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The evolution of safety and security literature has been notably accompanied with the rise of modern terrorism, above all after the attacks to World Trade Center in 2001. This was the first bloody incident where four commercial airplanes have been weaponized against the most powerful nation in the planet. Like the recent COVID-19 pandemic, 9/11 has changed not only geopolitics but travel behavior as never before. In this grim context, the present conceptual article focuses and examines the evolution of safety???security literature head by Event Management , as fertile ground in Event Management and Tourism studies, because of terrorism. We identify three academic schools that in different stages make a seminal contribution to the studied field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Tourism literacy encompasses the development and utilization of knowledge and skills within the tourism. These skills encompass problem-solving for various stakeholders, including managers, employees, tourists, and residents. Furthermore, they involve a deeper understanding of tourist destinations and active contributions to sustainable tourism promotion. Surprisingly, despite the extensive literature on literacy studies in fields like economics, media, maps, and water, there remains a conspicuous gap in tourism literacy research. Consequently, the novelty of this subject has spurred researchers to address this void. Accordingly, the main aim of this study is to develop a scale that can measure individuals' tourism literacy, which will be the first of its kind. To achieve this, firstly a question pool was created. Then the scale was developed with expert opinions and pilot testing. CFA and EFA were performed for determining the final version of the scale. At the end of the study, a scale consisting of six dimensions (residents' knowledge and skills related to tourism, tourists' knowledge and skills, tourist guidance knowledge and skills, food and beverage management knowledge and skills, tourism management knowledge, and tourism management skills) was established, and its validity and reliability were confirmed. Future research suggestions and study limitations have been mentioned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractThis study addresses a research gap by introducing a pioneering theoretical framework for analyzing the projected image of Accessible Tourist Destinations (ATDs). Building on existing approaches to evaluating destination competitiveness and destination images, this framework was developed systematically codifying relevant literature, semi-structured interviews with people with disabilities, and expert panel consultations. The ATD model was tested by comparing analysis of official tourism websites from Spain and Portugal. The results show that ATDs combine functional attributes, such as technology, with key psychological characteristics, like an inclusive society and a tourism sector committed to accessibility. The findings suggest that a country’s tourism management structure may influence the competitive performance of local destinations. This study advances theories of competitiveness and destination image by incorporating the perspectives of tourists with disabilities. It provides practical insights for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) to attract a more diverse market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Limited attention has been given to the implementation of the experience economy in tourism villages. This research aims to bridge this gap by evaluating the practical applications of the experience economy in the management of tourism destinations, specifically within the framework of Edelweiss Park in the Wonokitri Tourism Village. This study adopts qualitative methodologies, utilizing interviews and on-site observations. The investigation was carried out at Edelweiss Park in Wonokitri village, where discussions were held with both stakeholders involved in the park’s management and its visitors. In total, six individuals were interviewed to glean insights into the implementation of experience economy practices within Edelweiss Park. Edelweiss Park offers a unique cultivation tourism experience where visitors actively engage in cultivating edelweiss flowers. The hands-on learning and expert guidance enhance the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of the experience. Edelweiss Park stands out as a conservation-based destination that successfully combines tourism with responsible practices, making it a remarkable model for preserving edelweiss flowers while providing visitors with an enjoyable and rewarding visit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The promotion of tourism without planning or management can lead the degradation of ecosystems and conflictive social dynamics. This study was conducted in a coastal location where tourism has recently intensified and aimed to reconstruct the preliminary history of tourism and analyze which social groups were involved in tourism and conservation for conducting an ecotourism management. A qualitative content analysis was conducted based on the perceptions of developers, authorities, and tourists in the locality. The results identify social groups involved in the use of ecosystems within the context of local tourism, their interactions, interests, and actions. An analysis of actions contrary to the conservation of these ecosystems that cause land use conflicts and hinder the development of endogenous local tourism was conducted. Social movements and collective actions reveal common interests and values among the inhabitants of Sisal that reveal the potential for transformation into a sustainable tourism project for endogenous local development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Speaking ability is an important skill that must be possessed by students, especially in the field of tourism. This study aims to explore the effect of role play and learning motivation on the speaking ability of first-year students of the Rooms Division at Palembang Tourism Polytechnic. This research method used a factorial design with a population of first-year students of the Hospitality Department. The research sample consisted of 32 participants, consisting of 16 people in the Experiment Group and 16 people in the Control Group. Data were collected through questionnaires and two measurement instruments, then analyzed using Two-Way Analysis of Variance. The results showed that there was a significant effect of role play on students' speaking ability, both those with high and low learning motivation. In addition, conventional teaching techniques also had a significant effect on students' speaking ability, depending on their level of learning motivation. The use of role play proved to be more effective than the conventional teaching technique in improving students' speaking ability. This finding shows that there is an interaction between role play and learning motivation that affects students' speaking ability. Therefore, this finding emphasizes the importance of applying innovative methods and high motivation in the learning process to improve students' speaking ability. The implications of this study suggest that educators prioritize interactive and motivational teaching strategies to improve speaking skills, which are crucial for career readiness in the tourism industry. In addition, role play can be a key component in the curriculum that aims to improve communication skills at various levels of student motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Accurate information regarding the size, activity, and distribution of coastal tourists is essential for the effective management and planning of coastal tourism. In this study, geotagged photos uploaded to social network services were classified to identify coastal tourism activities. These activities were linked with spatial-scale data on tourist numbers estimated from social media data. To classify the activities, which included recreation, appreciation, education, and other activities, an image-supervised classification model was trained using 12,229 images, and the test accuracy was found to be 0.7244. On the Flickr platform, 43% of the image data located in the coastal land of South Korea are other activities, 39% are appreciation activities, and 18% are recreation and education activities. Other activities are mainly located in urban areas with a high population density and are spatially concentrated, while appreciation activities are mainly located in the natural environment and tend to be spatially spread out. Data on tourist activity categorization through content classification, combined with traditional tourist volume estimates, can help us understand previously overlooked information and context about a space. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to examine the role of travel-related motivations and preferences for activities (such as learning about local culture, relaxation and entertainment, status and social recognition, escape and curiosity, and experience) in the relationship between narcissistic personality traits and the preference for luxury tourism versus cultural tourism. A sample of 1342 Israeli community members was analyzed. The methodology utilized parallel mediation analyses to assess how different forms of narcissism (extraverted, antagonistic, neurotic, and communal) were associated with the desire for luxury tourism over cultural tourism, as mediated by various travel-related motivations. The results indicated that narcissistic personality traits were generally associated with a preference for luxury tourism, primarily through indirect associations via travel motivations such as relaxation and entertainment, status and social recognition, and experience. The conclusion highlights the implications for understanding how specific travel-related motivations influence tourism preferences among individuals with varying levels of narcissistic traits, suggesting that tourism management strategies could benefit from a nuanced approach to personality in marketing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism operations and businesses depend on various indicators defining their competitiveness and ecoefficiency. The Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is one of the tools widely recognized for evaluating the performance and benchmarking of the tourism industry domain sectors and services. Over time, the DEA methodology application has witnessed different interactions and inter-connectedness across the tourism sector. Through a systematic literature review and historiography using the HistCite™ tool, the study highlighted the trends and associations across the tourism management research. This will help contribute to the knowledge domain in this area, helping to understand the trends and define the path for DEA model application in tourism research. The results depict the scope of the DEA model's application in environmental and sustainability performance evaluations in tourism management. Study results will be of great significance for researchers formulating methodologies and strategies for sustainable tourism considering the current global environmental challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable tourism development has a multifaceted impact on economic growth, intertwining benefits and challenges necessitating a balanced approach. Tourism significantly contributes to regional economic development through the multiplier effect, enhancing related sectors and socio-economic conditions while preserving cultural heritage and reducing unemployment rates. This study aims to analyze the efforts of the tourism sector in super-priority destinations by focusing on tourism transformation and economic growth in Indonesia. This research uses an exploratory qualitative method, using previous research results, online news, government reports, etc. The result shows that the five super-priority destinations' tourism transformation has areas for improvement, including inadequate Tourism Management Strategy, Sustainable Tourism Management Transformation, community involvement, and environmental sustainability challenges. However, sustainable tourism as a green development strategy can increase tourism potential. A network approach to destination governance can foster innovation, knowledge sharing, and sustainable competitiveness. Developing methodological instruments can address conflicts of interest and ensure economic development doesn't sacrifice social and environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Guided by the Social Vocation of Territory (SVT) framework, this research delves into the challenges encountered by Community-Based Tourism (CBT) initiatives in Vietnam, using Quang village as a focal point. Conducted through two fieldwork expeditions spanning 2019 to 2022, the study unveils key hurdles, including elite capture, social exclusion, disruption of community solidarity, and an increased burden on rural women. Aligned with the SVT framework, these findings emphasize the potential risk of undermining social cohesion when tourism overlooks local realities and norms. This research underscores the significance of adopting a community development perspective, offering insights to assess tourism's impact on the social fabric. The current work advocates for implementing flexible, context-conscious CBT approaches grounded in a realistic understanding of local sociocultural dynamics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan has sparked concerns and controversy over the potential risks associated with nuclear-affected destinations. This study uses grounded theory to elucidate the broader definition of nuclear and radiation crises, while comprehensively analysing potential tourists' decision-making processes in the face of such risks. Focus groups and interviews were conducted in Asia with participants from various countries, revealing how potential tourists receive, process, and perceive risk information cues, make decisions, and adopt behavioural responses. This research contributes to the existing literature in an interdisciplinary manner, providing insights and recommendations for stakeholders involved in tourism and risk management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ecotourism is the sustainable choice of natural resources with the potential for low-cost funding approaches. As ecologically and socially responsible tourism, it promotes biodiversity while conserving the environment and society. To encourage the development of ecotourism and the advancement of indigenous communities and their resources, it is essential to examine the factors tourists consider when selecting a destination. Therefore, this study explores the critical factors of potential risk in selecting ecotourism destinations in the narrow and specific sphere. As a quantitative study, it used a sample of 377 tourists to investigate the relationship between different constructs. In this regard, SPSS-AMOS was used for data analysis. The findings highlight the importance of factors that influence tourists' decisions, which are greatly affected by risk factors; thus, it is also imperative for the Bangladesh government, policymakers, and tourism management to address this, leading to an upsurge of tourists in ecotourism destinations. These are also crucial for assisting stakeholders in understand ing how tourists perceive and guide ecotourism potential and reducing the impact of confrontations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As Albania emerges as a growing tourist destination, its unique cultural and historical elements are increasingly subject to global tourism dynamics. This paper explores cultural commodification in Albania, analyzing how it is represented and perceived by tourists through German-speaking travel blogs. Cultural commodification, defined as the transformation of local traditions, customs, and cultural products into commercialized goods for tourism consumption, plays a crucial role in shaping Albania’s cultural landscape. Despite the significance of this phenomenon, there remains a gap in research focusing specifically on Albania, particularly in terms of how tourists frame and contribute to the commodification process. By utilizing travel blogs as qualitative data, this study seeks to uncover how travelers interpret and report their experiences with Albania’s culture. These blogs, offering personal and often candid reflections, serve as valuable sources for examining tourist perceptions, revealing insights into how cultural heritage, folklore, traditions, and everyday life are marketed and consumed. The analysis of these narratives highlights the dual role of tourists as both consumers of culture and agents who contribute to its commodification through their interactions and storytelling. The study also aims to explore how tourism balances consumerism and authenticity, identifying when the commodification of culture enhances tourism or dilutes its authenticity in favor of consumerism. The existing literature on cultural commodification in tourism emphasizes the tensions between preserving cultural authenticity and adapting to the demands of the global tourism market. This paper builds on these discussions by examining how tourism in Albania reflects broader patterns of cultural commodification observed in other regions, while also exploring the specific challenges and opportunities unique to the Albanian context. German-speaking travel blogs provide a contemporary and relevant lens to assess the extent to which Albania’s cultural identity is commodified for tourism and how tourists negotiate notions of authenticity in their experiences. This research contributes to the academic understanding of cultural commodification in Albania by integrating travel blogs as a source of data, filling a gap in the study of tourism-driven cultural transformations. Through this analysis, the study sheds light on the role of tourism in shaping Albania’s cultural narrative and its place in the global tourism market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Crisis management models aim to prevent, prepare and successfully overcome a crisis. The tourism industry is particularly prone to crises and thus requires adequate models to deal with crises and disasters. Several researchers developed crisis management models for tourism crises. As scholars call for a more holistic approach, this systematic literature review examines 25 crisis management models with organisational and tourism focus between 1979 and 2019 applicable to the tourism field. A textual narrative synthesis is used as methodological approach to analyse and understand the identified models, not only formally but also content‐wise. The findings show that crisis terminology is not consistent, that the crisis lifecycle and crisis management processes are used disparately and that stakeholder involvement within the models is low. As a result, a new model for destination crisis management is created on a micro‐level with aligned terms and phases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Travel agencies play a pivotal role in supporting tourists and fostering employment. This study examined the policies and strategies of travel agency managers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and their attitudes towards government policies as external business facilitators. Data were collected from 191 travel agency managers and analysed using SPSS software. The results indicate that, instead of implementing innovative approaches, managers primarily resorted to straightforward solutions such as downsizing employees, closing businesses, and cutting wages. Furthermore, the findings concerning government support, policies, and performance, as assessed by travel agency managers, demonstrate government inadequacies in financial, socio-cultural, and IT domains. Our findings have implications for tourism managers, decision-makers, and governments concerned with the future prosperity of tourism businesses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cultural ecosystem services (CES), which includes many components regarding humans, and is defined as benefits and services that ecosystems provide to humanity. Tourism experiences provide a unique opportunity for people and tourism interactions influence human well-being. This study evaluates CES studies made for Anatolia between 2017–2022. This review study sought answers to four questions: (i) What is the number and content of CES studies? (ii) What are the methodological studies, on which occupational disciplines they focus? (iii) Are the CES studies for the Anatolia sufficient for tourism management? (iv) What are the gaps, benefits and deficiencies in CES and in Anatolia tourism? The results are expected to shed light on future studies regarding the CES and tourism for Anatolia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Effective communication plays a part in the success and the sustainability of the tourism and hospitality management, including community-based tourism (CBT). In Brunei Darussalam, communication barriers have affected the growth of the CBT industry on both local and national levels. By analyzing responses from 16 local CBT operators, this investigation focuses aspects of communication and its channels in securing sustainability and empowerment of CBT industry. This study found that the CBT ventures in Brunei include (1) horizontal/lateral communication between CBT operators and surrounding communities and (2) top-down communication and bottom-up accessibility between the authority, the community leaders, and the CBT owners. This paper further discusses how bureaucracy can impede the success of CBT operations, and how a collaborative approach between stakeholders has inspired the formulation of a new Interactional Model of Leadership and Empowerment among CBT stakeholders, which can be used to measure the efficacy of communication among stakeholders in the CBT industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyse changes in tourism as a local economic development sector, considering environmental degradation and new global scenarios during and after the pandemic. The objective is to propose a sustainable, collaborative, and happiness-oriented tourism management model to revive the tourism sector. Methodology/Design/Approach - The study utilizes grounded theory methodology, incorporating a systematic document review and a critical analysis of the successful Usiacurí-Atlántico municipality in tourism management. This approach aids in developing the TUGMECOL tourism model, emphasizing collaborative networks and promoting dynamic, productive, participatory, legitimate, and respectful heritage tourism management. Results - The study’s findings converge in the TUGMECOL tourism management model, notable for its emphasis on quality of life and objective happiness as innovative dimensions for sustainable tourism sector development. This model is evident as a manifestation of political trust in local development. Originality of the research - This research is unique in its approach to sustainable tourism management as a collaborative strategy for local economic development. The use of grounded theory and critical analysis in the successful case of Usiacurí-Atlántico enhances the study’s originality and significance for potential replication in similar rural areas, opening avenues for further research to enhance the model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research focuses on the current and potential implications of ecotourism activities, and their environmental consequences for climate change and sustainability, in South Africa. By linking data and reports on the Musina Municipality's environmental biodiversity management, ecotourism administration, and local community subsistence issues in Limpopo Province are presented. The methods used include focus group discussions and field observations to examine the municipality's natural and tourism resource management and benchmarking ecotourism, conservation, and environmental degradation in terms of sustainability, sustainable tourism, and responsible tourism within the municipality. A detrimental association was uncovered between rural ecotourism-borne environmental consequences and exercises possessing potential climate change effects. When tourism activities adhere to the ideals of sustainable and responsible tourism, however, ecotourism management can result in sustainability achievements. In conclusion, the article argues environmental sustainability strategies can be achieved while permitting livelihoods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Romania's tourism industry, in the last decade, following the European trend, small dimensioned accommodation units have appeared, bearing the name of boutique guesthouses or boutique hotels, depending on their accommodation capacity. The boutique guesthouses offer both accommodation services in rooms with traditional Romanian boyar characteristics, with Saxon and Szechuan influences, as well as food services with the same culinary characteristics. A particularity of these accommodation units is that each room had been furnishing according to a traditional noble theme, using either furniture that has been produced in Romanian workshops. Room's names have been inspired by the woody essences that can be found in the Romanian forests and a large part of the furniture is made of cherry, beech, fir, oak, elm wood. The specific architecture of the accommodation units has been established in 18th century specific to the rococo and baroque style, predominantly found in buildings constructions in Romanian towns where niche tourism is a small part of mass tourism industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Air Manis Beach is one of the tourist beaches in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The position of the Air Manis beach facing the Indian Ocean in the west which can see the sunset and the beach is located behind a hill which makes the beautiful scenery and the legend of the Malin Kundang stone the main attraction for tourists. This study aims to determine the value of the aesthetic quality of the Air Manis beach scene based on the physical parameters of its constituent. The research was carried out from December 2021 to July 2022 in the Air Manis coastal tourist area, Padang City, West Sumatra. The method used is the method of observation and literature study and analysis is used to solve research problems, namely the euclidean classification. The results showed that this beach has a low aesthetic quality value. In general, Air Manis beach can be developed into beach tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Cultural ancient roads, known in Chinese as gudao, serve as heritage trails that carry historical exchanges across various regions in China. Due to their extensive preservation, wide geographical distribution, diverse thematic variations, and considerable tourist appeal, these paths have emerged as representative heritage trails, increasingly transforming into a novel tourism product experience that is highly favored by tourists and recognized by government authorities. However, research on ancient roads for tourism in China currently lacks a systematic theoretical framework, as well as relevant policies, regulations, and standards to guide their practical development. Therefore, there is a pressing need to draw upon international best practices and conduct foundational research to develop an experience element system that aligns with the perceptions, behaviors, and consumption characteristics of Chinese tourists, thereby advancing theoretical exploration in this field. This study focuses on the representative Ancient Shu Road as a case study and employs a mixed-method approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative research. It aims to construct a tourist-centric scale for the experience elements of ancient road tourism while analyzing the interactive relationship between these experience elements and tourist needs. This study addresses a significant gap in the development of indicator systems for domestic studies of ancient road tourism experiences. Ultimately, the study establishes a comprehensive scale that encompasses three core categories--trail resources and environment, facilities and services, and modes of tourism activities--along with eight primary dimensions: core resources, surrounding cultural environment, surrounding natural environment, tourism reception facilities and services, infrastructure and support services, information facilities and information services, and outdoor and recreational activities. This scale consists of thirty-two specific items, providing a robust reference for future research endeavors. Additionally, the study proposes specific development strategies related to key mechanisms, spatial configuration, and facility construction to enhance the overall development of ancient road tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the development of a sustainable tourism management model in Lampung Province, Indonesia, emphasizing stakeholder participation, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research utilizes an exploratory qualitative approach to identify and reconstruct an adaptive co-management model that enables stakeholders to share responsibilities and learn collaboratively within the tourism sector. The study's findings offer insights into the importance of adaptive participation and provide a foundation for future policy and practice in sustainable tourism management. The outcome involves redesigning adaptive co-management models, emphasizing a continuous process that allows stakeholders to collaboratively assume responsibilities within a framework where they can pursue their objectives, identify shared interests, gain insights from their institutions and methods, and adjust them for future iterations. At the same time, similar to adaptive management, the emphasis remains on experiential learning, recognizing the variety of knowledge systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agritourism and rural tourism represent an essential growing sector in certain EU regions, particularly in restructured and rebranded Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs) like Romania that display important rural areas and face important societal and economic changes. The rapid growth of rural tourism activities in the South Bukovina region (historically overlapping most of Suceava County) led, in the new legislative frame, to the establishment of the first regional Destination Management Organization (DMO) in Romania. By an exploratory qualitative, mixed-method case study approach, this study underscores important factors for tourism development in the region, outlining rural and agritourism variables integrated into the public authorities' discourse. The paper innovatively focuses on the semantic analysis of online newspaper media texts and videos, complementarily analyzed by appropriate software solutions. The main results emphasize the factors for tourism development in the area through a dual cluster centered around the multilevel governance and tourism management structures represented by public authorities on the one hand and the projects, investments, and EU funding on the other. Key stakeholders' opinion underscored public–private partnerships, supportive administrative structures, tourism events and various natural and cultural resources as sustainable elements that contribute to the successful development of tourism in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism is a very complex industry and represents one of the most profitable activity in the world. A tourist product requires the execution of several multifaceted activities. Indeed, transportation, accommodation, entertainment, food, and beverages represent only some of the products/services required by a tourist. It is evident that a single enterprise cannot provide all the components of a tourist product, but several interrelated actors should collaborate. This leads to a very complex supply tourist chain that needs to be optimized. The relevant theories and methods of logistics can be used to efficiently manage all the flows that are generated in a tourist chain. The definition of appropriate policies, at the different nodes of the chain, can improve the performance of all the actors involved in tourism logistics. In this paper, we concentrate our attention on tour operators that are relevant in the touristic logistic chain since they are involved in several activities. We introduce different revenue management policies to support tour operators in the decision of accepting the most profitable tourist requests. A request consists of flights and hotel booking, characterized by a starting time of the trip and the length of stay at the destination. We allow for various combinations of flight legs and multiple categories of hotels to accommodate a variety of customer preferences and needs. A computational study is carried out by considering different scenarios, and the performance of the considered revenue management policies is analyzed in detail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With user-generated data from social media platforms becoming more widely available to researchers, these datasets may offer a valuable opportunity for recreation and tourism managers to enhance decision-making processes in their communities. The activity-tracking app Strava is one potentially underutilized data source in rural recreation planning. Strava data offer a useful supplementary tool that can be used in combination with traditional methods of data collection. We tested the usability of data provided by Strava Metro (a non-profit data service) to assess its capabilities with a case study of Kingdom Trails. We used trail counter data to assess the validity of Strava’s bike ride-counts on five trails. We also integrated traffic count data to determine peak times for both bike riders and vehicles where safety concerns may arise. The results of our assessment indicate that Strava data may provide additional insights into trail usage patterns, intensity variations, and visitor-use hotspots for a more holistic understanding of recreation at different spatial and temporal scales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the number of visitors to protected areas increases and their objectives become more complex, governing and managing protected area tourism is becoming increasingly challenging. Recent literature reflects a growing trend toward stakeholder involvement, including the private sector, NGOs, and local communities, in managing protected area tourism through co-governance arrangements and multi-stakeholder partnerships. However, research in this area is still relatively new, resulting in a lack of theoretical and conceptual foundations regarding this crucial aspect of park and recreation administration. To address this gap, a scoping literature review was conducted to assess current governance practices and their effectiveness in protected area tourism. The review of published studies focused on two primary categories: 1) constructing and operating multi-stakeholder tourism partnerships and 2) evaluating governance and multi-stakeholder tourism partnerships. The paper emphasizes the significance of partnerships in protected area tourism, outlining the conditions and criteria necessary for their success and sustainability, thereby addressing a gap in existing literature. It introduces two frameworks: one aimed at shedding light on the creation and management of partnerships in protected areas, and the other focused on evaluating partnerships. These proposed frameworks offer interpretations of the study's findings, illustrate how the research advances understanding in this field, and lay the groundwork for further theoretical and empirical exploration. They may assist park managers and planners in enhancing the tourism management and governance process by providing systematic guidance for establishing and assessing partnership models in protected areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Depok Beach is a tourist destination in Yogyakarta which has experienced significant development as part of the South Coast National Tourism Strategic Area of Yogyakarta. However, waste management is still the main challenge faced. The objectives of this study is to build a sustainable model for Depok Beach, to estimate the behaviour of the management system, and develop a strategy to promote the maritime economy in the. System dynamics was used for modelling the management strategy. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with related stakeholders. The results showed that Depok Beach will continue to attract more tourists until 2030, but a decrease in visitor numbers is expected to occur after that. It is due to a decrease in the attractiveness value of the beach. Meanwhile, a comprehensive and integrated approach of policy implementation scenarios is needed to yield significant results. The development of Depok Beach required a comprehensive, integrated policy approach.

Adaptation under the Burra Charter means modifying a place that has historical and cultural significance with existing or proposed uses. This strategy has been implemented in many places, such as Fort Vredeburg, which is currently being used as a museum. This research aims to evaluate the adaptation strategy for Fort Vredeburg, which has become a museum. The methods used were in-depth interviews with three respondents outside Yogyakarta who had finished enjoying Fort Vredeburg and also autoethnography for documentation, raising issues, and validating information from respondents to avoid subjectivity bias. The results obtained by the adaptation strategy carried out at Fort Vredeburg were proven to be able to preserve the physical form of the fort, but the sense of the fort itself was lost because the values of the fort could not be felt by visitors. There are two recommendations for its management. Firstly, information regarding the fort, which is very minimal, needs to be further enriched because visitors who visit the fort have an interest in Fort Vredeburg, not just the museum. Second, visual preservation around the fort needs to be maintained because previously the function of the fort was defense, so the visual aspect was an inseparable part of the fort. The visuals around the fort that are not maintained have proven to reduce the sense and values of the fort and ultimately disappoint visitors. This research will provide insight into conservation efforts in the form of adaptation, especially for historic fort sites.

Quality is an important indicator for the service sector. Currently, increasingly competitive conditions, technological development and changes in customer demands and needs bring importance to the concept of quality in the tourism sector, as in many other sectors. The key role of quality management in enabling sustainable competitive advantage has guided many researchers in the field of tourism science to focus on this issue. Nevertheless, there are limited bibliometric and systematic assessments, even though they are becoming increasingly popular in the tourism industry. To contribute to further research collaboration and expand knowledge in this subject area, a bibliometric study was conducted. This research examines quality management in the tourism literature, the growth trajectory and geographical distribution of studies, the distribution of publications according to WOS indexes, the most productive authors and countries, the authors and documents that have had the greatest impact, the intellectual structure of quality management, global academic collaboration, and the main themes of publications. This study aims to identify the key issues and gaps in the literature related to quality management in the context of tourism. For this purpose, the Web of Science (WoS) database was scanned. This paper conducts a bibliometric literature evaluation of 993 articles published between 2004 and 2023. Performance analysis and science mapping techniques were used in this study. Visualization of similarities (VOS) viewer software was used to create bibliometric maps. It is concluded that the concepts of service quality and quality of life (QoL) have become prominent in tourism. It is also determined that words related to sustainability and the environment have been used in recent years. According to the results of the study, 2021, 2022 and 2020 are the most productive years. China, the USA, and Spain are the countries that have contributed the most to the development of the literature. The United Kingdom has worked in cooperation with twenty-nine countries, China's link strength is greater, as it has cooperated with twenty-seven countries. Conversely, the university that has made the greatest collaborative contributions to science is Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Thus, it is anticipated that this research will further scientific contributions to the examination of quality management in the literature related to tourism.

Relevance. In the scientific field of tourism in Novorossia there is an objective need to study the problems of human resources in the tourism industry of the Azov region of the Russian Federation. The professional and personnel element of the tourism industry today is one of the strategic vectors of its development in new regions, which indicates the relevance of the research topic. Aim. To assess the personnel situation in the tourism industry of new regions of Russia and state the proposals for improving the professional competencies of the industry labor resources. Methods. Methods of economic theory, marketing research tools and economic and mathematical methods. Results. It was revealed that there is a high level of personnel needs in the tourism infrastructure of Donetsk, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, especially in engineering and technical workers at enterprises in the hotel and restaurant sector, the entertainment industry, transport infrastructure, sanatorium and medical sphere, as well as in tourism managers of various levels. It is substantiated that the key element of industry management is specialized tourism management. Several mechanisms for advanced training in tourism management were identified. Quality, efficiency, rationality, timeliness, creativity, correctness, professionalism, literacy are the performance indicators highlighted as the results of advanced training for managers at the top, middle and lower levels in the tourism services industry. The paper introduces the list of production-economic, military-political, institutional, moral-psychological, and ideological factors that determine the formation of the personnel potential of the tourist Azov region of Russia. These factors create the conditions for the functioning of the industry existing labor resources. The author considers some circumstances of the work of tourism personnel that do not allow high labor productivity at tourism industry enterprises. Marketing research shown that there is little interest among tourism business entities in new regions of Russia in upgrading their skills and improving professional competencies because of military-political tensions. Based on the results of the study, the author proposed and justified the creation of a multifunctional information and educational tourism center, which should carry out the designated type of activity for subjects of the tourism industry. The organizational structure of the institute includes such functional units as the information support department, the educational activities department, the marketing and consulting department, the financial, economic and legal departments. Improving the quality of labor and the human resources potential of the tourism industry in new regions of Russia is the most important task in modern conditions and when developing the industry infrastructure. In balancing the situation, a special role is played by the state and the formation of appropriate functional institutions.

Several investigations have evaluated the research trajectory concerning entrepreneurship; nonetheless, only a few studies have examined the literature trajectory regarding entrepreneurship in tourism. Therefore, this research explores papers spanning from 2013 to 2023, mapping thematic, intellectual, and conceptual frameworks using bibliometric techniques. The research delves into scientific output, prolific authors, influential articles, co-occurrence of keywords, co-citations, and many others. The keywords "tourism" OR "travel & tourism" AND "entrepreneurship" OR "entrepreneur" were strategically employed to encompass 514 articles and review papers published in English between 2013 and 2023. VOSviewer was used as a technique for doing topic grouping alongside performance analysis. With 85 articles, 2023 is the most productive year. The most influential institution is "The Hong Kong Polytechnic University" and the nation is the United Kingdom correspondingly. Likewise, the most renowned journal is "Tourism management," and the most productive journal is "journal of sustainable tourism". Furthermore, the most cited article is "Scale, change and resilience in community tourism planning." This research provides researchers with insights into the existing state of research on entrepreneurship in tourism and offers guidance for future research. This study is the inaugural endeavor to present both performance evaluations and scientific clusters of the literature on entrepreneurship in tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding the factors that contribute to tourism competitiveness in developing economies is essential for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers, as these countries still struggle to fully capitalize on their tourism potential. The residents' perspective, often overlooked in Tourism Destination Competitiveness (TDC) models, is crucial because they are the primary stakeholders who directly experience the consequences of tourism activities in their daily lives. Their positive attitudes can contribute to a welcoming and friendly environment, enhancing the competitiveness of the destination in the global tourism market. Up to now, there have been a few studies that relate residents' attitudes to tourism destination competitiveness. However, none have focused on developing a tailor-made model for measuring residents' perspectives on TDC. To develop such a specific model and contribute to the existing theory in this area, our research applied a multi-step approach, including a literature review of existing models, pilot testing for indicator selection, and model validation through CFA. The data were collected through a survey of residents in Serbia, chosen as an example of a developing country. The final model of the study consists of five factors: Natural and Cultural Resources, Quality of Tourist Offer and Infrastructure, Situational Framework of Tourism Development and Management, Destination Perception and Experience, and Pollution, containing 32 indicators. Practical applicability of the model and theoretical contributions are discussed in the paper, as well as the TDC evaluation for Serbia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While research into tourism and accessibility has significantly advanced over the past decade, the perceived image of Accessible Tourism Destinations (ATDs) has remained largely unexplored. This study addresses this gap by examining the perceived image of Aveiro (Portugal) and A Coruña (Spain) as exemplars of ATDs. In this investigation, we scrutinized 1,051 Online Travellers Reviews (OTRs) posted between 2016 to 2023 in Google Maps. We employed content analysis and text mining techniques using the RapidMiner software. The findings reveal a correlation between accessibility conditions and visitors' satisfaction. Common concerns among travellers include the availability of parking spaces and adaptations for people with disabilities (PwD). Areas identified for improvement encompass information provision and signage. Further investigation is recommended to understand the factors influencing the increase in positive sentiments in Aveiro during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research presents a strategic framework for Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) to enhance the quality of the tourism offer while showcasing the potential of data mining within this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lowita Beach was a tourist area in Suppa District, Pinrang Regency, with 11 tourist attractions. The annual increase in visitors to Lowita Beach can compromise tourist comfort and damage the area's natural habitat. This is the basis for researchers to analyse the Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) of Lowita Beach. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of tourist activities, assess the physical carrying capacity of the area, and formulate the role of tourist villages in managing the Lowita Beach area. The research approach used was research and development, as initiated by Borg and Gall: the calculation of Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), area parameters, and the number of tourists. The study population comprised 93 tourists who visited the Lowita Beach area. Data was collected through the completion of questionnaires, interviews, measurements, and field observations. A quantitative-descriptive approach was used for data analysis. The Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC) analysis reveals that Lowita Beach's ideal capacity is 1 visitor per day, yet it currently hosts an average of 35 visitors daily, significantly surpassing this threshold. This overcapacity indicates that the beach is experiencing environmental strain and underscores the need for management strategies to align visitor numbers with sustainable limits. In conclusion, despite the physical carrying capacity (PCC) of Lowita Beach being 17 visitors per day, the present daily visitor count suggests that the beach is currently facing overcrowding, albeit not to a significant extent. Hence, it is necessary to implement policy interventions from the tourist villages of Tasiwalie and Wiringtasi, which should include the establishment of standardized operating procedures and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, in order to ensure sustainable tourism management at Lowita Beach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The availability of reliable information on local climatic-tourism conditions is a growing need due to the influence it exerts on the quality of the organizational strategy of tourist destination's, and travel experience. Evaluations of the tourism potential of the climate have been carried out on a daily or monthly resolution, thus limiting the collection of detailed information that makes it possible to fine-tune tourism management and operational decision-making on an intraday scale. This research is the first case study to analyse the climatic suitability for nature tourism, using the weather types method at hourly resolution. The study applies to arid tourist destinations in Isfahan province (Iran). The detailed resolution has made it possible to identify the time slots favourable to the development of nature tourism in those periods of the year recognized as critical in the daily resolution analyses. In the same way, the hourly resolution has also identified critical bands in those periods indicated as favourable in the evaluations to daily resolution. The hourly resolution provides detailed information that can allow tourists and also tourism managers to establish intraday adaptation strategies that make it possible to develop the activity even in places with extreme climates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study intends to identify research gaps and future trends and provide a framework for the next generation of research to assess how much big data (BD) is employed in hospitality and tourist research. The study is based on a comprehensive quantitative evaluation of the relevant literature: Scopus and Web of Science (WoS)-listed academic works. The following criteria were used to assess the submissions: those who have the following traits an overview of the study’s subject matter, including its theoretical and conceptual framework, data sources, data kind and quantity, data collection methods, and data analysis methodologies. Research shows that the usage of books on hospitality and tourism management has increased in recent years. Massive volumes of data are analyzed using analytical methods. However, the scope of this investigation is really wide. Furthermore, this research contributes to an in-depth and systematic assessment of the extent to which scholars in hospitality/tourism know and work on business intelligence and BD. This is the first complete survey of the literature on the topic of hospitality and tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the composition and nature of the social value of tourism. The empirical data consists of 49 in-depth interviews with nature-based tourists. The inductive findings complement the current conception of social value presented by consumer value typologies, measured by value scales and evidenced in consumer value-framed tourism research. Hence, in addition to other-oriented and instrumental status and esteem dimensions, the social value of tourism also includes self-oriented components that are both intrinsic and extrinsic. This finding demands a broader conceptualisation – an extended view of social value – in tourism research and management. It captures the diverse manifestations that range from status and esteem to enjoying the company of others and feeling inclusion in a community of like-minded people as well as learning and safety. This extended view is illustrated with a novel, three-dimensional approach to the Typology of Consumer Value (Holbrook, 1999b), which provides an integrated and intelligible understanding of the richness of social value in tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the key components and influences of positive affect and electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) on tourist visits at two developing urban destinations, namely Birmingham, United Kingdom and Valencia, Spain. These two data collection sites yielded evidence gathered from 615 and 627 sightseeing bus tourists, respectively. Through the analytic lens of Affective Events Theory (AET), data were examined, and results verify the significant mediating role of affect in two regards: (1) tourists' decision to extend their visits and (2) eWOM of sightseeing bus tour experiences. The moderating role of past sightseeing experiences in these relationships was also supported by the data analysis. This paper further strengthens the role of affect in tourism management scholarship as well as expands AET from the work-setting into the tourism context thus marking a new research trail. Practical implications for tourism destination management organizations (DMOs) are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]