercialization. In particular, regarding to the relationship between Architecture and Tourism, buildings and spaces are understood as "products", that means as a series of enhancing activities while at the same time are completing the image and identity of a place (place branding). The aim of this study is to explore the value of iconic buildings to tourism, while assessing their economic and social value in tourism using the benefit transfer method. For example, the Sydney Opera House is exemplary in this respect and is estimated to contribute "US $ 640 million in annual expenses to visitors to Sydney", as it attracts visitors, indirectly encouraging them to spend the night and further. Concluding, it is noted that the value of virtual architecture is often attributed to the construction of brick and reinforced concrete, while the wider benefits that a building can offer are often overlooked or underestimated. However, what attracts the most stray visitors is the design of the buildings and the virtual architecture which in turn identify a part (country or city) of these important landmarks. While the goal of architects is not to create tourist attractions with economic benefits, however, many are increasingly aware that successful design and functional buildings become attractions for visitors on their own – which form an external environment that requires appreciation, so in the end to end up like tourist products.

Urban Gardens as Sustainable Attractions for Children in Family Tourism

Most of the global population live in urban environments and the majority of tourist flows are concentrated in cities. Urban agriculture has recently emerged as an avenue for the protection of sustainable food production and the promotion of sustainable food consumption. Also, the relationships between horticulture and tourism are attracting growing interest in the context of urban studies. Drawing on a qualitative approach based on ten semi-structured interviews, this research analyzes the relationship between urban gardens and family tourism. The paper innovatively contributes to the understanding of gardens as an urban attraction that improves the sustainable production and consumption of food in the context of family tourism experiences. The results show the relevance of urban gardens for the creation of sustainable experiences that engage families with local food, enhance local supply chains, and inform the future of urban environments. Urban gardens are a visitor attraction that may lead to the development of sustainable people, places and products, and they represent the sustainable integration of horticulture in tourism based on participatory experiences, direct contact with the natural environment and the discovery of the origin of food.

Developing augmented reality business models for SMEs in tourism

Augmented reality (AR) is disrupting the business landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face challenges capitalising on the potential presented by cutting-edge technologies, such as AR. Business models (BMs) are widely regarded as effective management tools, which help increase competitiveness. This paper aims to develop an augmented reality business model (ARBM), using a case study of a small UNESCO visitor attraction. A multimethod approach is used, including stakeholder analysis, in-depth interviews and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) modelling. The proposed ARBM consists of five themes: existing resources, AR value, stakeholder benefits, implementation and revenue generation, which are guided by the principles of sustainability, inclusivity, suitability, flexibility and transparency. The findings provide important insights into how SMEs can implement AR to exploit its potential.

Effects of the availability of floral resources and neighboring plants on nectar robbery in a specialized pollination system.

Many plants pollinated by nectar-foraging animals have to maintain a balance between legitimate visitor attraction strategies and mechanisms that minimize illegitimate visits. This study investigated how floral display and neighboring species composition influences nectar robbing by hummingbirds in the tropical ornithophilous herb Heliconia spathocircinata. We tested the role of inflorescence display, flower abundance, and neighboring species in the reduction of nectar robbing in H. spathocircinata. Our results indicate that nectar robbing hummingbird activity was higher in moderately large inflorescence displays and that the frequency of nectar robbing in H. spathocircinata decreases with increased flower abundance and the presence of neighboring plant species. Neighboring non-ornithophilous plants decreased the frequency of nectar robbing in H. spathocircinata flowers to a greater extent than ornithophilous ones. These results suggest that nectar robbing hummingbirds are attracted to similar conditions that attract legitimate visitors and that spatial aggregation and mixed-species displays may represent a mechanism to dilute nectar robbing effects at an individual level.

PERENCANAAN ARENA GOKAR DAN RC CARS INDOOR DI PULAU KUMALA TENGGARONG PENEKANAN PADA UTILITAS

Lots of entertainment and game facilities that are no longer active on Kumala Tenggarong Island have caused a decline in the number of visitors each year, one of the facilities is outdoor Gokart Arena which currently in poor condition. The solution to increase visitor attraction and reintroduce Karting to the public is by planning Gokart Arena and RC Cars Indoor Arena as entertainment and game-themed racing facilities on Kumala Tenggarong Island. However Gokart racing activities have a negative impact on the environment such as residual liquid (oil) and solid waste (iron frame, etc.), cause noise and pollution and require good lighting for the safety of racers, therefore building design is emphasized on utilities, especially wastewater, natural lighting and natural ventilation for sustainability and comfort of buildings and the environment can be maintained properly. The application of the industrialist architectural style to the facade and interior layout through material exposure elements creates a unique character in the building with a rough and masculine look.

Sustainable Tourism Planning: A Strategy for Oecusse-Ambeno, East Timor

This paper aims to explore the topic of sustainable tourism activity. The subject has emerged in the last two decades from discussions about the content of the report, Our Common Future. The decision to transform developing countries into new offerings for ecological and cultural tourism brings to the discussion the imprecise and conflicting definitions of the concept and the need to distinguish between the development of tourism, and sustainable tourism supported on the principles of sustainable development. The research reviews the environmental and social contexts of the Oecusse-Ambeno region in East Timor. It discusses the new sustainable tourism activities in the region with the need to ensure that the concept includes a strong base of perceived authenticity in the human context and the physical environment. The problems of the carrying capacity control of tourism development, and the term’s relevance to mass or conventional tourism, are strategically anticipated. The region is confronted with an offer that supports more peacefulness, and that is more aligned to the culture and the natural environment. This paper provides insight into the ways in which tourists perceive the authenticity of visitor attractions and highlights the importance of the cultural and environmental values of tourism destinations for strategic planning and marketing purposes.

Impact of Investment in Tourism Infrastructure Development on Attracting International Visitors: A Nonlinear Panel ARDL Approach Using Vietnam’s Data

Investment in tourism infrastructure development to make destinations and services increasingly attractive is considered a key measure in developing a country’s tourist destinations. This paper investigates the impact of investment in tourism infrastructure components on international visitor attraction using data from Vietnam for the period 1995–2019. The results of analyzing panel data by the nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach show that, in the long-run, investing in the three components of tourism infrastructure, namely transport and communications infrastructure, the hotel and restaurant industry, and recreation facilities, has a strong and positive impact on international visitor attraction. In addition, different short-run impacts of the three tourism infrastructure components on the whole market and each major international visitor market are also found.

Thanatopsis and mortality mediation within “lightest” dark tourism

Tanatopsis y mediación de la mortalidad dentro del turismo oscuro "más ligero"Diseño / metodología / enfoqueLos datos se recopilaron a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas con 24 visitantes a un calabozo, un estilo de atracción turística en el Reino Unido (se diseña como un lugar de turismo oscuro "más ligero"). Las entrevistas se analizaron mediante análisis temático; Se identificaron 4 temas.PropósitoEste artículo es una investigación empírica de la experiencia del visitante en una atracción turística oscura "más ligera", que se centra en cuestiones de tanatopsis y mediación de la mortalidad.ResultadosLa reflexión y la contemplación de cuestiones de la vida, así como la muerte, plantean un componente común (pero no universal) en la experiencia del visitante. Se identificaron, aparentemente, cuatro formas de reflexión: considerar la muerte presente/ausente; tanatopsis (reflexión sobre la inevitable mortalidad del yo); reflexionar sobre la naturaleza de la muerte y morir en el pasado y disfrute de la oportunidad de relacionarse con la muerte sin miedo a un entorno seguro, dentro de una atracción turística. Algunos visitantes también reflexionaron sobre cuestiones de moralidad individual y colectiva, tanto del pasado como del presente.Limitaciones / implicaciones de la investigaciónEl turismo oscuro "más ligero", no se trata necesariamente de experiencias superficiales. En cambio, muchos visitantes son agentes activos, involucrados en actos de dar sentido a los problemas de la muerte y la vida. Esto requiere una conceptualización más sofisticada de dichos visitantes.Originalidad / valorEl modelo de mediación de la mortalidad es ampliamente aceptado, como una forma de explicar la experiencia de visitar lugares de muerte, pero rara vez ha sido objeto de un análisis empírico. Este es uno de los pocos estudios que explora en detalle cuestiones de mediación de la mortalidad y tanatopsis en el contexto del turismo oscuro "más ligero".