scholarly journals THE MULTIPLIER EFFECT OF BALINESE LABOR WORKING ON CRUISE SHIP

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
I Made Darma Oka
Keyword(s):  
Labor Force ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Cruise Tourism ◽  
The Government

As one of the most popular destinations for international tourists, Bali has attracted a sizeable and growing labor force in the tourism sector of the economy. This fact has triggered Balinese labor force to participate in such a service industry. As a supplier of tourism labor force Bali has been increasingly successful in promoting the number of workers to be employed in cruise tourism industry. The participation rate of Balinese labor in cruise tourism industry over the last years has dramatically increased. The growth of Balinese labor who works on cruise ships in the past four years reached more than 18 percent. It is happening because they have been prepared themselves in accordance to the competencies and qualifications needed in cruise tourism industry. The Balinese labor’s participation in cruise tourism industry employment has brought major implications for their life and culture. The present study aimed to analyze the multiplier effect of Balinese labor works in cruise tourism industry overview from economic and socio-cultural perspective. The research subjects were Balinese labor who used to or were still working in the cruise tourism industry. This research used qualitative data. The collected data started from one Balinese labor having experience in the cruise tourism industry and then spread to the other workers. To answer the research questions, data collection was conducted through observation and deep interviews. The data were analyzed by qualitative analysis. In analyzing the data of economic and socio-cultural perspective of Balinese labor who work in the cruise tourism industry in the environment of life, it was done through the processing and interpretation of the data which is a series of periodic review, grouping, systematization, interpretation and reification of data so that a phenomenon has social academic and scientific value. The data analysis was conducted to find the hidden reasons behind the actions of the perpetrators of social action or geared towards social significance of social phenomena. The focus is to find what kind of mindset that glows behind a social phenomenon or to find the rationality that lies behind the social phenomena. The multiplier effect of Balinese labor working in cruise tourism industry was overviewed from economic and socio-cultural perspectives. The economic perspective likes: Balinese labor working on cruise ship able to improve the family economy, and employment for the community directly or indirectly in the cruise tourism industry. The socio-cultural perspective likes: by working on cruise ships able to motivate the other Balinese labor to works on cruise ships, with working on cruise ships can open the horizons and the way of thinking society, increase the personal discipline, make clean and healthy in their live, and then improve the science and technology in tourism especially at cruises, able to strengthen the unity of nation, anticipation for disintegration, and growth the awareness to conserve the cultural after seeing the variety of cultures in the word. Based on the conclusions above, the following suggestion can be made: the government should pay attention to the existence of Balinese labor, who work in cruise ships, to the protection of their rights as well as the relevant acts should be made clear, knowing that they serve as ambassadors of the nation that generate income for the country; and the government should provide support to Balinese laborers in accordance with their potential 

scholarly journals Balinese Women in The Cruise Ships Tourism Industry

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Made Darma Oka ◽  
Made Antara ◽  
I Gede Mudana
Keyword(s):  
Labor Force ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Implication ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Social Implication ◽  
Cruise Industry ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government

As one of the most popular destinations for international tourists, Bali has attracted a sizeable and growing labor force in the tourism sector of the economy. This fact has triggered Balinese labor force to participate in such service industry. As a supplier of tourism labor force Bali has been increasingly successful in promoting the number of workers to be employed on cruise ships. The participation rate of Balinese women in cruise industry over the last four years has dramatically increased. The Balinese women’s participation in cruise ship employment has brought major implications for their life and culture. Generally, the present study aimed to provide an overview of Balinese women employed on board of a cruise ship. More specifically, it examined (1) the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by Balinese women working in cruise industry, (2) factors influencing them to work in the industry, and (3) the implications brought by such employment for their life and society. The present study used quantitative and qualitative data collected through economic, social, and cultural approach. The sample was comprised of 200 respondents selected using accidental sampling method. To answer the research questions, data collection was conducted through observation, interviews, as well as focus group discussion (FGD). The data on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by Balinese women on board of a cruise ship were analyzed using SWOT analysis, whereas the data on the factors influencing them to work in the cruise industry were analyzed using factor analysis. Finally, qualitative analysis was employed to analyze the data on the economic, social, and cultural implications for their life. The analysis showed that: (1) Balinese women were employed on board of a cruise linerpredominantly as support staff. The strengths of Balinese women cruise ship workers included being friendly, always smiling, being honest, being loyal, being responsible, and being highly skilled. Their weaknesses included having low motivation to get a high position, having low English proficiency level, and having insufficient self-confidence. The job opportunities were still high since women were generally reluctant to work in the cruise industry. The threats they faced included the lack of concern on the part of the government, agents providing poor services and unjustly treating applicants. (2) The factors influencing Balinese women to work in the cruise industry were of economic, social, and cultural. (3) The implications brought by the cruise ship employment for Balinese women were divided into three: economic implication, social implication, and cultural implication. Economic implication refers to their ability to help increase their family income. (b) Social implication refers to the fact that through employment in the cruise industry they could elevate their and their family social status. Lastly, (3) cultural implication refers to their contribution to the preservation of their own culture (i.e. Balinese culture).

scholarly journals Apocalypse Now or Overreaction to Coronavirus: The Global Cruise Tourism Industry Crisis

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Radic ◽  
Rob Law ◽  
Michael Lück ◽  
Haesang Kang ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Cruise Industry ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Cruise Tourism ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Systematic Failure ◽  
Cruise Lines

The current COVID-19 cruise tourism crisis has evolved to epic proportions and placed some of the cruise lines on the verge of bankruptcy. This research aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the crisis. Using an inductive qualitative approach, interviews were conducted with eight frequent cruisers who were at home and eight cruise ship employees who were employed by various cruise companies and who were working on cruise ships during the COVID-19 cruise tourism crisis. The findings revealed a systematic failure within the cruise industry management to understand the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of this study highlight the importance of health-related perceived risks on the nature and impact of the COVID-19 cruise tourism crisis. This study supports the overall theory of cruise tourism and crisis management by extending the chaos theory and its principals on the COVID-19 cruise tourism crisis. The managerial implications for cruise lines are outlined.

scholarly journals Value Analysis and Value Engineering on the Sustainability of Global Sourcing Competitiveness

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Cheng-Wen Lee ◽  
Chi-Hsi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Jel Classification ◽  
The Other ◽  
Value Engineering ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Global Sourcing ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Value Analysis ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Two Sides

Abstract In this research, the sustainability and global sourcing competitiveness of international cruise ships is studied. The sustainability and competitiveness is just like two sides of a coin. On one hand, reducing the pollution and raw material waste is not only to protect our precious nature resources, but also to bring the cost down. On the other hand, a good global sourcing decision could deliver the cost saving and also keep the cruise ship industry towards the sustainable way. Therefore, in order to reach the goals of sustainability and competitiveness, the cruise ships may apply the current common practice of value analysis and value engineering to identify the possible global sourcing opportunity. This short exploratory paper outlines some of the characteristics of value analysis and value engineering, as illustrated by sustainability of global sourcing competitiveness. Eventually, the discussion of this paper provides some implications for international cruise ship companies. JEL classification numbers: F16, F60, Q23. Keywords: Value Analysis, Value Engineering, Sustainability, Global Sourcing.

AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF PLANNED CRUISE SHIP ITINERARIES AND VOYAGES IN THE CANADIAN ARCTIC

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Weber ◽  
Jackie Dawson ◽  
Emma Stewart ◽  
Andrew Orawiec
Keyword(s):  
Canadian Arctic ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Coast Guard ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Ship Traffic ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Cultural Experiences

There is limited data on marine tourism traffic (cruise ships and pleasure craft) and on-shore locations visited by cruise ships in the Canadian Arctic. Marine tourism vessels represent 11.8% of all vessel voyages transiting within the Canadian Arctic, which is significant as these vessels "go off the beaten path" seeking out natural and cultural experiences. Given the vast landscape of the Canadian Arctic, as well as the fact that not all on-shore sites require a permit to visit, there is uncertainty as to where marine tourism vessels are disembarking passengers onto land. This research utilizes databases with information on marine tourism voyages (i.e. ship traffic) from 1990-2019 and shore locations from 2008-2019 to better understand the current scale and scope of the sector. Data on marine tourism voyages was acquired from the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Archive and shore location information were compiled from planned publicly available cruise ship itineraries. The results show that marine tourism vessels and related shore activities have been steadily increasing over time, while also illustrating and highlighting the infancy of the Canadian Arctic marine tourism industry as a total of 150 unique on-shore locations have been advertised to tourists from 2008 to 2019 with a minimum of 44 different on-shore locations advertised each season. This paper advances and improves our understanding of the marine tourism industry and is vital for the management and planning of a sustainable tourism industry that ensures both respect of the northern ecosystems and environment and the rights and traditions of Indigenous northerners.

scholarly journals Sustainable Cruise Tourism in Marine World Heritage Sites

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lee K. Cerveny ◽  
Anna Miller ◽  
Scott Gende
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Air Emissions ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
World Heritage Sites ◽  
Heritage Sites ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Cruise Tourism ◽  
Industry Sectors ◽  
Cruise Lines

Cruise-ship tourism is one of the fastest growing industry sectors, with itineraries that regularly visit marine parks and protected areas. UNESCO Marine World Heritage (MWH) Sites feature some of the world’s most exceptional ecosystems, resulting in some cruise lines targeting these sites. To understand the extent of cruise ship visitation and determine perceptions of cruise ship sustainability within and across environmental, economic, and sociocultural dimensions, we conducted an online survey of 45 (out of 50) sites. The survey included responses about the characteristics of cruise ship visitation, strategies for sustainably managing ships, and ideas for encouraging sustainable practices. Among the 45 respondents, 30 (67%) indicated that their MWH site hosts cruise ships or cruise ship passengers, and 25 sites have cruise ships that enter the protected area marine waters. Most sites (62%) indicated an increase in cruise visitation over the last three years. While most sites regulate ballast water (73%) and wastewater (73%) discharge, common concerns focused on ship air emissions and wildlife interactions. Lack of funds generated by cruise ships toward community infrastructure was noted. MWH site managers expressed interest in developing site networks to facilitate sharing of ideas as a first step for increasing sustainability across all sites.

scholarly journals Tourism Industry Competitiveness of Semarang Municipality

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-179
Author(s):  
Hertiana Ikasari ◽  
Ida Farida
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
The Other ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Indicator ◽  
The Government

This study aims to analyze competitiveness level of tourism industry in Semarang Municipality. The data used in this research are secondary data from Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS/BPS) and Culture and Tourism Office of Semarang Municipality. Moreover, this study uses an analytical tool, i.e competitiveness monitor (CM) method. The result shows that Semarang Municipality has several lower indicators of competitiveness calculation than Surakarta Municipality and Magelang Regency, i.e. Human Tourism Indicator (HTI), Environment Indicator (EI), and Human Resources Indicator (HRI). On the other hand, Semarang Municipality also has some higher competitiveness calculation indicators compared to that of Surakarta Municipality and Magelang Regency in Price Competitiveness Indicator (PCI), Infrastructure Development Indicator (IDI), Openness Indicator (OI) and Social Development Indicator (SDI). The improvement of tourism competitiveness in Semarang Municipality requires synergy from many parties, including the government, business actors in tourism sector (hotel owners, travel bureaus), private sector and academics.

Encouraging Competition in Indonesia's Tourism Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megawati Yuliana Putri
Keyword(s):  
Current Account ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Budget Deficit ◽  
Current Account Deficit ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Other ◽  
National Budget ◽  
The Government ◽  
Domestic Airline ◽  
Ticket Prices

Currently and in the future, Indonesia is still very dependent on tourism to cover the current account deficit and the national budget deficit. In fact, because the government and tourism industry players have to overcome various obstacles, it is difficult to achieve the goal of visiting tourists to Indonesia every year. Therefore, this study aims to promote tourism by increasing competitiveness. On the other hand, there are still uncoordinated relationships and sectoral egos between various ministries and local governments, which weaken competitiveness, such as lack of promotional activities, high domestic airline ticket prices, and limited number of tourist ports.The results of this study prove that the government has made a lot of efforts in developing tourism and determining 10 main destinations as tourism icons.

The cruise tourism industry in the Canadian Arctic: analysis of activities and perceptions of cruise ship operators

Polar Record ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédéric Lasserre ◽  
Pierre-Louis Têtu
Keyword(s):  
Sea Ice ◽  
Canadian Arctic ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Northwest Passage ◽  
Cruise Tourism ◽  
Response To Change ◽  
Maritime Infrastructure

ABSTRACTWith the melting of sea ice in the Arctic, the potential for higher shipping access has markedly changed. Shipping activity in the Arctic is increasing, including tourism and exploration activities, underlining the need for reliable communication and monitoring. This article examines the interactions between climate and sea ice change, the patterns of cruise ship tourism through Arctic Canada and the interest of operators to increase their activities in the cruise tourism market in the region. Since 1995, the melting of the summer pack ice in the offers the possibilities of increased shipping in this region while encouraging speculation regarding the potential of the northwest passage (NWP) and the Canadian Arctic to become a major cruise maritime highway. Integrating research from both human and transport geography, this article presents an analysis of vessel movements. It also analyses perceptions of charters and cruise ship operators and of their interests in the cruise tourism market. Discussion is focused on issues associated with the lack of available vessels and maritime infrastructure, regulations in the Canadian arctic waters, security and search and rescue. This research could prove useful for communities, and policy makers, as well as the cruise sector itself, with regard to response to change in these remote locations.

scholarly journals Environmental Conservation, A Factor for Promoting Tourism Industry in Rwanda: A Case Study of Rubavu District.

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-118
Author(s):  
Callixte Kabera ◽  
Emmy Tushabe
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Government ◽  
Repeat Visits

This study sought to examine the contribution of environmental conservation in promoting the tourism industry in Rwanda, the Case study of the Rubavu District using a mixed research design of quantitative and qualitative techniques. The study established that environmental conservation increases the number of tourists that would be hosted in the area; encourages repeat visits of tourists; increases the satisfaction of tourists and attracts new tourists and retains existing ones in the area. However, it experiences some challenges that include, air and water pollution, availability of different rubbish, population growth, and deforestation. These become constraints to environmental conservation and the tourism industry development in Rubavu District. On the other hand, taking preventive measures against air and water pollution, limiting overpopulation, avoiding deforestation and minimizing rubbish have worked to mitigate against the challenges. The study concludes that environmental conservation has played a vital role in promoting the tourism industry in Rwanda. The study recommends that the government of Rwanda in collaboration with the administration of Rubavu District should minimize rubbish by deploying responsible rubbish disposal methods and providing rubbish bins near roads. This will promote cleaner spaces with less environmental stress

The effects of cruise ship tourism in coastal heritage cities

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Marsh
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cruise Ship ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Cruise Tourism ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Heritage Centers ◽  
Mitigation Policies

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the introduction of cruise ship tourism into historic urban centers, and the mitigation policies that can be implemented to encourage sustainable development of this relationship.Design/methodology/approachThe paper focuses on the unique aspects of cruise tourism that differentiate it from other forms of mass tourism. Using the specific example of Charleston, South Carolina, it explores the difficulties that cruise tourism present to local residents and policymakers. It looks at different mitigation policies that have previously been implemented in cruise destinations around the world, and analyzes which have been the most effective.FindingsCruise ship tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry, and it is an issue that many coastal heritage destinations will soon face. Uncontrolled tourism from cruise ships is unsustainable, and strong government intervention is needed to maintain heritage cities.Originality/valueThis paper provides compelling evidence that cruise ship tourism presents an immediate threat to sustainable tourism in urban heritage centers, and provides policy recommendations for lawmakers.

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