Conceptual Framework of Database Development on Bidong Island: The Case Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) Campsite Facilities for Historical Tourism

• Published in: PROCEEDINGS OF SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, ICICT 2022, VOL 1
• Main Authors: Daud, Dazmin; Annuar, Nursyamilah; Nor, Antashah Mohd
• Format: Proceedings Paper
• Language: English
• Published: SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG 2023
• Subjects: Computer Science; Telecommunications
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001334473600002
• ISSN: 2367-3370; 2367-3389
• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-1607-6_2

The lack of maximizing the technology in today's historical tourism is the main concern for the success in this area. Previous studies have proven the success rate of using the current innovation and trends in general tourism sector in which they help to increase the visibility of the tourist attractions and number of visitors in one tourist spot. Terengganu, one of the states in Malaysia, is one of the best tourist attractions in the country. It is well-known for its popular islands, namely Redang Island, Lang Tengah Island, Kapas Island and Tenggol Island. Yet, many local and international tourists are not aware of the high potential historical island called Bidong Island. Not many tourists go there. Many come due to the informal communication such as from mouth to mouth with little formal promotions and marketing activities. Bidong Island was used as Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) refugee camp facilities from 1978 to 1991. Currently, this lonely island has started to show her visibility. This is a good sign of the state's domestic tourism activity that will contribute towards the Gross Domestic Profits in tourism sector. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to provide an overview of database development on the Bidong Island for the Vietnamese Boat People former campsite facilities. A field observation study is proposed for the actual study.