Coastal Development Wonsan Region/DPRK

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Development ideas

for

coastal areas.

Ktenas Panagiotis


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Academic background in

International

Relations, Economics,

Urban Planning, Marine

engineering

Currently employed in

Maritime Industry

Serial Entrepreneur

(failed a hundred

times!)

Founding member andmarketing director on

Triple-A

A little about me


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Tourisms

Benefits

currency


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Tourisms

Benefits


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Global

Trends

Global trends and how do they

affect Wonsan case


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Global

Trends


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Global

Trends


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Global

Trends


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Global

Trends

-an increasing vertical and horizontal

consolidation

of large tour operators/providers

-can ecotourism and

sustainable

tourism be the

way forward?


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Global

Trends


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Global

Trends

Ministry of Tourism in Greece tourism is not anymore a

product or a service, but shall be a

holistic

experience


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Global

Trends

Can DPRK

benefit

from existing trends?

What are the

comparative advantages

vis-

-vis other

tourist destinations?

DPRK proximity to CHINA can be a significant plus. There is also

a global trend for young Europeans/Americans to travel to

places that are untouched from global influences. Case of

Cuba.

State few.


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Main

Actors

Main actors in the backstage of

marine tourism development


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/1/

Land use development

decisions for tourism

which are made by

governments at the

national and/or local

level.

/2/

Real estate

development

industry, mostly

private sector-

speculation? No long

term investment?

/4/

Tourism consumers

and consumer

demanddemand

drives development

/3/

Tourism operators such

as hotel chain and

cruise lines

Actors of coastal

Development

Main

Actors


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Main

Actors

Customer/

Tourist

Travel

agent Travel

package

go to whosells

preparedby

Travel operator/

inbound/outbound

Which is the role

of internet


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Types of investments

FDI

(Foreign Direct Investments),

state funds, microfinance, hedge funds

What about profits? Reinvestment- supporting different phases

of touristic development or use in promoting different public

projects?

PROBLEM: Partners and investors might be unwilling to

participate due to the fear of being blacklisted.

SOLUTION?:An institution of global status guaranteeing that

profits return just to tourism

Main

Actors


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Which development actorsdo you believe that are more

relevant to DPRKcase?

Are there international financial institutions that can facilitate

above development? Government responsibility in

infrastructuredevelopment andland use planning?

Remember that coastal/marine tourism is a

capital intensive

and can be

high risk investments

.

Main

Actors


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What do the main actors appreciate much?

Main

Actors


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Well you know, there are two things

Main

Actors


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Main

Actors


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Main

Actors


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Main

Actors

legal framework


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Ok, I know these were three

Main

Actors


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What is the legal framework of SEZ?Is it well articulated openly and clearly to potential

investors?

Is it available online in English?

Is there a webpage of Ministry of Tourism with all

relevant data uploaded?And what about data? Are they accurate based on

proper statistical analysis/ Do they have a historical

depth such as trends to be obvious?

Tax? Work salaries?

Main

Actors


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Dangers

HiddenDangers andsafeguards

in marine tourism projects


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Not well planned tourism development can

result to serious impacts to the society and

environment.

Real cases worldwide:

-negative effects on habitat integrity and

increased threat to vulnerable species (ex. coral

reefs)

-land erosion/degradation due to clearing out

littoral forest and anarchic infrastructure

development

-water pollution, algae blooms, usually because

of raw sewage coming from hotels and solid

waste

-natural resource consumption

-employee housing, schools, sewage treatment

and transportation.

-over-developed tourist resorts, resulted into

loosing their initial appeal

We are looking to develop HEALTHY

marine tourism

Dangers


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leakage

(profits from services provided in the

destination country leak out to

developed countries)//usually relevant

to cruise industry


marine tourism

Dangers


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balance

We need balance between cruise

tourism development and the older,

well established land-based, stayover

tourism


marine tourism

Dangers


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short term relationship?

coastal residential tourism

development is that it is often more

about real estate speculation than long

term investment

The case of marinas and golf courses


marine tourism

Dangers


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short term relationship or local

partnerships/part 2

businesses shall generally be owned

by locals or by long term foreign

residents who have an investment in the

host country and are more inclined to

think and act in ways that promote long

term social and environmental

sustainability.


marine tourism

Dangers


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Which do you believe might be

the hidden dangers behind

Wonsans tourist development?

Specify Wonsans peculiarities.


marine tourism

Dangers


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Case Study

Tanzania as a case study


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Case Study

ets see the map


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Case Study

Tanzania

Lets see few photos


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Case Study

Tanzania

Lets see few photos


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Case Study

Tanzania

Climate


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Case Study

Tanzania

Tanzania as a case study.

Tanzania is very close to the equator so its climate is different

from that of DPRK (equatorial winter dry).

It is an interesting case study because it managed to combine in

tourist packages marine (Zanzibar/marine parks) and land

attractions (national parks for safari/Kilimanjaro). Something

similar can happen to DPRK.

The vast majority of tourists visit Zanzibar AND a "northern

circuit" of Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro

Conservation Area (NCA), Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara

National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro.


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Case Study

Tanzania

Tanzanias slogan and marketing.

Tanzania: The Land of Kilimanjaro

and Zanzibar


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Case Study

Tanzania

Tanzanias success.

-sun-and-safari tourism products integrating famous wildlife

parks and coastal destinations into ten-day or two-week

itineraries.-high-priced, low volume ecotourism model

-World Bank invested heavily in creation of national parks,

protected areas, infrastructure, and support for community-

based and small enterprise development, in mid 90s.

-leading tour operators have formed alliances with Tanzanian

firms to represent them for ground services

-USAID project in Tanzania has trained village women to

establish their own enterprises and increase handicraft sales to

tourists.


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Case Study

Tanzania

Tanzanias success.

-Cruise Indian Ocean Association has been formed to

promote cruise tourism throughout the broader region.Cruise tourism is a component of coastal tourism

industries in Tanzania (particularly Zanzibar).

-Great future potential for further expansion is a MUST

-Macroeconomic growth seems to be good expanding

annually almost 6%, tourism being also a driver ofabove growth

-tourism being 17% of GDP in Tanzania

-Piracy and lack of infrastructure, as well as distance

from source markets???can be an issue


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Wonsan

case

Can Wonsan

become DPRK Riviera, aworld

class tourist city?


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Wonsan

case

-Goals?-

A

healthy

development of tourism-respect of

environment, social, and economic preconditions on

coastal and marine areas


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Wonsan

case

Climate? Comparison lets say with Greece

DPRK

GREECE


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Wonsan

case


DPRK

GREECE


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Wonsan

case


DPRK

GREECE


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Wonsan

case

Climate?


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Wonsan

case

Climate

Even if DPRKs climate isnt as temperate (Mediterranean) as the

one in Greece, still opportunities do exist for marine tourism to

expand.

We have to take under consideration the climate and the micro-

climate of the region in order to establish a better understandingof what might succeed or not.

The adjacency of Wonsan to coastal front and mountains can be

a bonus for a full season tourism.

Can you share more about regions climate?


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Wonsan

case

Geomorphology & Infrastructure in place?


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Wonsan

case


Kalma peninsula which projects 5 km into the bay from

the south protects Wonsan harbor from waves coming

from the east. Which are the prevailing winds in the

region? Can they be exploited for touristic purposes?

Existing harbors draft is of crucial importance for

cruise shipping. (7m or more?) Can harbor facilitate

larger vessels? Are smaller launch boats available to

the region?


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Wonsan

case


Is there proper infrastructure in place, with specialemphasis to port connections? How Wonsan is

connected domestically and with the rest of the world?

The crucial role of nearby KULMA airport and existing

road connections to the capital.

Existing mapping of beaches and adjacent coast

depths- based on beach synthesis/morphology,

different means of touristic development shall be

applied. A sandy beach with enough depth/width

might be more suitable for development.


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Wonsan

case

Finding the right spot


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Wonsan

case

Legal framework/environment

No need to overstate that legal clarity is a mustfor any

investment to take place in tourism industry. Existing legal

framework for SEZ?

Any investor even if investment has to do with construction of a

hotel- has a business horizon of 25 years. An investment of such

duration, makes any investor to show due diligence of

countrys macroeconomics and economic and political stability.

Freedom of movement and safety of tourists shall also be of

paramount importance and consideration.


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Wonsan

case

More questions to answer

Which are to your understanding the competitive advantages for

Wonsan region , in relation to other touristic places in the

broader region?

Are there any other touristic attractions nearby? What about Mt.

Kumgang? Think about other tourist activities, such as mountain

marathons, trekking, and cycling. Creating touristic packages

that have an eco friendly label.

Which countries are the most probable candidates to support

tourism in Wonsan? Past experiences?


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Wonsan

case

Have you ever wondered ?

That one of DPRK and Wonsans competitive

advantages is remoteness and uniqueness?

A cultural and political uniqueness which result into a

mysterythat US/European/Japanese tourists will bewilling to pay handsomely in order to

Discover ?

Strengths Weaknesses


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Wonsan

case

Pristine Environment

Excellent Hospitality

Cultural Uniqueness

Currency ratio- labor cost

Morphology-adventure tourism

Huge potential for further

development

Architecture-Boulevards-Parks

Underdeveloped infrastructure (roads,

electrical grid, communications,

marinas, etc)

Clarity of legal framework

Experience and knowledge on tourism

management

Lack of funds

Detailed master plan in tourism and

establishment of DMOs

(state/regional/local level)

Climate

e-technologies

Marketing

Opportunities

Global trends of tourismExpanding middle class in China

Ecotourism as a magnet to pristine

environments

Unique experience

Domestic tourism of short duration

Medical-Athletic-Conference tourism

Threats

New high quality low cost touristicdestinations- competition

Existing sanctions and isolation

Safety and Security Concerns

Global economic recession

Coordination and execution of

investments in tourism


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Soft development

projects

Low Cost

marine tourism projects


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Soft development

projects

Beach

development

Water sports-

activities

Air sports-activities

Under Water sports-activities


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Soft development

projects

Beach Development

I. Umbrellas with sunbeds

II. Beach bars

III. Beach volleyball and beach tennis courts

IV. Auxiliary facilities (docks, life-guard towers, etc.)


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Soft development

projects

Beach Development- things to remember

I. Beach width


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Soft development

projects

Umbrellas-Sunbeds Configurations


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Soft development

projects



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Soft development

projects



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Soft development

projects

Beach Bar


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Soft development

projects

Beach Volley Courts


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Soft development

projects

Water Sports-Activities

I. Man powered

II. Motor powered

III. Wind powered


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Soft development

projects

Man-powered Water Sports-Activities

I. Water parks

II. Swimming

III. Water polo

IV. Canoe-kayak

V. Pedal boat, sea buggyVI. Surfboard


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Soft development

projects

General Guidelines for Water Parks

I. Max area occupied = 1500 sq. m.

II. The floating leisure articles must be anchored

III. Able to operate at winds of 5 bofors

IV. Depth required = 0.5m-2m

V. The area has to be fenced and marked with buoys

VI. The water toys have to be taken onshore during the night

VII. In case of large volume they remain in the water, but they

need a light


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Soft development

projects

Aqua Volley Courts


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Soft development

projects

Inflatable Water Parks


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Soft development

projects

General Guidelines for Man-powered Crafts

I. Do not use when the weather conditions are adverse

II. Do not use during the night

III. Safe operating distance = up to 500m from the shore

IV. Use life vests


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Soft development

projects

Canoe Kayak


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Soft development

projects

Pedal Boat Sea Buggy


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Soft development

projects

Aqua Bike


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Soft development

projects

Surf


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Soft development

projects

Motor-powered Water Sports-Activities

I. Water-ski, Wakeboarding

II. Towable tubes, seats, rings, etc.

III. Jet-skiIV. Hovercrafts

V. Power surf boards


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Soft development

projects

General Guidelines for Motor-powered Crafts

I. Do not use on rocky beaches

II. Do not use during the night

III. Equipped with quick-stop system when man overboard

IV. Engine remote stop system with a range of 1 km

V. Use a floating dock or a buoy for mooring

VI. When transiting there, use a marked water corridor of 7-15m width witha speed of less than 5 kt

VII. Distance from the shore to operate

>200m from the buoys indicating swimmers area

>300m from the swimmers area when there are no buoys

Speed < 5kt within a distance of 500m from the shore when there

are no swimmers


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Soft development

projects

Modular Floating Docks


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Soft development

projects

Water Ski


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Soft development

projects

Towable Water Toys


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Soft development

projects

Jet Ski


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Soft development

projects

Power Surf Board

Soft development


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projects

Wind-powered Water Sports-Activities

I. Wind surfing

II. Sailing

Soft development


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projects

Wind Surf

Soft development


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projects

Air Sports-Activities

I. Kitesurfing

II. Parasailing

III. Fly board

Soft development


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projects

Kite surfing

Soft development


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projects

Parasailing

Soft development


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projects

Soft development


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projects

Underwater Sports-Activities

I. Scuba diving

II. Snorkeling

III. Seascooters

IV. Submarine tours

Soft development


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projects

Scuba Diving Snorkeling

Soft development


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projects

Sea Scooters

Soft development


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projects

Submarine Tours

Soft development


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projects

Which of the above can be implemented in Wonsan

and Why?

Have you considered :

Climate-Morphology of Wonsan

Expected tourists and their needs (domestic-

international)

Initial investment and ROI

Legal framework

~pause & DISCUSSION~


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Future?

Wonsans

future and ideasto proceed.


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Future?

Which of the below measures, do you believe

that can facilitate marine tourism in Wonsan?

/1/formulate a state tourism policy

/2/establish a well defined business

framework

/3/ funding based on microfinance of small

tourist projects/4/ proper training of locals

/5/collaboration with outside providers, for

exchange of knowledge/ experience

/6/ establish a clear land use planning

/7/private-community tourism joint ventures

/8/investment forum on Wonsan


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Future?

A destination marketing organization (DMO)

or convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is an

organization that promotes a town, city,

region, or country in order to increase the

number of visitors. It promotes the

development and marketing of a destination,

focusing on convention sales, tourism

marketing, and services.

Such organizations promote economic

development of a destination by increasing

visits from tourists and business travelers,

which generates overnight lodging for a

destination, visits to restaurants, and

shopping revenues and are typically funded by

taxes.


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Future?

As tourists multiply, a critical mass might be

achieved from which point and later on it will

be self promoted.


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Future?

The way forward

A master plan of development shall be issuedthat will take under consideration all

parameters that have been discussed plus a

feasibility study and environmental

assessment. Urban planning shall be done on

central governmental level, and must include

land planning, dwelling houses building,

sewage treatment, telecommunications

improvement/internet, power/electrical

facilities, tourist facilities, transforming

Wonsan into a central node of tourist

connection.

An icon city


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One last thing


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Marketing in tourism

industry is extremely

important


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Can Wonsans tourist slogan be?

A socialist utopia on earth


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Or, how about

Be adventurous Wonsan, an

unspoiled land


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Lets do tourism together

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