The Impact of Monsoon Flood Phenomenon on Tourism Sector in Kelantan, Malaysia: A Review

Sungip, Fauzi Nurashikin; Kamarudin, Mohd Khairul Amri; Saad, Muhammad Hafiz Md; Wahab, Noorjima Abd; Som, Ahmad Puad Mat; Umar, Roslan; Hoe, Loh Ing; Hakparn, Surachate; Lertbunchardwong, Kanittha; Potikengrith, Tepvisit; Harith, Hazamri

doi:10.14419/ijet.v7i4.34.23577

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“…Over the longer-term, according to Amelung and Moreno (2012), climate-related extremes could have significant impacts on the regional distribution of the physical resources supporting tourism in Europe. Evidence from regions of the world other than Europe also highlight the relevance of extreme weather events in tourism, as shown by Sungip et al (2018) on the impacts of floods in the tourism sector in Kelantan, Malaysia, and shorter winter seasons and reduced snowfall, leading to economic losses and decreased tourist visits in the United States (Cai et al 2019). The impact of climate-related extremes on the tourism sector is also multifaceted: while extreme events like windstorms and flooding can cause significant shortterm disruptions to tourism activities (Rosselló et al 2020), over the long-term regions with fragile ecosystems such as the glaciers and Alpine environment can become increasingly vulnerable to climate change due to rising temperatures, potentially impacting tourism.…”

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Mapping the exposure of tourism to weather extremes: the need for a spatially-explicit gridded dataset for disaster risk reduction

Camatti,

Hrast Essenfelder,

Giove

2024

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Tourism is a highly important economic sector worldwide, yet it is often less than optimally represented in terms of detailed spatial information. An accurate spatial representation of tourism can provide valuable insights into the spatial distribution of tourism vulnerabilities and exposure, allowing policymakers to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation policies. Here, we stress the need for and propose a first prototype of an open-access spatially-explicit gridded database based on social media data for over 150 different tourism-related classes that depicts tourism density (supply and demand) and perceived satisfaction in Europe. We showcase the potential benefits of such database by mapping the exposure of specific tourism sectors to a range of weather extremes, including floods, windstorms, and heat stress. Based on these results, we argue that a homogeneous spatially-explicit database of tourism is essential to support efficient investments in preparedness and disaster resilience.

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Mapping the exposure of tourism to weather extremes: the need for a spatially-explicit gridded dataset for disaster risk reduction

Camatti,

Hrast Essenfelder,

Giove

2024

Environ. Res. Lett.

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“…The findings indicate that large-scale disasters, like great earthquakes, had a negative impact on Japan's inbound tourism demand; not all disasters led to an abrupt drop in inbound tourist arrivals; extreme weather events, for example, did not significantly decrease inbound tourism demand; and the impact caused by disasters was temporary. Roslan and Ahmad Puad (2018) argued that the northeast monsoon flood phenomena is a natural calamity, particularly in East Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in Kelantan. The main goal of this study is to examine the impact of Malaysia's northeastern monsoon flood on the tourism sector.…”

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Natural Hazards and Their Effects on the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Philippines

2023

JHTM

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The Philippines is a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. This sector is among the most vulnerable industries to the impacts of natural hazards. It is heavily reliant on natural resources, such as beaches, mountains, and forests, which are often the primary attractions for tourists. Natural hazards can lead to job losses, reduced incomes, and displacement, particularly for those working in low-skilled or informal jobs in the sector. Damage to natural resources and ecosystems can have negative impacts on the tourism experience and reduce the attractiveness of a destination. It is crucial to enhance the resilience of tourism-related infrastructure and businesses, through measures such as diversifying tourism offerings, promoting sustainable tourism practices, and improving insurance coverage. The study found that Philippines is highly vulnerable to a range of natural hazards, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods. These hazards not only cause significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure but also have a significant impact on the country's tourism industry. The study also found that the impact of natural disasters was more significant in regions that were heavily reliant on tourism. Natural disasters result in a significant decrease in tourist arrivals and income for businesses in the sector. The COVID-19 is an example of how natural disasters can affect the tourism industry and local communities, leading to massive job losses and economic downturns. It is crucial to create and implement effective disaster risk reduction and management strategies. It was concluded that natural hazards can affect the industry in different ways, such as decreasing tourist arrivals, closing tourist attractions, and damaging accommodation and transportation facilities. Tourists may choose to cancel their trips or opt to travel to safer destinations, resulting in lost revenue for hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. The study recommended that the tourism industry in the Philippines should diversify its products and destinations to reduce the impact of natural hazards on the sector. The government and private sector should strengthen public-private partnerships to improve disaster management and promote sustainable tourism development.

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Environmental Awareness Studies in Environmental Management at Terengganu, Malaysia

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Kamarudin

Samah³

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Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

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The Impact of Monsoon Flood Phenomenon on Tourism Sector in Kelantan, Malaysia: A Review

Cited by 7 publications

References 24 publications

Mapping the exposure of tourism to weather extremes: the need for a spatially-explicit gridded dataset for disaster risk reduction

Mapping the exposure of tourism to weather extremes: the need for a spatially-explicit gridded dataset for disaster risk reduction

Natural Hazards and Their Effects on the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Philippines

Environmental Awareness Studies in Environmental Management at Terengganu, Malaysia

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