Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference (한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집)
- 2004.04a
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- Pages.161-166
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- 2004
Comparative Analysis of Tourism Competitiveness between Korean Metropolitan Cities as Marine Tourist Destinations
해양관광목적지로서 광역 도시간 관광경쟁력 비교분석에 관한 연구
Abstract
Competitiveness to some countries or cities plays a important role as a determined factor in me recent age of international globalization. In view of tourism studies, the potential to develop some regions depends on its own abilities to use and maintain the economic advantages of cities in providing tourism products and services. In spite of this importance of competitiveness, a few research has been done in Korea. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the comparative competitiveness between coastal metropolitan cities in Korea- Busan, Ulsan, and Incheon, to develop the tourism index and find out urban differences. As a result, the findings of this study will contribute to implementing the promotion of tourism and the network between other cities and attracting the domestic and international tourists.