Tourism Capacity Research Articles

Pelatihan Peningkatan Kapasitas UMKM dan Kepariwisataan

On July 15, 2024, a community service activity was held in Kampung Dadap Timur with the topic "Training for Enhancing the Capacity of MSMEs and Tourism." The primary goal of this activity was to improve the skills and capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and tourism destination management in the area. Initial observations identified fundamental needs in MSME management, budgeting for traditional food businesses, and applying the Sapta Pesona tourism concept. These findings served as the basis for designing relevant and targeted training materials. Preparations for the activity included intensive coordination among the service team to ensure the readiness of materials and equipment. Preparations also involved selecting and setting up the training venue, including audiovisual facilities and printed materials. The training covered: (1) MSME management strategies, including business planning, marketing, and product development; (2) budgeting techniques for traditional food MSMEs, including cost estimation, financial management, and pricing strategies; (3) application of the Sapta Pesona concept in tourism to enhance the quality of tourist experiences; and (4) practical sessions teaching how to make chicken dumplings and Es Kuwut. The training was designed to provide practical skills and in-depth knowledge to participants. Evaluation of the activity indicated that the training had a significant positive impact. Participants felt more confident and prepared in managing their businesses and tourism. However, the evaluation also identified some challenges, including the need for more specific case studies and ongoing support. It is recommended that future activities include follow-up sessions and more diverse training materials.

Cross-Border Tourism Spatial Dynamics of the Greater Bay Area in China

ABSTRACT This research studies the spatial dynamics of tourism development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a cross-border region under a multi-level administrative structure in China. Specifically, it examines tourism spatial spillovers and convergence dynamics across Bay Area cities to assess the extent to which cities’ heterogeneous tourism development trajectories promote or inhibit the deepening of regional tourism cooperation. Results from spatial econometric modeling and nonparametric distribution dynamics reveal positive tourism spatial spillovers and convergence with stratification. Furthermore, certain factors, such as cities’ economic development, basic infrastructure, and tourism capacity, are key drivers of tourism development. Other factors, including cities’ tourism resources and transportation networks, need to be addressed for tourism expansion. These findings on the spatial landscape and determinants of cross-border tourism in the Bay Area provide useful insights into formulating regional policies on collective tourism development.

Tourism's contribution to human development and the reduction of poverty and inequality: Empirical evidence at a regional level in Spain

AbstractScientific literature has begun to analyze the capacity of tourism as a development instrument, although until now, it has relied on a country level focus. This innovative work analyzes the relationship between tourism and development at a regional level, establishing the hypothesis that tourism affects different dimensions of development (human development, poverty, and income inequality) and, furthermore, that differences exist at a regional level within the same country. Regional data from Spain are used for the 2004–2021 period, applying the Dumitrescu and Hurlin causality test to analyze the relationships between these variables in global terms while also disaggregating between touristic and non‐touristic regions. The results only verify that tourism has a positive effect on improving human development in regions of high tourism intensity. These results suggest the need for tourism policies that are linked to the regional administrative level.

ENHANCING SENGGIGI AS A LOMBOK TOURISM DESTINATION: A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Tourism holds immense potential to generate significant benefits for the local economy and communities in Senggigi, Indonesia. However, realizing these benefits requires the implementation of effective strategies for developing tourism destinations. This study explores various strategies for fostering tourism in Senggigi, encompassing infrastructure and facility enhancement, promotional and marketing endeavors, bolstering the local community's capacity for tourism, and garnering support from both governmental and private entities. Moreover, it underscores the paramount importance of engaging the local community in the development process, emphasizing consultation, empowerment, and the mitigation of social and economic impacts. Furthermore, the study advocates for sustainable tourism practices that prioritize environmental protection and the preservation of cultural heritage, alongside robust mechanisms for regulating and enforcing policies to prevent their violation. By adopting and implementing these strategies, Senggigi can ensure that its tourism industry optimally benefits the local community while upholding sustainability and competitiveness in the broader tourism market.

Tourism capacity and economic growth in selected African economies

Tourism capacity and economic growth in selected African economies

Determining climate classifications and producing climate border maps with GIS of Safranbolu district, Karabük, Türkiye.

Knowing climate characteristics enables the detection of particular climate characteristics and their boundaries. This situation is essential in terms of providing sustainable use of areal resources and directing land use plans. For this reason, in this study, climate boundary maps of the Safranbolu district were created based on the need to form a basis for planning. For this purpose, measurement data of all meteorological stations in the district for the last 30 years were obtained; data were associated with the location, and the water balance of each station was calculated using the Thornthwaite climate classification method. In addition, the climate type was determined using different climate classification methods, and the results were compared. All applied methods have shown that Safranbolu has a humid climate; however, the humidity value in the north of Safranbolu is slightly higher than that in the central and southern parts. In addition, water shortage in the north of Safranbolu is observed in July-August, while water shortage in the central and southern parts is observed in July-August-September. Considering the long-term precipitation average of the Safranbolu district, the highest annual precipitation is observed in March and the lowest in August. Etp and Etr throughout the district are highest in July and lowest in January. Surplus water and surface flow occur in the months between December and May, with the highest amount of surface flow occurring in March. There is no month without rain in Safranbolu. Safranbolu, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a visiting area for local and foreign tourists because of its cultural, architectural, and historical features and geotourism potential. In addition to its current agricultural activities, the cultivation of the "Saffron" plant, which gives its name to the district, and its forest assets cause an increase in both the tourism capacity and population of the district. Considering all of these, studies on climate change risk management and water resources management in Safranbolu have been conducted.

Assessing social carrying capacity of tourists in protected natural areas

ABSTRACT Knowing the limits of the social carrying capacity of tourism is a fundamental component of sustainable destination management, especially in protected natural areas, which implies understanding the characteristics of demand and travel. The research presented in this paper was conducted in a natural destination, the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas National Park (Spain), identifying two segments of tourists by means of cluster analysis according to a set of sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables, as well as their willingness to pay to improve the sustainability of destinations. Subsequently, each cluster was related to the variables of the social carrying capacity of tourism, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied. The results indicate that there is a relationship between the clusters identified and their social carrying capacity, which would be very useful to policy makers, managers, and business owners in protected natural areas, in terms of designing of pro-sustainability strategies.

Planning strategy for Tukad Bindu destination as a tourist Attraction in Denpasar city

Tukad Bindu is one on the river-based tourist attractions in Denpasar Bali which has been visited by domestic tourists. However, it has not got a well planning strategy to establish this tourism sites sustainably and become a competitive destination in Denpasar City. This research aims to identify the development potential along Tukad Bindu, Denpasar, Bali, using qualitative methods and applying SWOT analysis. The research location focused on the revitalization of the river as a driver of tourism and increased agricultural productivity, tourist attractions, and active community participation. The results showed that the S-O (Strengths-Opportunity) strategy can be applied by preserving river revitalization as a carrying capacity for tourism while increasing agricultural productivity and tourist attractions. The S-T (Strengths-Threats) strategy can be done by empowering the community through active participation to overcome potential threats. The W-O (weaknesses-opportunities) strategy involves providing education and counselling through the Denpasar City Environment Agency to local communities. Meanwhile, the W-T (Weaknesses-Threats) strategy emphasizes cooperation with the government and the private sector to increase tourism promotion, develop cultural agricultural attractions, and maintain the sustainability of the program in the future. This research recommends the implementation of these strategies as concrete steps in maximizing the development potential around Tukad Bindu, Denpasar, and Bali. The implementation of these strategies is expected to have a positive impact on tourism, agriculture, and the welfare of the local community.

Identification and empowerment of capabilities and potentials in urban tourism with an approach to enhancing brand image and personality: A case study of Tabriz City

<p>This research focuses on identifying and enhancing the capabilities and potentials of urban tourism with the aim of improving the brand image and personality in Tabriz City. The research methodology, given its practical nature, is based on the analytical-survey method. The statistical population includes all city managers and experts in the tourism sector of Tabriz City. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, and the ANP and TOPSIS Fuzzy decision-making models were employed for prioritizing criteria. The results indicate that Tabriz City possesses exceptional tourism power, capacity, and potential. The examination of urban tourism capabilities and potentials in Tabriz demonstrates that its tourism capacity is particularly pronounced in the social, cultural, traditional, historical, and architectural domains. The social and cultural identity index of the city (celebrities, music) with a normalized weight of 0.0277, the presence of historical entities in the city with a normalized weight of 0.0274, the old context with traditional architecture (houses, mosques, etc.) with a normalized weight of 0.0272, great variety in souvenirs and food products with a normalized weight of 0.0271, creating a sense of belonging to a neighborhood among residents with a normalized weight of 0.0270, and special customs in the city (food styles, etc.) with a normalized weight of 0.0270 are among the most important indicators. Therefore, city managers and officials in the tourism sector of Tabriz should pay special attention to the social and cultural capacities and historical and architectural components to introduce Tabriz as a cultural and historical city at both the national and international levels. The tourism planning for Tabriz should be based on the city's cultural, architectural, and historical attractions.<strong></strong></p>

Research on the estimation and spatial pattern of net tourism carbon emissions in the Yellow River Basin from 2009 to 2019.

Based on panel data and remote sensing data of cities in the Yellow River Basin in China from 2009 to 2019, and using the tourism carbon footprint and tourism carbon carrying capacity models, the tourism carbon emissions, tourism carbon carrying capacity, and net tourism carbon of 65 cities in the Yellow River Basin were calculated. The balance and dynamic changes in carbon emissions and carbon fixation of urban tourism in the past ten years were compared. The results show that (1) tourism carbon emissions in the Yellow River Basin are generally on the rise, along with a distribution characteristic of downstream > middle reaches > upstream with obvious characteristics of urban agglomeration centrality within the basin; (2) the carbon carrying capacity of tourism is higher than that of tourism. The growth of carbon emissions is relatively slow, showing a spatial distribution pattern of high in the west and low in the east, which is mainly related to the geographical environment and economic development of the city; (3) the tourism carbon emissions and tourism carbon carrying capacity in the upstream areas can basically maintain a balance, but in the middle and lower reaches of the region, they show a carbon surplus. There is a significant positive spatial correlation in urban net tourism carbon emissions, and the clusters are mainly H-H and L-L.

The Transformational Capability of Tourism to Promote Women's Empowerment through Entrepreneurship

The tourist industry has a position of utmost significance within the economic context. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the many dimensions of tourism as a driver for active participation among a wide range of stakeholders in the field of tourist firms. This phenomenon possesses an inherent capacity to instigate and facilitate such engagement, both directly and indirectly. This research aims to illuminate the transformational capacity of tourism in promoting cooperation and involvement among stakeholders by analyzing the many aspects of this phenomenon. The major objective of this study is to emphasize the significant significance of promoting women's empowerment in the field of travel and tourism through entrepreneurial activity. This study utilizes the conceptual paradigm referred to as the 'Doors, Locks and the Key' to conduct a critical analysis and evaluation of the positive impacts of tourism in the Indian subcontinent. This study aims to explore the various methodologies, establishment processes, and progression strategies employed for women's empowerment in the tourism sector. Additionally, it seeks to analyze the implications of these efforts on the overall advancement of society. This present discourse aims to elucidate a proposed methodology for fostering entrepreneurial development in both rural and urban areas, with a specific focus on the field of tourism ventures. The central focus of the proposed methodology centers around the implementation of a carefully crafted growth strategy, customized to cater to the distinct requirements and ambitions of the aforementioned individuals residing in the designated area. This paper offers a series of recommendations pertaining to the prospective growth of entrepreneurial endeavors within the field of tourism and travel.

EVALUATION OF TOURISM AT RURAL AREAS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Tourism is the industry most affected by the pandemic. However, one form of tourism most successfully "swam" in the flood that hit the tourism industry. It is rural tourism. In this paper, the aim is to assess the capacity and occupancy of rural tourism in EU countries and selected candidates. In order to assess the set goal, the evaluation of tourism in rural areas is analyzed through indicators such as: (1) number of facilities, bedrooms and beds in tourist accommodation, (2) nights in rural tourist accommodation (absolute number) and (3) nights in rural tourist accommodation (relative number). Special emphasis is placed on the time period before the pandemic and the time period after the pandemic. The results show a slight reaching of the level from 2019.

INCREASING KNOWLEDGE OF COFFEE FARMERS IN THE COOPERATIVE “KETAKASI” ABOUT USE SMART ECO ROASTING MACHINE THROUGH TRAINING

Roasted coffee is an Indonesian export product and the Ketakasi Cooperative is one of the coffee exporters and a tourist destination. In its development, the Ketakasi Cooperative needs a machine that can facilitate the roasting process and has a small capacity for profiling and educational tourism. The solution offered is the use of a Smart Eco Roasting Machine. The method for implementing this service is competency development in the form of training and mentoring at the Ketakasi Cooperative which includes three stages of activities, namely the preparation stage, implementation stage, and evaluation stage. Based on the overall evaluation results, there was an increase in the understanding of coffee farmers and cooperative administrators about the roasting process. Training participants are interested in using the Smart Eco Roasting Machine.

Exploring Extension Implications for Slow Food Development in Iran: A Comprehensive Analysis

This research aimed to ascertain the prerequisites for the advancement of the slow food movement in Iran. Employing both quantitative and qualitative methods, it adopted a descriptive and survey-oriented design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 experts well-versed in the extension of slow food, employing a snowball sampling technique. The interview data underwent coding and analysis employing open coding, axial coding, and selective coding methods. The study encompassed experts and managers in agricultural extension and education across the nation. For statistical analysis, a structural equation model and confirmatory factor analysis were employed, utilizing SMART PLS 3 and SPSS 26 software. The goodness-of-fit index (GoF) was utilized to evaluate the comprehensive validity of the research model. From a qualitative perspective, six primary facets of the slow food model emerged: 1. Extension strategies in harmony with slow food principles; 2. Methods of extending the slow food movement; 3. Supportive policies for slow food propagation; 4. Intervening conditions; 5. Causal conditions (triggers and applications) of the slow food paradigm; and 6. Outcomes resulting from the adoption of the slow food ethos. These facets collectively comprised a total of 38 sub-components. Through analysis of the structural equation model, key facets with substantial operational weight and significant influence on the promotion of slow food were identified. These prominent components encompass disease prevention, the organization of festivals and exhibitions, the revision of laws, the shaping of individuals’ lifestyles, the enhancement of food tourism capacity, and the optimization of human resources.

Evaluating Coastal Area Suitability and Ecological Carrying Capacity in Topejawa Village, South Sulawesi

Marine and coastal tourism has rapidly emerged as promising sectors with the potential to drive sustainable regional development. Achieving the status of a sustainable tourist destination requires adherence to specific criteria, particularly concerning the ecological carrying capacity of tourism activities. This study aims to evaluate the suitability and carrying capacity of beach tourism in Topejawa Village, Takalar Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, focusing on recreation and swimming activities. Data were collected from eight strategically located observation stations along the beach area from March to August 2022. Using the Tourism Suitability Index (TSI), we assessed ten parameters to evaluate the beach’s physical condition. Additionally, we conducted an analysis of the Ecological Carrying Capacity (ECC) to determine the maximum number of visitors that the tourist area can sustainably accommodate for recreation and swimming activities. Our findings indicate that Topejawa beach area’s stations I, III, and IV were classified as ‘suitable’ with TSI values ranging from 1.8 to 2.1 across all stations. The ecological carrying capacity analysis revealed that the beach can accommodate up to 1,257 individuals per day for recreation and 15,171 for swimming activities. We recommend the period from March to November for beach tourism due to favorable weather conditions. These results demonstrate the significant potential of Topejawa Village for sustainable ecotourism development, emphasizing the importance of ecological carrying capacity assessments and sustainable tourism practices. As coastal tourism continues to thrive, this study provides valuable insights for the responsible management and growth of Topejawa’s beach recreation tourism industry.

Tourism and economic development: A literature review to highlight main empirical findings

After the publication of a significant number of papers analyzing the tourism-led growth hypothesis (TLGH), a new line has arisen within the scientific literature, which attempts to analyze the capacity of tourism as an instrument of economic development, given that this concept has been widely linked to both economic aspects and socio-economic conditions of the resident population. Because of the new line mentioned, this work reviews 57 published articles (from 2005 to 2022) that examined the relationship between tourism and economic development. Specifically, the empirical results of the reviewed works suggest that tourism has positive effects on socio-economic development, acting as a tool that reduces poverty, lessens inequalities, and improves the living conditions of the resident population. In line with this, papers reviewed suggests different policy recommendations as promote access to financing, trade, campaigns for tourism or major relevance of public and private sector investments.

CULTURE TOURISM IN GAZİANTEP AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA

This study named Culture Tourism in Gaziantep and its immediate environment, contains historical and cultural attractions that create the basis of culture tourism in Gaziantep and the presentation possibilities to the tourist with respect to gradually developing understanding of tourism. Therefore, as an alternative tourism type, culture tourism, is a kind of tourism experienced on cultural resources, and its main motivation is to see and know new places, to learn new things and the most important is that, it creates a need for gaining new experiences to participate in cultural facilities. In this study, available cultural and historical attractions in Gaziantep province in South-Eastern Anatolia region are emphasised. In this respect, historical and cultural heritage attractions, in Gaziantep province, which still continue to exist and belong to Hittite, Med, Assyria, Persian, Iskender, Seleskos, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic-Arabic and Islamic-Turkish culture are explained. Moreover, attractions are categorized under 5 different main subject areas such as historically, prehistorically, archeologically, military and religion. Later, the tourism capacity of the examination area is emphasised and in the last part of the study general suggestions on the improvement and organization of cultural tourism are given. KEY WORDS: Gaziantep, Tourism, Culture Tourism, Tourists, Attractions

Rural tourism management from an entrepreneurial approach and its impact on local development

Tourism has the capacity to diversify the economy due to its transformative nature, mainly through the practice of various tourism modalities. In the case of rural communities, strategies can be implemented to expand productive capacities and competencies, if they are managed as a complement to traditional economic activities, and keeping in mind that a fundamental element in the matrix of territorial economic development is the business segment. Therefore, the objective of this article was to determine the management capacity of rural tourism through the business fabric of a rural setting. Scientific observation and documentary analysis were used as methods, which allowed determining the different factors that lead to the integration of tourist activity as a factor of local development in the Cuban municipality. In addition, the main elements that favor or limit the management of Cuban rural areas for tourism purposes were analyzed, based on work experiences in Avilanian municipalities. The conclusion was reached that tourism activity is a feasible opportunity, its management leads to the implementation of actions that articulate and stimulate the activation of rural heritage, in correspondence with the demands of the tourism market, where the actors involved carry out the business framework that conditions the gradual development of tourism based on the characteristics of each territory.

Mangrove ecotourism development at Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia

Abstract. Azzahra PR, Sumarga E, Sholihah A. 2023. Mangrove ecotourism development at Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 4457-4468. Karimunjawa National Park (KJNP) is a marine conservation area with a high potential for developing mangrove ecotourism in Indonesia. Several essential aspects should be adequately understood to support mangrove ecotourism in KJNP, including the potential of tourism attractions, the ecological carrying capacity for tourism, the potential support from stakeholders, and the best strategies based on the latest conditions. This study aimed to (i) identify and analyze the potential of mangrove ecotourism attractions in KJNP, (ii) analyze the carrying capacity for mangrove ecotourism, (iii) analyze the level of influence and interest of stakeholders, and (iv) determine strategies for developing mangrove ecotourism in KJNP. The ecotourism attraction potentials were analyzed using a modified version of the assessment of Natural Tourism Attraction Objects (NTAO) (Objek Daya Tarik Wisata Alam – ODTWA). The carrying capacity was analyzed using the Area Carrying Capacity concept. The influence and interest level of stakeholders were analyzed using the economic characteristics of the community and the stakeholder grids. The strategy for developing mangrove ecotourism was determined using Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT), and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) analyses. The results showed that mangrove ecotourism in KJNP is highly potential and feasible to be developed based on the assessment of 15 criteria of NTAO with a carrying capacity of ca. 104 visitors/day. About 96% of the community agrees to support the development of mangrove ecotourism in KJNP. Karimunjawa National Park Office and the local community were identified as essential players from the eight recognizable stakeholders. Seven main strategies were formulated for developing mangrove ecotourism in KJNP, with the improvement of cooperation among stakeholders in developing facilities and tourist attractions and promoting mangrove ecotourism was perceived as the most urgent strategy to be implemented.

Pelatihan Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) Melalui Kegiatan Tata Kelola Destinasi Pariwisata Di Kabupaten Jember

Jember Regency has many tourist destinations, so it has around 20 million tourist visits. The potential tourist attractions in the Jember Regency area are quite large, including; natural, cultural, culinary and innovative economic tourism that spreads in 248 villages, but this opportunity has not been used by the local community as a tourism interest. The purpose of this training is to provide POKDARWIS with an understanding of the role, obligations and benefits for tourism boosters in rural environments, Pokdarwis is given direction and insight to explore and develop tourism capacity by conducting training on tourism destination management. This study utilizes qualitative descriptive methods that describe directly and clearly. It is hoped that this training will have insight into good management of tourist destinations and can share their knowledge with the community in the tourist environment. Therefore, the formation of community understanding to increase tourism capacity in rural environments