Increase In Number Of Tourists Research Articles

Tourist destinations masked in the symbolic constructs of «Money Heist» (Netflix, 2017-2021)

The popular Spanish fiction series Money Heist has been seen in more than 190 countries and has won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama. In 41 episodes over five seasons, a group of thieves dressed in red overalls and concealing their faces behind Salvador Dalí masks break into the Royal Mint of Spain and the Bank of Spain with the intention of carrying out an ambitious heist at each location. There are almost no product placements of real-life tourist attractions in the narrative structure of the series. This article discusses whether certain symbolic constructs identified in Money Heist could act as tourism inducers in the same way as the placement of real-life locations, a practice explored extensively in recent research. This study finds a considerable increase in tourist numbers to the Royal Mint of Spain that coincided with a massive rise in searches on YouTube for identifying elements of the series and a significant correlation between those elements and Spanish tourist destinations on Instagram. It thus offers evidence of the presence of symbolic constructs that could serve as inducers of both domestic and international tourism to Madrid.

Social and Economic Impacts of Tourism Development on the Local Community of Kampung Pelangi, Semarang

The aim of this research is to explore and analyze the social and economic impacts of tourism development in Kampung Pelangi Semarang on the local community. The main research question to be answered in this study is: "How does tourism development in Kampung Pelangi Semarang affect the social and economic aspects of the local community?" This study will utilize a qualitative approach with data collection methods including in-depth interviews with residents of Kampung Pelangi, participant observation, and documentary studies. This is done to gain a deep understanding of the perspectives and experiences of the local community regarding the impacts of tourism development in their area. Local residents have also been able to capitalize on tourist needs by offering various local products and services, such as handicrafts and regional cuisine. Moreover, the increase in tourist numbers has brought about an increase in income for residents of Kampung Pelangi, both directly through the sale of goods and services, and indirectly through the growth of the local economy driven by tourism. Tourism development in Kampung Pelangi Semarang has had impacts on the social and economic lives of the community. New business opportunities, income growth, and changes in livelihoods are key factors driving economic welfare improvement for residents. Lifestyle changes, social interactions, and positive perceptions of tourism reflect the social impacts that have occurred. Efforts are needed to maintain a balance between tourism development and the preservation of local culture.

Unravelling the dynamics of behavioral loyalty: A model for domestic tourists exploring Terengganu

This study examines a model for domestic tourists exploring Terengganu. The Terengganu Tourism Department is tasked with increasing tourist numbers, enhancing their expenditures through heightened allure and superior services, creating an indelible experiential milieu, and establishing Terengganu as a prominent destination. However, recent statistics depict Terengganu as experiencing a diminutive influx of domestic tourists and corresponding tourism receipts compared to other states. In 2018, Terengganu ranked ninth in domestic tourist visitations and associated receipts. Hence, this study aims to ascertain the determinants influencing behavioral loyalty among domestic tourists towards Kuala Terengganu. Data collection transpired through an online questionnaire deployed via Google Forms, synchronized with the global advent of COVID-19, which precipitated ramifications across nations. Respondents included domestic tourists visiting Kuala Terengganu. Data analysis involved 201 respondents, using structural equation modeling. The empirical findings describe that the attractiveness of the destination substantiates a discernible impact on tourist satisfaction. Furthermore, the outcomes highlight that tourist satisfaction exerts a noteworthy influence on eWord-of-mouth (eWOM) and behavioral loyalty. The findings indicate that tourist satisfaction comprehensively mediates the relationship between destination attractiveness and both eWOM and behavioral loyalty. It asserts that Kuala Terengganu’s distinctiveness from competing Malaysian destinations is facilitated by destination attractiveness, involving recreational amenities, leisure facilities, infrastructural attributes, and overall appeal. Consequently, proficient promotional strategies can be devised by Tourism Terengganu, accentuating the advantageous and captivating features of Kuala Terengganu’s attractions. These aspects are strategically tailored to resonate with the cognitive and emotional assessments of domestic tourists, instigating a proclivity to recurrently choose Kuala Terengganu as their preferred travel destination.

Caribbean small island developing states must incorporate water quality and quantity in adaptive management of the water-energy-food nexus

The 10 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Caribbean in this study have unsustainable water-energy-food Nexus conditions, with stress becoming more acute via climate change, population demographics and increasing tourist demands. Water resources are limited, and wastewater treatment is inadequate or missing. Nature-based solutions (NBS), especially constructed wetlands, are effective treatment options for all SIDS and have added value for recreation, conservation and product development. On islands with abundant rainfall, NBS treated water adds little to total water resources, but can be important for small scale agriculture. Rainwater harvesting is an important alternative water source for individual households and small communities, but water reuse from tourist infrastructure has the greatest potential for SIDS to reach water sustainability, while protecting coastal waters from sewage pollution. Tourism is a two-edged sword. It swells populations and associated water demand significantly and can degrade coastal waters if wastes are not treated effectively. However, a partnership among the tourist industry, local communities and national government must be given top priority to ensure sustainability of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in the face of progressively increasing tourist numbers and pressures. Effective governance is needed at the island and regional level to develop sound adaptative management approaches for sustainability.

The Influence of Social Media, Tourist Attraction and Price Perceptions on Visitors' Visitation Motivation and Decisions to Tanjung Lesung Sez

A factor that encourages tourists to visit tourist attractions is the price of the attractions, which is in line with what consumers anticipate, and the marketing of the attractions through social media. This study sought to ascertain the impact of social media, tourist allure, and pricing perceptions on travelers' motivation and choice to travel. As many as 152 persons were sampled using the incidental sampling technique. This investigation employs a structural equation model (SEM) with smart pls and a descriptive quantitative approach. The findings indicate that while visitor decisions to visit are unaffected, visitor incentive to visit is. While Social media influences visitors' motivation to visit but does not influence visitors' decisions to attend. Tourist. The results of this study have helped the administration of Tanjung Lesung SEZ to ramp up promotional activities so that more people are aware of the SEZ's existence and natural beauty, which would promote tourism. The local economy of the area around the tourist attraction will benefit from an increase in tourist numbers.

STRATEGI MEDIA RELATIONS DINAS PARIWISATA KABUPATEN ACEH TENGAH UNTUK MEMPROMOSIKAN DESTINASI WISATA

Media relations in Central Aceh between the Tourism Office and journalists are a central point for increasing the promotion of tourism destinations in 2022 in Central Aceh Aceh Province. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. As a tourist area, information is important, one of which is delivered through social media in the form of online, audio/video, and printed information. Therefore, a strategy is needed for approaching relations with the mass media, such as journalists, media entrepreneurs, professional associations of journalists, and associations of media entrepreneurs. In the study of media relations, at least some of the commonly used strategies are known: Press Tours, Media Gatherings, Press releases, Press conferences, Press Receptions, Press Relations, and Media Events. The last part is the evaluation of the practice of media relations strategy. Evaluations aim to analyze whether the strategy used is applicable and followed by the increase in tourist numbers. On the other hand, to reveal if tourists receive information from the mass media or social media, which has been growing rapidly recently in the country. The presence of digital technology helps facilitate official relations with media actors. The presence of various image, text, and video-sending applications makes this relationship should be easier. As a result, the target of bringing in more and more tourists was achieved. In this context, the Central Aceh Tourism Office has used a media relations strategy, but it has not been maximized due to the limited budget available in the 2022 Central Aceh Regional Budget.

Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection Using Remote Sensing in the Trans Himalayan Region of Ladakh, India

Mapping and monitoring of land use and land cover types along with detection of change are essential in the Trans Himalaya to understand landscape dynamics and assist with planning for sustainable development. This study attempts to monitor land use and land cover in Ladakh and identifies patterns of spatio-temporal change in land use using multi-temporal satellite images. Landsat images for three different time-periods (1999, 2009, and 2019) were used to quantify changes between 1999 and 2019. Eight major classes were identified on satellite images: barren land, agriculture, built-up, waterbody, wetland, range land, scrub land, and snow/glacier. Results indicate that major land use in Ladakh is barren land in all three time-periods and that built-up area has increased significantly by 123 sq km (800%) between 1999 and 2019. The possible causes for change in the region include geopolitical importance of the region, growth of the tourist sector with increase in number of tourists, and change of socio-cultural lifestyle.

A tourism research agenda for Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is an emerging tourism destination that has experienced a strong increase in tourist numbers since 2017. However, as little research on tourism development in Uzbekistan exists to date, this study analyzes possible research topics and proposes a tourism research agenda for the country. A mix of methods was used, consisting of participant observation, semi-structured qualitative expert interviews and qualitative content analysis. The results revealed a range of research gaps in different areas which could be synthesized into a total of ten fields, clustered into three overarching areas – namely market research, management, and culture and the environment. The subordinate research fields identified are demand, statistics, potential, governance, products, infrastructure and development, marketing, heritage and nation-building, sustainability, and peace and conflict prevention. A strategic research plan based on this tourism research agenda could help foster a purposeful scientific debate. Tourism research in these fields has the potential both to investigate and compare theoretical issues in a unique context and to produce applicable results that can make a relevant contribution to tourism development in Uzbekistan.

The Key Impact on Water Quality of Coral Reefs in Kenting National Park

Southern Taiwan’s Kenting National Park is a popular retreating place for many domestic and international tourists, with increasing tourist numbers potentially over-burdening the coastal ecosystems. To better understand human impacts, a long-term ecological research program was initiated in 2001 to track water quality at 14 coral reef-abutting sites throughout the park since then. Extracting the data from this 20-year survey, we found that increasing in the nutrient levels during the summer rainy season, together with the drops in salinity led by freshwater inputs (land- & rainfall-derived), was the main impact to coral reef ecosystem of Kenting. Cluster analysis further confirmed the nutrient influx was mainly attributed to the local discharge outlets with dense of villages and hotels at upstream. Therefore, more efforts are needed to input to control tourist number, treat waste water discharge and strengthen land protection facilities.

Seeing and managing rock art at Nganjarli: A tourist destination in Murujuga National Park, Western Australia

The Nganjarli site complex, which includes a rich body of rock art, shell middens and artefact scatters, has been identified by the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) as the primary location within Murujuga National Park for tourism and interpretation facilities. Murujuga National Park lies on the north-west coast of Western Australia, and within the Dampier Archipelago (including Burrup Peninsula) National Heritage Place. MAC owns and co-manages the National Park with the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions. Facilities have been upgraded to accommodate increasing tourist numbers and enhance their cultural experience at Nganjarli. Archaeological evidence was documented ahead of the installation of a boardwalk and concrete walking trails for viewing rock art. The national heritage values of this place are demonstrated, and we outline how existing co-management has mobilised contemporary cultural values and the aspirations of the Murujuga custodians. We document the role of innovative scientific approaches in the interpretive strategy for Nganjarli. New recording techniques and digital imaging demonstrate the diversity of animal motifs in the rock art near the installed boardwalk and identify opportunities for further digital interpretation of this significant landscape. Geochemical testing of surface lithic artefacts using X-ray fluorescence indicates mixed sourcing in the preferred lithics despite this being a tool-stone rich environment. Surface shell derives from targeted harvesting of a single species. The combined archaeological evidence indicates that Nganjarli has functioned as an aggregation locale through time. The rock art assemblage indicates that occupation here began during the earlier phases of art production. All these findings have been incorporated into the interpretative facilities in the tourist area.

Economic Effects of Covid-19 on Tourism Sector in Pakistan

This research is done to ascertain the economic condition of the people of Pakistan duringCOVID-19 and the condition of tourism in the country. Despite of fact that travel bans were madealong with school closure, however these hurdles did not affected tourism in Pakistan. The company’s balance sheet depicts more profit in comparison to previous years but that it is because of high fare and arrangement charges. Not due to increase in number of tourists. Purposive sampling strategy was used and the data was collected from pirvate travelling companies working in Pakistan. It is depicted by the results that the overall profit secured by the companies increased during corona (Mean profit before corona= 89666; Mean profit during corona = 102915). Furthermore the hypothesis was accepted that covid-19 positively effected tourism industry of Pakistan [p<.005; t=1.51 (df=23) SD= 43005.98].

Temporal changes in extreme precipitation and exposure of tourism in Eastern and South-Eastern Spain

Climate change is modifying the arrival of tourists in the Mediterranean region of Spain, and also the occurrence of extreme torrential rainfall events in the same area, affecting the tourist potentiality of the area. These events show a good relationship with the Western Mediterranean Oscillation (WeMO) on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. From 1950 to 2016, 239 episodes of extreme torrential rainfall (≥200 mm/24 h) were recorded in the Jucar and Segura hydrographic basins. 92.1% of these events took place during a negative WeMO phase. We performed calendar and Fourier analyses to study the WeMO index (WeMOi) intraannual variability. The lowest WeMOi values tally with the highest frequency of extreme torrential rainfall events during the second 10-day period of October. A change in the calendar of the minimum values of the WeMOi was identified between 1950 and 1982 and 1983–2016. Negative WeMOi values persist until November during the second subperiod. This might be associated with a new temporal distribution of extreme torrential events of precipitation. This has given rise to greater exposure of people to torrential events in autumn. Tourism in this area faces new challenges related to the increase in tourist numbers, and also to the exposure risk to rainfall events.

On the path towards understanding overtourism – cruise tourism and the transportation infrastructure

ABSTRACT Networked technical infrastructure systems are regarded as Critical Infrastructures due to the essential role they fulfil for the functioning of cities. Moreover, they are essential for the development of tourism. As a result of the yearly growth of the tourism sector, several cities are affected by the negatively perceived impacts of tourism, recently labelled as overtourism. The pressure on networked technical infrastructures caused by increasing tourist numbers turns out to be one of the effects of overtourism. Especially cruise tourism has to be addressed in this context due to its temporal and spatial concentration. This article points out that the temporal and spatial concentration of cruise tourism leads to congestions and overcrowding of the transportation infrastructure, which affects the quality of local life and the authenticity of the tourist experience. It will be argued that the criticality of the transportation infrastructure is essential for its ability to create spaces for authentic experiences. Thereby, this article is set to link infrastructure and tourism research and to contribute to a better understanding of the effects of overtourism.

Strategic Decisions for Sustainable Management at Significant Tourist Sites

This research explores how tourist site management and human attitudes and behaviours can help decrease the pressure of tourism on the environment. Estimates show that, together with ancillary sectors, the tourism industry is expected to contribute approximately 6.5 gigatons of greenhouse gases by 2025. These emissions are primarily a result of tourists favouring air travel and luxury experiences that require more energy outputs. Additionally, tourism continues to grow and has become a routine activity for the middle class who travel more regularly on an annual basis. With growing middle classes in many developing countries, the number of tourists who will be able to afford recreational travel is estimated to increase exponentially. The pressures and demands of increasing tourist numbers can strain vulnerable natural sites. These predictions show that changes within the tourism industry fabric are necessary. Against this backdrop, this research employs a combined methodology. A survey methodology was employed to explore tourist attitudes towards tourism sites and their behaviours and decision making with a top-down and bottom-up approach. Additionally, an interview methodology of tourism field experts was employed to investigate the attitudes of the industry and how consumer behaviours may be influenced. Findings from the survey and interview discussions were employed to inform four managerial aspects. First, the ticket price of the tourist experience should be proportional to the value proposition of the experience. Second, a government-led framework could guide businesses towards sustainable management and educate their tourists on greener practices. Third, businesses could integrate sustainability issues into their marketing and advertising to create awareness and ensure the longevity of the site. Lastly, tourism bodies and businesses could increase their partnerships with local custodians to add cultural value and understand the visitor experience.

The folklore-centric gaze: a relational approach to landscape, folklore and tourism

ABSTRACT Supernatural folktales have a long oral tradition in Scotland, embedded in local communities and the landscapes of the region. Recently, these folktales have been utilised by destinations as a form of place-making, and a driver for increasing tourist numbers and engagement. Drawing on a critical discussion of the literature, and case study examples from the Isle of Skye and Orkney Isles, this paper examines the challenges and opportunities of folklore tourism. It argues that while folklore tourism presents opportunities to increase tourism-based revenue, and for the preservation and dissemination of intangible heritage, it poses challenges to the authenticity and identity of local communities, and integrity of the natural environment. The experience cultivated by supernatural folktales may, however, also present opportunities to connect visitors with landscape and community through encouraging participation in liminal and enchanted spaces. By critically exploring the tourist gaze in relation to folklore, this paper invites further research into the value of developing a folklorecentric gaze through the perspectives of animism, and a heritagecentric approach. It is proposed that a folklore- centric gaze may engender a relational approach to landscape, folklore and tourism, and aid in the development of sustainable forms of folklore tourism for the future.

Gastronomi ve Turizm İçin Gıda İle İlgili Engeller: Gıda Alerjileri ve Diyet Tercihlerinin Rolü

The Increasing number of tourists with food allergies and different eating preferences triggers a wide array of problems within the gastronomy and tourism service establishments. Thus the need to understand the behavior of people assist the tourism stakeholders in adopting the changing nutrition paradigms to their operations. This study attempts to diagnose the prominent components that disturb travelers with food allergies and distinct diet preferences withing their gastronomy and tourism experiences. To understand their eating experiences through tourism activities major affecting groups identified by reviewing the related literature. Two critical groups determined as celiac patients and vegan/vegetarian travelers. The qualitative research methodology is used by sending open-ended questionnaires to various groups associated with the sample. Data obtained from the study classified into three dimensions as acceptance and empathy, Education and Training, Ethics and Sustainability. Findings reveal that travelers encounter a wide array of problems during their gastronomy and tourism-related experiences.

일본의 애니메이션 성지순례와 도시의 전략 - 시즈오카현 누마즈 시의 관광객 증감 및 상업시설의 형상 변화를 중심으로 -

본고는 2016년부터 2019년까지 일본에서 TV 및 극장용 애니메이션으로 공개되어 인기를 얻었던 애니메이션 시리즈 ‘러브라이브! 선샤인!!’의 팬들이 그 배경무대, 통칭 ‘성지’ 중 한 곳인 일본 시즈오카현 누마즈 시를 방문함에 따라 동 지역에 어떠한 변화가 일어났는가를 조사하고, 어떠한 과정과 요인에 의하여 그러한 변화가 촉발되었는가를 분석하고자 한다. 조사 결과 2015년에 공개된 싱글앨범 PV애니메이션 제작 시점에서부터 애니메이션 제작사는 무대로 삼을 시설을 정한 뒤 현지의 필름커미션 추진 단체를 통해 협력을 구하였음을 알 수 있었다. 그리고 영상 스태프롤의 ‘협력’ 항목에 적힌 시설명을 통해 여행자는 ‘성지’에 관한 정보를 얻을 수 있었다. 침체에 빠져 있던 누마즈 역 이남의 상업시설들은 ‘성지순례’ 여행자의 증가에 발맞춰 ‘러브라이브! 선샤인!!’의 캐릭터를 상점 및 거리에 꾸미는 등의 행동으로 손님을 맞이하였다. 재개발 지연 등의 문제로 그 흐름에 따라가지 못한 일부 상점가를 제외하면, 이러한 꾸미기는 원래 자차 출퇴근 주민 대상의 상업시설이 주도하였던 누마즈 역 이북으로까지 파급되어, 결과적으로 도시의 모습의 변화를 불렀다.

The Attitude of Tourist Destination Residents towards the Effects of Overtourism—Kraków Case Study

Scientific research into the effect of tourist traffic in a tourist area have shown that the excessive concentration of tourist traffic leads to overcrowding in attractive locations, over-advertising, and aggressive commercialization, which lower the aesthetic quality of tourists’ experiences and result in the degradation of natural and cultural resources. The effect of excessive tourist numbers is an increase in the price of services, rental fees, and real estate. In historical cities, it causes the gentrification of historical districts. One of the social effects of an increase in tourist numbers is a change in attitude amongst residents towards tourists. This change is dependent on how residents perceive the positive and negative effects of tourism. The appearance of a negative attitude among residents towards tourists is a result of exceeding the social carrying capacity limits, that is, the ability to accept changes as they take place. This article assesses the attitudes of residents and tourist service providers in Kraków with regard to increasing tourist traffic and the ongoing process of change in the cityscape leading to the gentrification of districts most often visited by tourists. On the basis of a study of 518 respondents, including 371 city residents and 147 representatives of the tourist industry (hotel owners, restaurateurs, and tourist service providers), an assessment is made of their attitudes towards the specific problems of tourism development in Kraków. The research results indicate a variety of attitudes among interested parties, thus confirming the research hypothesis that actors display varied approaches with regard to the further development of tourism in Kraków. The conclusions drawn could prove useful in shaping the city’s policy on tourism according to the idea of sustainable development, by taking into consideration the current and future needs of all interested parties.

Stajyerler; Seyahat İşletmesi Sahipleri ve Yöneticileri Bakış Açısıyla

In addition to being twelve months, tourism movements are seasonal in some regions. Beyond that, the crisis experienced inside and outside the country and so on. reasons and increase in tourist numbers. Therefore, while the number of personnel within the sector decreases in some years, it increases in some years. The aim of this research was to reveal the expectations of the staff working as interns in travel agencies and nine questions were asked to the managers of travel agencies and it was tried to reveal how the interns were working in the internship process. A qualitative study method was determined in accordance with the aim of the study and the research was completed with semi-structured interviews with 8 travel agency owners and 4 travel agency managers. As a result of the research, it is understood that while trainees are expected to be open to development, listen to words, adapt to teamwork and be friendly, it is understood that the trainees have expectations such as giving practical training rather than theoretical knowledge.

Natural capital preservation and sustainable management as a prerequisite for year-round tourism

Increasing number of tourists wants to experience nature and at the same time have a positive impact on nature during their tourist stay. This paper presents the relationship between the preservation of natural capital of the locality and tourist season duration, as well as destination sustainable management and longevity. Tourism greatly depends on natural world, meaning the beauty of landscapes and seascapes and man's connection with nature itself. It simultaneously depends on local natural environment and exerts an impact thereon. Conservation and sustainable management of natural capital maybe achieved in various ways. Countries are attempting to preserve natural capital and to monitor its change through regular reporting, using selected indicators. Croatia should strive to preserve its unique natural resources and devise the tools to measure own performance with due consideration of its specific feature, all with the aim of ensuring sustainable all-year tourism. Finally, the paper considers comprehensively all pressures on natural environment exerted by tourism as well as benefits for the locality of preserving domestic natural capital in a long term, while ensuring the monitoring of changes in state thereof. A 'high value, low impact' approach would bring in the growing share of affluent nature-loving tourists throughout the year, thus reducing present tourism seasonality and highly negative impact on nature, local communities and microclimate change.