REPORT LEISURE AND RECREATION


GROUP PROJECT
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN RECREATION INDUSTRY
 (FANTASY LIGHTS OF ISLAND)

LECTURE NAME : DR. ROSLIZAWATI BINTI CHE AZIZ
LECTURE GROUP : L1
BIL
NAME
MATRIK NUMBER
1
MUHAMAD HAZIQ BIN MOHAMAD HISHAM
H17A0109
2
INTAN SOFEA BINTI AZMAN
H17A0067
3
NOR AZWANI BINTI CHE HASIM
H17A0166
4
NURUL AFIQAH BINTI GAZER 
H17A0259
5
TAN HWEE RUU
H17A0337
6
RAYATUL KHAIRANI BINTI ABD MALIK
H17A0422




Introduction
Sitiawan and Pangkor Island in Manjung, Perak are famous tourist destinations, and Marina Island, which has risen in recent years, is also a dazzling attraction It is located in a moderate location, and it is very convenient for tourists staying here either to Sitiawan or Pangkor Island. Fantasy Light of Marina is the biggest "Festival of Lanterns" in Malaysia, which breaks the Malaysian record. Fantasy Light of Marina has the largest indoor whale playground and a "walking street" with the theme of Asian cuisine and culture. Fantasy Light of Marina appeared on Marina Island in Manrong and also created a brand new "tourism brand" for Manrong, Perak and even Malaysia. Marina Island, located on the Gulf Coast near Batik Bay, is actually a man-made island. This man-made island called Marina Island is large and capable of accommodating a variety of buildings on the whole with an area of ​​316.9 acres. The largest LED lighting theme park is on Marina Island, Perak and it is also known as Fantasy Lights of Marina. It is also ideal for relaxing with family looking at the beauty of LED lights.

Benefit for Fantasy Lights of Marina in recreation is promotion of Malaysia Tourism. This is because Fantasy Light of Marina spans multiple festivals, including Christmas, New Year’s Day countdown, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and Lantern Festival, etc. The purpose is to allow travellers from all over the world to come to Marina Island to experience different festivals and have fun festival. Fantasy Light of Marina also has a countdown for Christmas and New Year's Day. Marina Island will hold a large countdown event. On the countdown night of Christmas, it will create a snowy scene for the Malaysian people in tropical countries. You can also feel the Christmas atmosphere in winter abroad. In the exhibition area of ​​the Lantern Festival, there will also be a variety of entertainment, including 40 food, handicrafts and game areas, so that visitors who come to watch the Lantern Festival can visit, take pictures and eat and drink.

 Fantasy Light of Marina also has 7 large modelling lanterns, including large arches and double fishes; fairy carriages-let you experience being Cinderella; super big octopus-around various small fishes; dreamy underwater tunnel-make you seem to be in the underwater world; Swan Lake-a pair of pair of shiny swan full of romantic Feel; Crescent-a romantic feeling of a girl's feelings; there are also 36000 LED gardens with various colours of roses, tulips, lilies, etc., but it has broken the most records in Malaysia. LED flower records. Over 30 photo spots, love hills, illuminated LED swings, etc.

There will also be a pedestrian street with up to 100 stalls on the island of Marina that combines Asian cuisine, cultural products, handicrafts and games. Marina Island will also create an area of ​​Asian cuisine, cultural products, handicrafts and games. Fantasy Light of Marina also has first and largest indoor whale island indoor playground in the country. It is 10 meters high and 40 meters long. In addition to children having fun, even adults will feel the feeling of childhood. There are also, the most professional and strongest large-scale magic show, absolutely make tourists unexpectedly shocking professional team and there are a food area, game area, souvenir area, treasure hunt area, night market fishing festival, more than 50 stalls Carnival.



Background
The large-scale tourism and cultural project Fantasy Light of Marina was jointly organized by Marina Island Management Company, Lestari Lumayan and Shark Production international brand event planning company and held on Manrong Marina Island. The project cost more than RM2 million. In addition to creating a new "international tourism brand" for Manrong, it also hopes to make this event a "selling point" for attracting tourists from home and abroad to come to Manrong to help promote it. Malaysian tourism and promotion of Malaysia's diverse culture, food and cultural landscape.

The Fantasy Light of Marina event was a record-breaking event, as the LED lights used in the Lantern Festival reached 36,000 pieces, breaking the record of the Malaysian Daquan Records. In this Lantern Festival creation, there will be 6 brand-new lighting designs, and the design theme revolves around Chinese culture, the romantic elements of Valentine's Day and the marine elements, etc., together with all kinds of large and small lighting designs Lighting Sea of flowers. When everyone comes to the scene, you will see roses designed with fluorescent lighting, pumpkin pumpkins for Cinderella fairy tales, paired pairs of swans, marine life lanterns, large Chinese arches, a romantic bridge that creates a romantic atmosphere, and Ferris wheel that allows passengers to climb up high to watch and more than 30 kinds of marine life.




CONTRIBUTION OF THE INNOVATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCEMENT OF RECREATION INDUSTRY
          Based on Visit Malaysia Campaign with the theme ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’, Fantasy Light of Marina seems to be a potential recreation attraction for tourist. This is because this attraction fulfills all of these three elements. Referring to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 'Travel.Enjoy.Respect' campaign encourages the engagement with tourists in making the sector a catalyst for positive change.

          First of all, this Fantasy Light of Marina innovation is enhancing their image online. As we realize how much photography and online platform impact the image of an identity to a community, we have to admit that the beauty and creativity of the concept of this innovation hit the image on online platform nowadays which is also contributes to the development of recreation activities and industry. Online platform is the most powerful marketing strategy which is feeless where previous tourist who visit the place will play the role as marketing agent as they upload their photos and video on social medias with the addition of their experience sharing and reviews along the journey of enjoying the innovation and technology which will triggered others to also be there.

          Next, related to park and entertainment provided, this innovation is potentially good for kids’ and youngster engagement. Obviously, kids and youngster are excited to have the option to spend time in a recreation center especially to this super creative innovated with colorful environment like Fantasy Light of Marina to keep them in trend. For kids, they used to spend their recreational and leisure by neighborhood playgrounds. As the development of play areas with eye-catching value, will triggered them to be more excited to have a play time. As for youngster, they will never want to be missed to try new things and follow the current trends. That will boost up their triggered on joining these innovated recreational activities. Focusing on these two groups of target market will bring up more tourists to these recreation spot as logically, kids will come over with their parents and family while youngster will tend to be in groups when it comes to leisure and recreation activities.

          Besides, the presences of this innovation of recreational area change the perspective of community about recreation industry itself. When it comes to recreational activities, people tend to think about outdoor activities that require lot energy and passion to accomplish the satisfaction level of doing the activities. However this theme park shows that recreation is a wonderful and enjoyable activity that can be done with no pressure and it is really worth especially for quality time with family and loved one. Psychologically, colored light can effect emotion of human in terms of boosting energy and desire, calming, reduce mental stress and stimulates creative ideas which mean this innovation helps people to give benefits to them. This innovation gives a new thought that recreation industry not only can impact people physically, but also give psychology health to people.

          Moreover, this innovation increases the reputation of recreation industry of the country as it was recorded in Malaysia Book of Record for presenting 36,000 floral with LED technology. This helps this industry to be commercialized wider to attract both local and international tourist through variety tourism program such as festival. It also can be a part of education purposed activities such as volunteerism, campaign and education trip to helps the promotion and marketing toward this kind of innovation recreation spot. Tourism-related education research also needs to be part of this innovation to ensure that this innovation is sustainable and always able to fulfill the demand of tourist and always keep it on current trend for a better recreation experience to tourist.




SUGGESTION
The first proposal for Fantasy Light of Marina (FLOM) is time. If the management knows when the arrival of this tourist will increase the ability of the visitors to travel to the Marina Island. These convenient times will be used by tourist to visits interesting places. Therefore, the right time is crucial to hold a big carnival for attendees at peak times such as school holidays and even year-end holidays. This are the perfect time to hold this rare light festival in Malaysia. This carnival is perfect for families who have children as it is a light-themed that will interest children their creatively designed light.

The second suggestion is activity. The activities provided are of interest to tourist visiting the Marina Island. These activities need to be diversified as not all visitors come to the Marina Island with the family members, they also come to the island with their friends and there are also a few of couples who like the carnival also come to the Marina Island. Therefore, a variety of activities should be available at the carnival in order to attract more tourists especially young people as these groups are very fond of travelling.

The next suggestion is marketing. Marketing by the management should be very efficient where with the right marketing strategies can increase the visitors to the carnival. With today’s technologically, management needs to delve deeper and use this medium to become one of the strategies to market the carnival. In addition, the old method should not be abandoned as well as continue to use as not all visitors will search through the internet and others. Some find it in newspaper or magazines as well as poster that available in a crowded area. This is a great way to attract more tourist to Marina Island.

The next suggestion is transportation facilities. Transportation is an important element for visitors to get a place. If the carnival is organized without adequate transport facilities, this will hinder the tourist’s desire to visit the carnival. Transportation is important because not only we do want to get to the carnival but there are also many visitors who may come from fr to the Marina Island. Therefore, adequate transportation should be provided for all travellers to enjoy good service when visiting the island.

The last reserve is the price quote. The price set should play an important role because if the carnival is held during the peak time so the price should be more appropriate at that time where there will be promotion at the certain time such as on holiday. This will attract more tourist to visit the Marina Island as well as the festival.




CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Fantasy Light of Marina was a perfect kind of tourism activity for travelers from every corner of the globe regardless of age. Plus, Fantasy Light of Marina it's perfect of activity for relaxing with family looking at the beauty of LED lights. This is because in Fantasy Light of Marina has colorful LED lights that are almost rhythmic and beautiful to visit during the night as a family. In addition to exciting tourism activities, it is also a tourism activity that has many positive impacts on the tourism industry especially in Malaysia tourism industry. Through this Fantasy Light of Marina, the income of the locals can be increased.

As defined innovation in tourism is a multifaceted phenomenon, particularly in terms of ICT and the Internet. Tourism itself is also a complex activity. An analytical framework able to embrace all the dimensions of innovation in tourism is required to enable a synthetic and homogenous assessment of their evolution over time. Besides that, innovation in recreation industry such as Fantasy Light of Marina makes the recreational industry even better. This is evident from the increasing number of tourists. Moreover, innovation using LED lights make kids’ and youngster engagement in recreational industry more often. As conclusion, innovation is indispensable in recreational industry that can to be more advanced in the future.




References
Be Captured by the Sea of Light at Marina Island "Fantasy Light of Marina". (2017, December 4). Retrieved from https://www.klnow.com.my/english/sea-of-light-marina-island-fantasy-light-marina/
Jasbindar, F. A., Komen, Aziz, F., & Jasbindar, F. A. (2019, June 13). Fantasy Lights Of Marina, Taman Tema Lampu Terbesar Di Perak Selama 4 Bulan. Retrieved from https://www.orangperak.com/fantasy-lights-of-marina-taman-tema-lampu-terbesar-di-perak-selama-4-bulan.html
Top 10 Recreation Values. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.powhatanva.gov/293/Top-10-Recreation-Values


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