Proposed Governance Model for Geotourism and Geoheritage in South Africa and the Implications for Africa

Matshusa, Khodani; Leonard, Llewellyn

doi:10.1007/s12371-022-00783-9

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“…from 2007 to 2022. 9 Volume As is the case across many parts of southern Africa and further north, the geology and rocks of the KNP, 15,28-30 played a key role in shaping the culture of the local people. 2 Research in the 1980s showed that early inhabitants from the northern part of the KNP used local rocks to manufacture weapons for hunting or battle, and iron-ores from melted rocks for tools for agriculture, mining and ornaments.…”

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“…However, considerable economic, social, and educational benefits remain to be unlocked from this endowment. [2][3][4][5]9,16 GeoTourism offers an entire new market segment to broaden business, employment and experiential Keith will be long remembered in the SADC diamond industry for his zest for, and maverick approach to, life-both in the workplace and out on the hills climbing, hiking or skiing-and all rounded off with more than a touch of his wicked humour and a drink or three (or more!). He was truly a "people's person" and we celebrate and give thanks to his…”

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“…growth around the world and will continue to be prominent in the future.7 Studies of the number of published journal articles on GeoTourism between 2012 and 2014 per region indicate that GeoTourism research is concentrated in Europe (mainly in Italy and Poland), Asia (mainly in China and Iran), andSouth America (mainly in Brazil).8 GeoHeritage, GeoTourism, and Geoparks research is rapidly expanding in the Global North,7,8 whereas the Global South and South Africa are way behind 9. In 2018, the largest share of GeoTourism research was conducted in Europe, with only a total of 19 studies conducted in Africa 10.…”

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“…Leveraging geographic segmentation on social media platforms emerges as a promising strategy for disseminating information about Karanganyar's natural attractions and customizing promotional approaches to target specific audience demographics, as outlined by various researchers [16,17]. Furthermore, the global trend of promoting geotourism has gained momentum, as seen in numerous initiatives and investigations worldwide [18][19][20]. By embracing such marketing strategies and aligning with contemporary practices, Karanganyar can unlock its full tourism potential, thus ensuring a more prosperous and sustainable future for the local community and the broader Indonesian economy [11].…”

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Analysis of geotourism promotion strategies based on social media in Karanganyar Regency, Indonesia

Haksoro,

Priyana,

Hakim

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Karanganyar Regency, known for its captivating mountainous geography, possesses significant potential for geo-tourism development. Enhancing the visibility of the region’s tourist attractions on social media platforms is imperative to capitalize on this potential fully, thus increasing their allure. This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies employed on social media to bolster the appeal of geo-tourism attractions. This research gathers comprehensive and reliable data from various natural tourist locations and relevant agencies using qualitative methods, survey techniques, and interviews. Several notable natural attractions with considerable developmental potential are identified, including Grojogan Sewu, Grojogan Pringgondani, Parang Ijo Waterfall, Jumog Waterfall, Telaga Madirda, and Sapta Tirta Pablengan. Key areas that influence tourism development are identified to foster the growth of these tourist hotspots. These include enhancing marketing and promotional efforts for natural tourist attractions through Instagram, optimizing accessibility to these destinations, and improving facilities and infrastructure. By addressing these aspects, tourists are more likely to be enticed to visit the natural wonders of Karanganyar Regency. The results of this study are expected to reveal effective social media-based marketing strategies for promoting natural attractions on Instagram in Karanganyar Regency. Furthermore, evaluating these strategies will lead to discovering new insights and improvements for leveraging the full tourism potential of the region.

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Africa Alive Corridors: Transdisciplinary Research based on African Footprints

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Doucouré,

Anderson

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The idea of Africa Alive Corridors (AAC) evolved from Gondwana geological mapping to a comprehensive, more inclusive and dynamic approach to transdisciplinary research known as Earth Stewardship Science. Twenty designated corridors explore the geo-biological and cultural heritage of different regions of Africa over various periods, from deep time to the Anthropocene. Each corridor reveals a specific lens through which to investigate some of the rich scientific narratives embedded within it. The concept also facilitates learning and knowledge exchange across numerous disciplines: archeology, geology, geophysics, oceanography, glaciology, biology, botany, ecology, agriculture, engineering, spatial statistics, social sciences, and the humanities. This contribution analyses ten selected corridors in southern and western Africa, the Congo Basin, East Africa, and Madagascar. The various research themes explored include Earth impact hazard, origins of humankind, Snowball Earth, coastal food systems and conservation, the biogeography of lemurs, human settlement dynamics in Cameroon, tectonically linked earthquake occurrences in Algeria and Morocco, modelling land-use changes in the Western Rift Valley, trades and civilizations of the Mali Empire, Mbira music, and contemporary art. The ongoing work on these—and ten other—corridors has considerable potential to host new international collaborations to develop the links between society and natural sciences in Africa. Ultimately, AAC will benefit all stakeholders, especially the youth, in understanding and responding to societal needs and current global challenges.

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