An analysis of visitor movement patterns using travel networks in a large marine park, north-western Australia

Smallwood, C.B.; Beckley, L.E.; Moore, Susan A.

doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2011.06.001

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“…Then, all extracted paths were converted into line shape file format in a geographical information system (GIS), and mode of transport, frequency, park arrival and departure time attributes were assigned to each of these lines. As described in most previous studies, mode of transport and frequency determine the inherent characteristics of travel flows [13,16]. Mode of transport choice reflects different movement velocities and affects the experience of the trip for park use.…”

Section: Mapping and Quantifying Spatial Travel Flowsmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…New technologies to obtain spatial-temporal travel data, such as GPS tracking [14] and smart card recording technology [15], have been applied in recent studies of travel behavior. For example, Smallwood et al [16] explored visitor movement patterns using travel networks in a large marine park in north-western Australia, while Orellana et al [17] revealed movement patterns of visitors in the Dwingelderveld National Park in the Netherlands using GPS technology. These new technologies have proven to be more accurate in collecting spatial and temporal travel data compared to surveys.…”

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Mapping and Quantifying Spatial and Temporal Dynamics and Bundles of Travel Flows of Residents Visiting Urban Parks

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Abstract:Understanding the spatial and temporal movement patterns of residents visiting urban parks is essential to link park use with human well-being. There has been increasing interest recently in quantifying travel behaviors, but most studies have focused on flows of commuters within cities or tourists flows between cities. Actual, specific spatial and temporal connections between urban parks and residents within cities are still poorly understood. Here, we present an approach to take different types of travel flows into account when mapping and quantifying the spatial delivery and temporal dynamics of specific travel flows. This approach is based on empirical investigation of individuals' movements from their homes to parks and online map navigation technology. The flow maps we generated capture key travel flow patterns, addressing where, which, when, and how much they were associated with the use of recreational service provided by urban parks in Wuhan, China, during the summers of 2015 and 2016. Such maps may aid efforts to restore or improve the efficiency of park access and use. We also examined bundles of these spatial and temporal flows, and show that similar transport conditions were important for bundling spatial flows, while temporal flow bundles were significantly related to spatial features. These findings could help to reveal potential trade-offs and synergies of travel flows associated with space and time constraints and facilitate exploration of policy alternatives for equitable and efficient use of urban park systems.

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Section: Mapping and Quantifying Spatial Travel Flowsmentioning

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Mapping and Quantifying Spatial and Temporal Dynamics and Bundles of Travel Flows of Residents Visiting Urban Parks

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“…In the field of tourism, Landré found that the distribution of boats on the waterways of Cyperaceae National Forest Park was significantly correlated with the general and local integration of the road network [14]. By observing the spatial behavior of 1208 tourists in Ningaloo Ocean Park, Smallwood et al concluded that the decision to visit a place depended significantly on the spatial formation of the road network [1]. In addition, attractions' spatial occupations affect human spatial behavior, and different environmental elements have various impacts on tourist behavior [15].…”

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“…The research suggests that the attraction and spatial distribution of scenic spots within resorts are key factors that influence tourists' behaviors [1,2]. Mountain hiking trails to scenic spots are winding and complex.…”

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Spatial Configuration and Online Attention: A Space Syntax Perspective

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Abstract:The spatial behavior of tourists is an important part of the research on congestion management and sustainable planning of tourism destinations. Combined with user-generated content (UGC) and site-based survey data, this study conducted an overlaying analysis between street network configurations that resulted from space syntax and tourist preferences. Based on space syntax, tourist movement is influenced by the distribution of scenic spots and the structure of tourist trails in scenic mountain areas. The results reveal that the distribution of scenic spots has a significant impact on tourist flow and visitors' choices of entrance to the mountain; the volume of online sign-ins is highly correlated with landscape attention, axial control values and the local integration value of the trails; and tourists' attention focuses on the entrance area and the few tourist-sight markers. This study advances the understanding of the spatial patterns of within-destination tourist behavior; this knowledge will be helpful in alleviating congestion in mountain scenic areas and providing effective guidance for tourists to plan an ideal tour route.

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“…Éste ha incrementado notablemente, se ha estimulado su práctica y consecuencia de todo ello se ha modificado el perfil del actual turista (Smallwood et al 2012). Éste valora lo auténtico y autóctono, intenta escapar de la estandarización y planea sus viajes sin perder el espíritu de la espontaneidad (Zaoual 2009;Rodríguez y Fraiz 2010).…”

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Tourist routes linked to fiction series. Analysis routes Doctor Mateo and Gran Reserva

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2017

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In today’s tourism market, consumers seek differentiated tourism products, hence the offer must adapt by offering alternatives to mass tourism. Examples are tourist routes, which create a route based on a subject or resource. Hence many of them currently exist: economic, dining, wine tourism..., or even some lesser known like linked to films or series. In the case of the series they are still very few studies conducted so that it is facing a new field of research. In order to deepen this subject, this paper analyzes two tourist routes linked to two series known in the Spanish panorama: Doctor Mateo and Gran Reserva. After surveying 143 individuals who have made some of these routes, we seek to know their level of satisfaction and influence of sociodemographic variables in the valuation of a tourist route of this type, seeking positive or negative aspects that set an example for other destinations in the series that have been recorded and want to exploit the tourism potential that entails. Both routes get positive feedback, especially Gran Reserva, and areas for improvement as could be signalling. It concludes with including a destination in a high impact series and creating a tourist route is a good way to start a destination promotion, promotion should be complemented by other strategies.

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An analysis of visitor movement patterns using travel networks in a large marine park, north-western Australia

Cited by 60 publications

References 42 publications

Mapping and Quantifying Spatial and Temporal Dynamics and Bundles of Travel Flows of Residents Visiting Urban Parks

Mapping and Quantifying Spatial and Temporal Dynamics and Bundles of Travel Flows of Residents Visiting Urban Parks

Spatial Configuration and Online Attention: A Space Syntax Perspective

Tourist routes linked to fiction series. Analysis routes Doctor Mateo and Gran Reserva

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