Local Attraction Research Articles

Silver-Grey Tourism in Local Community-Based Tourist Attractions in Pampanga: Basis for Enhancement of Local Community-Based Tourist Attractions

The study aimed to determine the prospects and problems of silver-grey tourism in local community tourist attractions in Pampanga Province and to use it as a basis for enhancement of Local Community-Based Tourist Attractions. The study was conducted with 336 Filipino Silver-Grey Visitors as respondents residing within the Philippines aged 60 years old and above. This included the preferences of the respondents in terms of types of tours, outdoor activities, pricing, safety and security, mode of transportation, type of information used and budget. This looked into the differences in preferences of the silver-grey visitors when grouped according to their profile. Furthermore, the problems encountered during their visits to the tourist places were determined. A questionnaire was provided to the respondents. The respondents were looked into as to their age, sex, the frequency of visits to local community-based tourist attractions, and place of origin. The study utilized a questionnaire created by the researcher, which was chosen based on relevant literature related to the study. There were more female respondents than male respondents. As for the age, majority were of age 61-65 years. The study also showed that the number of married who were still traveling was far from single and widow / er respondents. Record of visit frequency also showed that majority of the respondents only visited the listed local community-based tourist attractions once. The study showed that silver-grey visitors tend to be budget conscious as they prefer the cheapest price an attraction can offer, the price for entrance fees (Php500 and below) and the total budget that they are willing to spend is Php1,000 and below. Most of the participants were from the provinces of Bataan and Pampanga. Data gathered provided a list of the most visited local community-based tourist attractions in a certain area. The top attractions with the highest number of visits are Mt. Arayat National Park, followed by Lubao Bamboo Hub and Ecopark, and then Nayong Pilipino. Zoocobia Fun Zoo and Sandbox come in fourth and fifth, respectively. The attraction with the lowest number of visits is New Gintung Pakpak. The study discussed the preferences of Filipino Silver-Grey visitors in terms of different aspects such as types of tours, outdoor activities, prices, safety and security, mode of transportation and budget. The null hypothesis was tested for each aspect. In terms of "types of tours", the computed P-value for age (P=0.789), civil status (P=0.215), frequency of visit to local community-based tourist attractions (P=0.590) and place of origin (P=0.053) are more than 0.05 level of significance while as to sex (P=0.008), the null hypothesis is rejected. Next, in terms of "outdoor activities", the computed P-value for age (P=0.789) and sex (P=0.750) are more than 0.05 level of significance thus, null hypothesis failed to be rejected, while as to civil status (P=0.001), frequency of visit to local community-based tourist attractions (P=0.005) and place of origin (P=0.000), null hypothesis is rejected. With regard to "prices", the computed P-value for age (P=0.939), sex (P=0.065), civil status (P=0.292), frequency of visit to local community-based tourist attractions (P=0.682), and place of origin (P=0.845) are more than 0.05 level of significance. In terms of "safety and security", the computed P-value for age (P=0.813), sex (P=0.193), civil status (P=0.220), frequency of visit to local community-based tourist attractions (P=0.658) and place of origin (P=0.209) are more than 0.05 level of significance. In terms of mode of transportation, the computed P-value for age (P=0.769), sex (P=0.234), civil status (P=0.482), and frequency of visit to local community-based tourist attractions (P=0.379) are more than 0.05 level of significance; however, as to place of origin (P=0.011), the null hypothesis is rejected. Lastly, in terms of budget, the computed P-value for age (P=0.406), civil status (P=0.064), frequency of visit to local community-based tourist attractions (P=0.515), and place of origin (P=0.681) are more than 0.05 level of significance thus, null hypothesis failed to be rejected while as to sex (P=0.019), the null hypothesis is rejected.

The Influence of Digital Advertising and Attractiveness on The Interest of Floating Market MSMEs Actors In Southern Kalimantan

This study aims to analyze the effect of digital advertising and attractiveness on the interest of MSME players in the Floating Market of South Kalimantan. Digital advertising has become a strategic tool in increasing the visibility of MSMEs, especially in the Floating Market which is a local cultural icon. However, the unique traditional appeal of the market remains a dominant factor in maintaining the interest of business actors. This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression methods to measure the relationship between variables. The results showed that simultaneously, digital advertising and attractiveness have a significant effect on the interest of MSME players. However, partially, only the attractiveness variable has a significant effect, while digital advertising does not show a significant impact. The local cultural attractiveness factor proved to be the dominant variable in motivating entrepreneurs to run their businesses in the South Kalimantan Floating Market.

Демографические и социальные тенденции в российской Арктике

The implementation of national policy in the Arctic plays a multifaceted role in ensuring national security and sovereignty across diverse domains, including resource management, transportation, environmental protection, military strategy, and others. Addressing these strategic objectives necessitates a focus on preserving and building up the human capital of the northern regions, with particular emphasis on demographic trends and labor potential development. This study aims to evaluate the extent and dynamics of depopulation in the Russian Arctic, examining its causes and implications for the labor market both across the entire Russian Arctic and within specific regions that are wholly or partially included in it. The relevance of this research stems from the pressing challenge posed by population and workforce decline, which represents a significant threat to the successful implementation of the Arctic Development Strategy through 2035. The negative demographic trends observed in the region are primarily driven by unresolved socio-economic issues, a declining standard of living among Arctic residents, and the depreciation of northern benefits. The practical significance of this study lies in its potential to inform the development and prioritization of public policy measures aimed at addressing these challenges,with a focus on the unique characteristics of individual Arctic regions. Key measures to stabilize and grow the population in the Arctic include comprehensive support for families with children, poverty reduction initiatives, retention of local youth and attraction of young professionals from other regions, economic diversification, and the establishment of competitive services to meet residents' needs in healthcare, general and vocational education, infrastructure, and other essential aspects of quality of life in northern latitudes.

Existence Results for a Class of $\psi$-Hilfer Fractional Hybrid Differential Equations

This study investigates the existence and uniform local attractiveness of solutions for a class of fractional $\psi$-Hilfer hybrid differential equations within Banach algebras. Utilizing advanced hybrid fixed-point theory, we derive results that not only establish conditions for the existence of solutions but also demonstrate their uniform local attractiveness. Our findings offer valuable insights into the behavior of these fractional differential equations and provide a solid theoretical foundation for future research and applications in this field.

Foraging strategies by a frugivorous primate (Eulemur rubriventer) shape spatial patterns of seed dispersal

Abstract The movement decisions of frugivores shape spatial patterns of seed deposition, with considerable impacts for plant individuals, populations and communities. However, we have limited understanding of the mechanisms determining the foraging strategies behind the movements of frugivorous animals and their interaction with the landscape. Using spatially explicit simulations we examined the movements and seed dispersal of red‐bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer) groups dispersing seeds of the tropical tree Harungana madagascariensis under four theorized foraging strategies. These included scenarios in which frugivores move directly to the (1) most rewarding plant in the landscape, (2) nearest fruiting plant, or towards the most rewarding plant in the landscape, with stops at any fruiting plants encountered along the way according to a local attraction distance of (3) 10 m and (4) 20 m. We then compared 12 metrics and data distributions for seed dispersal and movement patterns from these models to empirical observations. Simulations of foraging strategies with directed movement towards highly rewarding resources (strategy 1) produced the longest seed dispersal distances and best matched observed patterns. Observed data of lemur movements and directionality best matched results from three strategies, simulations towards highly rewarding resources without stops (strategy 1) and with either stops along the way with a 10 m (strategy 3) or 20 m (strategy 4) attraction distance. Collectively, our results supported the strategies in which lemurs moved consistently towards the small number of trees that produced the most fruit in the landscape. Our work supports incorporating a mechanistic understanding of animal foraging, movement behaviour and landscape patterns in fruit production for the prediction of seed movement. Explicit considerations of these mechanisms can improve our understanding of the maintenance and structure of diversity in plant communities, with implications for the conservation of forest ecosystems relying on animals for seed dispersal. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

Preface

The fourth International Physics Conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina (PHYCONBA2024) was held on 26-27 September 2024 at the premises of the Faculty of Science in Sarajevo. The conference is a biennial scientific meeting organised by the Physical Society in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the support of the Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo. The inaugural International Physics Conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina was held in October 2018, with a considerable number of participants in attendance. In 2020, the event was held in a reduced hybrid format due to the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In 2022, the number of participants returned to the level observed prior to the pandemic. The principal objective of the event is to facilitate interaction and collaboration among physicists from Bosnia and Herzegovina, neighbouring countries, and the scientific diaspora. This will be achieved through the exchange of information, the presentation of recent research findings, and the establishment of collaborative relationships. The conference will address all areas of research within the field of physics, as well as related subjects. The two-day programme comprises three plenary talks, 9 oral presentations and 19 poster presentations. On the second day of the programme, a presentation was given on the major modernisation project that took place between 2020 and 2022 at the Department of Physics. Furthermore, attendees were afforded the chance to view the recently refurbished laboratories. On the second day of the event, a half-day excursion to the nearby Trebević mountain was offered as an official part of the programme. This enabled participants to enjoy local attractions and participate in informal discussions in a relaxed atmosphere. It is the sincere hope of the Organising Committee that the participants derived considerable benefit from their stay in Sarajevo and that this event will prove to be an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and the establishment of new collaborations. In my capacity as Guest Editor of this special issue, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those who participated in the Fourth International Physics Conference in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Organising and Scientific Committee, as well as the student volunteers, whose efforts were instrumental in the successful organisation of this event. Finally, I would like to recognise the possibility of partial financial support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Science, Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the outcome of the funding application remains to be announced. List of Organising committee, Scientific committee and Participants are available in this Pdf.

Pollinator functional group abundance and floral heterogeneity in an agroecological context affect mating patterns in a self-incompatible wild plant.

Restoration of seminatural field margins can elevate pollinator activity. However, how they support wild plant gene flow through interactions between pollinators and spatiotemporal gradients in floral resources remains largely unknown. Using a farm-scale experiment, we tested how mating outcomes (expected heterozygosity and paternity correlation) of the wild, self-incompatible plant Cyanus segetum transplanted into field margins (sown wildflower or grass-legume strips) were affected by the abundance of different pollinator functional groups (defined by species traits). We also investigated how the maternal plant attractiveness, conspecific pollen donor density, and heterospecific floral richness and density interacted with pollinator functional group abundance to modulate C. segetum mating outcomes. Multiple paternity increased (=lower paternity correlation) with greater local abundance of hoverflies (syrphids) and female medium-sized wild bees (albeit the latter's effect diminished with decreasing maternal plant attractiveness), and the presence of male bumblebees (Bombus) under low local floral richness. Cyanus segetum progeny genetic diversity increased with male Bombus presence but decreased with greater abundance of syrphids and honey bees (Apis mellifera). Overall, field margins supported plant-pollinator interactions ensuring multiple paternity and conservation of allelic diversity in C. segetum progeny. The contribution to plant mating outcomes of different pollinator functional groups was dictated by their local abundance or traits affecting pollen transfer efficiency. The local floral richness or maternal plant attractiveness sometimes modulated these relationships. This complex response of wild plant mating patterns to community interactions has implications for the use of field margins to restore functional pollination systems in farmed landscapes.

Walking on sunshine: Application of a choice experiment to understand impacts of climate change on tourism attractions

Summer destinations and local attractions in Western European countries are increasingly affected by climate change, predominantly high temperatures and impacts by thunderstorms. In order to assist practitioners, this study investigates the trade-offs visitors make under different expected weather conditions and develops recommendations for adaptation strategies. A survey containing a discrete choice experiment including different types of attractions, accessibility and weather conditions, was conducted (N = 5544). The results show that the impacts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and heat as a result of climate change cannot be assessed in a blanket manner. Visitors are less sensitive to high temperatures than to the probability of thunderstorms and cooler temperatures are preferred, especially for outdoor activities. Furthermore, the survey revealed that the majority of respondents would rather travel further (spatial substitution) than change the desired activity (activity substitution).We expected that steering instruments such as higher parking fees or the enhanced accessibility by public transportation are able to change mobility patterns and enhance mitigation strategies. However. parking fees, meant to influence behavior and enhance the shift from private car to public transportation, showed limited effects. Finally, the results underline that the perceived utility of sustainability certifications remains low, and that certification has a very limited influence on the decision-making process.

Management of Kemiren Tourist Village Based on Culture in Banyuwangi Regency

The tourism sector drives Indonesia's economy, utilizing cultural diversity for development and preservation. Village tourism focuses on rural experiences, emphasizing cultural, natural, and creative attractions. Kemiren Village in Banyuwangi, East Java, is known for preserving Osing heritage through traditional customs, attracting more tourists, especially during events like the Tumpeng Sewu festival. Challenges in managing cultural-based tourism include the need for professional and sustainable practices to benefit the local community and attraction owners. Further research is essential to create a sustainable model for cultural tourism management in Kemiren Village.

São Luiz do Paraitinga: o rio e os cenários pós-enchentes

The city of São Luiz do Paraitinga has had a unique trajectory in relation to the context of cities in the Paraíba Valley region, in São Paulo, Brazil. Since the foundation of its settlement and the planning of its layout in the 18th century by Morgado de Mateus, the town has remained on the fringes of regional development, playing a less important role in the coffeeproduction circuit, which has allowed certain local traditions to remain, such as the caipira culture, the rural way of life and the religious festivities that are still local attractions today. In 2010, an unprecedented floodswept through its historic center. Buildings made of wattle and daub were unable to withstand the water and collapsed, with partial and total damage remaining. The reconstruction of the city, as well as the landmarks listed at state and federal level, represent a unique case among similar Brazilian cases, which justified a more in-depth study. The 1982 Conselho de Defesa do Patrimônio Histórico, Arqueológico, Artístico e Turístico do Estado and 2010 Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional registrations reiterated the importance of the city center, its architectural ensemble and its landscape, as it was one of the first planned foundations. However, the social, cultural and economic contrasts between the Historic Center and other neighborhoods in the city raise the question of the effectiveness of landmarks and their management as a Historic and Landscape Heritage. In 2022, the cycle restarted and a flood again caused damage to at least 120 buildings. Faced with this fact, the question arises of how to preserve a landscape that is permanently at risk.

Pengembangan Potensi Wisata dan Kesesuaian Lahan Wisata terhadap Resiko Tsunami di Kawasan Teluk Pacitan

The southern coastal region of Pacitan Regency, particularly in six districts, namely Ngadirejo, Sudimoro, Kebonagung, Donorojo, Pringkuku, and Pacitan District, is classified as a high-risk tsunami red zone. Based on the research findings, the Pacitan Bay area consists of two villages, namely Sidoarjo Village and Ploso Village in Pacitan Distict. Sidoarjo Village covers an area of 8.36 km², while Ploso Village covers 3.66 km², making the total area 12.02 km² or 1202 hectares. The analysis of land suitability for tourism in relation to tsunami risk aims to assess the level of compatibility of a tourist area located in a tsunami-prone region. The environmental vulnerability parameters include elevation, land slope, coastal morphology, land use, distance from the coastline, and distance from rivers. Additionally, bathymetric data and tsunami run-up based on historical tsunami events in the southern coastal areas of Java Island are utilized to assess the extent and depth of tsunami inundation. In the analysis of tourism suitability based on tsunami disaster mitigation, the suitable tourism area is located in the eastern part of Sidoarjo Village and the entire Ploso Village. These areas fall into the high tsunami risk zone, but their tourism potential is also high due to the coastal location of tourist attractions

Peran Art Director dalam Pembuatan Kampanye Iklan “Jakarta 101” Wisata Lokal di Jakarta

In the "Jakarta 101" advertising campaign, there are three local tourist locations in Jakarta that are rarely visited and hidden gems that we want to highlight, namely Difabis Kopi, Museum di Tengah Kebun, and Gang Hijau Cemara. In the process of creating this campaign, the Art Director has a central role. pre-production to post-production stages. The Art Director is responsible for designing the initial concept in the form of a visual concept, creating a logo, and executing the concept. The main objective of this advertising campaign is to introduce the unique side and hidden advantages of local tourist attractions in Jakarta , and also produce a campaign that is effective when viewed visually and in reading this journal, while presenting an innovative approach for those interested in opening a highly creative business both within and outside the city. The reasons behind the creator's initiative in creating the advertising campaign " Jakarta 101" is to spread awareness that amidst the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan city, there are unique locations such as coffee shops that empower individuals with disabilities, interactive museums with guides who discuss the meaning behind each historical artifact, as well as educational places that emphasize the importance of environmental awareness and recycling practices. This advertising campaign aims to increase tourists' interest in visiting local tourist attractions in Jakarta that are rarely visited and hidden gems in Jakarta.

The Role of Village Fund in Local Economic Development through Revamping the Bah Biak Waterfall Ecotourism Area

The Village Fund (VF) drives local economic growth by fostering ecotourism development. This study investigates the impact of the VF program on Local Economic Development (LED) in the Bah Biak Waterfall Ecotourism area, located in Sidamanik Sub-district, Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra. The VF program aims to enhance community income, create employment opportunities, and improve the productive capacity of rural communities. We use a purposive sampling method to collect data from 64 households out of 174 in the area. Critical indicators of LED, including local employment, household income, and expenditure, were analyzed using paired sample t-tests to compare conditions before and after using the VF. The results indicate a significant increase in local employment, household income, and expenditure following the utilization of the VF. This research underscores the importance of community participation in all stages of program activities, from planning to evaluation, and highlights the need for enhanced involvement in monitoring processes. The findings contribute to understanding how the VF can effectively support local economic development and provide recommendations for future ecotourism package development that integrates local resources and attractions. Future studies will focus on developing integrated ecotourism packages that combine multiple attractions and activities in the region, such as the panorama of tea plantations, Arabica coffee farming, creative economics based on beekeeping, and educational tourism related to sustainable practices.

Galaxy groups in the presence of cosmological constant: Increasing the masses of groups

The boundaries of galaxy groups and clusters are defined by the interplay between the Newtonian attractive force and the decoupling from the local expansion of the Universe. This work extends the definition of a zero radial acceleration surface (ZRAS) and the turnaround surface (TS) for a general distribution of the masses in an expanding background, governed by the cosmological constant. We apply these definitions to different galaxy groups in the local Universe, mapping these groups up to ten megaparsec distances. We discuss the dipole and the quadrupole rate for the Local Group of Galaxies and the implementations on the Hubble diagram correction and galaxy groups virialization. With these definitions, we present the surfaces showing the interplay between the local expansion vs the local Newtonian attraction for galaxy groups in the local Universe. Further, we estimate the masses of different galaxy groups and show that the inclusion of the Cosmological Constant in the analysis predicts these masses to be higher by 5-10%. For instance the Local Group of galaxies is estimated to be (2.47±0.08)⋅1012M⊙. For the groups with enough tracers close to the TS, the contribution of the Cosmological Constant makes the masses to be even higher. The results show the importance of including the local cosmic expansion in analyzing the Cosmic Flow of the local Universe.

Linking excess entropy and acentric factor in spherical fluids.

Introduced by Pitzer in 1955, the acentric factor (ω) has been used to evaluate a molecule's deviation from the corresponding state principle. Pitzer devised ω based on a concept called perfect liquid (or centric fluid), a hypothetical species perfectly adhering to this principle. However, its physical significance remains unclear. This work attempts to clarify the centric fluid from an excess entropy perspective. We observe that the excess entropy per particle of centric fluids approximates -kB at their critical points, akin to the communal entropy of an ideal gas in classical cell theory. We devise an excess entropy dissection and apply it to model fluids (square-well, Lennard-Jones, Mie n-6, and the two-body abinitio models) to interpret this similarity. The dissection method identifies both centricity-independent and centricity-dependent entropic features. Regardless of the acentric factor, the attractive interaction contribution to the excess entropy peaks at the density where local density is most enhanced due to the competition between the local attraction and critical fluctuations. However, only in centric fluids does the entropic contribution from the local attractive potential become comparable to that of the hard sphere exclusion, making the centric fluid more structured than acentric ones. These findings elucidate the physical significance of the centric fluid as a system of particles where the repulsive and attractive contributions to the excess entropy become equal at its gas-liquid criticality. We expect these findings to offer a way to find suitable intermolecular potentials and assess the physical adequacy of equations of state.

Suitability of the Former Mamut Copper Mine for Nature-based Tourism: A Preliminary Visual Assessment of Site Conditions

The Former Mamut Copper Mine (MCM) is a historical landmark rich in both aesthetic and cultural values, but from a scientific perspective, its potential for nature-based tourism remains unexplored. A visual rapid assessment was conducted at MCM, to examine its suitability for nature-based tourism, focusing on site accessibility, hazard levels, scenic visibility, and scenic beauty. Twenty locations with high aesthetic and/or historical values were visually investigated, based on the four specified criteria, utilizing a three-point rating score system. The assessment emphasized a moderate suitability level for nature-based tourism at MCM (Score = 2.337), with significant variations in suitability level observed between the 20 locations (χ2 = 32.36, p = 0.021). Twelve locations showing higher scores in site accessibility, hazard level, and scenic visibility were determined to be more suitable for nature-based tourism, when compared to the other eight locations. Both the Principal Component Analysis and Spearman’s Correlation test highlighted the significant influences of hazard level (ρ = 0.685, p < 0.001), accessibility (ρ = 0.652, p = 0.002), and scenic visibility (ρ = 0.685, p < 0.001) on the suitability of MCM for nature-based tourism, in comparison to site scenic beauty (ρ = 0.203, p = 0.381). These findings provide new insights highlighting the high suitability of MCM for nature-based tourism. Additionally, this research uncovers safety concerns, rendering public access and the carrying out of recreational activities at MCM, currently infeasible. Management authorities are urged to prioritize efforts that reduce hazard levels and enhance the quality and accessibility of local attractions in future.

Efforts of The Nagari Taram Government in Improving Community Welfare Through Kapalo Banda Tourism

The main problem in this study is the effort to improve community welfare through the development of Kapalo Banda tourism. Limited basic infrastructure such as inadequate road conditions and minimal supporting facilities are the main obstacles. Access roads to the location of tourist attractions are still in poor condition, there is a lot of damage and obstacles making it difficult for tourists to reach them. infrastructure problems, management of Kapalo Banda tourism objects by the Taram regional government has also not been implemented optimally. The type of research used by the researcher is field research using qualitative descriptive research methods to obtain data from the problems studied. Kapalo Banda tourism has created new jobs for the community, thereby reducing unemployment in the area. The economic impact of Kapalo Banda tourism development improves the quality of life of the community, increasing the standard of living and social welfare of the Nagari Taram community. Kapalo Banda tourism has a positive impact on the economy and social welfare of the community. get increased income, job opportunities and a better quality of life. Kapalo Banda tourism has created new jobs for the community, thereby increasing job opportunities, reducing unemployment. The development of Kapalo Banda tourism has increased community income, both from the tourism sector and other economic sectors related to the existence of tourist attractions.

The Dial-a-Tour Problem

This article delves into the Dial-a-Tour Problem (DATP) frequently encountered in local travel agencies, known for their personalized and hands-on customer service. In the DATP, multiple tourist groups are efficiently matched with different vehicles using vanpooling, maximizing vehicle occupancy while ensuring seamless transfers to the local attractions included in their booked tours. Each tourist group is picked up from and returned to their respective hotels after their journey. The predetermined locations and the sequence of visits for each tour are known in advance. Therefore, the primary objective is to minimize the number of vehicles required to fulfill all requests and maintain the desired level of service.To tackle this challenge, the article presents a comprehensive approach. It introduces a mixed-integer linear model, two constraint programming formulations, and a novel operator called the k-buffer insertion operator. This operator serves as the centerpiece of a descent heuristic proposed in the study.Extensive evaluation across a diverse range of randomly generated instances underscores the superiority of the proposed constraint programming formulations over the mixed integer linear programming model. However, it is noteworthy that the proposed heuristic surpasses even the most effective constraint programming formulation. This highlights its remarkable efficiency in solving real-size instances within notably brief computation times. Such prowess underscores the practical utility of this heuristic in effectively tackling the complexities inherent in the Dial-a-Tour Problem.

The impact of industrial zones on regional attractiveness and competitiveness in Algeria

Abstract Subject and purpose of work Industrial zones in Algeria play a crucial role in shaping the attractiveness and competitiveness of the country’s regions. The impact of these zones extends beyond economic factors, influencing the overall appeal and competitive edge of different regions. Understanding the dynamics of industrial zones is essential for comprehending Algeria’s economic landscape and its efforts to enhance regional development. The primary objective of this article is to shed light on industrial zones and their impacts on regional industrial attractiveness and competitiveness in Algeria. Firstly, it involves clarifying the concept of regional attractiveness and competitiveness in relation to their economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This leads us, secondly, to examine non-institutional actors, specifically companies, and their interactions with their regions, based on an understanding of the local area, including the effect of industrial zones on the attractiveness and competitiveness of local companies. Materials and methods This study relies on the results of research conducted through a quantitative statistical survey among a sample of 110 companies (SMEs) located in various industrial zones in the Blida Province, allowing us to specify the impact of these industrial zones on local attractiveness and competitiveness. Results The results of our survey show that the industrial zones in Blida Province are highly conducive to the establishment of businesses, attracting project initiators effectively. The large number of businesses located in industrial zones and activity areas demonstrates that these zones remain attractive and present certain competitive advantages. Conclusions Industrial zones can play a key role in local industrial attractiveness and dynamics. When well-planned and managed, they can stimulate economic growth, promote employment, encourage innovation, and support local and sustainable development.

Cultural Tourism in Predominantly Rural Communities. Residents’ Perception in Buzău Carpathians and Subcarpathians (Romania)

Abstract Cultural tourism (CT), although considered by some “friendly tourism”, has its impacts, being perceived by more and more people and communities as a force of change through its diversification. This study is aimed at exploring CT’ in Buzău Carpathians and Subcarpathians (BSC) perception by residents using the interview method, targeting three main objectives: Identifying the profiles of the interviewed residents on CT as a driving factor for future development of CT; Analysing the perceived aspects/elements linked to CT and Identifying the roles played by locals for the valorisation of CT sights. The results show that the residents understood CT as a mix between the natural and cultural dimensions of local reality and its positive impact on local traditions. The study highlights the idea that the residents could and should be active agents for the CT local attractions and for the future development of this type of tourism within the study area.