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
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_326166 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Contributors | To, Tin Wei., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Geography and Resource Management. |
| Source Sets | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Language | English, Chinese |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, bibliography |
| Format | print, xviii, 251 leaves : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 30 cm. |
| Coverage | China, Hong Kong, Lantau (Hong Kong, China) |
| Rights | Use of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
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