Sea Tourism Research Articles

Current Status of Logistics Infrastructure Associated with the Development of Vietnam’s Sea Tourism

With a coastline of 3260 kilometers, 2.773 islands, and 28 coastal provinces, Vietnam has a great potential for sea tourism development. One of the factors affecting this development is logistics infrastructure. This research paper aims to analyze all of the logistics infrastructure factors including highways, railways, inland waterways, seaway, and airways; and the connection between logistics transport infrastructure and marine tourism development. The result shows that coastal tourism areas have made strong investments in logistics infrastructure and future planning. However, the lack of synchronization in transport networks connecting tourist destinations, the adaptation of the seaport systems and waterway transports, along with the overall infrastructure serving the needs of accommodations and tourism services have not met the increasing demand. Based on these bases, this paperwork proposes solutions to developing the logistics infrastructure associated with the development of Vietnam’s sea tourism.

Development of Ecotourism Scenario Based on Seawater Quality Evaluation

There were various activities in the Bungkutoko Island Kali Biru Bathing area by PT. Pelindo Nusantara and community settlements can unwittingly impact the quality of the water environment. This study aimed to determine the quality of seawater in the Kali Biru bathing area and develop a sustainable tourism-based environmental engineering concept. This research method uses surveys and laboratory analysis. Examination of water samples is carried out directly. Seawater analysis is descriptive with quality data from the results of water quality tests in testing laboratories whose feasibility levels were determined based on Indonesia's government rule number 22 of 2012. The results showed that three elements had laboratory test values exceeding the threshold value, namely: nitrite (NO2-N), sulfate (SO4), and iron (Fe), which should not be present, but during the study, there were already values for nitrite (NO2-N) of 0.12, 0.006, and 0.0006, sulfate (SO4) of 2.3, 1.4, and 4.8 and iron (Fe) of 0.0012, 0.0019, and 0.001 while the other six elements starting from pH (degree of acidity), salinity (%), nitrate (NO3-N), oil and grease, arsenic (As), and total coliform were within the regional quality threshold sea tourism. Scenarios for developing tourism activities through ecotourism activities.

REALIZATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE TOURISM

The article analyzes the potential opportunities for cruise tourism in the Mediterranean region, which is known for its favorable climatic conditions and the variety of accessible ports throughout most of the year. The Mediterranean can be defined as a classic cruise destination, contributing to the development and expansion of leisure services. It is noted that over the past three decades, the global cruise market has shown continuous growth with minor disruptions in the crisis years, which was devastatingly interrupted by the pandemic, but today the cruise tourism market expects a significant surge, which is due to a strong recovery of the global economy, an increase in the number of wealthy individuals (HNWI), expansion of on-board capabilities and offers, as well as state support for the cruise industry. The need to update the existing infrastructure of cruise terminals in MedCruise ports is shown to meet the growing demand, which reflects a positive trend in the market of marine tourism services. The water area for Mediterranean cruises is presented, which is divided into three regions: the Western Mediterranean, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea. The Western Mediterranean, largely due to its historical and economic heritage, will strengthen its position as a leader. It is emphasized that the Mediterranean regions implement relatively short-term cruise tours compared to other areas of the world's tourism industry. A new trend in the growth of the cruise travel market has been revealed due to the improvement of port infrastructure to meet the growing demand for sea tourism. It is emphasized that the economic benefits of cruise activities for port cities create an argument for their investment. Ways to activate the potential of the Mediterranean cruise sector through the creation of effective marketing strategies to attract passengers to new attractive routes and shore excursions, as well as diversification of the portfolio of offers to attract and increase the number of tourists, are outlined.

Tourist’s motivations to visit the Western Region of Portugal

The Western Region, located in the Central Region of Portugal, has a vast and rich natural and cultural heritage allowing a wide range of tourist experiences. Consequently, the aim of this study is to analyse the tourist interests and motivations that lead tourists to visit the Western Region of mainland Portugal. In 2021, 355 individuals were surveyed through a questionnaire survey, mostly living in mainland Portugal. The results reveal that the preferences of respondents for the types of tourism they most like or would like to undergo in the Western Region are Sun and Sea Tourism, Leisure Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Adventure and Nature Tourism, and Gastronomic Tourism. This study may contribute to a better understanding of the tourists’ motivations to visit the Western Region, and may be an important contribution to the tourism management entities, in order for them to enhance and/or improve their offers in this region of Portugal.

Evaluation model of South China Sea tourism venture capital based on improved GA neural network under the background of health tourism industry development

Evaluation model of South China Sea tourism venture capital based on improved GA neural network under the background of health tourism industry development

CRUISE TOURISM: TENDENCIES OF THE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE PERIOD OF UNCERTAINTY

The modern cruise industry is a dynamic industry globally integrated into the world economy that is continuously developing. Cruise tours become more and more popular among tourists. Before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise tourism was highly developed and was one of the most rapidly growing industries of the global tourism. The full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine has affected the cruise industry, especially in the Black Sea region. Tourism operators have started changing routes, there has been a fall in the demand for such recreation, economic restrictions and safety have become key factors which should be considered in this period. The study examines advantages of cruise tourism in comparison with other types of recreation. It analyzes the impact of tourism industry on the economies of the countries where it is developing. The research indicates negative processes of recession and cessation of the development of sea tourism in Ukraine caused by the full-scale attack of russia. The study makes a conclusion that the Black Sea region can definitely become an independent cruise direction in a mid-term perspective, the home port for liners, independent routes will be available and motor ships of different classes will sail in it.

STATISTICAL STUDY OF PRIORITY DIRECTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF DOMESTIC TOURISM REHABILITATION IN GEORGIA

Nino Abesadze 
 Email:nino.abesadze@tsu.ge 
 Associate Professor, Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University 
 Tbilisi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6564-2771
 
 Natalia Robitashvili 
 Email:nato.robitashvili@bsu.edu.ge 
 Associate Professor, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University 
 Batumi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7645-6491
 
 Otar Abesadze 
 Email:o.abesadze@gmail.com
 Associate Professor, Georgian National University (SEU) 
 Tbilisi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1644-4995
 
 Rusudan Kinkladze 
 Email:r.kinkladze@gtu.ge
 Associate Professor, Georgian Technical University 
 Tbilisi, Georgia
 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1351-2382
 After recovering from two years of economic uncertainty and shock, the development of tourism in Georgia returned to the pre-pandemic situation. There is a growing trend in the movement of tourist flows, the activation of companies operating in the domestic tourist marketIt's on the face.
 Methodology. Both general and specific statistical methods were used in the research process: observation, gathering-grouping and analysis: average values, relative indicators, variational analysis, dynamic series, selective observation, etc. The data was processed and the indicators were calculated based on the computer program SPSS
 Results. Domestic tourism is gaining strength in the country, the number of people wishing to travel domestically has increased, the attitude of the population toward travel has changed. In particular, the 31-50-year-old category always prevails among domestic visitors. It is noteworthy that the activity of the population aged 15-30 years slows down and the domestic tourism activity of visitors aged 71+ increases.
 If, according to the researches of the National Statistics Service, Georgian citizens travel mainly to visit friends/relatives and then to visit their second home, then according to the results of the research conducted by us, the purpose of domestic visits is mainly recreation, entertainment, visiting friends/relatives. The most active for tourism are: Tbilisi, Adjara and Imereti. The average number of nights spent by visitors is increasing. Family/relatives predominate among accompanying persons on internal visits, although the number of those wishing to travel alone is also increasing; Popular accommodation options include hotels and home-rental services. The average monthly volume of expenses incurred during domestic travel is also increasing. The structure of tourism expenses has changed.. According to the results of the research, mountain tourism, sea tourism, eco, and agro-tourism are the most prioritized among tourism products. According to the respondents, the locations of Svaneti, Adjara, Tusheti, Kazbegi, Fasanauri (for rafting), etc. are attractive.

Collaboration of the Stakeholders in Developing Community-Based Tourism in Terong Creative Village, Belitung

Tourism village empowerment needs to collaborate with other communities/institutions (stakeholders), in order to accelerate and expand the tourism village movement to achieve its goals. This study aims to: 1) find out the potential of the Terong Belitung Creative Tourism Village destination; 2) find out the forms of collaboration that have been carried out by stakeholders in developing the Terong Belitung Creative Tourism Village; and 3) find out the steps taken by the manager of the Terong Creative Tourism Village in managing the village which is done in accordance with the community interests. This study used a qualitative approach and data collection methods by doing interviews, observation, and documentation. Participants or informants as a source of research data were 6 (six) parties consisting of BNI Bank, BCA Bank, PLN, Tourism Office of Belitung Region, The Government of Terong District, and the Tourism Village Managers. The results of this study indicate that 1) Potential destinations include: River and Sea Tourism in Mangrove Forest in Terong Village, Aik Rusa' Berehun Tourism, Tebalu Simpor Laki Hill Tourism, Agritourism (Agriculture and Plantation), Catfish Pond Groups, Weaving Handicraft Group, Gambus Art and Culture Group, and the Community of Tourism Halfway House Management. 2) The roles of stakeholders are as Police Creator, Coordinator, Facilitator, Implementer, and also BNI, BCA, and PLN as the Accelerators. 3) The real form or contribution of the stakeholders especially from the bank and PLN is to build the homestays and the entrance gates to tourism village areas including the lighting system around the tourist village of Air Rusa Berehum (ARB), and also to conduct various culinary trainings and improvement of human resources training (HR). In improving the development of tourism villages, the role of stakeholders should run well. 4) The steps in managing a tourism village are being carried out by the planning stage, the implementation stage, and the last is the impact of benefits aspect stage.

Reserves and Distribution of Sand Capacities on the Marine Underwater Coastal Slope of the Anapa Bay-Bar

The Anapa sandy bay-bar and the territories bordering it occupy one of the leading places in Russia as a recreational sanatorium-resort area, sea tourism and children’s recreation, the role of which as a resort of federal significance has now significantly increased. Unfortunately, in recent decades, areas with progressive erosion have been observed on the seashore of this bay-bar. To substantiate the forecast of further development of the coast and the choice of ways to stabilize it, a number of studies have been carried out, including the determination of sand reserves from which the bay-bar is composed, a number of measures for their conservation have been proposed and potential replenishment opportunities have been considered. The presented work considered and analyzed the results of geophysical studies on the marine underwater coastal slope of the Anapa bay-bar, first performed to assess the volume and distribution of wave field sand deposits within the coastal zone as a possible source of beach formation and, accordingly, an increase in the volume of sand in the bay-bar as a whole.

A Literature Review on Networks and Sustainable Development in Sea Tourism Entrepreneurship

The main objective of this study is to analyze scientific production from 2010 to 2021 using bibliometric analysis based on articles on social networks, stakeholders, and sea tourism published in scientific journals. In the first phase, the search criteria were chosen. In the second phase, the search was done on WoS and Scopus databases. In the third phase, papers unrelated to our study’s subject were excluded. The resulting data from the selection and exclusion criteria were compiled in the fourth phase. In the fifth phase, the data was coded using the NVIVO software, and finally, in the sixth phase, the results were analyzed. The study’s results suggest that the research related to social networks, stakeholders, and governance in tourism, particularly in sea tourism, remains an underdeveloped field. Notwithstanding, results suggest that social networks and stakeholder cooperation contribute to local sea tourism development. Considering that STEs are closely linked to local communities, this study’s findings can provide clues on future research on tourism development, public policies to support STEs, cooperation for co-creation, and information and tourism resource sharing.

INFLUENCE OF SELECTED DETERMINANTS ON THE PERCEPTION OF BEACHES AS A TOURISM PRODUCT

INFLUENCE OF SELECTED DETERMINANTS ON THE PERCEPTION OF BEACHES AS A TOURISM PRODUCT

Risk of loss of tourism attractiveness in the Western Mediterranean under climate change

The sun and sea tourism is key for economy of the southern European countries. This economic sector is expected to be severely affected by climate change due to the projected loss of beaches, loss of thermal comfort, water restrictions or extreme events, among other impacts. Thus, adaptation strategies need to be developed urgently. To do so, it is necessary to first conduct an assessment of the risk of loss of tourism attractiveness to guide the development of such strategies. Furthermore, uncertainties in the different factors are considered into the risk analysis. In this study we analyze the risk of loss of tourism attractiveness due to climate change in the Spanish Mediterranean destinations, in the Western Mediterranean, as a case study. To do so, the Vulnerability Sourcebook methodology is adopted and modified to incorporate the uncertainties in the different elements of the impact chains. The increase in heat stress and the loss of beach availability have been identified as the climate change induced hazards that will affect the most the region attractiveness. Also, the impact chains have been constructed and several climatic and socioeconomic indicators have been considered after a knowledge co-production process with selected stakeholders. The weights assigned to each indicator have been obtained from an analytic hierarchy process based on the results of a consultation with sector experts. The results of the impact chain operationalization have shown that exposure and vulnerability in all the touristic destinations in the region are very similar and that the hazard will largely increase in the next decades, specially under the future scenario SSP585 or the RCP8.5. However, the final risk does not seem to suffer a large increase because of the relatively small weight assigned to the hazard. In other words, the exposure (e.g., typology of the tourists and touristic activities) or the vulnerability (e.g., capacity to put in place adaptation strategies) would be more important than the projected change in the hazard (e.g., heat stress increase or beach reduction). The benefits and limitations of the methodology are discussed and some suggestions for the validation of the assessment are proposed.

6G Scenarios and Network Design Principles

Tremendous need of data over cellular network increases the development of new communication technology 6G. 5G mobile networks cannot fulfil the technological requirements required for various applications like deep sea and space tourism, collaborative robots and in holographic tele-presence. Development of 6G systems and applications has been an admired theme in the research community. The new generation communication system developed in every 10 years improves the quality of service metrics by incorporating new features and services. Even though 5G is not been a commercial reality, 6G is expected to be available in 2030. This paper enlightens a vision on 6G technologies and network design principles.

Improving the organization of maritime tourism

The sphere of sea tourism has massive potential for development; however, it requires the development of recommendations for effective organization. The primary research method is journalistic research, which allows for analysis of the subject of research from different angles and the use of additional data; in particular, the study results were based on official statistics, publications in reputable publishing houses, and the authors’ surveys and observations. The purpose of the article is to develop recommendations for the effective organization of maritime tourism. To achieve the goal, the authors analyzed the leading indicators of world statistics of sea tourism (on the example of cruises), identified the main trends and made forecasts that showed the study’s relevance. The authors also thoroughly conducted an analytical analysis of the subject of the study. They analyzed the global sea cruise industry market statistics, the prospects for the sea tourism market, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cruise industry. The authors conducted a survey and analyzed the reasons and factors influencing the choice in favour of sea tourism. The study made it possible to propose a mechanism for the effective organization of sea tourism in the country, which was tested on the example of the Odessa region and proved to be effective.

Impact of climate change in Southeast Europe; adaptation policies, environmental and human security, and normative resolutions

This paper examines the impact of climate change in the Balkans on the different macro components of human and environmental security: the environmental dimension, the state's adaptation policies, and crisis management for the signified imperatives of mitigation describing impacts on different divisions offering normative resolutions. A comprehensive analysis of climate change in the Western Balkans has identified human health, security, and quality of life as highly vulnerable to natural disasters and weather changes. The agricultural sector, forestry, water management, free-flowing rivers, and Adriatic sea tourism are the ones that will suffer the most significant consequences. It is essential to follow the provisions of the Paris Agreement; climate-neutral green economies. It is required to build the necessary capacity, determining a general policy course for low-emission development resilient to climate change. As Western Balkans is the region facing a real threat posed by climate change, it is necessary to more actively promote the concepts of environmental protection, conservation of resources, and the use of renewable energy sources. At the institutional level, it is necessary to promote the concept of human security policies through laws and other acts or to incorporate it into existing ones; identify the most vulnerable sectors; make risk and vulnerability assessments, and action plans that will more actively oppose climate change. It is critical to integrate specific policies and projects into strategies, identify existing adaptation opportunities to mitigate climate change and ensure international support. Recent plans for exploiting all rivers are a critical factor of environmental and human insecurity, eradicating the European "blue heart," not correlated to the environment or hydro-energy but systemic corruption. Through joint action and approach, it is possible to limit the consequences and work on capacity building, creating a more resilient community capable of protecting its citizens by implementing human security conceptualization. Action plans are needed to build more modern defense systems to prevent further floods. Given the efficiency shown during the 2014 floods, B&H ethnopolitical authorities' actions, and the complex government, there is a high degree of ethnopolitical manipulation and inefficiency.

EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE COASTS OF EDREMIT GULF IN TERMS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

In the last half century, while there have been many positive effects in the field of transportation and tourism with the acceleration of the rapidly developing industry, agriculture, service sectors in the global sense, it has been seen that serious environmental problems have arisen in the countries/regions where tourism has developed rapidly. In Turkey, especially on the seacoasts, the unplanned increase in tourism businesses, and the construction of tourism activities in a way that exceeds the carrying capacity have caused environmental problems. In this study, it has been attempted to determine how the environmental issues seen on the shores of Edremit Gulf are perceived by the members of the environmental organizations living in the region. In this context, the members of environmental organizations were asked what the environmental issues in the gulf area, the environmental policies developed for the environmental issues in the gulf, and the environmental protection measures in the gulf were, and the participants were asked to evaluate these protection measures. The coasts of Edremit Gulf, which show a great touristic density especially in the summer months, is one of the most important sea tourism centers of Turkey, which mostly serves domestic tourism. Tourism businesses and tourism activities may bring environmental issues or affect some regional environmental issues negatively. Therefore, in this study, how the representatives of environmental organizations, who are thought to be more sensitive to environmental issues, perceive these issues, and in line with the results obtained, various suggestions for the solutions of these issues are put forward.

Türk arama kurtarma bölgesinde gerçekleşen gezi/spor/eğlence amaçlı gemi ve yatların karıştığı kazaların analizi

Our country is surrounded by seas on three sides; it is in an attractive position in terms of tourism due to its suitable climate and many history and cultures. Especially the stagnant structure of the Aegean and the Mediterranean allows sea tourism in almost four seasons; it is one of the routes preferred especially by yacht ships. In this respect, a maritime traffic arises due to touring, sports and recreational ships and yachts, and these ships occasionally cause accidents. In the study, marine accidents in the Turkish Search and Rescue Area involving touring, sports and recreational vessels and yachts are statistically analyzed. In this context, frequency distributions are carried out first and the hypotheses are examined by Chi-Square independence analysis.

Potential possibilities of application of new types of high-speed vessels in the tourist sphere of the Black Sea aria

The paper deals with some issues related to the study of the potential use of new types of high-speed passenger ships for the organization of maritime passenger traffic between the ports of the Black Sea. In addition, a project was proposed for organizing excursion passenger lines between the Black Sea and Mediterranean ports, as well as tours along the coastline. Recently, special attention has been paid to the development of sea tourism in the Black Sea. However, for the organization of this type of tourist activity, it is important to understand the possibilities of using special types of marine passenger ships developed by domestic designers. The implementation of design ideas in the very near future will make it possible to organize highly efficient maritime liner and cruise communications on the Black Sea.

BEACH PROFILE EVOLUTION IN URBAN AND PERI-URBAN AREAS IN THE VILLA GESELL DISTRICT, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

The coastal villages with the greatest touristic affluence of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, are located on the Eastern Sand Barrier. The characteristics of the beaches of Villa Gesell, one of the most visited districts, have been studied before but there is no recent data available. The present work represents an update of the state of the beaches of this district, comparing data collected between 1994 and 2004 with sporadic measurements taken up to 2010. In 2021, two new seasonal surveys were carried out with the completion of four beach profiles distributed throughout the district and covering urban and peri-urban areas. It was observed that beaches in urban areas, where coastal dunes have been deteriorated or eliminated as a result of urban development and some anthropic practices, presented smaller beach widths and lower slopes. Beaches in peri-urban areas, with less building occupation on the waterfront, had greater beach widths and slopes, as well as larger volumes and sediment balances. Seasonal winter/summer cycles, episodic storm cycles and anthropogenic action have been identified as modifying processes of these beaches. Coastal urbanization and practices linked to sun and sea tourism affect coastal dynamics. Thus, sustained monitoring over time is a necessary tool to evaluate possible changes and preserve the beaches that represent a fundamental tourist resource for these localities.

VIDEO LAYANAN MASYARAKAT : MEMPERKENALKAN POTENSI ALAM DAN WISATA LAUT BANTEN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PARIWISATA INDONESIA

Abstract
 Banten Province's natural resources have characteristics ranging from land to sea. Dataran Banten has a superior commodity in the field of plantations while the sea of Banten has an advantage in the field of fisheries. Banten province has an area of sea area reaches 11,500 km2, this can be used for marine tourism and of course the people of Banten even indonesians should know the potential. One of the tourism potentials in Banten is anyer beach, Karang Taraje beach, Karang Bolong beach and others. In order to help disseminate the potential of sea tourism in Banten Province, the Marine Information Systems Study Program of the University of Education of Indonesia in Serang created a socialization program through community service videos, with the hope to support in improving the Indonesian Tourism Industry. These community service videos are created using video editor applications and models or mascots displayed in designs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator applications. Therefore, this community service video has advantages in the quality of animation and infographics, this has an impact on the information provided to be clearer and interesting, in this video the audience will be accompanied by two mascots who will discuss about the potential of nature and tourism, namely Chimo and Sela. This community service video can be accessed on Youtube with the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc8nE0edF6U.