Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre

Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru planned to transform Johor Bahru City Centre into a ‘Vibrant, Cultural and Sustainable City of International Standing’ to attract more tourist to Johor Bahru. For that reason, several parts they should consider included tourist accommodations management sector for a vari...

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Main Author:	Mohd. Yusoff, Nurul Hafilah
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	HT101-395 Sociology Urban
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79471/1/NurulHafilahMFAB2016.pdf
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spelling	my-utm-ep.794712018-10-31T12:41:31Z Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre 2016 Mohd. Yusoff, Nurul Hafilah HT101-395 Sociology, Urban Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru planned to transform Johor Bahru City Centre into a ‘Vibrant, Cultural and Sustainable City of International Standing’ to attract more tourist to Johor Bahru. For that reason, several parts they should consider included tourist accommodations management sector for a variety of groups. Due to the increment of land value has caused the hotel owner rise up the hotel price rate to make sure their Return of Investment (ROI) achieved. Because of that, low budget tourist accommodations at the area which most desired by backpackers were very limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the available tourist’s accommodation around Johor Bahru City Centre (JBCC) that preferred, suitable and affordable for backpacker. The objectives is to investigate the type of accommodation preferred by the backpackers, to identify the accommodation needs, and to investigate the activities that the backpackers prefer to do. Research methodology used is unstructured interview, site survey, observation, and case study. The data collection was conducted at Johor Bahru City Centre area which is close to the tourist attractions area and transport stations. The results showed there were only 10 units of accommodation suitable for backpackers. Budget hotel were found to be the most preferred choice among backpackers at Johor Bahru. The main reason was the offer of promotional prices especially during events of public holidays. Thus, still have others type offered cheaper price which is hostel and guesthouse but the location become the main factor during the accommodation selection. They need accommodation for a break and mingle with local people and also other backpackers. 2016 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79471/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/79471/1/NurulHafilahMFAB2016.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Built Environment Faculty of Built Environment
institution	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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language	English
topic	HT101-395 Sociology Urban
spellingShingle	HT101-395 Sociology Urban Mohd. Yusoff, Nurul Hafilah Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre
description	Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru planned to transform Johor Bahru City Centre into a ‘Vibrant, Cultural and Sustainable City of International Standing’ to attract more tourist to Johor Bahru. For that reason, several parts they should consider included tourist accommodations management sector for a variety of groups. Due to the increment of land value has caused the hotel owner rise up the hotel price rate to make sure their Return of Investment (ROI) achieved. Because of that, low budget tourist accommodations at the area which most desired by backpackers were very limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the available tourist’s accommodation around Johor Bahru City Centre (JBCC) that preferred, suitable and affordable for backpacker. The objectives is to investigate the type of accommodation preferred by the backpackers, to identify the accommodation needs, and to investigate the activities that the backpackers prefer to do. Research methodology used is unstructured interview, site survey, observation, and case study. The data collection was conducted at Johor Bahru City Centre area which is close to the tourist attractions area and transport stations. The results showed there were only 10 units of accommodation suitable for backpackers. Budget hotel were found to be the most preferred choice among backpackers at Johor Bahru. The main reason was the offer of promotional prices especially during events of public holidays. Thus, still have others type offered cheaper price which is hostel and guesthouse but the location become the main factor during the accommodation selection. They need accommodation for a break and mingle with local people and also other backpackers.
format	Thesis
qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Mohd. Yusoff, Nurul Hafilah
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title	Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre
title_short	Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre
title_full	Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre
title_fullStr	Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre
title_full_unstemmed	Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre
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granting_institution	Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Built Environment
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publishDate	2016
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Urban accommodation for backpackers at Johor Bahru City Centre

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