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Geo-Spatial Information System for Developing Tourism Industry in Kandy District, Sri Lanka
Author(s)
T. M. S. P. K. Thennakoon
H. M. G. D. Welagedara
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DOI:10.17265/1537-1506/2017.09.003
Affiliation(s)
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Strategic Enterprise Management Agency, Colombo, Sri Lanka
ABSTRACT
Tourism
is a rapidly growing investment point in Sri Lanka, where huge investment is
takeing place. Even though the investment is very massive, the planning,
development, and marketing are key components of success in tourism zone
enhancement. The main objective of this study was to implement a geo-spatial
information system for development of tourism in Kandy district. Primary data collection methods i.e. questionnaire survey,
interviews, focus group interviews, and observations were employed for data
collection. Google maps with Google API standards which are specially
designed for developers and computer programmers were used for implementation
of the system. System requirements were identified by interviewing tourists and
observations made on tourist sites. Proximity analysis, spatial joint, and
network analysis with Google direction application program interface (API) and
Google place API were used to analyze data. The study highlights the potential
tourist attractions and the accessibility and other required details through a
web output. Issues and challenges faced by travelers are mainly lack of
specific location information, public transport schedules, and reliable tourist
attraction information. Online geo-spatial information system created in this
study provides a guide for tourists to find the destination routes, the service
areas, and all necessary details on particular destinations.
KEYWORDS
tourism, geo-database, API, GIS, geo-spatial, Kandy
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