published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

published_or_final_version / Urban Planning / Master / Master of Science in Urban Planning

published_or_final_version / Geography / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

According to the “Tourism 2020 Vision” research on world tourism development forecast and assessment, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) foreseen that the total international tourists arrival will probably hit 1.6 billion by 2020. Tourism plays a vital role as being one of the key pillars in supporting Hong Kong’s economic growth. Ever since the launch of “Individual Visit Scheme” (IVC) ten years ago, Hong Kong has been drifting from an international tourist attractions destination to a mainland focused shopping paradise. However, this is not a sustainable and healthy situation in the long run. Firstly, the inbound city is now very crowed and being flooded with tourists, which is quite centralised. In order to meet the continuous growth of the tourists around the world, Hong Kong Government must continue to develop a wide range of diverse tourist attractions in Hong Kong to enhance the competiveness and further expand the tourism market segments. In this connection, Hong Kong Government should make use of the advantages from this spectacular geo-heritage, Hong Kong Global Geopark of China, to largely promote a new niche of eco-tourism in Hong Kong. The purpose of this study is to explore the different motivations behind tourists engaging in a geo-tourism experience and to investigate the behavioral intentions, preferences on geo-park. Also, this study aims to evaluate the willingness-to-pay regarding geo-touism products/services. All theses findings and recommendations are expected to provide a fundamental conceptual framework for government, geo-park managers and tour operators to make use of this information to setup some strategic market and management plan in respond to the needs and wants of the geo-tourists. All in all, they should make joint efforts to push geo-park forward to become another tourist’s hotspot. / published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

published_or_final_version / abstract / toc / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

To, Tin Wei. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 185-202). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.i / 論文摘要 --- p.iii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.v / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.vii / LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS --- p.xii / LIST OF TABLES --- p.xiv / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.xvi / LIST OF APPENDICES --- p.xviii / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- Introduction and background --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- Tourism in Hong Kong --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- Sustainable tourism development in the Hong Kong context --- p.5 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Tourism cluster --- p.6 / Chapter 1.2 --- Conceptual framework --- p.8 / Chapter 1.3 --- Research objectives --- p.13 / Chapter 1.4 --- Research significance --- p.15 / Chapter 1.4 --- Organization of thesis --- p.17 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.20 / Chapter 2.1 --- Concept of Sustainable Tourism --- p.20 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Development and definition of Sustainable Tourism --- p.20 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Principles of Sustainable Tourism --- p.24 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- Methods of Sustainable Tourism assessment --- p.28 / Chapter 2.1.3.1 --- Indicators of Sustainable Tourism --- p.28 / Chapter 2.1.3.2 --- Carrying Capacity --- p.31 / Chapter 2.1.3.3 --- Other technical measures for Sustainable Tourism assessment --- p.31 / Chapter 2.1.3.4 --- Perception study in Sustainable Tourism assessment --- p.32 / Chapter 2.2 --- Clustering of tourism resources --- p.34 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Tourism cluster --- p.36 / Chapter 2.2.1.1 --- Advantages of the formation of tourism cluster --- p.38 / Chapter 2.3 --- The role of clustering of tourism resource in Sustainable Tourism development --- p.39 / Chapter 2.4 --- Situation of Hong Kong --- p.41 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Trend and implementation of Sustainable Tourism in Hong Kong --- p.41 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Clustering of tourism resource in Hong Kong --- p.44 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Tourism study conducted on Lantau Island --- p.47 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- STUDY AREA --- p.49 / Chapter 3.1 --- Inventory of Lantau Island --- p.51 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- Resources and attractions --- p.51 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Capital --- p.58 / Chapter 3.1.3 --- Policies and planning --- p.59 / Chapter 3.2 --- The Ngong Ping tourism cluster --- p.62 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Tourist attractions --- p.64 / Chapter 3.2.1.1 --- Po Lin Monastery --- p.65 / Chapter 3.2.1.2 --- The Big Buddha --- p.67 / Chapter 3.2.1.3 --- Ngong Ping 360 --- p.68 / Chapter 3.2.1.4 --- Wisdom Path --- p.71 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- METHODOLOGY --- p.73 / Chapter 4.1 --- Tourism Rapid Assessment (TRA) --- p.73 / Chapter 4.2 --- Hierarchical structure of tourism resources inventory of Lantau Island --- p.75 / Chapter 4.3 --- Interviews and questionnaire survey --- p.78 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Structured interview with stakeholders --- p.79 / Chapter 4.3.1.1 --- Sample selection --- p.79 / Chapter 4.3.1.2 --- Questionnaire design --- p.79 / Chapter 4.3.1.2.1 --- SWOT analysis --- p.80 / Chapter 4.3.1.2.2 --- In-depth open-ended interview --- p.81 / Chapter 4.3.1.3 --- Data analysis --- p.82 / Chapter 4.3.1.3.1 --- Informal content analysis --- p.82 / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Structured questionnaire survey with tourists --- p.83 / Chapter 4.3.2.1 --- Sample selection --- p.83 / Chapter 4.3.2.2 --- Questionnaire design --- p.83 / Chapter 4.3.2.3 --- Data analysis --- p.84 / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Structured interviews with local community --- p.85 / Chapter 4.3.3.1 --- Sample selection --- p.85 / Chapter 4.3.3.2 --- Questionnaire design --- p.86 / Chapter 4.3.3.3 --- Data analysis --- p.86 / Chapter 4.4 --- Perception of stakeholders as the basis for assessment --- p.87 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- UNDERSTANDING LANTAU ISLAND AND TOURISM CLUSTER FROM STAKEHOLDERS' PERSPECTIVE --- p.90 / Chapter 5.1 --- Results of SWOT analysis from stakeholders' perspective --- p.90 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Strengths --- p.95 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Weaknesses --- p.96 / Chapter 5.1.3 --- Opportunities --- p.98 / Chapter 5.1.4 --- Threats --- p.99 / Chapter 5.2 --- Understanding Sustainable Tourism and tourism cluster by stakeholders --- p.100 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- "General attitudes about ""Sustainable Tourism""" --- p.101 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- Tourism policies and development of Hong Kong and Lantau Island --- p.102 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Tourism cluster on Lantau Island --- p.104 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Performance of Ngong Ping tourism cluster in the context of Sustainable Tourism --- p.106 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- ATTRACTIONS AND PERCEPTION OF NGONG PING TOURISM CLUSTER --- p.110 / Chapter 6.1 --- Results of questionnaire survey with tourists --- p.110 / Chapter 6.2 --- Perception and satisfaction of tourists in Ngong Ping tourism cluster --- p.113 / Chapter 6.3 --- Understanding Sustainable Tourism --- p.119 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Performance of tourism cluster in the context of Sustainable Tourism --- p.122 / Chapter 6.3.1.1 --- Environmental aspect --- p.123 / Chapter 6.3.1.2 --- Socio-cultural aspect --- p.125 / Chapter 6.3.1.3 --- Economic aspect --- p.126 / Chapter 6.4 --- Investigation from the local community perspective --- p.127 / Chapter 6.4.1 --- Impacts of Ngong Ping tourism cluster in the context of Sustainable Tourism --- p.128 / Chapter 6.4.1.1 --- Environmental impacts --- p.129 / Chapter 6.4.1.2 --- Socio-cultural impacts --- p.132 / Chapter 6.4.1.3 --- Economic impacts --- p.134 / Chapter CHAPTER 7 --- DISCUSSIONS - DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ON LANTAU ISLAND --- p.135 / Chapter 7.1 --- Review of tourism policies in Hong Kong and Lantau Island --- p.135 / Chapter 7.2 --- Interests of respondents --- p.140 / Chapter 7.3 --- Meaning and Conceptualization of Sustainable Tourism --- p.142 / Chapter 7.4 --- Potentials and limitations of Lantau Island for Sustainable Tourism development --- p.144 / Chapter 7.4.1 --- Potentials of Lantau Island for Sustainable Tourism development --- p.145 / Chapter 7.4.1.1 --- Natural and cultural resources with diversified attractions --- p.145 / Chapter 7.4.1.2 --- Improved transport networks --- p.146 / Chapter 7.4.1.3 --- Availability of trails --- p.146 / Chapter 7.4.1.4 --- Distinct location: rural destination for leisure --- p.147 / Chapter 7.4.1.5 --- Environmental initiative of The Ngong Ping 360 Project --- p.147 / Chapter 7.4.1.6 --- Nature Conservation Policy --- p.147 / Chapter 7.4.1.7 --- Benefits of tourism clustering for sustainability --- p.148 / Chapter 7.4.2 --- Limitations of Lantau Island for Sustainable Tourism development --- p.149 / Chapter 7.4.2.1 --- Lack of long term vision and holistic planning --- p.149 / Chapter 7.4.2.2 --- Absence of guidelines and regulation for the implementation of Sustainable Tourism practices --- p.150 / Chapter 7.4.2.3 --- Lack of awareness and promotion of Sustainable Tourism --- p.151 / Chapter 7.4.2.4 --- Lack of local community participation --- p.152 / Chapter 7.4.2.5 --- Economic oriented development with many purposely- built artificial attractions --- p.153 / Chapter 7.4.2.6 --- Did not utilize the benefits of tourism clustering --- p.153 / Chapter 7.5 --- Performance of tourism cluster in Ngong Ping in the context of Sustainable Tourism --- p.155 / Chapter 7.5.1 --- Protection of the destination's resources attractions --- p.155 / Chapter 7.5.2 --- Visitor satisfaction with their experience --- p.156 / Chapter 7.5.3 --- Residents assessment on tourism development --- p.157 / Chapter 7.5.4 --- Return on investment --- p.158 / Chapter CHAPTER 8 --- CONCLUSION --- p.162 / Chapter 8.1 --- Summary of findings --- p.162 / Chapter 8.1.1 --- Concept of Sustainable Tourism --- p.162 / Chapter 8.1.2 --- SWOT of Lantau Island --- p.163 / Chapter 8.1.3 --- Performance of Ngong Ping tourism cluster in the context of Sustainable Tourism --- p.165 / Chapter 8.2 --- Strategy and recommendations for Sustainable Tourism Development --- p.166 / Chapter 8.2.1 --- Establishment of vision and principles for Sustainable Tourism development with holistic planning --- p.167 / Chapter 8.2.1.1 --- "Reach consensus, set clear vision with all-inclusive planning" --- p.167 / Chapter 8.2.1.2 --- Conservation of natural environment as the primary principle --- p.170 / Chapter 8.2.1.3 --- Involvement of all stakeholders through consultation --- p.171 / Chapter 8.2.1.4 --- Using research and baseline information --- p.172 / Chapter 8.2.1.5 --- Sustainable Tourism implementation and monitoring --- p.174 / Chapter 8.2.2 --- Promotion of tourism clustering --- p.175 / Chapter 8.2.2.1 --- Enhance the attractiveness of destinations --- p.175 / Chapter 8.2.2.2 --- Enhancing sustainability by tourism clustering --- p.175 / Chapter 8.2.3 --- Utilization of existing resources and encouraging local participation --- p.176 / Chapter 8.2.3.1 --- Make use of existing assets instead of constructing artificial attractions --- p.176 / Chapter 8.2.3.2 --- Encourage more local communities' participation --- p.177 / Chapter 8.2.4 --- "Education, training and provision of sufficient supporting facilities" --- p.178 / Chapter 8.2.4.1 --- Increase awareness on the importance of Sustainable Tourism development --- p.178 / Chapter 8.2.4.2 --- Provision of tour guides and staff training --- p.179 / Chapter 8.2.4.3 --- Provision of sufficient supporting infrastructures and facilities --- p.180 / Chapter 8.3 --- Limitations of the study --- p.181 / Chapter 8.4 --- Recommendations for further studies --- p.183 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.185 / APPENDICES --- p.203

published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Landscape Architecture