• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.115-125
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact relation among the visitor satisfaction, it's antecedents and the modification of images of Korea perceived by Chinese and Russian Tourists after their visits to Korea. According to the data analysis, the satisfaction of Russian tourists is higher than that of Chinese tourists within statistical significance. The result produced by structural equation model shows that the satisfaction of Chinese tourists is affected by destination attractiveness, public order, shopping, food and accommodations positively. Especially the public order and shopping of Korea are relative major attributes. In comparison, the satisfaction of Russian tourists is affected by only destination attractiveness, public order and food positively. Then again, the impact relation between overall satisfaction and the modification of images of Korea perceived by tourist visited Korea is affected positively within statistical significance.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.11
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• pp.444-456
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is multi-faceted. Firstly, it is to examine the perceived differences in novelty experience, psychic distance, and satisfaction among Japanese, Chinese, and American tourists visiting Korea. Secondly, it is to investigate the effects of novelty experience on their overall satisfaction in Korea. Lastly, this study attempts to examine the role of psychic distance on the level of perceived novelty experience in Korea. A survey was conducted to 307 international tourists departing Korea at the In-Cheon International Airport. The results show that there is a significant difference in the perceived psychic distance, novelty experience, and overall satisfaction in Korea among Japanese, Chinese, and American tourists. Also, there is a significant effect of novelty experience on tourist overall satisfaction. The results further reveal that the degree of psychic distance is a significant determinant of the perceived novelty experience, which supports the effectiveness of psychic distance concept in predicting the novelty experience. The results of this study make a significant contribution to advancing our understanding of tourist behavior through the re-constructed concept of novelty.

• Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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• v.97 no.3
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• pp.316-325
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• 2008

This study was done to compare socio-economic characteristics and travel pattern, preferences for ecotourism facilities and programs of domestic and international tourists who visited to Jeju Island. On-site survey was carried out during July, 2006 and a total of five hundred and fifty five (555) individuals' data were analyzed. Survey results showed that there were significant differences between socioeconomic characteristics and travel patterns as well as preferences of both parties. Even among international tourists from countries with different languages showed different characteristics. These different characteristics among tourist groups imply that tour route design and program development should be accordingly considered to provide satisfactory experiences.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2016.10a
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• pp.154-157
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• 2016

최근 스마트폰의 보급과 더불어 근거리 무선 통신의 발달로 인해 다양한 서비스들이 연구 개발되고 있다. 한국에 방문하는 외래 관광객 수는 꾸준히 증가하고 있는 추세이며, 이 중 중국인 관광객은 2013년 기준 전체 방한 외국인 관광객 중 약 35.5%를 차지하였다. 중국인 관광객의 82.8%가 쇼핑을 목적에 두고 있으며, 그 중 향수, 화장품, 의류 항목에 가장 많은 여행시간을 투자하고 있다. 또한 방한 중국인 관광객 중 대다수가 인터넷을 사용하여 관광 정보를 입수 하고 있지만, 이러한 정보를 편리하게 제공할 서비스는 부족한 상황이다. 본 논문에서는 현재 발달되고 있는 근거리 무선 통신 중 NFC와 Beacon을 활용하여 안드로이드 기반의 관광 큐레이션 플랫폼을 구현 하였다. NFC 태그를 활용하여 쇼핑, 관광 관련 정보 및 정확한 제품 및 서비스 정보를 제공하고, Beacon을 이용하여 매장정보 및 각종 마케팅 프로모션과 이벤트 정보를 수신하도록 하였다. 추가적으로 현재 많이 사용되고 있는 Zxing 라이브러리를 활용한 QRCode 및 Barcode 리더기를 활용하여 스캔을 통한 제품 정보를 확인 가능하도록 구현하였다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.10 no.10
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• pp.398-407
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• 2010

The purpose of this study is to explain the neighborhood region "gimpo northwest area" connection development make use of a core tourist area "kanghwado" of visitor behavior characteristics. this is a foundation data for research of kanghwado behavior characteristics. For this research, the description of the current study were as follows. First kanghwado revisitors of high potentialities visit gimpo northwest area. so its demanded same or different attraction development and make an target marketing from kanghwado revisitors. Second the gimpo northwest keep the accent on development history and experience education of housewives families. Third publicity board parking area and infrastructure is demanded on the 48th street. Forth Han river and Imjin river meeting point gimpo north area, each other kanghwado gimpo west put opposite Yeomha river there can see point the west sea. therefore we need waterside attraction.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.15 no.11
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• pp.550-558
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• 2015

This study investigates the degree of intention-behavior gap in the entertainment tourism. Using the sample of international visitors to South Korea, we identified the inclined actor (who are interested in the entertainment performance and actually went to the entertainment performance) and inclined abstainer (who are interested in the entertainment performance but did not go to the entertainment performance). The results of logistic regression analysis show that the sample was more accurately classified when attitude and knowledge on K-entertainment were included as explanatory variables. More findings and implications are provided.

• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2015.05a
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• pp.243-244
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• 2015

최근 제주 방문 외국인 관광 시장은 2000년까지일본 관광객의 시장 점유율이 50% 이상 차지했으나, 2008년 중반 이후 중국인 관광시장이 급성장함에 따라 시장 2013년 지역별 비중이 중국 76.5%, 일본 14.9%, 대만 3.9% 순위로 상위 3대 지역 운항이 전체의 95%를 차지하고 있다. 그 중 중국인 관광객이 가장 많은 분포를 차지하였는데, 이는 제주특별자치도의 무사증 입국제도의 홍보가 가장 큰 역할을 하고 있어서이다. 따라서 본 연구는 제주특별자치도가 시행하고 있는 무사증 제도가 제주 지역에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 이를 토대로 제주특별자치도가 아닌 다른 지역의 중국인 대상 무사증 제도를 시행하여, 중국인 관광객 유치 방안 마련에 기초자료로 제시해 보고자 한다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.298-307
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• 2017

In this study, we investigated the image of tourist destination for foreign tourists impact on tourist satisfaction and revisiting intension. Among foreign tourists it was surveyed, which account for a large number of Chinese tourists. And Seongsan Sunrise Peak is a major tourist destination of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province was selected as a study destination. Results showed that the tourist destination image on only some elements affect tourist satisfaction. Also, tourist destination image showed only some of the elements on the impact on tourist revisit intension. Tourist destinations' satisfaction appeared to affect revisit intension. As a result, Seongsan Sunrise Peak is among the cognitive image showed two important factors, environmental factors and charmming factors. And You can learn from emotional images on the interest factor, the comfort factor, the pleasant factor is satisfied.

• Information Systems Review
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.1-27
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• 2019

It is possible to provide Smart Tourism Service through the development of information technology. It is necessary for the tourism industry to understand and utilize Big Data that has tourists' consumption patterns and service usage patterns in order to continuously create a new business model by converging with other industries. This study suggests to activate Jeju Smart Tourism by analyzing Big Data based on credit card usage records and location of tourists in Jeju. The results of the study show that First, the percentage of Chinese tourists visiting Jeju has decreased because of the effect of THAAD. Second, Consumption pattern of Chinese tourists is mostly occurring in the northern areas where airports and duty-free shops are located, while one in other regions is very low. The regional economy of Jeju City and Seogwipo City shows a overall stagnation, without changes in policy, existing consumption trends and growth rates will continue in line with regional characteristics. Third, we need a policy that young people flow into by building Jeju Multi-complex Mall where they can eat, drink, and go shopping at once because the number of young tourists and the price they spend are increasing. Furthermore, it is necessary to provide services for life-support related to weather, shopping, traffic, and facilities etc. through analyzing Wi-Fi usage location. Based on the results, we suggests the marketing strategies and public policies for understanding Jeju tourists' patterns and stimulating Jeju tourism industry.

• Journal of the Economic Geographical Society of Korea
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.339-353
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• 2003

In recent, events tourism of community festival is a particular form of tourism which has experienced considerable growth in Korea, and is become the important strategy for tourist inducement and revitalization of regional economy. Many events of community festival were mainly established since 1995, and most of local government such as city and county adopted the events of cultural tourism festival. Among these community festival, Hampyeong Butterfly Festival of Hampyeong-gun of Jeollanamdo, is recognized as one of famous events all over the country. In particular, Hampyeong Butterfly Festival to be held since 1999, attracts over 1 million tourists annually, and provides a lot of opportunities educational shows and exhibitions, including ecology experiences and learning sites, as well as environmentally-friendly agriculture learning sites, folklore customs, cultural heritage and traditional plays. Therefore, the purpose of this study focuses on the tourist behaviour of Butterfly Festival 2002. Most tourist have positive attitude and evaluation about festival, in particular, tourists present show high satisfaction with many programs of festival. However, in order to strengthen the competitiveness of festival, Hampyeong-gun have to concern with some improvements such as the expansion of tourists' facilities, active publicity activities, and matketing of special products of Hampyeong-gun.