High Tourist Activity Research Articles

Population genetic analysis of the Lviv region based on surname data

Aim. The study aimed to determine indicators characterizing the population structure of the Lviv region. Methods. The study employed the method of describing the genetic structure of the population using surnames, as proposed by I. Barrai. Results. Indicators of population structure in district populations of the Lviv region exhibited a wide range of values. The basic index, the isonymy index (I), varied between 2.3 and 26.5 (×10-4). The inbreeding coefficient (FST) ranged from 11.2 to 66.1 (×10-5), the migration index (v) from 70.8 to 212.9 (10-4), the diversity index (a) from 3.8 to 22.9 (×102), the entropy index (H) from 10.0 to 13.0, and the redundancy of surnames (R) from 26.1 to 36.2. In some settlements, there is an accumulation of bearers of the same surname, which can be explained by the founder effect. Conclusions. The rates of isonymy, inbreeding, and migration in district populations were several times higher than those observed in the regional population. The level of isonymy was lowest in areas with high tourist and transit activity.

Atmospheric Conditions Related to Extreme Heat and Human Comfort in the City of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) during the First Quarter of the Year 2024

This study aims to investigate the atmospheric conditions and human thermal comfort related to extreme heat in Rio de Janeiro during the first quarter of 2024. The dataset includes meteorological data from the A636-Jacarepaguá station of INMET and seven stations from the Alerta Rio system. Weather types were classified using principal components analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis (CA). Additionally, three thermal comfort indices were calculated: the heat index (HI), physiologically equivalent temperature (PET), and modified PET (mPET). Five groups of surface weather types were identified, with two being more frequent and associated with extreme heat events. These two groups accounted for over 70% of the days in all months. Critical thermal sensation values were found, particularly at the Guaratiba station, where the daytime HI exceeded 60 °C, and at the Riocentro station, where the nighttime HI surpassed 40 °C. The HI showed a greater range and variability compared with the PET and mPET, highlighting the importance of investigating microclimatic factors which intensify urban heat in central and coastal areas and cause daytime overheating in more distant regions like Guaratiba. This study emphasizes the need for detailed investigation into microclimatic factors and their public health implications, especially in areas with high tourist activity and vulnerable populations.

Rivers of plastic: A socio-economic and topographic approach to modeling plastic transport from catchment to sea

Marine litter caused by discharge of mismanaged plastic waste is considered to be one of the major environmental challenges by the international society. With the annual increase of plastic production, a growing number of plastic products are being used in people's daily lives. A large number of these plastics end up as waste emitted into rivers and subsequently into oceans through the effects of downpours or wind, posing a threat to the marine ecosystem. In this study, we developed a riverine plastic transport model based on catchment topography and social-economic factors. By applying reasonable compromise on the complexity of the model, this compromised simplified process-based model has the innovative capability to estimate plastic emissions effectively under the current conditions of limited data availability for model inputs. Compared to existing models, this novel model can also resolve challenges related to the contributions of various land use types and transport stages to plastic emissions into the oceans. To further explore the applicability of our results on a global scale, certain input parameter such as the proportion of mismanaged waste is crucial for users to acquire. Here, taking the S river catchment as our study area, the tourism-driven seasonal variation of land-based plastic emissions was quantified. According to our estimation, the emission flux in S river catchment in 2020 was 68 to 280 tons. 62.4% of riverine plastics reached the ocean. Although urban areas are the predominant contributors to the total emission flux, the contributions from other land use types such as forests and cultivated areas are also unignorable. For instance, forests and cultivated areas contribute 25.7% and 6.3%, respectively, even surpassing the contributions from high tourist activity (5.8%). Stricter waste collection legislations are imperatively needed particularly in these regions.

Bacterioplankton diversity and potential health risks in volcanic lakes: A study from Arxan Geopark, China

Bacterioplankton play a vital role in maintaining the functions and services of lake ecosystems. Understanding the diversity and distribution patterns of bacterioplankton, particularly the presence of potential pathogenic bacterial communities, is crucial for safeguarding human health. In this study, we employed 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing to investigate the diversity and geographic patterns of bacterioplankton communities, as well as potential pathogens, in eight volcanic lakes located in the Arxan UNESCO Global Geopark (in the Greater Khingan Mountains of China). Our results revealed that the bacterial communities primarily comprised Bacteroidota (45.3%), Proteobacteria (33.1%), and Actinobacteria (9.0%) at the phylum level. At the genus level, prominent taxa included Flavobacterium (31.5%), Acinetobacter (11.0%), Chryseobacterium (7.9%), and CL500-29 marine group (5.6%). Among the bacterioplankton, we identified 34 pathogen genera (165 amplicon sequence variants [ASVs]), with Acinetobacter (59.8%), Rahnella (18.3%), Brevundimonas (9.6%), and Pseudomonas (5.8%) being the most dominant. Our findings demonstrated distinct biogeographic patterns in the bacterial communities at the local scale, driven by a combination of dispersal limitation and environmental factors influenced by human activities. Notably, approximately 15.3% of the bacterioplankton reads in the Arxan lakes were identified as potential pathogens, underscoring the potential risks to public health in these popular tourist destinations. This study provides the first comprehensive insight into the diversity of bacterioplankton in mountain lake ecosystems affected by high tourist activity, laying the groundwork for effective control measures against bacterial pathogens.

The effectiveness of elevated boardwalks in restoring coastal dunes

Coastal dunes are important habitats that also play an important role in coastal protection. In areas of high tourist activity, they have often been degraded by trampling and intensive use, resulting in a loss of ecological, aesthetic and protective values. As a result, several management actions have been taken to minimise dune degradation and enhance their recovery. One of these measures is the installation of elevated boardwalks and dune crossovers to regulate human access to the beaches. This paper quantifies and analyses the impact of the installation of boardwalks and dune crossovers on dune recovery in a highly touristic area in southern Portugal. This was done using aerial photographs taken before and 5–10 years after the implementation of the measures, and an effectiveness index was applied. The recovery observed was high to very high, ranging from 51% to 98% of the previously degraded dune. The areas with the oldest interventions showed an average recovery of 86% of the degraded area, while the most recently managed areas showed an average recovery of 69%. The high rate of recovery is mainly explained by the new habits developed by the population and tourists to access the beaches. Nevertheless, in some specific cases (i.e. where the use of the boardwalks requires a detour or where they end far from the beach) new degraded areas were observed, indicating the high relevance of the design of the boardwalks to the final recovery result. This work can serve as a basis for assessing the effectiveness of coastal management measures in any other coastal dune area with similar interventions.

Edukasi Sapta Pesona Dan Peduli Lingkungan Pada Anak-Anak Sekolah Dasar Daerah Pesisir

The potential for natural resources that are widespread on the coasts of Indonesia, the potential for pollution of the coastal and marine environment also has considerable opportunities. This opportunity can be caused by Indonesia's dense population, relatively high tourist activity including transportation, and large development. For this reason, the purpose of this community service activity is to foster awareness and increase elementary school children's understanding of the importance of caring for the environment and sapta charm. This community service activity is educational in nature by dividing small groups, where the children of SD Negeri Empan are directly taught about Sapta Pesona and caring for the environment and practice the waste sorting process directly. The expected result is the understanding of SD Negeri Empan children about Sapta Pesona and caring for the environment. Community service activities can then be directed to the practice of how to manage and carry out waste recycling and the symbolic installation of eight Sapta Pesona points in coastal environments, especially tourist attractions

Tri Hita Karana and Tourism Village Management Models for Wellbeing

This study aims to analyze the traditional law community unit is examined by emphasizing the concept of Tri Hita Karana as a reference for village spatial planning, village buildings, and harmonization with cultural and environmental conservation in Penglipuran village. Based on field surveys, several attractions in Indonesia have not heeded the concepts of Tri Hita Karana, Tri Mandala, and Asta Kosala-Kosali. Sample of this study were the traditional village officers and associations of the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association to test the model of the tourism village that imply the humanist integration of indigenous peoples empowerment. Statistical analysis is based on survey data and records of the amount of environmental damage due to high tourist activity. The results of this study shows that mutual humanist synergy is a collective nature of indigenous peoples and tourism service actors leading to environmentally friendly cultural ecotourism. The steady culture of the survival of traditions, customs, and ancestral culture has an impact on sustainable tourism development. The environmentally unconscious behavior becomes a challenge. Prevention of environmental damage can be overcome by offering a model of the Penglipuran tourism village as a universal model with environmental balance characteristics.

Estado actual del conocimiento de las bioinvasiones marinas en Venezuela: temáticas desarrolladas y tendencia temporal

Venezuela has one of the richest marine biodiversity areas in the world. Despite the high risk for the introduction of exotic species derived from historically high tourist activity and maritime transportation, the country does not have an updated revision to examine the main advances and gaps of knowledge in regards of biological invasions. This study aims to review the current state of knowledge regarding marine invasions in Venezuela, identifying the main research topics and the spatial and temporal trends. An extensive literature review carried out in multiple scientific databases showed that 35 articles were published between 1998 and 2018. Studies were conducted mainly on the eastern coast of the country. From the 94 species reported as exotic or cryptogenic, only 11 were studied under the context of biological invasions, most of them being first records. Contrary to the trend observed in most parts of the world, the number of studies decreased in the last decade, potentially related to the socio-political situation of the country. The current knowledge on biological invasions in Venezuela is pour. This important lack of information limits progress regarding prevention plans and increases risk for biosecurity and marine conservation of the country.

A Preliminary Study: Identification of Stream Waste Quantity and Composition in Bali Province, Indonesia

Bali Province is an island of high tourist activity surrounded by the sea. Without a proper mainland waste management, waste problem will impact the aquatic environment. River and beach are waterways that become an important role in the waste flow that will end to the sea. Identification of waste in rivers and beaches is needed to determine the stream waste management policy. Measurements were made by adopting the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) method on 4 rivers and 4 beaches. Measurement of waste generation and composition represents the watershed and population density classification groups. The peak hour for the waste streams at 11.00-14.00 WITA (GMT+8). The dominant waste is organic waste (59.10% WW) and hazardous waste (17.12%WW). From the waste measurement on the beach, the waste density is around 0.087 tonnes/m3 and the composition of waste is dominated by plastic waste, paper waste, and textile waste. The average waste density in beach is around 0.007 kg/m2 or 0.53 items/m2. Yeh Gangga Beach is the dirtiest with 0.64 items waste/m2 and Lepang Beach is the cleanest beach with 0.27 items/m2.

Airbnb Offer in Spain—Spatial Analysis of the Pattern and Determinants of Its Distribution

The rising number of homes and apartments rented out through Airbnb and similar peer-to-peer accommodation platforms cause concerns about the impact of such activity on the tourism sector and property market. To date, spatial analysis on peer-to-peer rental activity has been usually limited in scope to individual large cities. In this study, we take into account the whole territory of Spain, with special attention given to cities and regions with high tourist activity. We use a dataset of about 250 thousand Airbnb listings in Spain obtained from the Airbnb webpage, aggregate the numbers of these offers in 8124 municipalities and 79 tourist areas/sites, measure their concentration, spatial autocorrelation, and develop regression models to find the determinants of Airbnb rentals’ distribution. We conclude that apart from largest cities, Airbnb is active in holiday destinations of Spain, where it often serves as an intermediary for the rental of second or investment homes and apartments. The location of Airbnb listings is mostly determined by the supply of empty or secondary dwellings, distribution of traditional tourism accommodation, coastal location, and the level of internationalization of tourism demand.

Czynniki ekonomiczne warunkujące aktywność i destynacje turystyczne chicagowskiej Polonii

Czas wolny od nauki i pracy powoduje wzrost popytu na dobra i usługi turystyczne, ale istotnym czynnikiem popytu zrealizowanego, a nie takiego, który pozostaje tylko w sferze marzeń, jest siła nabywcza ludności (Gaworecki, 2007). O konsumpcji dóbr i usług turystycznych w dużym stopniu decydują warunki ekonomiczne, co często podkreślają różni autorzy zajmujący się tą problematyką, np. R. Brudnicki (2006). Należy tutaj dodać, że uprawianie turystyki nie musi być związane z ogromnymi wydatkami, szczególnie gdy turystą jest student, a standard usług nie jest wysoki. Analizy prowadzone na poziomie makroekonomicznym wykazują jednak, że istnieje korelacja między wysokim poziomem rozwoju ekonomicznego w danym kraju a dużą aktywnością turystyczną jego obywateli. Wysoka aktywność turystyczna stanowi jedną z podstawowych cech rozwiniętych gospodarczo społeczeństw. Głównym celem artykułu jest przedstawienie czynników ekonomicznych warunkujących aktywność oraz destynacje turystyczne chicagowskiej Polonii. Wśród tych czynników wyróżniono takie aspekty, jak: poziom dochodów badanych osób, ich wydatki na podróże, ich własna ocena sytuacji materialnej oraz sytuacja zawodowa. Celem badania było również sprawdzenie, czy cena, koszt wyjazdu jest ważnym wskaźnikiem dla Polonii chicagowskiej, który wpływa na jej aktywność turystyczną oraz wybór destynacji turystycznej. Główną metodą badań była metoda ilościowo-jakościowa. W artykule zaprezentowana zostanie metoda sondażu diagnostycznego w postaci badań ankietowych wśród Polonii w liczbie 1014 (w tym ankieta internetowa online – 347, tzw. CASI), w języku polskim i angielskim. W opracowaniu zostaną przedstawione wyniki badań, które mówią o tym, że wraz z miesięcznym wzrostem dochodów zwiększa się ilość pieniędzy wydawanych na podróże, częstotliwość wyjazdów w ciągu roku oraz długość trwania wypoczynku turystycznego, natomiast wzrost miesięcznych dochodów nie wpływa na wybór destynacji turystycznej chicagowskiej Polonii.

MODERN RESORT HOTELS IN SYRIA: ARCHITECTURE FEATURES AND POSSIBILITIES FOR INNOVATION

The paper explores conditions and possibilities for innovation activity in the field of architecture of Syrian hotels. A concept of “innovation” applied to architectural activity has been analyzed in the paper. Hitherto there is no unequivocal interpretation of effects due to innovation activity not only in respect of hotel architecture but also in respect of architecture as a whole and it concerns urban planning, climatic and socioeconomic conditions of Syria. Factors determining innovative development represent natural, industrial, scientific and technical, technological and other resources. An effort to avoid outof-date design solutions, requirements in development and growth of economic and social living standards can be considered as a driving force for qualitative development of hotel architecture in the resort areas of Syria. Prior to outbreak hostilities in the country the economic and social living standards have been achieved commonly due to high tourist activity. Naturalclimatic and historical potential of Syria contribute to an increase of tourist flows and quantitative composition of hotels. So the purpose of the paper is to reveal the possibilities for qualitative development of new architecture in respect of resort hotels, as the most required hotels by tourists in Syria. It is an obvious fact that architecture of hotels should not only reflect traditions and culture of the region, but it must be also technically modern in order to satisfy a global principle of sustainable development.

Estimation of above-ground biomass and carbon stock of an invasive woody shrub in the subtropical deciduous forests of Doon Valley, western Himalaya, India

This study describes the different parameters used to derive the allometric equation for calculating the biomass of an invasive woody shrub Lantana camara L. from the subtropical conditions of western Himalaya. It identifies the most accurate and convenient method for biomass calculation by comparing destructive with non-destructive methodology. Different parameters were measured on a wide range of Lantana from different community levels for the non-destructive calculation of total above-ground biomass. Different explanatory variables were identified and measured such as basal diameter either as a single independent variable or in combination with plant height. The other suitable combinations of available independent variables include crown length, crown width, crown area, crown volume and coverage of the plant. Amongst the wide range of allometric equations used with different variables, the equation with D2H as a variable was found to be the most suitable estimator of biomass calculation for Lantana. Sahastradhara, being the most disturbed area due to its high tourist activity round the year, showed maximum coverage (58.57 % ha−1), highest biomass (13,559.60 kg ha−1) and carbon density (6,373.01 kg ha−1) of Lantana. The degree of Lantana’s invasiveness in subtropical conditions was also calculated on the basis of importance value index (IVI). The maximum IVI (22.77) and mean coverage (26.8 % ha−1) was obtained from the areas near Jolly Grant airport, indicating that physically disturbed areas are more suitable for the growth of Lantana, which may significantly increase shrub biomass. The importance of incorporating allometric equations in calculation of shrub biomass, and its role in atmospheric carbon assimilation has thus been highlighted through the findings of this study.

Harvesting the Beach Clam Tivela mactroides: Short‐ and Long‐Term Dynamics

AbstractSmall‐scale fisheries are frequently overlooked for research and management, and their social and environmental impacts are often overlooked as well, preventing the implementation of appropriate actions for their sustainability. Additionally, the dynamics of beach clam fisheries and their importance for local communities are not well understood. A study on the population biology of the clam Tivela mactroides in Caraguatatuba Bay, southeastern Brazil, revealed intense harvesting of this resource by both residents and tourists. To assess the extent and dynamics of clamming, the number of harvesters was recorded during the course of the day in vacation and nonvacation periods throughout 2003–2005 and 2007–2008; the number of other beach users, weather conditions, and tide height were also recorded. The overall amount of clams harvested was estimated based on censuses of clammers and interviews to calculate the amount of clams harvested per collecting event. The intensity and dynamics of the harvesting activity varied on all the temporal scales evaluated. The estimated amount of clams harvested per year decreased from the first (24.6 kg/year) to the second (8.8 kg/year) group of sampling years, presumably due to clam mass‐mortality events and smaller shell sizes in 2007–2008, although clam abundance increased enormously. Vacation periods (presence of tourists) influenced the number of harvesters and the daily dynamics of clamming activity, although this relationship was only evident during 2003–2004. The number of harvesters increased with the number of tourists, except in periods of very high tourist activity, when harvesting decreased. Clamming was more widespread during the day under high tourist activity but during nonvacation times was concentrated in morning low‐tide periods. Weather had a partial influence on clamming, with harvesters absent only during intense rain occasions. The understanding of the dynamics of this Tivela mactroides fishery highlights key points for planning and implementing management measures, which will involve continuous monitoring of stocks, harvesting, and food safety.Received February 4, 2014; accepted December 21, 2014

Impact of tourism on Nubian Ibex (Capra nubiana) revealed through assessment of behavioral indicators

Behavioral indicators can provide critical information to conservation managers. Here we apply behavioral indicators based on foraging theory to quantify the effect of tourists on the critically endangered Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana). Ibex are habituated to human presence in En Avdat National Park, Israel; nevertheless, they exhibit heightened wariness of humans especially during the kidding season or when far from escape terrain. We applied behavioral indicators through the measurement of givingup-densities (GUD, the amount of food that a forager leaves behind in a resource patch) and vigilance behavior to investigate the spatial and temporal variation in the patch use behavior of Nubian ibex under the influence of tourism. We hypothesized that Nubian ibex should treat the presence of tourists in a similar matter to the risk of predation. Our results show that the impact of tourism on ibex significantly varied both temporally and spatially in response to tourist activity. In regard to the temporal variation, ibex had higher GUDs on weekends when tourist activity was high than on weekdays. Furthermore, ibex GUDs were highest in the habitat most frequented by tourists, but only at times of high tourist activity. In a second experiment, the presence of tourists in close proximity always caused Nubian ibex to increase their GUDs in resource patches, even on a steep slope. The spatial position of the tourists up slope or down slope from the ibex affected both GUDs and vigilance behavior. The response was especially sharp when the tourists disturbed ibex from up slope, blocking escape lines. Even for this apparently well-habituated population of ibex, tourist presence significantly increased foraging costs as revealed by behavioral indicators. This study demonstrates how applying methods from behavioral ecology to conservation problems allows access to useful information that may be difficult to obtain using other approaches. Key wor ds: behavioral indicators, conser vation, foraging costs, giving-up-densities, spatial and temporal variations, tourist presence, vigilance behavior [Behav Ecol].

Value for money? German local government efficiency in a comparative perspective

In this article, we investigate the cost efficiency of German local governments in the state of Baden-Württemberg in 2004 using a stochastic frontier approach. Besides being the first study on German data, we add two elements to the literature. First, we provide a comparative perspective, allowing us to embed our results in the broader literature. Second, unlike most previous studies, we explicitly account for exogenous or nondiscretionary influences when estimating municipal efficiency scores. The results suggest that disregarding such exogenous factors can lead to significant and systematic bias in the estimated inefficiency levels. Particularly, underestimation of efficiency occurs for municipalities with high tourist activity, while the reverse is true for municipalities with high unemployment.

An Investigation of Differences in Residents' Perceptions on the Sunshine Coast: Tourism Impacts and Demographic Variables

This study investigates the differences in residents' perceptions of various tourism development impacts by the location of their residence, gender, age, annual household income level, ethnic background, occupation and the level of education attained. A survey approach was used to collect data from residents of the Sunshine Coast region (n = 732). The study found that more residents living in the coastal area with high tourist activity nearby perceived a higher positive impact of tourism than residents of hinterland areas in the vicinity of high tourist activity. However, the residents of hinterland areas were more likely to perceive social impact positively than the people living in coastal areas. The results also suggest that the residents of suburban areas perceived economic impact positively when compared with the residents of rural or urban areas. Significant differences were also noted for perceptions of tourism impacts according to respondents' level of household income, ethnic background and occupation. However, there is no notable difference in the perceptions of tourism impact in relation to respondents' age, gender and level of education.

Exploring Residents' Perceptions of the Social Impacts of Tourism on the Sunshine Coast, Australia

ABSTRACT This study identified residents' perceptions of major social impacts from tourism and their social concerns. A survey of households on the Sunshine Coast region covering the hinterland residential, hinterland high tourist activity, coastal residential and coastal high tourist activity areas of the three shires (Caloundra City Council, Maroochy Shire and Noosa Shire) was carried out to assess residents' perceptions of social impacts. Altogether 732 responses were received. Based on the perceptions of the respondents, the survey results suggest that if rates of resident perceptions are aligned with actual impact, tourism has the highest impact on traffic congestion. Residents perceived that the opportunity to meet people from other regions of the world provides a valuable experience for respondents to better understand their culture and society. The study also found a number of significant correlations between residents' concerns and tourism impact variables. It revealed that the principal area of concern was the lack of capacity of roads and transportation followed by perceived negative impacts on the surrounding environment and crime related incidents.

Winter distribution, density and size of Mesodesma mactroides (Bivalvia, Mactracea) in Monte Hermoso beach (Argentina)

The yellow clam Mesodesma mactroides (Deshayes, 1854) is a seasonal migrant that moves in spring to the sandy upper intertidal level. In this paper we analyze the spatial distribution of density and mean shell size of the yellow clam population in Monte Hermoso beach (Argentina) in winter 1995, i.e., three months before the mass mortality occurred in November 1995. Sampling covered 32 km of beach, with a regular design of 22 transects. The major environmental gradient in the beach was determined using principal component analysis (PCA) on the correlation matrix of the environmental data (beach morphology, slope, and sand granulometry). Correlation analysis was used to assess the relationship between the score of a site (transect) on the first and second principal component, and clam mean density and mean shell size. Most of the beach seems to be habitable for clams, their spatial heterogeneity not having been explained by the measured variables since, although the first axis of the PCA has demonstrated an E-W physical gradient, clam density was not in correlation with it. Density was maximum near the piers, even though these are points with high tourist activity. It seems that non-extractive touristic activities do not affect population density but rather mean shell size, probably due to reduction of growth rates. The abundance of the winter population, as compared with the assessment done after the mass mortality of November, strongly suggests that a great part of the population was overwintering in the intertidal fringe.

Tourism's regional development impacts: A comparative analysis of the Greek islands

This paper explores the conditions that determine tourism development and theorizes how these conditions lead to a variety of impacts on host communities. Thirty-eight Greek islands were statistically analyzed using secondary data and a smaller sample was studied in greater detail through a comparative case-study approach. While the quantity of tourism development was found to be subject to demand, its quality and integration with other sectors were associated with the size of the community. Tourism impacts were found to be beneficial in larger islands. In smaller islands with high tourist activity, while a reverse in declining demographic patterns has been observed, tourism was found to create unstable, short-term, and dualistic development. The paper concludes that factors such as the local institutional capacity to absorb development and the potential interaction of locals and tourists should be considered in the making of tourism policy.