scholarly journals MoGeo, a Mobile Application to Promote Geotourism in Molise Region (Southern Italy)

Resources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Filocamo ◽  
Gianluigi Di Paola ◽  
Lino Mastrobuono ◽  
Carmen M. Rosskopf

Geotourism represents a powerful and new form of sustainable tourism that has rapidly expanded worldwide over the last decades. To promote it, the use of digital and geomatic tools is becoming of increasing importance. Especially mobile information represents one of the most efficient and smart ways to bring geotourism closer to a wide audience. This applies in particular to rural and inner areas, where the exploitation of geoheritage can represent a crucial resource for eco-friendly and sustainable tourism development. With the aim to promote geotourism on a regional scale, we have implemented a mobile devise application for Molise region, tested in the Alto Molise area. This application, called MoGeo App, aims at providing diversified geotourism information that combines geologic attractions (geosites and geologic itineraries) with other possible tourist attractions (other sites of natural and cultural interest), to respond to differentiated interests and needs of a wide audience. Besides geotourism purposes, the structure of MoGeo App can be used also for other purposes such as educational targets, by adapting contents and language. It appears to be a flexible, easily updatable digital tool, adaptable to various target groups, as well as other regional contexts, both inside and outside of Italy.

2020 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 01011
Author(s):  
Minh Tuan Tran ◽  
Trung Luong Pham ◽  
Xuan Tung Nguyen

Plastic usage in tourism activities has increased significantly in Vietnam over the past decades, leading to the burden of plastic pollution and the threat to sustainable tourism development. The Vietnamese government has recognized the importance of plastic waste management in sustainable tourism. Laws and regulations on controlling pollution due to non-biodegradable plastic bags. Public education activities have been organized to encourage people replace plastic products with natural materials, reuse plastic bags and reduce plastic wastes. Many tourism businesses have found ways to limit plastic consumption, such as replacing disposal plastic products with eco-friendly products. Vietnamese tourism has taken the first steps in reducing plastic waste pollution in tourism activities. This article proposed some solutions to limit and restrain plastic wastes from tourism in Vietnam.


2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Komang Ayu Astiti

Archaeological resources in Maluku has important value in regional development and spread in different natural landscape. The problem that arises is how to make the proper management of this resource as a tourist attraction while maintaining the authenticity and preservation in accordance with the character possessed. The purpose and usefulness of the research is to make the archaeological resources in the Moluccas as one of the tourist attractions that provide benefits not only economic, but also social, cultural and environmental on the current generation and the future. The data used are secondary data from the results of research that has been done before and the results of the survey author to several archaeological sites in the city of Ambon as well as if by applying the theories and concepts appropriate to address concerns and objectives. Archaeological resources in Maluku has a unique, originality, authenticity and can be used as industrial commodities tourism as a diverse tourist attractions. The management of this potential is important to increase the diversity of attractions in the ministry of foreign tourists activity continues to increase in visiting museums and archaeological sites in Indonesia. Adapted to the character development of each site and archaeological sites in the region to bring up the context of the importance and significance of contemporary leading to the realization of sustainable tourism development (sustainable tourism management). Empowering local communities is very important as one of the pillars with partnerships with other stakeholders,  and will provide benefits in balance between economic, social, cultural and environmentally sustainable manner in the community both now and for generations to come.Sumber daya arkeologi  di Maluku mempunyai nilai penting dalam pembangunan daerah dan tersebar  pada landscape alam yang  berbeda. Permasalahan yang  muncul adalah bagaimana  pengelolaan yang  tepat untuk  menjadikan sumberdaya  ini sebagai atraksi wisata dengan tetap menjaga keotentikan dan pelestariannya sesuai dengan karakter  yang  dimiliki. Tujuan dan kegunaan penelitian adalah untuk menjadikan sumber daya arkeologi di wilayah Maluku sebagai salah satu atraksi wisata yang memberikan manfaat tidak saja secara  ekonomi, tetapi juga sosial budaya dan lingkungan  pada generasi sekarang  dan yang akan datang.  Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dari hasil-hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya dan hasil survey penulis ke beberapa situs arkeologi yang ada di Kota Ambon serta di olah dengan menerapkan teori dan konsep yang sesuai untuk menjawab permasalahan dan tujuan.   Sumber daya arkeologi di Maluku mempunyai keunikan, orisinalitas, otentisitas dan dapat dijadikan komoditas industri pariwisata sebagai atraksi wisata yang beragam. Pengelolaan potensi ini penting  untuk meningkatkan diversifikasi atraksi  dalam pelayanan  aktivitas wisatawan mancanegara yang  terus meningkat  dalam mengunjungi museum dan situs-situs arkeologi di Indonesia.  Pengembangan disesuaikan dengan karakter dari masing-masing situs dan kawasan situs arkeologi dalam konteks untuk memunculkan nilai penting dan makna kekinian yang mengarah pada terwujudnya pembangunan pariwisata berkelanjutan (sustainable tourism management). Memberdayakan masyarakat lokal sangat penting sebagai salah satu pilar dengan melakukan kemitraan dengan stakeholder lain, sehingga memberikan manfaat secara seimbang antara ekonomi, sosial budaya dan lingkungan secara berkelanjutan pada masayarakat sekarang maupun pada generasi-generasi yang akan datang.


Author(s):  
Reham Kamel El-Khadrawy ◽  
Amr Abdalla Attia ◽  
Marwa Khalifa ◽  
Rowaida Rashed

Cultural Tourism offers a strong motivation to preserve the elements of cultural heritage in tourist destinations. It helps to preserve cultural elements as important tourist attractions. Cultural tourism’s notion is unlimited to visiting monumental attractions only, but it has also become an interactive experience with the social fabric of the community through attending exhibitions, festivals and events, and the purchase of traditional local products. Thus, the human capital factor in tourism is linked to the quality of tourism products. With the growth of international tourism, the importance of sustainable tourism development has emerged to protect natural, cultural, and human resources, in addition to achieving economic development. As non-sustainable tourism development has led to the deterioration of tourism resources. This research paper examines if cultural tourism contributes to decrease tourism seasonality and achieve sustainable tourism development in cultural heritage sites. A case study of Aswan was selected. Aswan has unique and important elements of cultural heritage (Tangible and Intangible), but it still faces many problems like tourism seasonality, besides its tourism is still weak compared with other cities that have the same tourism potential. Based on a literature review and analytical study of global examples that achieved sustainability in cultural heritage sites, a field study of Aswan was conducted to evaluate the current status of cultural tourism, besides illustrating the challenges of achieving sustainability. The major result that has emerged from the study is paying attention to cultural tourism is the possible solution to the challenges that Aswan tourism faces. Finally, the paper concluded that investment in human capital creates opportunities for cultural tourism which in return resolves one of tourism’s major challenges: seasonality.


Author(s):  
Meysam Ramyar ◽  

The present study aims to identify the encouraging and deterrent forces in tourism development, and appropriate strategies were organized and prioritized. In this way, the encouraging and deterrent forces are first identified and then prioritized according to the ANP method. In the second stage, using the model PIP, the most appropriate development strategies for sustainable tourism in the Mazandaran province was developed for the most important forces. Finally, for prioritization, systems establish a pairwise comparison between approaches formulated based on research sub-criteria. Besides, the research results showed that "creating jobs" and "increasing property prices" are the most important among the encouraging and deterrent forces. Among the strategies presented, strategy (A-1) with a coefficient of 0/0823 emphasizes optimal and purposeful use of increasing motivation travel among people to take advantage of tourist attractions and products to create employment and income for the province's people suggested as the best strategy.


Author(s):  
Miguel Da Costa Costa Gomes

The island of Atauro is a tourist destination located in Dili    District of East Timor.The island has big potential for tourist attractions that deserves to be further developed to be tourist destinations. This study aims to investigate the potential tourist attractions, the internal and external environmental conditions as well as to formulate strategies and programs for sustainable tourism development. This study used IFAS (Internal Factor Analysis System) and EFAS (External Factor Analysis System) are used. This study applies planning theory, tourism area life cycle by Butler, planning and Participation Theory. Data are collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires.The results showed that there is potential to further develop some tourist attractions in Atauro to be sustainable tourism. Unspoiled natural view, underwater panoramic, extended coral-reef with varieties of fishes, forest with various birds, unique social and cultural life are some of the potential areas for development. The analysis on internal and external environment showed that Atauro is categorized into cell I Grow and Development (the concentration is via vertical integration). The potential for tourism in Atauro Island mainly lays in marine, culture, beaches, history, biking, spring water, seaweed cultivation, cave, spirituality, and sightseeing adventure. The strongest factor of internal environmental condition is the panoramic view, while the weakest factor is the inadequate facilities and infrastructure.


Inovasi ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Porman Juanda Marpomari Mahulae

Penelitian ini adalah sebuah usaha yang dilakukan untuk mengurai masalah yang dihadapi para stakeholder dalam mewujudkan sebuah pengelolaan pariwisata yang berkelanjutan di kawasan Danau Toba. Indikator yang diukur dalam penelitian ini adalah indikator dasar dari 5 (lima) isu utama pengembangan periwisata berkelanjutan yang telah dikembangkan oleh United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan diperkuat dengan data-data yang bersifat kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran indikator-indikator dasar tersebut dan pendalaman yang dilakukan dengan diskusi-diskusi yang dilakukan dengan para informan penelitian, diketahui bahwa sebenarnya penyelesaian persoalan dasar pengembangan pariwisata berkelanjutan di sebuah destinasi wisata masih menjadi tugas besar bagi para stakeholder kepariwisataan di kawasan tersebut. Berdasarkan jenis permasalahan yang ada, maka terdapat kebutuhan kebijakan pengembangan terkait: 1) peningkatkan perekonomian dengan adanya kegiatan pariwisata; 2) penjaminan kesejahteraan daerah dan masyarakat lokal dengan adanya kegiatan pariwisata; 3) pemenuhan kepuasan pengunjung; 4) pelibatan masyarakat lokal di dalam pengelolaan kepariwisataan; dan 5) penjaminan kelestarian lingkungan hidup.   Kata kunci: pengembangan, pariwisata berkelanjutan, Danau Toba


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-176
Author(s):  
Gabriela Antošová ◽  
Ivan Dario Medina Rojas ◽  
Mauricio Peralta Mejía ◽  
Helmuth Yesid Arias Gómez

AbstractThe municipality of Bahía Solano possesses important tourist attractions. The majority of them consist of natural wonders such as whale, dolphin and bird watching. Its marine area offers diving courses, all types of fishing, surfing, other water sports etc. The enormous amount of natural wealth stands in contrast to the lack of local development and the high rate of poverty among its inhabitants. Bahía Solano has enviable tourist professions but a low level of competition. This research proposes a methodology of social innovation, elaborated by researchers, that involves nature, communities and tour operators, where a connection of surveys with the expectations and perceptions of the different entities (inhabitants, tourists, and tour operators) has been obtained.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Baxtiyor Navruz-Zoda ◽  

In a pandemic coronavirus and the global crisis, with the result that be a violation of the technological chain of production processes and services, as a priority task of economic policy is the restoration and sustainable development of tourism based on the search for innovative solutions. Based on the integration of two theories -innovation and sustainable development, the article substantiates the "Innovative model of sustainable development" as an anti-crisis tool for the development of tourism. At the same time, special attention is paid to the characteristics of environmental, social and economic innovations that are widely applied in the field of tourism


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-55
Author(s):  
Bharat Prasad Badal

Development in this age of sustainable development is sustainable development itself and tourism development is sustainable development of tourism. The present paper investigates the development of tourism from the socio economic indicators of sustainable tourism of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an open museum and central hub of Tourism. To explore the Economic dimension of Bhaktapur Sustainable Tourism Development through Employment that focuses Number, type and duration of jobs, Gender equity, Business viability, Expenditure, Arrivals, Profitability, and Satisfaction. And to analyze the Social dimension of Bhaktapur Sustainable Tourism Development through Quality of Life that focuses Resident Empowerment, Congestion and crowding, Community attitudes to tourism, Access to amenities, and Changes in crime rate, the study has been conducted. The primary information is based on multiple sources of societal learning like field visits in course of doing researches, observation of various sites, General Household Questionnaire Survey, focus on group discussions, interactive seminars and a number of interactions and interviews with the experts of tourism sector in Bhaktapur. General Household Questionnaire Survey of purposively selected cluster of Dattatraya Square area was conducted on 157 households. Among five clusters Dattatrya Square was purposely selected for the study. Actual spending and length of stay of foreign tourists have been increasing in Nepal. Altogether from socio economic perspective 13 programsare recommended from the study to the local government of Bhaktapur Dattatrya. It needs around265 lakhs and timeline is not more than one year. Five times of these 13 projects and 265 lakhs can double the visitors in coming years.


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