Tourist Routes Research Articles

Terrestrial laser scanning in the construction of a numerical model geometry related to underground post-mining facility

Abstract The procedure of building a quasi-3D geometry of a numerical model of an underground post-mining facility is presented in the article. For this purpose, measurements were made, based on the terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) technology, of a fragment of St. John adit, which is part of the underground tourist route “Geopark” St. Johannes Mine in Krobica in Lower Silesia in Poland, in the neighborhood of Krobica, Gierczyn and Przecznica – the places located in the vicinity of the well-known health resort Świeradów Zdrój. TLS, as one of the most advanced mining surveying technologies, enables accurate mapping of even the most complex geometries of underground mining facilities. This opens wide possibilities in the construction of more accurate numerical models of the behavior of the rock mass around such underground objects. As a result, more reliable calculation results are obtained, which are the basis for designing mining support protection, for example, with rock bolting. This translates into an improvement in the safety of underground excavations, in the conditions of exploitation in mining as well as in historical post-mining excavations made available to tourists. In the construction of the geometry of numerical model, software such as Trimble RealWorks was used to orientate individual “point clouds” from measurement stations. CloudCompare software was also used to generate cross sections to the adit axis, and AutoCad software was used for processing and spatial orientation of a selected characteristic cross section. Using the latest version of the FLAC 3D v.9.0 software, the excavation cross-section geometry obtained from measurements was mapped to and discretized (i.e., meshed), giving it a third dimension at the same time.

Analysis of Social Networks on the Don Vasco tourist route in Michoacán, Mexico, a post-COVID-19 analysis

Analysis of Social Networks on the Don Vasco tourist route in Michoacán, Mexico, a post-COVID-19 analysis

Applying the dark Tourism Route on Islamic Architecture in Al-Darb al-Ahmar District

Applying the dark Tourism Route on Islamic Architecture in Al-Darb al-Ahmar District

Retraction Note: Optimal individualized multimedia tourism route planning based on ant colony algorithms and large data hidden mining

Retraction Note: Optimal individualized multimedia tourism route planning based on ant colony algorithms and large data hidden mining

Sistem Informasi Pencarian Rute Terpendek Pariwisata di Kabupaten Ende Nusa Tenggara Timur Menggunakan Algoritma Dijkstra

The Ende Regency on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province, offers various attractive tourist destinations with its natural charm and cultural richness. However, visitors to the Ende Regency face the challenge of insufficient information regarding the shortest and most efficient routes to their desired tourist spots. To address this issue, a tourism route search information system is developed for the Ende Regency using the Dijkstra algorithm-based website. The Dijkstra algorithm is employed to find the shortest route between two points in a weighted graph.Utilizing a website as the platform for this system enables easy and flexible access through various devices such as laptops, computers, and smartphones, facilitating users in utilizing the system anytime and anywhere. It is anticipated that this system will assist tourists in navigating to tourist destinations in the Ende Regency more easily and efficiently.

Utilisation of A Star Algorithm in Determining Tourism Routes in Palangka Raya City

The Utilization of the A* Algorithm in Determining Tour Routes in Palangka Raya City is a study aimed at providing a solution for determining optimal tourist routes for visitors in Palangka Raya City. By employing the A* algorithm, this research offers an efficient tool to find the shortest route between selected tourist destinations, considering both distance and travel cost. The method involves initializing a graph that represents the relationships between tourist destinations, followed by the implementation of the A* algorithm for finding the best route. The research findings demonstrate that this algorithm can provide optimal routes with accurate estimations of distance and cost. A brief discussion on the research results highlights the strengths and limitations of this algorithm in the context of tourism applications. In conclusion, this research makes a significant contribution to facilitating visitors in planning their tourist trips in Palangka Raya City, with the potential positive impact on the tourism industry and visitor experiences.

Digital Promotion of Geoheritage along a Tourist Route in M’Goun UNESCO Geopark (Central High Atlas, Morocco) and Visitor Typology Analysis

In the digital era, highlighting the heritage resources of a mountainous region involves describing and advertising them to promote their visibility and attractiveness. Previous studies mainly assess the natural resources of such regions through a multi-indicator descriptive evaluation. This study aims to develop an effective evaluation of such indicators along the main tourist route of the M’Goun UNESCO Global Geopark, located in the central High Atlas of Morocco. The implementation of an experiential method to assess the tourism characteristics of this region is a notable aspect of our study. It includes analyzing the criteria for choosing this destination by segmenting tourists’ consumption experiences. Statistical data analysis has identified five dimensions of destination choice and four visitor groups. Additionally, we created an interactive map and made it accessible online to promote the natural geoheritage of this region. This article proposes to discuss the findings of this research and their applicability in terms of tourism destination management and decision-making, which can assist local governments in allocating tourism resources and land use rationally.

Актуализация мемориальных объектов Великой Отечественной войны в социокультурном пространстве Крыма (методологический аспект)

The article emphasizes the importance of memorial complexes of the Great Patriotic War in the context of modern social and cultural processes, as well as symbols of historical memory and means of communication that convey information about the past to representatives of current and subsequent generations. Practical approaches to actualizing memorial sites in the socio-cultural space of Crimea are proposed, taking into account its regional specificity based on Soviet experience and already implemented Russian projects. Among the optimal approaches, creating interactive museum exhibitions, organizing events dedicated to the memory of war victims, and promoting tourist routes to Crimea’s memorial sites are suggested. Particular attention is paid to modern trends and approaches to improving and expanding the existing scientific and educational functions of memorial complexes, as well as their integration into cultural, educational, creative and social activities. The actualization of memorial sites in Crimea’s socio-cultural space requires a comprehensive approach that combines historical awareness, educational outreach, and community involvement. By leveraging the region’s rich historical heritage and embracing modern methods of interpretation and engagement, these memorial sites can serve as dynamic platforms for preserving and transmitting the memory of the Great Patriotic War to present and future generations.

ANALYSIS OF CONSUMERS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM SECTOR IN THE LITHUANIA REGIONS

In the article, the author analyzes the attitude of consumers towards the sustainable development of the tourism sector in the Lithuania regions. The purpose of the research is to analyze the attitude of consumers towards the sustainable development of the tourism sector in the Lithuania regions. During the research, a quantitative survey (questionnaire survey) was conducted. Data collection methods - analysis of scientific literature and sources, document analysis, questionnaire survey. The article analyzes the consumers' attitude towards the sustainable development of the tourism sector from a theoretical point of view and presents the results of the conducted research. It is concluded that the respondents consider the following factors of sustainable development of the tourism sector to be the most important: development of ecological tourism; accessibility of tourism; creation of tourist routes accessible to all; certification of tourism services; development of the common national route and development of bicycle tourism infrastructure, etc. According to the respondents, the following problems of sustainable development of the tourism sector are usually encountered: economic problem: insufficient investments in the development of sustainable tourism; lack of knowledge about the essence and principles of sustainable tourism in local politics; underdeveloped tourism sector infrastructure, etc.

Tourists’ behavioural intentions to use ChatGPT for tour route planning: an extended TAM model including rational and emotional factors

ABSTRACT This study incorporates perceived coolness and perceived enjoyment as emotional factors into Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which traditionally focuses on rational factors, to comprehensively understand how tourists develop usage intentions of ChatGPT for tour route planning. Structural equation modeling was utilized to analyse 491 online questionnaires. Findings support that perceived information quality is an antecedent factor of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Consequently, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness significantly influence tourists’ attitudes towards using ChatGPT for tour route planning, while perceived usefulness directly influences tourists’ behavioural intentions regarding ChatGPT usage. Moreover, perceived coolness directly affects tourists’ attitudes towards ChatGPT usage and indirectly affects their behavioural intentions through perceived enjoyment and attitudes. The primary contribution of this research lies in the integration of perceived coolness and perceived enjoyment into the traditional TAM, thus establishing a new rational-emotional extended TAM framework. This advancement provides a more comprehensive understanding of tourists’ adoption of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for tour route planning.

REGIONAL AND CENTRAL DIMENSION OF STATE POLICY OF MEMORY IN THE LATE SOVIET PERIOD

The two major late-Soviet memorial policy projects, “Hero Cities” and “Golden Ring”, had many differences as well as points of intersection in terms of their emergence and development. Each of them appealed to a specific sample of regions, and the struggle for inclusion in the projects was fought at the union, republican, and regional levels. Both were “showcase” destinations for domestic and foreign tourism. E.M. Boltunova and G.S. Yegorova’s monograph “Territory and History: Late Soviet Projects Hero Cities and Golden Ring” makes a significant contribution to the study of two memorial projects of late Soviet society, which provided for it more than new places of memory and tourist routes: they formed alternative foundation myths that competed with the underlying Soviet narrative. The novelty of the monograph is the task of finding points of intersection in the history of seemingly completely unrelated projects: E.M. Boltunova and G.S. Yegorova’s work is about how society and power searched for and created new national meanings and reference points. The cities marked with the title of “Hero Cities” began to be gradually correlated in public historical memory with the territories of the most important battles of the Great Patriotic War, while a number of cities and regions that “fell out” of this project found themselves outside the program of state memorialization of the war 1941-1945. The issue of composition and boundaries also became one of the key aspects of the Golden Ring route development. Representatives of each region tried to justify as convincingly as possible the necessity to pay attention to this or that city or district when implementing the project, as the inclusion of a city in the route would allow the corresponding region to get additional resources for development. The authors of the monograph dwell in detail on the mutual influence of the projects at the level of narratives and visual components, as well as on the self-positioning of the territories included in the projects and their perception.

Intelligent Geo-Tour Route Recommendation Algorithm Based on Feature Text Mining and Spatial Accessibility Model

In view of the problems in planning and recommending tour routes, this paper constructs a feature text mining (FTM) method and spatial accessibility model (SAM) as the key factors for scenic spot recommendation (SSR) and tour route recommendation (TRR). The scenic spot clustering algorithm (SSCA) based on FTM was constructed by tourists’ text evaluation data mining. Considering the spatial attributes of scenic spots, the scenic spot topology tree algorithm (SSTTA) based on dynamic buffer spatial accessibility (DBSA) was constructed. The optimal scenic spots were recommended based on interest matching and spatial accessibility optimization. As to the recommended scenic spots, this paper proposes an optimal tour route recommendation algorithm (TRRA) based on SSTTA, which aims to determine the optimal adjacent section path structure tree (ASPST) with the lowest cost under travel constraints and transportation modes. The experiment verifies that the proposed algorithm can recommend scenic spots that match tourists’ interests and have optimal spatial accessibility, and the optimal tour routes with the lowest costs under certain travel constraints. Compared with the searched sub-optimal tour routes, the optimal tour route recommended by the proposed algorithm produces the lowest travel costs, and all the scenic spots in the tour route meet the tourists’ interests. Compared with the commonly used BDMA and GDMA methods, the proposed algorithm can determine the optimal routes with lower travel costs.

Exploring the Prospects for Tourism Development in China and Arab Countries under the Belt and Road Initiative: Taking Algeria as an Example

With the in-depth development of the “Belt and Road” strategy, the tourism development of countries along the route is in full swing. This new strategic concept of travel culture not only covers hundreds of tourist routes in many regions of the country, but also has huge connections with the vast number of Arab countries. Nowadays, the “Belt and Road” national tour will be the development trend of the tourism industry. It is of great practical significance to study the development prospects of tourism in Arab countries under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Spatial Qualitative Analysis of the Marine Heritage Tourism in Bontoharu-Bontosikuyu District, The Selayar Regency

Marine cultural tourism, a developing tourism mode, has grown in popularity among tourists in recent years, indicating broad market prospects (Zheng et al., 2017). Selayar Islands Regency is an international commerce route believed to have existed since 1820. According to preliminary data, a shipwreck with ceramics and money coins was discovered in the Bontosikuyu District and its surrounds in China. It is believed that these coins circulated throughout the archipelago between the 11th and 14th centuries. However, the vast potential has not been realized. In addition, there is a risk of local populations exploiting maritime cultural heritage objects for economic gain. This study is to investigate the potential of marine heritage as a new tourism destination in the Selayar Islands Regency. This research methodology is spatial qualitative, with spatial analysis using the ArcGIS application followed by qualitative identification of tourism potential using the 3A approach (attractions, amenities, accessibility). The study identified numerous prospective places based on interviews with stakeholders and study literature for marine heritage tourism that could serve as a tourist route. The proposed route has yet to be tested. Its potential is based solely on observation results; literature reviews; and conversations with stakeholders. This research aims to identify prospective maritime heritage routes in the Selayar Islands Regency. The study's findings indicate that the potential for marine heritage tourism packages in Selayar Regency is enormous but due to a lack of attention, it requires significant improvement and development in terms of attractions, accessibility, and amenities.

Green employment opportunities: Agroecological tourist route Finca El Coporo, an alternative to rural settlements

Green employment opportunities: Agroecological tourist route Finca El Coporo, an alternative to rural settlements

GIS based daily tourism route proposal for surrounding provinces and districts from Ankara’s Çankaya district (Turkey)

AbstractWith the dynamic evolution of the tourism sector, a multitude of shifts in tourism activities and traveler motivations have transpired. These changes, spurred by technological advancements, economic fluctuations, and geopolitical developments due to heightened global competition, have introduced a fresh dimension to tourism dynamics. Significantly, the strategic creation of new tourism itineraries has become pivotal, given the tourism sector's integral role in city branding. In this study, the focal point was the Çankaya district within the Ankara province, deemed a central reference. Positioned at the heart of Turkey, Ankara province boasts the second-largest population according to TUIK (2020) data. Within this province, Çankaya district stands as the most densely populated, rendering it the designated study area. In Çankaya, which is one of the most heavily employed areas by public workers in Turkey, strategically positioned and with high population potential, the tourism planning of day trips, especially on weekends, is crucial to be conducted within the framework of time–distance savings. Without such planning, it might be challenging to achieve an efficient travel organization, especially for tourists who allocate fewer resources to travel planning in recent years, have limited time, and are selective about tourism destinations. In line with the research problem, the aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of tourism accessibility, using the example of Çankaya district in Ankara, and to visualize the results of the analysis within a quantitative methodology framework to present concrete outputs. The more specific objective of this study is to determine a tourism route that allows tourists to reach important tourist attractions in the shortest and most convenient routes within the framework of time–distance savings, with a maximum travel time of 3 h in the research area. The expected scientific contributions from the objectives are as follows: contributing to transportation optimization related to tourism, bringing attention to historical, natural, and cultural places within the determined tourism route that are still undiscovered, less known, or not evaluated as individual tourism destinations, providing valuable information to destination managers, raising awareness about tourism opportunities in each destination, and contributing economically to the region. Employing a quantitative methodology, the study hinged on time-based road matrix analysis, facilitated by Geographical Information Systems, to chart routes from Çankaya district to surrounding districts. During this analysis, preference was given to routes with gentle curves, mitigating negative impacts on vehicle speed compared to more convoluted alternatives. Subsequently, leveraging 21 distinct types of tourism attractions, tourism sites feasible for visits within 1, 2, and 3-h intervals were pinpointed. At the study's culmination, an assemblage of 841 daily tourist destinations in and around Ankara were meticulously delineated and cartographically depicted using MapInfo Pro 2019.3 version. This endeavor underscores a concerted effort to offer tourists, both local and beyond, a well-crafted roadmap to explore and relish the plethora of cultural, historical, and natural treasures that Ankara and its neighboring regions have to offer.

Cultural Routes as Cultural Tourism Products for Heritage Conservation and Regional Development: A Systematic Review

Cultural routes are a composite set of heritage sites that refer to historical routes of human communication. As key products of cultural tourism, they provide visitors with rich cultural experiences across regions. We systematically review reports and studies related to the tourism development of 38 cultural route cases worldwide, with a special focus on their distribution, typology, planning patterns, and tools for cultural tourism. We summarized eight tools and found some differences in how often these eight tools are used by the different types of routes and different planning patterns for route tourism. This study also developed an evaluation system based on the conservation principles of cultural routes to determine how different tourism tools affect the conservation and development of historical regions. Although tourism decision-makers have made numerous efforts to protect and develop cultural routes, there are still many problems and challenges in the process of tourism development along cultural routes. We conclude the paper by making recommendations for decision-makers and researchers concerning future route tourism planning and study.

Origin and modern microbial ecology of secondary mineral deposits in Lehman Caves, Great Basin National Park, NV, USA.

Lehman Caves is an extensively decorated high desert cave that represents one of the main tourist attractions in Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Although traditionally considered a water table cave, recent studies identified abundant speleogenetic features consistent with a hypogenic and, potentially, sulfuric acid origin. Here, we characterized white mineral deposits in the Gypsum Annex (GA) passage to determine whether these secondary deposits represent biogenic minerals formed during sulfuric acid corrosion and explored microbial communities associated with these and other mineral deposits throughout the cave. Powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), scanning electron microscopy with electron dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and electron microprobe analyses (EPMA) showed that, while most white mineral deposits from the GA contain gypsum, they also contain abundant calcite, silica, and other phases. Gypsum and carbonate-associated sulfate isotopic values of these deposits are variable, with δ34SV-CDT between +9.7‰ and +26.1‰, and do not reflect depleted values typically associated with replacement gypsum formed during sulfuric acid speleogenesis. Petrographic observations show that the sulfates likely co-precipitated with carbonate and SiO2 phases. Taken together, these data suggest that the deposits resulted from later-stage meteoric events and not during an initial episode of sulfuric acid speleogenesis. Most sedimentary and mineral deposits in Lehman Caves have very low microbial biomass, with the exception of select areas along the main tour route that have been impacted by tourist traffic. High-throughput 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing showed that microbial communities in GA sediments are distinct from those in other parts of the cave. The microbial communities that inhabit these oligotrophic secondary mineral deposits include OTUs related to known ammonia-oxidizing Nitrosococcales and Thaumarchaeota, as well as common soil taxa such as Acidobacteriota and Proteobacteria. This study reveals microbial and mineralogical diversity in a previously understudied cave and expands our understanding of the geomicrobiology of desert hypogene cave systems.

Branding of Russian Cities: Practice Review of Russian Federation Regional “Capitals”

The use of marketing tools in state and municipal management, one of which is geo-branding, is becoming an increasingly common practice. Many cities in our country strive to create their own unique geo-brands based on their competitive advantages in order to promote their own values and interests in the highly competitive “territory market”, as well as attract the necessary resources, including tourists, investors, residents, etc., depending on the tasks set. The city’s geo-branding strategy is aimed not only at external, but also at internal audiences (the population, local businesses, authorities, etc.), which helps to increase the loyalty of citizens to their place of residence. Moreover, in the process of interacting with the outside world, local residents themselves become bearers of their city’s brand. The article is devoted to the study of the current state of geo-breading in Russia on the example of the administrative centers of the subjects of the Russian Federation. The study was conducted through content analysis of the Internet communication network in November–December 2023. As a result, a classification was compiled in which cities were divided into three groups: cities with documented branding concepts and other signs of systemic marketing activity; cities with signs of systemic geo-branding, but being only part of a regional brand or tourist route (without an independent brand); cities without signs of systemic geo-branding. Based on the analysis, general trends in the field of Russian city geo-branding were also identified and recommendations were made for each of the groups of cities of the received classification.

To Embed Geosites In An Area wıth Great Tourism Activity: A Proposal for Köyceğız, Türkiye

Köyceğiz Region offers a fascinating beauty with its lakes, long sandy beaches, rivers, as well as mountains and hills covered with pine, sweetgum and mastic tree forests. Therefore, there is an intense visitor activity in the region. In addition, there are well-marked, year-round hiking and cycling routes around the mountains and lakes in Köyceğiz. On some of these routes, eco-sites have been identified and explanatory panels have been placed. However, geosites have not been identified in the region for the geological structures that carry all this ecological diversity. In fact, the Köyceğiz Region is one of the typical regions that presents geological stories from the paleotectonic and neotectonic periods together. Our proposal in this study is to select geosites on existing nature routes that reflect the geological story of the region and to develop explanatory panels for them. In this study, we have identified geosites located on nature tourism routes in the region and described their geoscientific content. By installing panels on geosites, the geo-ecological systems located on the routes will be able to explain themselves to travelers. This is a new geo-eco-tourism approach with a small budget, aimed at existing visitors in the region, without trying to attract visitors to the area.