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Augmenting academic advising in the era of smart cognitive computing technologies creates new dynamics of engagement that can help academic advising evolve toward a learning-centered paradigm. We examined the self-directed learning readiness of students selected through demographic variables. The results indicate that differences in employment experience, length of employment, and grade point average (GPA) are statistically significant with regard to self-directed learning readiness scores. Preparing learners for self-directed processes can augment student development when purposefully positioned in a learning-centered approach with continuity across mobile, cloud, and cognitive technology-based learning platforms and in components of academic advising processes.

This study examines the structural relationships between vegan restaurant attributes, perceived benefits, consumption value, and future intention using an attribute–benefit–value–intention (ABVI) linkage, as an extension of the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model. Data were sourced from 330 respondents who were members of two vegan associations in Hong Kong and had experienced vegan food at vegan restaurants. The study finds connections between food quality, healthy food, restaurant quality, and space for veganism as antecedents of social, health, epistemic, and emotional benefits by contributing to environmental protection. The results of this study have academic and practical implications for understanding vegans' psychological and behavioral mechanisms using an ABVI linkage. This study is an initial empirical attempt to understand vegan food consumption experiences through the ABVI relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resident perceptions can have an increasingly important impact on the sustainability of a tourism destination. This purpose of this study was to examine the local resident's perception of Bali, Indonesia and associated images of Bali as a tourism destination. With the rapid growth of tourism in Bali, it is important to benchmark resident's perceptions in order to understand the area of strengths and weaknesses. This study utilized existing survey data that examined 221 Bali residents on how they perceived tourism development. With increasing access and usage of mobile technology, opportunities exist to connect traditionally disadvantaged residents with tourism related entrepreneurship activities as well as non-traditional competitive workforce development training programs. As the complexity of relationships among stakeholders increases in rapidly developing areas of tourism development, an understanding of the host-guest relationship is at the heart of sustainability, and among one of the most important assets for the sustainability of Bali as a tourism destination. Informed understanding can help facilitate resident participation, competitiveness, guide policy makers, and build an inclusive approach among local residents to ensure a positive quality of life. Keywords Bali resident's perceptions; tourism development; workforce development., Introduction The province of Bali is part of the Indonesian archipelago that is comprised of over 17,500 islands and 33 provinces in the Republic of Indonesia. Nearly 30% of the [...]

Driven by changing consumer behavior trends, a transitioning economy, unique cultural and historical traditions, in conjunction with a wide‐ranging exposure to health, wellbeing, and holistic approaches to human needs, Thailand is well suited to accelerate its involvement in this niche market. The purpose of this chapter is to explore the traveler's motivations and revisit intentions to Thailand along with seeking further understanding of emerging patterns within health and wellness travel and how Thai massage complements the tourism system. Through structural equation modelling, we searched the relationships between travel cost motivations and perceived autonomy satisfaction, competence satisfaction, and relatedness satisfaction dimensions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

No industry has been immune to the #MeToo movement since its inception. The restaurant industry is especially susceptible to incidents of sexual harassing behaviors due to certain characteristics of the business itself. The purpose of this research paper is to evaluate restaurant employees' perceptions of sexual harassment and the effects of the #MeToo movement has had on those perceptions. By analyzing the responses of restaurant employees in Hawaii, significant differences in sexual harassment perceptions were found among different groups depending on age, generation and job position. Through quantitative and qualitative examinations, the influence of the #MeToo movement on restaurant employees' perceptions of sexual harassment is explored. This study will provide timely information when it comes to sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and suggest policies and implications for the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Leaving the place behind, better than before" is the regenerative state-of-mind approach to reset, rethink and move forward, beyond sustainable tourism. Despite growing global attention, empirical evidence supporting tourism developments through regenerative travel remains extremely rare. Moreover, rampant incidents of travel-shaming across tourism destinations undermine foreign tourist attractiveness, ultimately affecting residents' support for tourism developments. To address this overlooked and potential research gap, the present study develops and tests a holistic moderated-mediation model of resident's support for tourism development, involving regenerative travel, travel-shaming and foreign tourist attractiveness. Drawing on study data from 463 islanders in Kauai (Hawaii) and the use of structural equation modeling via Mplus, the study provides pioneering evidence on the effects of regenerative travel on residents' support for tourism development, under moderating-mediating influence of travel-shaming and foreign tourist attractiveness. The present study implications extend to the development and validation of a new scale for regenerative travel. The study findings offer strategic insights and directions for imagining new business models, resources, and relationships within regenerative tourism in the post-pandemic world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined the impact of cultural intelligence (CQ) on three key work-related attitudinal outcomes (burnout, engagement and job satisfaction) in a structural equation model. Data were collected from 288 restaurant employees in Hawaii, United States, where restaurant patrons are culturally diverse. Among the four dimensions of CQ (metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral), cognitive and motivational CQ played a primary role in the proposed model. Motivational CQ predicted employee burnout and engagement; cognitive CQ predicted engagement. In addition, both motivational and cognitive CQs had an indirect influence on job satisfaction through engagement or burnout. Unlike previous studies of people who are studying or working abroad, this study indicates that CQ can be a salient personal resource for hospitality employees in their home countries but who have diverse customers. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed based on the findings of this research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tourism industry in the Maldives has faced unprecedented growth in the development of luxury resorts since 1972. With significant investment in infrastructure, and other physical super structures including a high concentration of five-star resorts, the region has been rapidly transformed into a premium luxury tourism destination. Considering the risk of diluting the existing unique heritage and cultural traditions of the past, tourism in the Maldives can help to preserve essential cultural components including its unique gastronomy through food tourism. In an increasingly competitive tourism environment, sea, sand, and sun destinations such as the Maldives will need to diversify its offerings to meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of the global tourist. Adding to long-term sustainability of tourism in the Maldives, this study examines how gastronomy can be further developed and to identify what aspects will help to positively enhance the tourism experience. While the majority of tourists to the Maldives indicated that the destination is predominantly known for its sea, sand, and sun impressions along with its natural beauty, the results of this study reported that interest in local food offerings exists among tourists visiting the Maldives beyond what is typically presented during buffet nights in the high concentration of luxury resorts. To help maintain the historical and cultural significance of the region, in addition to reducing the high level of imported products while increasing engagement and active participation of the local population in the tourism industry, gastronomy tourism may provide substantial benefits in sustaining tourism in the Maldives. Observing gastronomy as an emerging concept for the Maldives, it is evident that many of the resorts are focusing on enhancing the visitor experience through more local and authentic offerings that represent this unique region that is remotely located in the Indian Ocean. Key words: Maldives; gastronomy; food tourism; cultural assets, Introduction The Maldives consists of a rich culture and unique traditional cuisine that has not yet been promoted in the region, which is known as a sea, sand, and sun [...]

This paper examines the benefits of ecotourism in the Maya Rain Forest of Central America to promote sustainable tourism development. Central America is currently in the primary stages of tourism development and has an abundance of natural resources and cultural history which is advantageous to an ecotourism marketing position. For ecotourism to be successful in the Maya Rain Forest, two significant factors need to be implemented. The first is the use of the Bottom-Up Approach when involving the local residents, so they will have input on how the area is to be presented to the tourists. The secondfactor is to have those who visit the area pay a fee that is designated for the local population. By having both of these factors implemented and demonstrating the benefits of these factors to the local population, the area has the potential to gain the full support of the local population, which is critical to the sustainability of the Maya Rain Forest as an ecotourism destination. Key words: Ecotourism, Maya Rain Forest, Tourism Development, Sustainability, Central America, Introduction Sustainable development is necessary in today's increasingly competitive environment and the Maya Rainforest in Central America is no exception. With inclusion of the host community, ecotourism is viewed as [...]

The purpose of this study was to assess the economic benefits from Japanese participants of the 2008 Honolulu Marathon. The island of Oahu has hosted the Honolulu Marathon since 1973 and has continued since the race conception. With the rapid development of sporting events throughout the tourism industry, Honolulu has created a popular event for sport tourists. Data for this study was comprised of participants from the 2008 Honolulu Marathon through surveys that were administered to Japanese participants while attending the Honolulu Marathon Expo. The instrument consisted of 18 questions regarding accommodations, length of stay, as well as the amount of money that was spent by marathon participants on their lodging, food, souvenirs and other miscellaneous items while attending the marathon activities in Honolulu. Examination of these results is necessary for determining the economic effects that Japanese participants of the Honolulu Marathon have on the state of Hawaii. Key words: Sporting event, Japanese, marathon, economic impact, Hawaii, Introduction The sports tourism industry is rapidly emerging as one of the most important segments in the tourism industry. The economic impact of the large sporting events market is increasing [...]

Alpine regions offer tourists unique experiences and opportunities to enjoy the fresh air, water, and diverse landscapes of the mountain terrains. With an increasing competitive tourism environment, even the most remote destinations are faced with the challenge of market differentiation. Mountain regions that relied on snow sports and event will have to consider alternatives due to shorter winter recreational seasons. Many mountain communities must examine alternative forms of economic activities in order to extend their tourism season. Transitioning a region beyond the traditional mainstay of tourism activities also requires a unique and concentrated approach that involves the support of the local residents. One location that can differentiate itself from a winter Alpine tourism location is Sappada, Italy. Opportunities exist for Sappada, a remote mountain community located in the Dolomites of Italy, to promote a sustainable tourism management system along with practical strategies that can help to highlight the unique natural, cultural, and historical attributes of this mountain region. This paper examines a number of case studies that demonstrate the success of the Bottom-up Approach for sustainable tourism development and how it can be applied in practice to Sappada and other remote areas. Key words: Sustainable tourism, remote regions, mountain tourism, niche marketing, Dolomites, Brazil, Italian Riviera, Montserrat, Introduction With the tourism industry becoming increasingly complex with new and competing destinations, travelers have more choices than ever before. Coupled with rapidly changing technologies and access to readily available [...]

This study explored the relationship between employment in the foodservice industry and higher risk of alcohol consumption, with consideration to job satisfaction and job escapism. A mixed method approach was used to examine whether a correlation exists between employment in the foodservice industry and a higher risk for heavy alcohol use. Job dissatisfaction was cited as a motivation for drinking as compared to those working individuals employed in industries other than foodservice. The interviews and survey confirmed the hypothesis that workers in the foodservice industry would report higher alcohol consumption than their colleagues in other sectors, concluded foodservice workers experience low levels of job satisfaction relative to non-foodservice employees, and revealed job dissatisfaction and job escapism are related to heavy alcohol consumption among foodservice workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]