Geographia Technica, Vol 11, Issue no. 2/2016, pp. 87-101
EXPLORING TOURISM POSSIBILITIES USING GIS-BASED SPATIAL ASSOCIATION METHODS
Aleš RUDA
ABSTRACT: This paper represents particularly important study for an effective design and implementation of regional policies. It also shows the potential application of spatial statistics analysis to compare and contrast patterns of spatial associations in interrelated measures of tourism performance. In case of sustainable tourism development attributes related to tourism potential and environmental protection have been considered. The three data sets (tourism potential, specific environmental value and tourism infrastructure load) have been proposed as composite indicators. By using multicriterial decision-making techniques and spatial associations of those different variables, it was possible to identify local disparities in tourism potential and propose final appearance of community groups linked by similar characteristics. Moran´s I statistic and Getis-Ord Gi* statistic helped to distinguish detailed disparities between clustered regions and point out significant drivers of the NízkýJeseník Highlands. Finally, five groups of municipalities with similar attributes were created and using hot spot analysis significant cores were identified and pointed out as key spots for further tourism development.
Keywords: GIS, Tourism development, Spatial decision making support, Grouping analysis, Moran´s I, Getis-Ord Gi*
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