Integrating Smart Technologies for Enhancing Jungle Tourism Experience

Abstract

The Sinharaja rainforest, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity, serves as a captivating destination for jungle tourism. To enhance the visitor experience and promote sustainable practices, this research paper explores the integration of smart technologies in jungle tourism within the Sinharaja rainforest. Specifically, the study focuses on four research components: animal sound recognition, image-based reptile identification, image-based inherent flower identification, and image-based herbal plant identification. Animal sound recognition plays a crucial role in identifying and appreciating the diverse wildlife in the Sinharaja rainforest. By employing advanced machine learning techniques and relevant algorithms. Enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the rainforest's fauna. In addition to animal sound recognition, image-based reptile identification aims to facilitate the identification and understanding of reptilian species in the Sinharaja rainforest. enabling visitors to appreciate reptilian diversity while being aware of potential risks and conservation considerations. Furthermore, image-based inherent flower identification contributes to the overall jungle tourism experience by offering a novel way to engage with the rainforest's vibrant flora. This technology not only educates visitors about the different types of flowers they encounter but also raises awareness about the importance of conserving endangered plant species within the Sinharaja rainforest. Image-based herbal plant identification focuses on utilizing image recognition technology to identify various medicinal plant species in the Sinharaja rainforest. This technology provides valuable information about the taxonomy, properties, and traditional uses of medicinal plants. This research explores the integration of smart technologies to enhance the jungle tourism experience in the Sinharaja rainforest. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for tourism practitioners, technology developers, and conservationists, contributing to the sustainable development of jungle tourism in this remarkable ecological treasure.

Country : Sri Lanka

1 Anjana Wijesooriya2 Chandima Medawela3 Kavindi Kariyawasam4 Kasun Samarakoon5 Supipi Karunathilaka

  1. Student, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  2. Student, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  3. Student, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  4. Student, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  5. Instructor, Dept. of Information Technology, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka

IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2023 pp. 627-638

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.710082

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