scholarly journals Complementary Cooperation of CCTV and UAV Systems for Tourism Security and Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10693
Author(s):  
Young Dae Ko ◽  
Byung Duk Song
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Tourist Behavior ◽  
Actual Effectiveness ◽  
Operation Schedule

The meaning of sustainability is very broad and has many pillars such as the economy, environment and society. In the tourism industry, another important pillar is security. Tourism security affects the satisfaction and pleasure of tourists on a trivial level, and life and injuries on a significant level. Thus, unless security is guaranteed, tourists will not be able to fully enjoy the attractions and will not even consider the travel itself. Such tourist behavior has a significant impact on short-term and long-term tourism sustainability. Therefore, to enhance tourism security, many policies and frameworks have been suggested and announced in recent years. However, without efficient guidelines for the installation and operation of security devices, it may be hard to obtain actual effectiveness. To support real implementation of security systems in the tourism industry, this study quantitatively addresses the installation and operation issue of security devices in an optimal manner. A complementary cooperation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) is suggested to efficiently monitor the key locations of tourism destinations and improve the security. Two mathematical models are developed to derive the optimal location of CCTVs, and the optimal operation schedule of UAVs over multiple time periods. Security requirements, service range, and budget are considered as realistic constraints. The validity of the models is demonstrated through a realistic case study of Nice, France.

scholarly journals For Sustainable Benefits and Legacies of Mega-Events: A Case Study of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics from the Perspective of the Volunteer Co-Creators

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hany Kim ◽  
Yeongbae Choe ◽  
Daehwan Kim ◽  
Jeongmi (Jamie) Kim
Keyword(s):  
National Level ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Winter Olympics ◽  
Personal Level ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Positive Effect

This study examined the outcome of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics from multiple perspectives. Tourism and sport researchers have focused on the legacy of mega-events, due to the opportunity they provide to transform a city positively, including through the development of the tourism industry. However, outcomes are not always positive, and the effects differ for every event. The effects of an event can be short-term or long-term. An event, to be truly successful, should aim to have a long-lasting and sustainable positive effect for everyone involved in hosting the event. Additionally, the outcome effects are perceived to be different by each stakeholder of any event. While the roles of volunteers are critical to the success of an event, their perspectives of the event outcomes have been relatively overlooked. Therefore, this study examined the legacy of the 2018 Winter Olympics, as the most recent and unique Olympics (also known as the Peace Olympics), from the perspectives of the volunteers as co-creators. Specifically, volunteers were asked to explain their perceptions of the success of the Olympics. Furthermore, they were asked to identify the legacy of volunteering and the legacy of the Olympics, in order to examine whether volunteers can distinguish the difference between the legacies of volunteering and the Olympics (i.e., event legacy). Using a modified version of content analysis, the results of the volunteer interviews indicated that volunteers identified the legacies of volunteering on a more personal level, emphasizing personal experience, while they identified the legacies of the Olympics on a community and national level.

scholarly journals The future of Wallace region in Lombok: the pristine natural resource under climatic and anthropogenic threat

2021 ◽  
Vol 913 (1) ◽  
pp. 012049
Author(s):  
Mahrup ◽  
M Ma’shum ◽  
MH Idris ◽  
Fahrudin
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resource ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Natural Scene ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
The Future ◽  
World Class ◽  
Potential Impact

Abstract Wallace region is mostly comprised of the southeast archipelagoes of Indonesia, namely West and East Nusa Tenggara. Lombok is a west border of the Wallace line which biologically delineate the distinguished fauna and climate in the eastern Indonesia. However, the pristine natural resource is under climatic and anthropogenic threat. A case study by means of a Descriptive method was conducted to identify any contradictive use of natural resource leading to environmental degradation, as well as to study ruination impact of climate uncertainty. Long term satellite images of Lombok from 1980’s up to the latest date were traced to identify any changes in land cover, land use and settlement. Climate data were analyzed to find its trend and forecast its potential impact on the environment. Overall, the results showed that the pristine environments, namely forests, hillocks and cliffs, particularly in tourism destination sites had been accordingly overburdened by contradictive use of resources. Lack of law enforcements in environmental protection was a key point to be addressed as a major factor resulted in losses of the most valuable value of Lombok natural scene. In addition, manmade disaster is becoming more frequent with climate change commonly accused. In conclusion, the future of the natural resource in Lombok would not be merely relied on world class facilities of tourism industry, but on to what extend effort to naturally sustain the beauty of natural scene, stop degrading the lands and be responsible to protect environment in line with regional development.

scholarly journals Tourism-driven ocean science for sustainable use: A case study of sharks in Fiji

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
C A Ward-Paige ◽  
J Brunnschweiler ◽  
H Sykes
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Shark Species ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Dive Tourism ◽  
Scientific Questions

AbstractThe oceans are in a state of rapid change – both negatively, due climate destabilization and misuse, and positively, due to strengthening of policies for sustainable use combined with momentum to grow the blue economy. Globally, more than 121 million people enjoy nature-based marine tourism — e.g., recreational fishing, diving, whale watching — making it one of the largest marine sectors. This industry is increasingly threatened by ocean degradation and management has not kept pace to ensure long-term sustainability. In response, individuals within the industry are taking it upon themselves to monitor the oceans and provide the data needed to assist management decisions. Fiji is one such place where the dive tourism industry is motivated to monitor the oceans (e.g., track sharks). In 2012, 39 dive operators in collaboration with eOceans commenced the Great Fiji Shark Count (GFSC) to document sharks (and other species) on 592 dive sites. Here, using 146,304 shark observations from 30,668 dives we document spatial patterns of 11 shark species. High variability demonstrates the value of longitudinal data that include absences for describing mobile megafauna and the capacity of stakeholders to document the oceans. Our results may be used to guide future scientific questions, provide a baseline for future assessments, or to evaluate conservation needs. It also shows the value of scientists collaborating with stakeholders to address questions that are most important to the local community so that they have the information needed to make science-based decisions.

Fire Safety and Security Threats Identification and Elimination

2014 ◽  
Vol 1001 ◽  
pp. 306-311
Author(s):  
Vladimír Mózer ◽  
Tomas Loveček ◽  
Andrej Vel'as ◽  
Linda Makovická
Keyword(s):  
Fire Safety ◽  
Security Requirements ◽  
Life Safety ◽  
Security Threats ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Shopping Centre ◽  
Conflicting Objectives ◽  
Points Of View

This paper deals with the topic of fire safety and security measures and their mutual interaction. A designer or stakeholder may be confronted with conflicting objectives regarding life safety and object security. Often, escape routes pass via areas that are under non-emergency conditions subject to access control, accessible only to members of staff, contractors, etc. When fire alarm is activated, it is necessary to provide fast and unhindered evacuation from the premises, which may involve using restricted-access back-of-house areas. On a case study – section of a shopping centre – the concepts of both fire safety and security are presented. Firstly, the areas are analysed in terms of their importance from life safety and property security points of view and subsequently solutions are proposed to address any issues. In certain cases a balance between safety and security requirements must be found, i.e. it is not possible to fully satisfy both objectives at the same time, whereas in other fire safety and security systems have been found mutually complementary.

scholarly journals Identification of Consumer Behavior Based on Price Elasticity: A Case Study of the Prague Market of Accommodation Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9452
Author(s):  
Martin Petricek ◽  
Stepan Chalupa ◽  
Karel Chadt
Keyword(s):  
Price Elasticity ◽  
Customer Behavior ◽  
Price Sensitivity ◽  
Tourist Behavior ◽  
Elasticity Of Demand ◽  
Price Elasticity Of Demand ◽  
Daily Rate ◽  
High Season

The article deals with customer behavior in the market of accommodation services. The main purpose of this article is to identify tourist behavior using their sensitivity to changes in the price, based on the data from 2011 to 2018. The results can help to understand the booking behaviors of tourists in the long term period, identify specific situations, and to improve the application of revenue management. Using simple log-log regression analysis, the daily performance data of 103 Prague hotels were analyzed, and the coefficient of price elasticity of demand was identified for various timeframes: low and high seasons, summer months, weekends and weekdays, and individual years. The results show that the coefficient of price elasticity of demand is decreasing. In the low season, the low price sensitivity is caused mainly by the high proportion of the non-yieldable leisure group segment, where fixed rates are created for tour operators more than a year in advance. In the high season, Giffen’s paradox was identified in 2016 and shows the situation of customers expecting further growth of room rates. The Giffen paradox was identified only on specific dates of the year and was confirmed by year-to-year growth of the Average Daily Rate.

scholarly journals Social and cultural influences and their implications for sustainable tourism: A case study of Trinidad & Tobago's tourism and the growth of the LGBTQ traveler segment

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-157
Author(s):  
Annette A. George ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Power ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Government

Abstract Purpose: This study examined how social and cultural influences are affecting the government of Trinidad & Tobago's decision-making policies as it relates to the growth of the LGBTQ traveler tourism segment, which is currently threatening the sustainability and competitiveness of the country's tourism industry. This study also aimed to add to the literature on gay tourism in that nation and region as a whole. Research methodology: Data for this research were collected from various sources, including existing literature on the industry's competitiveness, followed by a review of official government surveys, reports and other media documents, and academic research literature. Results: The study's findings reveal that the leaders' lack of failure to understand the economic power of the LGBTQ traveler segment is short-sighted and has negative effects on the fragile nature of the industry's ability to compete globally, lack of long-term vision of the leaders. Limitations: This study relied on secondary data, limiting direct views from individuals in the local communities due to the country being on lockdown since March of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contribution: This study makes a few suggestions for further improvement, such as leaders in that nation deciphering existing buggery laws publicly, to show urgency and commitment to this vulnerable traveler segment; conducting robust discussions with various interest groups that are presenting barriers to changes that could result in a more robust industry, and finally, consider the use of images of members of the LGBTQ community in all marketing promotions.

A dynamic and adaptive scenario approach for formulating science & technology policy

foresight ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 473-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozcan Saritas ◽  
Yury Dranev ◽  
Alexander Chulok
Keyword(s):  
Technology Policy ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Policy And Strategy ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Illustrative Case Study ◽  
Scenario Approach

Purpose Dynamic changes in the world bring challenges for making long-term future-oriented policy and strategy. A number of recent developments like drops in oil prices, increasing global conflicts, mass immigration and economic stagnation have had disruptive effects on long-term policies and strategies. The purpose of this paper is to provide a dynamic and adaptive Foresight approach as required by the fast-changing global landscape. Design/methodology/approach The scenario approach presented in the paper aims to develop multiple time horizons by bringing together short-term forecasts and long-term exploratory and visionary scenarios. Each time horizon allows for re-considering and dynamically changing drivers and assumptions of scenarios and thus builds not a single linear, but multiple and dynamic pathways into the future. Following the presentation on the background and description of the methodology, the paper illustrates the proposed approach with a case study on science and technology (S&T) development in Russia. Findings The flexible scenario approach allows developing and strategies with similar adaptability and flexibility. Practical implications The scenario approach presented in the paper may be applicable for Foresight exercises at all levels of governance, including national, international, regional and corporate. Originality/value A novel scenario approach is presented for the formulation of S&T policy with an illustrative case study.

Caregivers' Perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologist Talk About Child Language and Literacy Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2049-2067
Author(s):  
Karmen L. Porter ◽  
Janna B. Oetting ◽  
Loretta Pecchioni
Keyword(s):  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Therapy Goals ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Types Of Information

Purpose This study examined caregiver perceptions of their child's language and literacy disorder as influenced by communications with their speech-language pathologist. Method The participants were 12 caregivers of 10 school-aged children with language and literacy disorders. Employing qualitative methods, a collective case study approach was utilized in which the caregiver(s) of each child represented one case. The data came from semistructured interviews, codes emerged directly from the caregivers' responses during the interviews, and multiple coding passes using ATLAS.ti software were made until themes were evident. These themes were then further validated by conducting clinical file reviews and follow-up interviews with the caregivers. Results Caregivers' comments focused on the types of information received or not received, as well as the clarity of the information. This included information regarding their child's diagnosis, the long-term consequences of their child's disorder, and the connection between language and reading. Although caregivers were adept at describing their child's difficulties and therapy goals/objectives, their comments indicated that they struggled to understand their child's disorder in a way that was meaningful to them and their child. Conclusions The findings showed the value caregivers place on receiving clear and timely diagnostic information, as well as the complexity associated with caregivers' understanding of language and literacy disorders. The findings are discussed in terms of changes that could be made in clinical practice to better support children with language and literacy disorders and their families.

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