scholarly journals Geotourism Potential Of Phu Quy Island, Binh Thuan Province

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. first
Author(s):  
Hoang Thi Phuong Chi ◽  
Ha Quang Hai ◽  
Nguyen Thi Que Nam
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reefs ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Beach Erosion ◽  
Central Coast ◽  
Cinder Cones ◽  
South Central ◽  
Ecological Values ◽  
Erosion Coast ◽  
Cultural Relics

Phu Quy island – Binh Thuan province, is 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet city, where the long – lasting destruction of waves, wind, and rain into oceanic volcanic materials formed four significant geomorphological heritages. These geomorphosites have scientific and additional values (cultural, aesthetic, and ecological values), of which mountain Cao Cat cinder cones deserves to be a South Central Coast geomorphosite; while mountain Cam volcano, Hang Cliff – Nho beach erosion coast and Tranh volcanic islet are proposed at a local level. The impressive cliffs exposed layers of coarse and steeply sloping sediments caused by blasting; erosion coastal terrain such as cliffs, rocky headlands, stacks, arch, islets, etc. all shapes and colors associated with landmarks such as Mong Tay tack, Gam inlet, Ban inlet, Xuong Ca headland, Phat inlet, Dried Squid pond, Den islet, Giua islet, Do islet... are outstanding scientific values. Furthermore, Sa Huynh cultural relics (2,500 – 3,000 years ago) discovered in mountain Cao Cat; Linh Son, and Linh Buu ancient pagodas; Phu Quy landscape viewpoints from mountain Cam Lighthouse or colorful coral reefs on Tranh islet... are additional values that increase the worth of Phu Quy island's geomorphosites. Interpreting the scientific and additional values of these geomorphosite with images, books, geometrically similar models, etc. would promote the geotourism – a niche of the sustainable tourism market that is developed along with Global Geoparks recognized by UNESCO.

scholarly journals Characterizing the spatial distribution of coral reefs in the South-Central Coast region of Viet Nam using Planetscope imagery

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12413
Author(s):  
Khanh V. Nguyen ◽  
Vinh C. Duong ◽  
Kinh T. Kieu ◽  
Thuong V. Tran ◽  
Cho-ying Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Coral Reefs ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
The South ◽  
Central Coast ◽  
South Central ◽  
Live Coral Cover ◽  
Coast Region

This study aims to understand the spatial distribution of coral reefs in the central region of Viet Nam. We classified live coral cover in Son Tra Peninsula (ST) and Cu Lao Cham Island (CLC) in the South-Central Coast Region of Viet Nam using the Maximum Likelihood Classifier on 3 m Planetscope imagery. Confusion matrices and the accuracy of the classifier were assessed using field data (1,543 and 1,560 photographs in ST and CLC, respectively). The results showed that the reef’s width ranged from 30 to 300 m across the study site, and we were able to detect live coral cover across a depth gradient of 2 to 6 m below the sea surface. The overall accuracies of the classifier (the Kappa coefficient) were 76.78% (0.76) and 78.08% (0.78) for ST and CLC, respectively. We found that 60.25% of coral reefs in ST were unhealthy and the live coral cover was less than 50%, while 25.75% and 11.46% of those in CLC were in good and excellent conditions, respectively. This study demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing Planetscope imagery to monitor shallow coral reefs of small islands at a high spatial resolution of 3 m. The results of this study provide valuable information for coral reef protection and conservation.

Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR) through coastal afforestation in South-Central Coast of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 498-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahriar Rahman ◽  
Md Sayful Islam ◽  
Md Nyeem Hasan Khan ◽  
Md Touhiduzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The South ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Central Coast ◽  
Content Type ◽  
South Central ◽  
Coastal Afforestation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on the local-level initiatives through coastal afforestation, the natural and socio-economic context of the study area (Hatiya Upazila of Noakhali District, Bangladesh) and the adaptation and DRR strategies generated through coastal afforestation in coastal Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Field observations, focus group discussions (FGDs), semi-structured interviews, and transects were accomplished in both the dry and wet season. Spatial database generated and land use mapping integrated social and technical investigation. Five FDG sessions with participants from different livelihood options (fishermen, farmers and social representatives) were organised and, on average, 15~18 participants participated in each participatory session. Findings Mangrove plantation can be used to access new land and create alternative livelihoods, which are important for local community adaptation and to reduce disaster risks. Mangrove plantations provide chances for new land management options to be developed for use in Bangladesh. Research limitations/implications This study was conducted only at the south-central coastal district of Bangladesh. Data collection to summarise all the socio-economic issues is limited. Practical implications This paper can be used for the integration of geospatial and social research techniques to understand the community approach to fight against climate change-induced impacts. Originality/value The research is solely conducted by the authors. The conducted approach is a blend of social and technical knowledge and techniques in generating community resilience at the south-central coast of Bangladesh.

Rapid detection of changes in the riverbanks of Laigiang river of the South Central Coast Vietnam: A methodology based on Digital Shoreline Analysis System and Sentinel-2

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Anh Tu Ngo ◽  
Stéphane Grivel ◽  
Thai Le Phan ◽  
Huu Xuan Nguyen ◽  
Trong Doi Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Shoreline Change ◽  
The South ◽  
Central Coast ◽  
Shoreline Changes ◽  
South Central ◽  
Digital Shoreline Analysis System ◽  
Analysis System ◽  
End Point Rate ◽  
Sentinel 2

The research focuses on using Sentinel-2 that can be integrated with the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS) as an effective tool for the determination of changes in the riverbanks and using linear regression to predict shoreline changes. The research applied the assessment of shoreline changes in the period of 2015- 2020 and forecast to 2025 in Laigiang river of the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. Based on the DSAS tool, parameters such as Shoreline Change Envelope (SCE), Net Shoreline Movement (NSM), End Point Rate (EPR) and Linear Regression Rate (LRR) were determined. The analysis results show that the accretion process in the Laigiang river in the period of 2015-2020 with the accretion area ranges from 81.47 ha. Meanwhile, the area of shoreline erosion only fluctuates around 54.42 ha. The rhythm of evolution is a determinant element for this transitional system.

scholarly journals Micro-regionalisation of a Tourist Destination - a Model for a Sustainable Development of a Tourist Destination on the Example of Botevgrad Municipality

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (Suppl.1) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
D. Alexova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Successful Model ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis

The survey includes a study of destination planning and development at a local level through micro-regionalization. The subject of this work is the study, analysis and definition of opportunities for sustainable tourism development at a local level as a model that can be multiplied to be used in other developing tourist destinations. The objective of the study is the sustainable development of tourism in the municipality of Botevgrad and its positioning as an attractive tourist destination. To achieve the research goal, a set of general and private methods corresponding to the interdisciplinary and heterogeneous nature of the study are used: methods of analysis and synthesis, cameral method, cartographic method, geographic methods of research: spatial analysis of the resource potential, localization of the surveyed sites. An approach of studies and systematization of information on literary sources and planning documents has also been used; collecting, processing, systematizing and interpreting statistical data and documents; critical analysis method and expert assessment; comparative analysis method; scientific analysis and synthesis; field observation. The main conclusions point the opportunities for destination management at a local level through micro-regionalisation as a successful model for sustainable tourism.

Sustainable Tourism Development in Asia

2017 ◽  
pp. 77-100
Author(s):  
Gamini Herath
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Coral Bleaching ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Political Leadership ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Beach Erosion ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Marine Park ◽  
Transfer Income

Sustainable Tourism as a concept respects both local people, the traveler, cultural heritage and the environment. It should meet the needs of and opportunity for the future. But operationalizing sustainable tourism is problematic due to analytical weaknesses, conceptual criticisms and the need to redefine better perspectives. Asia faces many challenges in promoting sustainable tourism including political leadership, poor participation by all stakeholders, adverse environmental and social impacts. Another challenge is to ensure social sustainability and creating opportunities to transfer income to the poorer. The empirical study of island tourism in Malaysia shows that Marine Parks regulations are not adequately enforced and Malaysian coral reefs can suffer from increasing degradation. Water pollution, overfishing, beach erosion, coral bleaching and damage, fishing, snorkeling and poor recycling and sewage disposal all are still significant challenges to the Marine Park in in Tioman Island in Malaysia.

scholarly journals A Hybrid Approach Using GIS-Based Fuzzy AHP–TOPSIS Assessing Flood Hazards along the South-Central Coast of Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
pp. 7142
Author(s):  
Huu Xuan Nguyen ◽  
An Thinh Nguyen ◽  
Anh Tu Ngo ◽  
Van Tho Phan ◽  
Trong Doi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
High Tide ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Flood Hazards ◽  
The South ◽  
Central Coast ◽  
South Central ◽  
Coast Of Vietnam

Flood hazards affect the local economy and the livelihood of residents along the South-Central Coast of Vietnam. Understanding the factors influencing floods’ occurrence potentially contributes to establish mitigation responses to the hazards. This paper deals with an empirical study on applying a combination of the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (AHP), the fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), and a geographic information system (GIS) to assess flood hazards along the South-Central Coast of Vietnam. Data are collected from focus group discussions (FGDs) with five communal authorities; a questionnaire completed by eight hamlet heads in the Phuoc Thang commune (Binh Dinh province); and documents, reports, and thematic maps provided from official sources. A total of 12 maps of flood factors are prepared. The results show that terrain elevation, creek-bottom terrains, high tide-induced flooding area, and distance to water body are the main factors affecting flood hazards. The An Loi hamlet faces the highest risk for floods, followed by Lac Dien, Luong Binh, and Pho Dong. The map of flood hazards indicates the western part is assessed as low hazard, whereas the eastern part is a very high hazard area. The study findings show that the hybrid approach using GIS-based fuzzy AHP–TOPSIS allows connecting decision makers with the influencing factors of flooding. To mitigate floods, both the Vietnam national government and the Binh Dinh provincial government should integrate natural hazard mitigation into socio-economic development policies.

scholarly journals Community-Based Tourism as a Sustainable Direction in Destination Development: An Empirical Examination of Visitor Behaviors

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2864 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heesup Han ◽  
Taeyeon Eom ◽  
Amr Al-Ansi ◽  
Hyungseo Bobby Ryu ◽  
Wansoo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Order Structure ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Post Purchase

Community-based tourism is an emerging form of sustainable tourism. Community-based tourism often brings various financial/non-financial benefits to local communities and maximizes sustainability at the local level. The present study was designed to uncover the role of community-based tourism performance in elucidating travelers’ post-purchase decision-making process for sustainable destination products by considering the moderating effect of sense of belonging. A quantitative approach was adopted for the achievement of the research objective. A field survey conducted at community-based tourism destinations was utilized for data collection. The acceptable level of the measurement quality was demonstrated. The results of the structural equation modeling provided empirical evidence that community-based tourism performance significantly affects the formation of travelers’ post-purchase intentions. In addition, the adequacy of the higher-order structure of community-based tourism performance was identified. The community-based tourism performance and intention relationship was also moderated by sense of belonging. With a lack of empirical research about community-based tourism, the findings of this research significantly add to the existing body of knowledge in sustainable tourism.

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