Unique Attraction Research Articles

The antecedents of behavioural intention for island tourism across traveller generations: a case of Bali

ABSTRACT Island tourism presents the natural beauty and the authenticity of local culture that provides a unique experience for foreign tourists. If not being managed properly, tourist abundance at the island destination can threaten the destination quality which can actually harm tourists and reduce trust. The main objective of this study is to construct an understanding regarding the effect of destination quality on trust and behavioural intention. The sample in this research was 450 international tourists visiting Bali, Indonesia. Bali is a natural-based and cultural-based tourism destination which offers natural beauty, the authenticity of local culture, and unique cultural attractions. WarpPLS was used to analyze the effect of destination quality, trust, word-of-mouth intention, and revisit intention. The findings show that destination quality has a significant effect on trust. Trust is proven to have a significant effect on word-of-mouth intention and revisit intention. In addition, the results of this study also show that destination quality has a direct effect on word-of-mouth intention and revisit intention. More in-depth results show that in generation Y, destination quality has no significant effect on word-of-mouth intention and revisit intention.

Os destinos turísticos do Estado do Paraná, Brasil: espacialização baseada na concentração e especialização turística

The objective of this research was to identify the set of municipalities that are configured as tour‑ ist areas in the State of Paraná, Brazil, considering the concentration and specialisation of their tourist at‑ tractions. In order to achieve this goal, mathematical tools were applied as a means to define the degree of concentration, measured by the Herfindahl‑Hirschman Index (HHI), and the level of specialisation, calculated using a Location Quotient (LQ), of the tourism in the municipalities. The origin of the data analysed came from TripAdvisor and from the Secretary for Employment at the Ministry of Economy. The importance of this study is the need for instruments that subsidize the decision‑makers from public and private sectors in the elabora‑ tion of strategic planning for municipalities or regions. The results obtained point to the conformation of tourist spaces around the large demographic centers, highlighted the municipalities of Foz do Iguaçu, Curitiba and Paranaguá, by specialization and concentration criteria of tourism in the State. Furthermore, it was possible to identify isolated tourism destinations, which have very specific and unique attractions, as Iretama, Verê, Mal‑ let and Tijucas do Sul, besides the growth potential of other tourism areas like Ponta Grossa, Prudentópolis, Cascavel e Guarapuava

The benefits of preserving and promoting cultural heritage values for the sustainable development of the country

Cultural and natural heritages are considered invaluable resources, creating a unique tourist attraction for each country. However, knowing how to use this heritage for sustainable tourism development, while preserving and promoting the heritage value for future generations is not a simple task. This article focuses on the values of cultural heritage and the importance of maintaining and promoting it while integrating with the environment for the development of society. It discusses the current state of cultural heritage preservation and promotion in Vietnam, showing examples of development with disregard to the heritage and the environment, why it is necessary to have sustainable development in active culture conservation, as well as the relationship between the preservation, promotion of the cultural heritage and the socio-economic development and the environment. A perspective on the cultural heritage value in sustainable development is also given. Through the reading of supporting materials and the comparison of survey data, it is clear that the preservation of cultural values not only contribute directly to the socio-economic development of a country similar to Vietnam, but also to help create new values in later generations. Therefore, it is concluded that a sustainable approach to the conservation of cultural heritages is very important for the future handling of such irreplaceable resources.

Particular characteristics of recidivism of foreign criminals subjected to conviction in Russia

Russia is attractive to foreign citizens not only for its originality which lies in the beauty of people and nature or in the presence of unique attractions. They are also attracted by the possibility of doing work and business. However, not all foreign citizens are law-abiding. Some of their representatives are distinguished by illegal behavior. It happens that noncitizens of Russia commit crimes. Purpose of the research: to consider the state, structure and dynamics of crimes of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation; to work out the categories of crimes for which they are convicted; to give information about representatives of foreign countries dominating places of imprisonment; to assess the nature of the repetition of crimes committed in Russia by foreign immigrants; to reveal their age range and give information about the commission of repeated crimes in Russia by foreigners who have served their sentences in domestic correction facilities. Methods: the work based on a systematic approach widely uses general scientific and specific scientific methods. General scientific methods, such as logical, structural-functional, analysis and synthesis methods, made it possible to identify the features of the foreigners’ recidivism risk in Russia. Modern criminological concepts based on such specific scientific methods as the method of interpretation and the methods of interpreting documents have successfully fostered the development of the research problem. Main results: the research made it possible to assess the nature of “foreign crime” in the Russian Federation and the recidivism rate of foreign immigrants. Novelty: the research shows the contingent of foreign citizens serving sentences in Russian correction facilities and differentiated by categories of crimes; it also presents their criminological features, reveals the post-penitentiary recidivism of foreign immigrants, it gives a comparative assessment of foreigners’ repeated crimes in Russia and at home.

Pengembangan Ekowisata Berbasis Masyarakat Di Desa Pemo Taman Nasional Kelimutu Kabupaten Ende

This research is concerned to elaborate new potential tourist attraction in Desa Pemo Taman Nasional Kelimutu. Desa Pemo has special attraction that is authentic and unique related with nature and culture. The method used is qualitative with descriptive approach. The data collected through in depth interviews with Head of Desa Pemo, Representative of Taman Nasional Kelimutu management, community member, and tourist. The data analyzed using IFAS EFAS analysis and SWOT analysis. The result shows that Desa Pemo has a authentic and unique attraction from the beauty of nature, culture, and hospitable community. Desa Pemo is classified in Quadrant I which means needs to take advantage of external opportunities, overcome internal weaknesses and avoid external threats. 
 Keywords: Development Strategy, SWOT Analysis, Community-Based Ecotourism

Impact of Backpacker Tourists on the Social, Economic and Environmental Aspects in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

This research bases on the lack of government attention and the lack of studies related to backpacker tourists in Bali. Their presence is not taken into account in the development of tourism in Bali. It is because there are still stereotypical thoughts about backpacker tourists, namely tourists whose purchasing power is deficient, not environmentally friendly, drunkenness, free sex, lack of respect for local culture, etc. Backpacker tourists classify as more individualistic tourists, non-institutionalized tourist groups, having specific travel patterns that are different from the travel patterns of mass tourists (institutionalized tourists). As with tourists who visit Bali, backpacker tourists also need services and services such as transportation, eating and drinking, accommodation, entertainment, and unique tourism attractions. Its existence also has an economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impact in the areas it visits. The limited research on the presence of backpacker tourists in Bali makes this research important. This study aims to examine the effects of backpacker tourists in the Ubud Tourism Area. Backpacker tourists in the Ubud tourism area impact the economy, socio-culture, and the environment. The economic sector's impact includes the growth and development of local culinary businesses, tourism businesses in the field of cheap accommodation, the development of natural tourism businesses such as rafting, tracking, and cycling, which provide opportunities for business and work to reduce the flow of urbanization. In the socio-cultural sector, the impact includes developing cultural preservation efforts through creativity in dance, painting, and sculpture for tourist consumption. The arrival of tourists in the Ubud tourism area also contributed to the worsening of congestion due to optimal parking lots' unavailability. Backpacker tourists who tend to stay at budget hotels are directly more environmentally friendly because they don't use hot water, bath up, and air conditioning than conventional tourists—the latter stay in star-rated hotels with all the luxury of their facilities.

Festival services: A study of visitors’ experiences at surajkund craft fair

More and more festivals are organized every year around the world, in big cities and villages alike, due to the numerous benefits they are perceived to bring at local and national levels. Past research show that fairs can bring positive benefits such as economic, social and community togetherness to their host community. In addition, fairs have the ability to create memorable experience for visitors, dampen negative images regarding host community, and create activities to motivate travelers. According to Getz (1991, 1997) festivals and public celebrations are seen as unique tourist attractions and destination image makers. Events and festivals also play a significant role in the lives of communities; enhance the local image of their host community (Getz, 1993). The experiences are base on the necessary services provided to the visitors. Therefore, the paper aims to examine visitor’s experiences about various services of a famous fair i.e. Surajkund Craft Fair, Faridabad (Haryana). A structured Likert-type questionnaire was used to collect the opinions of respondents. The data was analysed using various appropriate statistical tool and the findings are presented in last part of the paper alongwith suggestions. This research clearly indicates that the Safety and Security services is major attribute of Services. Which highest 73.6 per cent visitors respond very good and lowest 1.3 per cent visitors respond very poor. Keywords:Services, Craft Fair, Tourism, Visitors Experiences, Profile of Tourists.

Mobile Application Design for Heritage Tourism Uses Gamification Approach in Indonesia

Heritage tourism is a trip traveling in certain areas that have historical value and ancestral heritage, such as temples, museums, palaces, etc. Indonesia is a country that has diverse historical heritages that have the potential to be developed be-cause there are historical sites and are considered as tourism potential. Technolo-gy plays a vital role in the development of heritage tourism to facilitate the deliv-ery of information to tourists, one of which is a mobile application. The proposed application design is a mobile application design with a gamification approach to facilitate tourists to obtain information and travel experiences to explore exciting tourist attractions. The gamification approach is used as a unique attraction where tourists are wrongly venturing for the concept of the game in conveying infor-mation using element games. This research was conducted in 3 temples, namely Gedongsongo temple, Prambanan temple, and Borobudur temple. The prototype design test was conducted on 100 tourists who visited 3 of the temple's tourist at-tractions. The results showed 86% of users agreed with the proposed prototype design. Based on the 95% confidence scale, shows that this research was suc-cessful in designing a prototype of a heritage tourism mobile application to ex-plore temple tourism. This application design is suitable for users based on four variables: Usefulness, Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Satisfaction.

Religion, rationalism and civil war: The case of Algeria

ABSTRACT What role does religion play in understanding the outbreak of civil war? The purpose of this study is to offer an alternative understanding which conceptualises religion as discourse, religious identity as sacred narrative, and religious nationalism as a conflict over the power to shape interpretations of political legitimacy. A rationalist explanation for the role of religion in the outbreak of the Algerian civil war provides an empirical motivation for the argument. By conceptualising religion largely in rational-material terms, I contend that rationalists fail to appreciate religion’s unique attraction – the belief that the ultimate seat of political authority exists beyond the state and in some transcendent reality. As an alternative, I conceptualise religion as a discursive institution, explaining how the contest to shape a faith’s sacred narrative can result in physical violence. This exercise is a first step in a broader research agenda addressing how a robust theory of religious identity can enhance scholars’ understanding of peace and conflict.

We Need Chinese Tourists, but are We Ready? Insights from the Tanzanian Safari Industry

ABSTRACT In 2018, over 32,000 Chinese tourists visited Tanzania. Due to Tanzania’s unique and distinct attractions, enhanced tourism promotion and marketing, and improved flight access, the total number of Chinese visitors is expected to increase (particularly after the 2019 – Corona virus pandemic which is having an enormous impact on global business). Drawing insights from informants (safari guides and tour operators), this study explores the preferences of Chinese tourists participating in safari tours in Tanzania. The results indicate that while Chinese tourists have much in common with other tourists, this group has some particular expectations in terms of the purpose of their safari, accommodation, tipping, tour guide behavior, itineraries, and shopping. Understanding these preferences may help the Tanzanian tourism industry to better serve this emerging market.

Strategi Pengembangan Pariwisata Pasca Bencana Tsunami di Kabupaten Lampung Selatan

Lampung is one of the provinces that has a considerable tourism potential in which each region has tourism potential with its own unique attraction in South Lampung regency. However, the Tsunami disaster that struck the coastal areas of Banten and South Lampung on 22 Desemeber 2018, impacted the decline in the number of tourists visiting the archipelago and abroad to tourist destinations by the end of year 2018. Based on the problems raised above, the purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the strategy conducted by the Tourism and culture Office of South Lampung Regency in the effort to develop tourism sector in South Lampung district after Tsunami disaster. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The research informant is determined purpossive. Data collection techniques are conducted with observations, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out with data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and data triangulation. Data is presented and in a descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the research is known that the Tourism and culture Department of South Lampung district has a strategy to develop tourism potential in South Lampung regency. In determining a strategy for tourism development in South Lampung District after the Tsunami disaster pay attention to four basic factors. These four factors are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats with some sectors involved in the tourism development process. The conclusion of this research is based on the SWOT anilisis which produces four strategies i.e. SO strategy, WO Strategy, Strategy ST, and WT strategy

Influence of hydrothermal carbon coating on the properties of CF/ZrB2/SiBCN prepared by slurry injection

With the advantages of short production cycle and facility, slurry injection technology will help explore new possibilities for the preparation of high-performance fiber toughened ultra-high-temperature ceramic (UHTC). Here, hydrothermal carbon (HTC) coating with abundant functional groups is developed on the surface of the carbon fiber (CF) to optimize the slurry injection process and finally enhance the performance of CF/ZrB2/SiBCN. The enhanced surface energy of HTC coated CF could efficiency promote the injection process, ultimately contributing to the formation of the compact and uniform ceramic green body. The denser matrix of the finally product combined with the HTC coating establish an isolation between oxygen and fiber. Even in a more aggressive oxidation environment, the HTC coating could act as a sacrifice layer to prevent the fibers from damage. The results identify a unique attraction during the construction of CF/ZrB2/SiBCN with optimal properties and could be extended to other CF/UHTCs.

Exploring Competitiveness and Underlying Opportunities : Rwanda, An Emerging Elite MICE Destination

The purpose of this study is to investigate the key competitivbe factors, key performance indicator and marketing strategies in MICE industry and to figure out the competitive opportunites for Rwanda’s MICE sector in the globalized market place. To achieved golas, the study employed an interpretive approach. In-depth interviews with MICE stakeholders from MICE associations, international event organizers and other influential MICE stakeholders were conducted to explore their perceptions about MICE competiveness. In addition, a comparative analysis on South Korea’s COEX as a benchmark was conducted to understand the competitive opportunities for Rwanda’s MICE industry. As findings, the quality of goods and services were also assessed as crucial aspects towards the success of a MICE destination. Unique destination attractions (the unique DNA; the uniqueness), location of the destination, and so on were identified as key competitive factors.

Perenungan Diri dari Sisi Pendekatan Seni dalam 77 Tuju: Siri Ingatan kepada Kawan Karya Zaen Kasturi

This paper examines a collection of poems titled 77 Tuju: Siri Ingatan kepada Kawan [77 Aims: Reminders for Friends Series](2015) by Zaen Kasturi. This discussion underscores Zaen Kasturi's tendency to advocate for introspection by asking questions about friendship. Zaen Kasturi's introspection is studied using a theoretical viewpoint called Pengkaedahan Melayu [Malay Methodology], introduced by Hashim Awang. Malay Methodology also discusses an approach known as pendekatan seni (arts approach). This approach is deemed suitable for examining the strengths of Zaen Kasturi's art as evident through the diction and metaphorical expression in his work. Zaen Kasturi's careful selection of words in crafting his poems creates an aesthetic effect and a "colouring of language" that clearly identifies Zaen Kasturias an accomplished poet. The high quality and style of Zaen Kasturi's metaphorical language and his ingenuity in creating new expressions and fresh, original idioms are unique attractions to draw attention to the issue of introspection. Diction and metaphor are not merely stylistic ornamentation but are intended to strengthen the link between vocabulary and implicit meaning. This group of poems does not disregard the importance of art in the sharing of meaning, especially of content with introspective value.

Identifying place meanings ascribed to the Baekdu-Daegan trail in South Korea

Using photo-based interviews with hikers who had completed hiking the Baekdu-Daegan (BD) trail in South Korea, this study investigated their place meanings ascribed to the trail and how mountain landscape attributes effect their meaning construction. Ten meaning-themes emerged from the analyses: aesthetic value, therapeutic value, challenging experience, nature conservation, connection to nature, social connections with people, self-discipline and spiritual growth, historical/cultural value, experience of the sacred and geopious feelings, and unique and symbolic hiking attraction. Findings revealed that the physical setting of the BD trail, its spatial features, and natural/social/historical/cultural attributes along the trail were the significant sources of meaning and attachment. One theme, in particular, geopiety, reflected a more intense association with the BD trail; a sense of awe and reverence, the arousal of love of country, and a desire for the reunification of South and North Korea.

The impact of multiethnic cultural tourism in an Indonesian former mining city

ABSTRACT The inclusion of cultural features in a region's marketing to tourists is often seen as undermining the authenticity and sacred values of a culture; however, cultural tourism can have a constructive outcome by fostering cultural preservation. We examined the development of coal-mining heritage tourism in Sawahlunto, Indonesia, where the mining industry operated for more than a century before it ceased operations in 2001, threatening to push the city into extinction. Sawahlunto has been a distinctly multiethnic community ever since the mining industry attracted workers from various parts of Indonesia. Therefore, the development of mining heritage tourism in Sawahlunto has incorporated aspects of multiethnic cultural tourism, including the creation of various annual festivals. In the process, the cultural identity of local communities has been strengthened, and the common goal of sustaining the city has functioned as a means of social cohesion and integration. Thus, we show that commodification does not always erode the sacredness of a culture but can instead strengthen the cultural identity and social integration of local communities. In Sawahlunto, culture's dual roles—as part of the identity of local communities and as a unique attraction for tourists—have been intertwined, thereby influencing, complementing, and strengthening each other.

Spatial-Based Management of Van den Bosch Fortress to Revitalize Historical Assets and Develop Unique Cultural Tourism

Van den Bosch fortress is located in Ngawi East Java Indonesia. The fortress’ unique location in the riverbanks of two main rivers of Java island, i.e. Bengawan Solo river and Madiun river, boosts its potentilas as a cultural tourist attraction. The meeting point between these two big rivers has given the fortress opportunities to develop unique tourism package. This study examined the potentials of the fortress, problems for developing the fortress, and the interconnection of spatial distribution of the fortress by employing geographic information system (GIS) to develop spatial-based management of the fortress as an intergrated cultural tourism site. Spatial-based management of the historical resource is aimed at combining and enhancing the urban elements including town square, traditional market, fortress, and rivers as well as some supporting facilities; and it is expected to be able to make Van den Bosch fortress as the center of the attractions. All of the elements of the urban area need to be spatially planned and managed in order to perform a unique tourist attraction in the most enticing historical destination of the region.
 Keywords: cultural tourism, fortress, historical asset, spatial-based management.

Cross Border Tourism and Regional Development: Case Indonesia-Timor Leste Cross Border

This study aims to: (i) describe the perception of stakeholder about cross border tourism in Wini Indonesia and the Oecusse-timor Leste, (ii) analyze the impact of cross border tourism on the regional development. The study was conducted in Wini North Insana Subdistrict, North Central Timor Regency in April-June 2019. The study used a survey method using descriptive analysis to achieve the first aim and mathematical analysis to achieve the second aim. The results showed that tourist decides to go to Wini as cross border tourism cause the complete attraction covers beach, mountain, cross border tourism, fish culinary or the large number of attractions (90%); then unique tourist attraction (80%). The result also showed the economic agglomeration 2,03; that moderate agglomeration and its increasingly strengthening the region as a new growth center, also shown by an increase of growth economic 68,79% as regional development indicator.

Cross Border Tourism and Regional Development: Case Indonesia-Timor Leste Cross Border

This study aims to: (i) describe the perception of stakeholder about cross border tourism in Wini Indonesia and the Oecusse-timor Leste, (ii) analyze the impact of cross border tourism on the regional development. The study was conducted in Wini North Insana Subdistrict, North Central Timor Regency in April-June 2019. The study used a survey method using descriptive analysis to achieve the first aim and mathematical analysis to achieve the second aim. The results showed that tourist decides to go to Wini as cross border tourism cause the complete attraction covers beach, mountain, cross border tourism, fish culinary or the large number of attractions (90%); then unique tourist attraction (80%). The result also showed the economic agglomeration 2,03; that moderate agglomeration and its increasingly strengthening the region as a new growth center, also shown by an increase of growth economic 68,79% as regional development indicator.

Investigating brand strategy gap in Hong Kong: first impressions and unique attractions

ABSTRACT A brand strategy gap refers to a deviation of the projected destination image of the destination marketing organizations (DMOs) from the perceived image of residents. This gap can be represented by the perceptions of the city’s most salient features and unique attractions by government officials and local residents. Given the difference in sample sizes, the gap is examined with the aid of CATPAC, a neutral network content analysis software which allows the quantification of the frequency and clustering of textual answers of the respondent groups, and the relationships across such answers. In Hong Kong, an empirical study confirms that the two groups share similarities and discrepancies regarding both the most salient destination images and unique attractions. They share characteristics of an urban destination as the first impression, and features (Victoria Harbour, cultural attributes, skyscrapers and beaches) that are unique attractions though respondents also create different mental interrelationships in their perceptions of the destination image.