Relationship between urban and tourism development using remote sensing and GIS
Relationship between urban and tourism development using remote sensing and GIS

Summary/Abstract: Urban transformation is closely related to tourism development, as the expansion process of urban space not only creates conditions for infrastructure and services, but also increases the pressure on natural and cultural resources. However, the lack of sustainability in tourism planning and development can lead to landscape degradation, reducing the value and development potential of the locality in the long term. The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between urban transformation and tourism development in the Kim Bang commune, Ninh Binh province in the period 2015-2023, applying remote sensing and geographic information systems. To achieve this goal, the study focusses on two approaches: (i) First, analyse physical structural changes through the application of remote sensing (RS) data and geographic information systems (GIS). (ii) Second, assess socio-economic changes, to clarify the development context and factors affecting the urbanization process associated with tourism. The results show that the land conver/land use has many significant fluctuations. Urban land nearly doubled, from 602.3 ha in 2015 to 1190.62 ha in 2023, while water surface area increased by 175.3%, from 361.7 ha to 995.81 ha. On the contrary, agricultural land decreased by 876.2 ha, equivalent to 10,5%, along with a decrease in forest land area of 5.4% and grassland area of 29.6%. These fluctuations show a trend of urban transformation, with a significant shift from agricultural land to urban and tourism purposes. The results provide an important scientific basis for urban managers and planners in developing appropriate land use policies and sustainable tourism development strategies, especially for areas undergoing rapid urbanisation.

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