City Tourism Research Articles

Spatial Pattern and Influencing Factors of Tourist Attractions in Coastal Cities: A Case Study of Qingdao

The spatial distribution of tourist attractions plays a critical role in the development of coastal cities. Qingdao, with its coastal geography, rich cultural heritage, and rapid urbanization, serves as a representative case. This study integrates POI and multi-source data, employing methods such as the average nearest neighbor index, kernel density estimation, standard deviational ellipse, and Geodetector to analyze the spatial characteristics and influencing factors of Qingdao’s tourist attractions. Additionally, path dependence theory is innovatively applied to elucidate the mechanisms of the city’s development trajectory. Both natural and social factors influence this distribution, where the resource environment forms the foundational basis, the economic development provides impetus, and the urban development orientation exerts a regulatory effect. The findings are broadly applicable to other coastal tourist cities and offer strategic insights for sustainable development in such contexts.

Analysis of the Development of Datong Tourism Industry from the Perspective of the Black Myth Wukong

The explosive fire of the black myth Wukong is not only its technical production, but also its stunning location. This paper is going to explore six of these tourist venues and Datong, a city full of tourism consumption potential. The relationship between tourism and urban development will be explored through practical cases. This paper will refer to national policies and discuss related topics of tourism and urban transformation. And put forward ways to expand the international market. Datong has the most locations for the black myth of Wukong with six. At the same time, in the process of the transformation of Datong from an energy-based economic city, tourism needs to publicize Datong in the process of playing its advantages in promoting economic growth. This paper not only analyzes the benefits in other similar Internet celebrity tourism cities, but also analyzes the new opportunities in the continuous improvement of the transportation network.

Aging, everyday active mobility and the challenge of the tourist city: an illustration from Barcelona

ABSTRACT The transformative power of tourist mobilities on urban spaces and residents is well-researched, but mostly in isolation from the local geographies of urban mobility and demographic change. This paper looks into the nexus of mobility transitions and population aging, and concurs that tourist mobilities condition the use of new active mobility infrastructures and create novel hindrances for residents. We focus on the everyday active mobility of older residents, possibly the most exposed to such challenges, employing qualitative and mobile methods to gauge their bodily mobility experiences and perceptions in the tourist areas of Barcelona, Spain. First, we provide an account of the complexities of walking and cycling through the tourist city, and explore the relational nature of such experiences towards infrastructure, social environments, and lifecourses. Secondly, we show how active mobility and tourism mostly unfold in the same spaces and remain tangled at the margins of automobility. We conclude by reflecting on the ambiguous effects of active mobility transitions if they are situated in spaces negotiated with tourists. Accordingly, we propose alternative pathways that prioritize urban qualities for all city users, suggesting the pursuit of an age-friendly approach in academic debates and planning initiatives around (over)tourism and active mobility transitions.

Measuring the Ecoefficiency of Tourism in Typical Tourist Cities and Analyzing the Influencing Factors—Anhui Huangshan City as an Example

To protect the environment, promote sustainable tourism, and enhance the quality and efficiency of the tourism industry, accounting for and identifying the ecological efficiency of tourism is crucial. In this study, we constructed a scientific measurement system for assessing the ecological efficiency of tourism in Huangshan City from 2011 to 2022 using a Super-SBM (slack-based measure) model and a Tobit regression model. Our findings revealed the following: (1) The overall trend in the total efficiency in Huangshan City fluctuated considerably during the period under study but demonstrated an overall positive trend of development. Scale efficiency mostly showed consistent annual improvement, while pure technical efficiency remained relatively stable. (2) Economic, social, environmental, and human-resource- and transportation-related factors all exerted significant positive influences on the ecological efficiency of tourism in Huangshan City. Based on these results, in aiming to enhance the ecological efficiency of tourism in Huangshan City, comprehensively considering multiple factors, such as the economy, society, the environment, human resources, and transportation, is recommended. Attention should be paid to balancing industrial expansion with technological innovation while simultaneously investing in the development of education and human resources. Emphasis should also be placed on protecting and improving the environment alongside efforts to improve capabilities in technological innovation and the level of management. The research findings presented in this article offer a valuable theoretical underpinning, as well as practical guidance for Huangshan City and other representative tourist destinations on how they can enhance the efficiency of their tourism ecosystems, thereby facilitating high-quality and sustainable development within the tourism industry.

The Impact of Major Events on Tourism in Major Cities: Applied to The City of Alexandria

The Impact of Major Events on Tourism in Major Cities: Applied to The City of Alexandria

Community perspective analysis of Yogyakarta special region using K-means algorithm

This study explores community perspectives on Yogyakarta, a culturally rich region in Indonesia known as "Jogja Istimewa," "Student City," and "City of Tourism." Given the potential challenges faced by the region, the research employs the K-Means Algorithm to analyze opinions gathered from Twitter, offering a novel alternative to traditional surveys. Using a data crawling method, relevant tweets about Yogyakarta were collected and processed through preprocessing and TF-IDF to enhance word significance. The findings reveal diverse community views regarding job opportunities, culture, tourism, religious activities, stakeholder involvement, and security. The application of K-Means clustering effectively highlights the multifaceted perspectives of Yogyakarta's residents, providing valuable insights for understanding the region’s socio-cultural dynamics.

Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Thermal Comfort Before the Pandemic, Lockdown, and the Covid-19 Pandemic Transition Period in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia Using Modified Temperature-Humidity Index

Yogyakarta as a city of education and a tourism city has the potential to experience a very significant change in the concentration of anthropogenic activity between before the pandemic and when the lockdown policy was implemented. Also, during the pandemic transition period, it allows for changes in fluctuating thermal comfort. This study aims to analyse thermal comfort before the pandemic, lockdown, and transition of the Covid-19 pandemic in Yogyakarta City. This study utilised Landsat 8 images before the pandemic, lockdown, and the transition to the Covid-19 pandemic. Next, the land surface temperature (LST) and Normalized Difference Moisture Index (NDMI) were extracted. The LST and NDMI values are then processed to obtain thermal comfort in the form of the Modified Temperature-Humidity Index (MTHI). There was no clear pattern regarding MTHI (as a proxy of thermal comfort) before the pandemic, during the lockdown, and during the Covid 19 pandemic transition in the City of Yogyakarta. This study confirmed that there is a need of a better spectral index that reflects thermal comfort condition of a region.

Event-Based Optimization of Tourism at Pasir Padi Beach, Pangkalpinang City

Pasir Padi Beach, located in Pangkalpinang City, Bangka Belitung Island Province, has become a major tourist destination by hosting various events that attract local and foreign tourists. This study aims to optimize event-based beach tourism at Pasir Padi Beach by analyzing social, economic, infrastructural, and cultural impacts. Data were gathered through interviews with the Pangkalpinang City Tourism Office, observations, and secondary sources. The findings indicate high community participation, enhanced social cohesion, and significant economic benefits for local MSMEs, with income increases of 60-80% during events. However, challenges such as inadequate community readiness, lack of market research, and suboptimal stakeholder synergy were identified. To address these challenges, a comprehensive strategy is proposed, including improving infrastructure, diversifying events, and integrating local cultural elements to balance tourism development and cultural preservation. Government support, combined with local community empowerment and strong stakeholder collaboration, is essential. Effective marketing strategies, utilizing social media and influencers, and the implementation of sustainable tourism practices are recommended to maximize economic benefits while preserving environmental and cultural integrity. In conclusion, with strategic improvements in infrastructure, event management, and stakeholder involvement, Pasir Padi Beach can become a model for sustainable event-based beach tourism, promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and cultural preservation. The study’s limitation is the reliance on a single informant from the Tourism Office, which may limit perspective diversity. Future research should involve a wider range of stakeholders, including MSMEs, youth groups, local artists, and private sector representatives, to provide a more comprehensive understanding.

Investigating the resilience and challenges of informal street traders in South Africa's tourism sector: a focus on migrant entrepreneurship

ABSTRACT Selling products and services to tourists is often the main or sole source of income for local and migrant informal traders participating in the tourism sector in developing countries. However, they are vulnerable to exogenous shocks, with the COVID-19 pandemic a recent example. During COVID-19, international travel and domestic movement bans affected the livelihoods of many local and migrant informal traders, with the absence of government support exacerbating the plight of migrant traders in particular. This study provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by informal traders in three of South Africa’s main tourist cities against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a concurrent mixed-methods approach, the study explores how migrant and non-migrant entrepreneurs navigated the crisis. This research not only highlights the critical role of resilience and other survival strategies for especially migrant traders but also offers practical implications for the recognition of their resilience and the contribution of both local and migrant traders to job creation withing the realms of the informal tourism sector. This study extends resilience theory by applying it within the socio-economic context of the tourism sector of an important migration destination on the African continent.

More than words: the role of personality in shaping the timeliness of online reviews

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential influence of the big five personality traits − extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, openness and conscientiousness − on the time taken by travelers to submit online reviews after their hotel stay. Design/methodology/approach The study analyzed 83,235 TripAdvisor reviews from 415 hotels in six major US tourism cities using random forest algorithms and Poisson regression. The research investigated the influence of the big five personality traits on the time taken by travelers to submit online reviews post-hotel stay, merging personality psychology with consumer behavior research through a combination of machine learning and statistical analysis. Findings The findings reveal significant correlations between certain personality traits and the time taken to post online hotel reviews. Extraversion, neuroticism and agreeableness were found to be negatively correlated with response time, suggesting that individuals scoring higher in these traits tend to submit their reviews more quickly. Conversely, openness exhibited a positive correlation, indicating that those with higher levels of openness tend to delay their feedback. Conscientiousness showed no significant correlation with response time. Originality/value This study represents a novel approach to understanding the relationship between personality traits and online review behavior in the hospitality industry. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, such as random forest algorithms, alongside traditional statistical methods like Poisson regression, this research offers a unique perspective on the influence of personality on consumer behavior. The innovative application of these technologies to a large data set of TripAdvisor reviews provides fresh insights that can inform the development of personalized customer engagement strategies. The findings contribute to the growing body of literature on the intersection of personality psychology, consumer behavior and hospitality management in the digital age.

Do residents support LGBTIQ+ tourism development? Insights from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

This research note addresses the need for more studies on residents’ attitudes towards LGBTIQ + tourism amid the growing attention towards recognizing LGBTIQ + rights in Southeast Asia. The findings provide novel and emerging empirical evidence on the impact of host-tourist interactions and place image on residents’ attitudes and support for LGBTIQ + tourism in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The findings provide important insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to advance LGBTIQ + tourism development and LGBTIQ + rights.

Culinary and Souvenir Center in Pematangsiantar City with Neo-Vernacular Architecture Approach

Tourists often look for authentic culinary experiences and want to bring home typical souvenirs from the places they visit. Pematangsiantar City, North Sumatra, which is a passageway city for tourists who want to visit Lake Toba, has a variety of culinary and souvenir options. The purpose of this research is to design a culinary and souvenir center in Pematangsiantar City with a neo-vernacular architectural approach. The method used in this design is a qualitative method through literature studies, field studies, and comparative studies that produce space requirements and criteria that will be used as the basis for the design. The results of this research will be the basis for designing a building complex with food stands, souvenir stands, eating and drinking areas, and public open spaces. The whole project is expected to improve the local economy, promote sustainable tourism, and strengthen the cultural identity of Pematangsiantar City.

Study on the Comprehensive Assessment of High-Quality Development Performance of Low Carbon Tourism in China's Rizhao City Empowered by New Quality Productivity

With the rapid development of China's urban economy, the new quality productivity empowerment to promote the high-quality development of tourism in Rizhao City has become a new trend, and the vigorous development of tourism has gradually become a new growth point under the influence of a series of policies on low-carbon tourism in Shandong Province. In order to effectively assess the performance of new quality productivity empowerment to promote the high-quality development of low-carbon tourism in Rizhao City, this paper utilizes the basic data of Rizhao City, China, for the period of 2013-2022, and comprehensively assesses the status of the high-quality development performance of low-carbon tourism in Rizhao City by constructing the spatial ecological niche integrated assessment model, and it is found that: the performance of the high-quality development of low-carbon tourism in the city of Rizhao City, China, which is empowered by the new quality productivity, has shown a There are some differences in the assessment results of the three models, the absolute ecological niche suitability model has the largest assessment result, the relative ecological niche suitability model has the smallest assessment result, and the assessment result of the spatial ecological niche suitability model is located in between the assessment results of the other two models with the effect of equalization, and the assessment result of the spatial ecological niche suitability model shows that the high-quality development performance of the target city's low-carbon tourism The assessment result in 2013 is 0.7783, and the quality level of low-carbon tourism high-quality development performance is III, and the assessment result in 2022 rises to 0.8972, and the quality level of low-carbon tourism high-quality development performance is II, which has already reached the edge of I. In terms of the degree of influence of the evaluation indicators, the insufficient strength of new quality productivity empowerment in Rizhao City, China, affects the performance of low-carbon tourism high-quality development, and the second most influential of the other guideline level indicators on the assessment results is the weak effect category.

Yearning for care: an examination of South Asian women’s experiences of physical activity in gymnasiums on the Gold Coast, Australia

ABSTRACT This article considers the ways in which South Asian women negotiate care through fitness cultures in gymnasiums. Drawing on contemporary literature at the intersections of geographies of care, cultures of fitness focussed on gymnasiums and intersectional feminist thinking, we examine the ways in which South Asian women engage in physical activities in gymnasiums in hyper-sexualized tourist cities such as the Gold Coast, in Southeast Queensland in Australia. In doing so, the article explores the affective dimensions of engaging in physical activities for South Asian women and how these can be reimagined through momentary experiences of ‘care’. Using a post-humanist feminist lens, we employ in-depth interviews and observational research in exploring how race and gender are inter-implicated in South Asian women’s experiences in gymnasiums.

Empowering and Influencing Factors of Intellectual and Spiritual Capital in Improving Organizational Performance at Tourism Institutions

This research aims to measure factors that influence intellectual and spiritual capital in increasing organizational performance at tourism institutions in Banda Aceh City through the variable organization. The methodology used is quantitative. Data was collected from respondents using a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale. Seventy-five questionnaires were distributed in all to the Banda Aceh City Tourism Institution. Sample selection utilized a disproportionate technique of stratified random sampling. The research data underwent descriptive, and structural equation modeling analysis using SPSS and SEM AMOS software. The analysis that was produced was: Research has demonstrated that intellectual capital has a substantial and favorable impact on the functioning of organizations, that is 0.000 < 0.05 as the significant value; spiritual capital has a -0.070 direct effect on organizational performance; the coefficient of the indirect effect is 0.273, the mediation process has a substantial impact, and the effect of mediation has been proved to be significant, the coefficient for the indirect effect is 0.458, at the lower level for intellectual capital boot of 0.227, and the upper level for intellectual capital of 0.676, with a 95% confidence interval.

Assessment of index-based traffic noise annoyance level at major road intersections in a tourist city: A case study towards environmental sustainability

Urban noise pollution poses significant challenges to public health and environmental sustainability, particularly in rapidly developing tourist destinations. Noise pollution and associated annoyance level in five major intersections of Cox's Bazar City, Bangladesh, was assessed in this study during the peak tourist season. Noise measurements were conducted using various indices (L10, Leq, and TNI) across morning, midday, and afternoon time slots. TNI scores were compared with Mean Dissatisfaction Score (MDS) standards to assess traffic-induced noise annoyance levels. Additionally, a survey of 675 respondents was conducted to assess their perceptions of noise pollution. Statistical analyses included linear regression for noise indices, multinomial logistic regression for TNI-related dissatisfaction, and ordinal logistic regression for respondents' perceived annoyances. Results revealed significant noise pollution issues, with Leq scores consistently exceeding national guidelines across all intersections and time periods, particularly on weekends during afternoon timeslots. TNI values frequently surpassed standard dissatisfaction regulations, with 19 out of 105 time slots exhibiting extreme dissatisfaction levels. Link Road and Kolatoli Circle intersections consistently showed higher noise levels and dissatisfaction. Over 95% of survey respondents perceived increased noise pollution during peak tourist seasons, with 87.11% describing it as "extremely" or "very" noisy. Longer exposure duration and awareness of health risks were significantly associated with reported perceived annoyance levels. Respondents reported various health impacts, including annoyance (84.44%), headaches (62.37%), and cognitive impairment (44.44%). This comprehensive study provides valuable insights for policymakers, city planners, and environmentalists to develop sustainable urban strategies that balance the acoustic environment with the well-being of residents and tourists alike.

045. The Prevalence and Overview of Cholelithiasis at Achmad Mochtar Hospital, Bukittinggi

Background: Cholelithiasis (gallstone disease) is one of the most common diseases of the digestive tract.1 The incidence of Cholelithiasis in Indonesia certainly unknown, in China the incidence of all diseases is 10.7% and in Asia 3-10%.2 The risk factors for cholelithiasis have been generally known, namely the four "F": female, fat, forty, and fertile, (female, obesity, age 40 years, fertile age).3 Achmad Mochtar Hospital is a Provincial Hospital located in Bukittinggi city area which is famous for its history and cuisine. This study aims to obtain a profile of Cholelithiasis within the scope of Achmad Mochtar Hospital Bukittinggi. Methods: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The subjects of the study were taken from medical record data of Cholelithiasis patients at Achmad Mochtar Hospital Bukittinggi in August 2023 - June 2024 that get in the inclusion criteria, all Cholelithiasis patients recorded in the medical records at Achmad Mochtar Hospital Bukittinggi in August 2023 - June 2024. The research variables are age, gender, and patient address. All data obtained are then analyzed using SPSS version 23 for Windows. Results: the results of the study obtained a total of 197 patients with ages <40: 56 (28%), and >40 : 141 (72%). The majority of patients are women 125 (63%) and men 72 (36%), demographically the most patients are from the Bukittinggi city (26%). Conclusion: Cholelithiasis patient at Achmad Mochtar Hospital Bukittinggi August 2023 - June 2024 were 197 people, the majority were aged >40 years with women being the most patient and a lot of patient come from Bukittinggi suspected because Bukittinggi is tourism city.

Planning for Developing Urban Tourism Destinations (Study at the Tourism Office of Kupang City)

Tourism management in Kupang City requires significant attention from the local government due to its current low income from this sector. Given the city's promising tourism potential, it can be a vital avenue to boost local revenue, enhance the community's economy, and foster regional development. This qualitative research involved primary and secondary data sources collected via observation, interviews, and document searches with 40 informants. The data were analyzed using Creswell's (2016) methodology. Findings indicate that: (a) Both official and unofficial actors are involved in planning; (b) Economic reviews identify community mindset as a threat, economic development as an opportunity, budget constraints as a weakness, and the city's status as the provincial capital and gateway to Timor Leste as strengths; (c) Current tourism is limited to natural sites, with urban tourism development not yet optimal; (d) Goals and strategies are aligned with the city's vision and mission, requiring communication between stakeholders and the community; (e) The Kupang City Tourism Office is still developing the city tourism development plan.

Investigating Factors Influencing the Selection of Micro-Mobility in a Tourist City: Focus on Jeju City

This study provides an analysis of micro-mobility use in Jeju City, focusing on how individual choices between e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles are influenced by a combination of personal, environmental, and contextual factors. Drawing on data from a local micro-mobility provider from April to December 2022, the research employs multinomial logistic regression to examine the impact of various determinants on the selection of micro-mobility options. The results reveal unique findings, with significant variations in mode choice correlating with gender, age, and region. Also, usage time of micro-mobility emerged as a crucial determinant, suggesting a relationship between trip length and selected mobility. Additionally, environmental variables, particularly temperature, were found to substantially impact users’ choices, reflecting the sensitivity of micro-mobility demand to weather fluctuations. Insights from this study suggest the importance of integrating responsive service design for micro-mobility that addresses the multifaceted needs of users in tourist cities, emphasizing environmental considerations.

Generative artificial intelligence: a proactive and creative tool to achieve hyper-segmentation and hyper-personalization in the tourism industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how GenAI can help companies achieve a higher level of hyper-segmentation and hyper-personalization in the tourism industry, as well as show the importance of this disruptive tool for tourism marketing. Design/methodology/approach This paper used the Web of Science and Google Scholar databases to provide updated studies and expert authors to explore GenAI in the tourism industry. Analysing hyper-segmentation and hyper-personalization modalities through GenAI and their new challenges for tourists, tourism cities and companies. Findings Findings reveal that GenAI technology exponentially improves consumers’ segmentation and personalization of products and services, allowing tourism cities and organizations to create tailored content in real-time. That is why the concept of hyper-segmentation is substantially focused on the customer (understood as a segment of one) and his or her preferences, needs, personal motivations and purchase antecedents, and it encourages companies to design tailored products and services with a high level of individual scalability and performance called hyper-personalization, never before seen in the tourism industry. Indeed, contextualizing the experience through GenAI is an important way to enhance personalization. Originality/value This paper also contributes to enhancing and bootstrapping the literature on GenAI in the tourism industry because it is a new field of study, and its functional operability is in an incubation stage. Moreover, this viewpoint can facilitate researchers and companies to successfully integrate GenAI into different tourism and travel activities without expecting utopian results. Recently, there have been no studies that tackle hyper-segmentation and hyper-personalization methodologies through GenAI in the tourism industry.