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Resident opinions towards impacts of Cultural Heritage Tourism: A case of Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh (India)

S.P Bansal — 2024-10-16

Residents opinions are important for planning and sustainable cultural heritage tourism development at a destination. In the present study, data was collected through a structured questionnaire to know the opinions of local residents towards the socio-cultural and economic impacts of Cultural heritage tourism in Kullu valley. The results of the study highlight that local residents perceive cultural heritage tourism brings socio-cultural & economic benefits and support tourism development. Residents are also aware about the darker side of tourism development on the local community, culture and economy. Strong partnerships between local residents and tourism authorities are required for sustainable cultural heritage tourism development.

Assessing Big Data Analytics and Characteristics in Tourism: Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, Nigeria

Olakunle shakur olawuyi — 2024-11-07

There is a plethora of both organized and haphazard data in tourism destinations. Subjecting these data to appropriate analytics is pertinent to optimally engage them. This study focuses on the connection between big data analytics and big data’s characteristics in Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, Nigeria. Data was collected with questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially. The study revealed that relationship exists between prescriptive/descriptive big data analytics and the characteristics of big data. Precisely, there is significant relationship between prescriptive data analytics velocity, veracity, volume and value. Similarly, there is significant relationship between descriptive data analytics and volume, variety, value and veracity. Likewise, variety and veracity of big data could influence big data analytics. The study therefore recommends; that the management of Agodi Gardens should engage thorough big data analytics, so that data elicited by customers can be appropriately analysed and topical inference could be drawn from the analysis.

Keywords: velocity of big data, veracity of big data, volume of big data, value of big data, variety of big data and big data analytics.

A study on Responsible Behavioural Practices for Sustainable Development of Tourism in Mysore

Sachin Soonthodu — 2024-11-07

Responsible practices intend to establish a positive relationship between the destination and the stakeholders of tourism. These actors include the local community, tourists, local businessmen, employees, authorities, government, and non-government organizations. While tourists play a vital role in the sustainable development of a destination, the local community largely remains the beneficiary as well as the victim of the consequences of impacts caused by tourism activities. Hence, the growth of the local community must happen sustainably. Mysore, the heritage city of Karnataka, was recently recognized as one of the cleanest cities in India. However, tourism activities adversely affect the sustainable practices of the city. The study highlights that insufficient supportive services and a lack of responsible behavioural practices among tourists are the challenges to the sustainable development of tourist attractions in various attractions of Mysore.

Navigating Tourism Promise and Environmental Limits: A Suitability Analysis of Pal Beach (Indonesia) as an Emerging Coastal Recreational Destination

Tommy Meiky Kontu — 2024-12-10

This study evaluates the suitability of Pal Beach in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, as a recreational beach tourism destination. Ten key parameters influencing beach tourism are assessed, including water depth, beach type and width, seabed material, vegetation, water clarity, currents, harmful marine life and freshwater availability. Results classify Pal Beach as 'Very Suitable' with a score of 2.82. The beach boasts features like shallow coastal waters, sandy white shores, ample width, good water visibility, coconut trees and gentle slopes catering to visitors. However, strong currents exceeding ideal speeds, the presence of stonefish and sea snakes, and limited onsite freshwater pose notable challenges needing mitigation for its sustainability. By analyzing tourism viability while identifying environmental constraints, this assessment contributes insights to guide the integrated management of emerging recreational destinations in Indonesia based on globally accepted principles of responsible, sustainable development.