scholarly journals Research on the tourist traffic in protected areas in Romania

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Milin Ioana Anda ◽  
Merce Ioana Luliana
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector

Ecotourism has been gaining popularity in recent times as more people are embracing the preservation of nature. Most countries are implementing laws to preserve natural habitats and other countries are practising a forestation in a bid to restore their lost nature. Romania is a country that is blessed with natural capital and is open to ecotourism. Over the years, Romania has been host to tourists from different countries, especially the European countries, who visit mostly to enjoy the eco tourist destinations of Romania. This research aimed to study the tourist traffic in protected areas in Romania and how they can be improved in order to generate further income for the Romanian tourism sector. This research made use of secondary data that were retrieved from the Association of Ecotourism Romania and the National Institute for Research and Development in Tourism. This research found out that most of the visitors to the Romanian tourist sites were the indigenes. However, tourists from different countries were more involved in ecotourism than the indigenes. At the end of this article, recommendations are made on how tourist traffic can be increased by the Romanian tourism department.   Keywords: Ecotourism, protected area, ecosystems, nature.

scholarly journals Correlates of long-term land-cover change and protected area performance at priority conservation sites in Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALISON E. BERESFORD ◽  
GRAEME M. BUCHANAN ◽  
BEN PHALAN ◽  
GEORGE W. ESHIAMWATA ◽  
ANDREW BALMFORD ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Cover ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Land Cover Change ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Environmental Gradients ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Absolute Difference ◽  
Area Network ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Natural Land

SUMMARYThe loss of natural habitats is a major threat to biodiversity, and protected area designation is one of the standard responses to this threat. However, greater understanding of the drivers of habitat loss and of the circumstances under which protected areas succeed or fail is still needed. We use visual assessment of satellite images to quantify land-cover change over periods of up to 30 years in and around a matched sample of protected and unprotected Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Africa. We modelled the annual survival of forests and other natural land covers as a function of a range of environmental and anthropic predictors of plausible drivers. The best-supported model indicated that survival rates of natural land cover were highest in steeper areas, at higher altitudes, in areas with lower human population densities and in areas where the cover of natural habitats was already higher at the start of the period. Survival rates of natural land cover in protected areas were, on average, around twice those in unprotected areas, but the differences between them varied along different environmental gradients. The overall survival rates of both protected and unprotected forests were significantly lower than those of other natural land-cover types, but the net benefit of protection, in terms of the absolute difference in rates of loss between protected and unprotected sites, was higher in forests. Interaction terms indicated that as slope and altitude increased, the natural protection offered by topography increasingly nullified the additional benefits of legislative protection. Furthermore, protected area designation offered reduced additional benefits to the survival of natural land cover in areas where rates of conversion were higher at the start of the observation period. Variation in the impacts of protected area status along different environmental gradients indicates that targets to improve the world's protected area network, such as Aichi Target 11 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, need to look beyond simple area-based metrics. Our methods and results contribute to the development of a protocol for prioritizing places where protection is likely to have the greatest effect.

scholarly journals Increasing Local Own-Source Revenue through The Development of The Regional Tourism Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
Harries Madiistriyatno ◽  
Ida Musdafia Ibrahim ◽  
Dudung Hadiwijaya
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Regional Economy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Product Strategy ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Strategy Performance

The tourism sector is one important sector that can contribute to improving the regional economy. However, the implementation of product and tariff strategies that are not optimal can have an impact on the low sales value and profits, and in turn affect regional revenues. This study aims to analyze the effect of product strategy performance, tariff strategy and sales value on profits. Using a quantitative approach, the population in this study is 20 tourist destinations in DKI Jakarta Province. Primary data were obtained through questionnaires and interviews, while secondary data were obtained through documents and related literature. The data analysis technique used is path analysis. The results of this study indicate product strategy, tariff strategy, and sales value have a partial and simultaneous effect both on profit. The dominant variables in this study are (1) the application of the tariff strategy as a determinant of sales value and (2) the application of the product strategy as a determinant of profit.Sektor pariwisata merupakan salah satu sektor penting yang bisa berkontribusi bagi peningkatan perekonomian daerah. Namun demikian, penerapan strategi produk dan tarif yang tak maksimal dapat berdampak pada rendahnya nilai penjualan serta laba yang diperoleh, dan pada gilirannya memengaruhi penerimaan daerah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kinerja strategi produk, strategi tarif dan nilai penjualan terhadap laba usaha. Menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 20 destinasi wisata di Propinsi DKI Jakarta. Data primer diperoleh melalui kuesioner dan wawancara, sementara data sekunder diperoleh melalui dokumen dan literatur-literatur terkait. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah path analysis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan strategi produk, strategi tarif, dan nilai penjualan berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap laba. Variabel dominan dalam penelitian ini ialah (1) penerapan strategi tarif sebagai determinan penjualan dan (2) penerapan strategi produk sebagai determinan laba.

RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM INFORMASI BERBASIS WEB DAERAH WISATA PESISIR PANTAI DI WILAYAH JAWA TENGAH

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siswadi ◽  
Mariana Kristiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
National Level ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Central Java ◽  
City Tourism ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Tourism Sector

<p>The tourism sector has an important role in raising revenue for an area. At the national level , improving the role of tourism sector the opportunity in improving economic in an area. Including coastal majority lives below the poverty line. An effort to the increase in income community in the parts of the coast has been done, one of them is with discover the potential of natural beauty in the parts of the coast through an object tourism. Web based information system is one of the media that can be used to introduce tourist destinations in parts of the coast. Their distribution are who<br />indefinitely , making information would be easy delivered to nationwide. In the province of central java , there are many the tourist destinations in coastal less published well. A lot of the site that covers about local attractions parts of the coast in central java and the information was only based on personal perceptions without research in the field , so information is rendered less accurate and sometimes not relevant . The site that current in city tourism provincial central java , have not give information on tourist destinations parts of the coast in central java, that require research further to additional information tourism beneficial to the wider community pertaining to the regions tourism coast. To produce information systems that in accordance with their needs , then in engineering arise information system by using flowchat system , while the data used was primary and secondary data.</p><p><strong>Keywords : Building designed, Information system, Web, Coast tourist destinations</strong></p><p><br />Sektor pariwisata memiliki peranan yang penting dalam meningkatkan pendapatan suatu daerah. Di tingkat nasional, peningkatan peran sektor pariwisata semakin membuka peluang dalam memperbaiki ekonomi di suatu daerah. Tidak terkecuali daerah pesisir pantai yang mayoritas penduduknya hidup dibawah garis kemiskinan. Upaya untuk peningkatan penghasilan masyarakat di wilayah pesisir pantai telah dilakukan, salah satunya yaitu dengan menggali potensi keindahan alam di wilayah pesisir pantai melalui objek pariwisata. Sistem Informasi berbasis Web merupakan salah satu media yang dapat digunakan untuk mengenalkan daerah wisata di pesisir pantai. Penyebarannya yang tanpa batas, membuat informasi akan mudah tersampaikan pada masyarakat luas. Di provinsi Jawa Tengah, banyak terdapat tempat-tempat wisata di daerah pesisir pantai yang kurang terpublikasi dengan baik. Banyak situs yang mengulas mengenai daerah wisata pesisir pantai di Jawa Tengah yang informasinya hanya berdasarkan persepsi pribadi tanpa riset di lapangan, sehingga informasi yang diberikan kurang akurat dan kadang tidak relevan. Situs yang ada saat ini pada Dinas Pariwisata Provinsi Jawa Tengah, belum memberikan informasi mengenai daerah wisata pesisir pantai di Jawa Tengah, sehingga membutuhkan riset lebih lanjut untuk melengkapi informasi pariwisata yang bermanfaat bagi masyarakat luas mengenai daerah wisata pesisir pantai. Untuk menghasilkan Sistem Informasi yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan, maka di bangunlah rancang sistem informasi dengan menggunakan flowchat sistem, sedangkan data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder.</p><p><strong>Kata kunci : Rancang bangun, Sistem Informasi, Web, Daerah Wisata Pesisir Pantai</strong></p>

The effects of COVID-19 on Andalusian tourism and aviation sector

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lázaro Florido-Benítez
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Average Decrease ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourist Demand ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Support Research

Purpose This study aims to analyze the effects of COVID-19 on airlines, airports and the destination Andalusia. On that basis, the study has assessed the bankruptcy of some airlines, closure and reduction of the frequency of air routes, COVID-19 measures at airports by governments, etc., to adapt to new circumstances, be efficient and plan their resources according to the tourist demand. Design/methodology/approach A review of the relevant literature on the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, airports and tourism sector are undertaken to understand the link between them. The paper begins by explaining the effects of the pandemic on the aviation industry and discusses its impact in the Andalusian region. Furthermore, this study uses secondary data from IATA, AENA, EUROCONTROL, INE, OAG, UNTWO, etc., to support research results. Findings The results of the effects of the pandemic in Andalusia are being devastating and this destination is heavily dependent on tourism. The drastic drop in flight frequencies at airports during the pandemic has caused an average decrease of −65% in passenger arrivals at airports until October 2020 that is 23 million passengers, too many passengers for the Andalusian economy, which depends mainly on the tourism sector. Originality/value The study contributes toward assessing the COVID-19 effects on the aviation industry and tourist destinations. Both sectors will re-emerge in the medium term and at different speeds in different regions. The contribution of this study is essential for managers and operators of airlines, airports and tourist destinations to make better future decisions.

scholarly journals PERAN MODAL SOSIAL DALAM PENGEMBANGAN DESTINASI WISATA “AEK BEDELEW” LEPAR DI KELURAHAN MANTUNG, KECAMATAN BELINYU KABUPATEN BANGKA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Delia Febriana ◽  
Putra Pratama Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Community Group ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
The Times

ABSTRAKSeiring dengan perkembangan zaman, sektor pariwisata menjadi salah satu faktor yang patut untuk diperhitungkan, karena sebagai aset yang strategis untuk mendorong pembangunan wilayah yang memiliki potensi alam atau daya tarik wisata. Kecamatan Belinyu memiliki banyak potensi wisata alam yang jika dikelola dengan baik maka mampu meningkatkan perekonomian daerah. Salah satunya wisata aek bedelew yang baru-baru ini viral di media sosial di Bangka, dikelola oleh kelompok sadar wisata (pokdarwis) Greenboys. Pokdarwis greenboys memanfaatkan modal sosial sebagai strategi untuk mengelola destinasi wisata “aek bedelew” agar lebih dikenal luas oleh masyarakat. Pentingnya partisipasi masyarakat memberikan modal sosial dalam menjaga kawasan wisata agar tetap terjaga. Jadi modal sosial merupakan produk relasi manusia sebagai jaringan, norma, nilai, timbal balik dan kepercayaan yang berpotensi pada produktivitas masyarakat untuk pengembangan para anggota suatu kelompok masyarakat yang memungkinkan terjalinnya kerjasama diantara mereka dari suatu desa yang memiliki potensi wisata. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis peran modal sosial dalam pengembangan destinasi wisata aek bedelew itu sendiri. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif yaitu menganalisis dan menyajikan data fakta secara sistematik sehingga dapat lebih mudah untuk dipahami dan disimpulkan. Dalam penelitian ini teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik pengumpulan data primer dan sekunder berupa wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian modal sosial yang terdapat didalam kelompok sadar wisata (pokdarwis) Greenboys memiliki pengaruh positif dalam mengelola maupun mengembangkan wisata aek bedelew ABSTRACTAlong with the times, the tourism sector is one factor that should be taken into account, because it is a strategic asset to encourage the development of areas that have natural potential or tourist attraction. Belinyu district has a lot of natural tourism potential which, if managed properly, can improve the regional economy. One of them is “aek bedelew” tour which recently went viral on social media in Bangka., managed by the tourism awareness group Greenboys. Tourism awareness Greenboys utilizes social capital as a strategy to manage tourist destinations “’aek bedelew” so that it is more widely known by the public. The importance of community participation in providing social capital in maintaining tourist areas in order to stay awake. So social capital is a product of human relations as a network, norms, values, reciprocity and trust that has the potential for community productivity for the development of members of a community group that allows for cooperation between them from a village that has tourism potential. The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of social capital in the development of “aek bedelew” tourist destination itself. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, namely analyzing and presenting factual data systematically so that it is easier to understand and conclude. In this study, the data collection techniques used were primary and secondary data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation and documentation. Based on the results of research on social capital contained in the tourism awareness group Greenboys has a positive influence in managing and developing “aek bedelew” tourism

scholarly journals OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES ON CONSERVATION OF AMBATARA PROTECTED AREA, SEDE MUJA DISTRICT, ETHIOPIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 120-130
Author(s):  
Haile Zerfu Munaw
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Country Level

Protected areas (PAs) are designated areas that are protected because of their environmental, cultural, or other worth. It plays a vital role in biodiversity conservation. Ethiopia has more many PAs, which cover 17.1% of the nation, protected to gain benefits for livelihoods at the local, regional and country level but the value obtained from the protected areas is very low. An effective conservation of management practice for protected areas is one of the selected approach to make the harmony relationship between PAs and the local community in a given ecosystem. However, its practical implementation in protected areas through community method is the major challenge in Ethiopia. This study described the main opportunities and challenges of Ambatara protected Area (APA), Sede Muja District, Ethiopia. Data were collected and organized by the household survey, key informant interview, field observation and focused group discussion (FGD) methods using both primary and secondary data sources in the form of qualitative, quantitative, or both from July 2019 to September 2019. The results were explained the socioeconomic, opportunities and challenges. The establishment of community-based PA management in Ethiopia, proclamation and regulations of wildlife managements of Ethiopia, and natural recovery ability of the area were its potential opportunities whereas, local community -wildlife conflict, conflicting between the APA management & local community, inadequate coordination among stakeholders, and challenges & threats of APA were the main challenges of APA conservation. KEYWORDS: APA, opportunities and challenges, local community, PA

scholarly journals Quantifying Landscape Degradation Following Construction of a Highway Using Landscape Metrics in Southern Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Mohammadi ◽  
Faezeh Fatemizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Spatial Configuration ◽  
Landscape Fragmentation ◽  
Ecological Impacts ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Edge Density ◽  
Natural Habitats ◽  
Landscape Degradation ◽  
Southern Iran

Rapid expansion of roads is among the strongest drivers of the loss and degradation of natural habitats. The goal of the present study is to quantify landscape fragmentation and degradation before and after the construction of the Isfahan-Shiraz highway in southern Iran. To this end, the ecological impacts of the highway on forests, rangelands, and protected areas were evaluated. Impacts of the construction of the highway were studied within a 1,000-m buffer around the road, which was then overlaid on maps of forests, rangelands, and protected areas. Class area, number of patches, largest patch index, edge density, landscape shape index, mean patch size, and patch cohesion index were used to gauge changes in the spatial configuration of the landscape; the ecological impacts of the highway were quantified using effective mesh size (MESH), division index, and splitting index. The results indicated that after the construction of the highway, 6,406.9 ha of forest habitat, 16,647.1 ha of rangeland habitat, and 912 of the Tang-e Bostanak Protected Area will be lost. The effective MESH metric showed that after the construction of the highway, the area of forest, rangeland habitats and protected area will decrease by 20,537, 49,149, and 71,822 ha, respectively. Our findings revealed drastic habitat loss and landscape fragmentation associated with construction of the highway, serving as references for conservation planning and development.

ANALISIS KONTRIBUSI MICE TERHADAP PENYERAPAN TENAGA KERJA DAN KUNJUNGAN WISATAWAN DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Rosalina Nur Annisa ◽  
Dyah Wahyuning Tyas
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Facilities Location ◽  
Mice Tourism ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Special Region ◽  
Yogyakarta City

This study aims to analyze the development of MICE tourism and its contribution to employment absorption in the tourism sector and tourist visits in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. MICE activities (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) held in an area may contribute to various sectors. However, the implementation of MICE activities in an area has not yet been clearly measured for its contribution to employment absorption or number of tourist visits. This research sample uses purposive sampling technique, using primary data and secondary data. Primary data in the form of in-depth interviews and questionnaires. While secondary data in the form of data on the number of MICE, labor in the tourism sector, and tourist visits in 2014 - 2018. The analytical method used in this study is quantitative and qualitative SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threat) and is supported by descriptive statistics for strengthen analysis. The results showed the development of MICE tourism in DIY over a period of 5 years (2014-2018) had increased. MICE has grown a lot in Sleman Regency and Yogyakarta City, due to the factor of accommodation facilities, location close to tourist destinations and airports. MICE has a contribution to employment absorption seen from the positive quadrant sign between strength and weakness of 144.96. In addition, MICE also contributes to tourist visits as seen from the positive quadrant sign of 119.03. Keywords: MICE, employment absorption, tourist visit

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Marine Tourism Derawan Island, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 934 (1) ◽  
pp. 012040
Author(s):  
O R Simarangkir ◽  
F Tawang ◽  
I Irwan ◽  
P B Utami ◽  
N Nani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Number Of Visits ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Tremendous Impact

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on various aspects of life today. The tourism sector is one of the sectors affected by COVID-19, especially by the policy of social restrictions and foreign tourist visits. Derawan Island is one of the leading tourist destinations in East Kalimantan which has been affected by the COVID-19 infectious disease. The purpose of this research is to find out the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marine tourism on Derawan Island. The research was conducted in December 2020 – March 2021, using survey methods based on primary and secondary data. COVID-19 causes changes in habits, visit patterns, and the number of visits to Derawan Island marine tourism. The number of tourist visits decreased by 58% from the previous year, even as of December 2020, diving tourism actors are the parties most affected by COVID-19 due to the absence of diving tourists since the reopening of the leading tourist destination Derawan Island. The decline in tourist arrivals causes a decrease in income in the tourism sector, especially the income of tourism actors on Derawan Island.

scholarly journals PENGELOLAAN KAWASAN WISATA TERINTEGRASI DI KABUPATEN PONOROGO DENGAN PENDEKATAN CITY MARKETING

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Bambang Kusbandrijo ◽  
Endro Tjahjono ◽  
Achluddin Ibnu Rochim
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Cultural Arts ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
High Integrity ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Tourism Service

Ponorogo Regency has the potential of tourism, including natural tourism, religious tourism and cultural tourism. The tourism sector has not been explored optimally so it has not become a tourist destination. This study answers two fundamental problems, namely the first to describe the tourism potential and the implementation of the development that has been carried out and secondly to develop a management model for Ponorogo tourist destinations in order to achieve development goals as a tourism area capable of increasing the PAD and economy of the Ponorogo community. Qualitative methods are used in research, primary and secondary data sources. Speakers were the Ponorogo Tourism service apparatus, cultural and tourism activists, NGOs. Field data results are interpreted, researchers interpret data by reviewing symptoms based on their perspective, comparing with previous studies. Research Results 1) Ponorogo has tourism potential, both natural, cultural, religious, culinary and cultural arts, creative economy. Tourism development in Ponorogo has not been optimal due to limited socialization and communication, infrastructure to tourist destinations is inadequate. The synergy between stakeholders has not yet been established so that tourism potential has not been optimal in providing economic impact to the community and increasing PAD. 2) The tourism development model certainly starts from the mapping of potential and management of development in an integrated and mutually reinforcing manner between tourism potentials. Tourism development needs to support a legal umbrella in the form of a Regional Regulation. Tourism development is carried out collaboratively by all parties so that all parties are jointly responsible for achieving success. All parties contribute according to the position and authority attached to high integrity and commitment

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