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The Tourist: A New Theory of the Leisure Class was published in 1976 and has been republished in multiple printings, editions and translations. The original English text has been continuously in print, unmodified from its first publication. This essay suggests that The Tourist can be read today as an account of baseline socio-cultural and economic conditions at the moment just before tourism began its rapid growth to become the world's largest industry. Several enduring and unique qualities of the tourist commodity and tourist consumption are posited as reasons for the unconstrained growth of the industry. The essay further argues that new cultural models and psychoanalytic frameworks are needed for the analysis of capitalism's shift from alienated labor to alienated leisure as its primary engine of profitability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effect of COVID-19 was observed on water quality parameters (WQPs) of river Ganga, and the overall quality of water was analysed with the aid of weighted arithmetic water quality index (WAWQI), which provides a scientific platform for comparison of water quality (WQ) during pre-, during and post-lockdown. The correlation of parameters was also determined to check the spatial variation of parameters among the monitoring stations. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was also performed to confirm the impact of lockdown on WQ. In this study, six water quality parameters (Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Electrical Conductivity (EC), Nitrate (NO3), and Total Coliform (TC)) were reviewed at five monitoring stations (Shuklaganj, Jajmau Bridge, Ranighat, Jajmau Pumping Station, and Bithoor) of river Ganga at Kanpur stretch. Results revealed that NO3 was well within the permissible limits at all the stations with respect to all the designated classes specified by CPCB. Lockdown helped in the reduction of BOD concentration from 3.4 to 1.7 mg/l, about 50% maximum, at Shuklaganj from Feb-20 to April-20 and at the same time, the study also revealed that DO concentration was escalated at all the monitoring stations at a significant rate up to 54.86%, highest at Shuklaganj downstream. Water Quality Index (WQI) at Ranighat shows a significant reduction of 30.85% as WQI decreases to 76.28 from 99.81. Similarly, diminution of 59.23% in WQI was seen at Shuklaganj with WQI value declining from 96.27 to 60.46. ANOVA reveals that the lockdown has affected BOD and TC significantly as compared to other parameters. However, there is a noticeable improvement in general characteristics at all sites due to the low levels of tourism and industrial activity during COVID. A correlation analysis was also conducted to deduce the degree of association between the WQPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is dedicated to exploring the possibility of creating a regional-level tourism cluster in a historically developed industrial region. The research objectives are to identify the boundaries of the Prydniprovsk region, to analyze the natural-resource potential and historical-cultural identity of the investigated territory, to define the most suitable concept for the tourism cluster, and develop its model. The study takes into account the typology of the region's recreational resources, both material and non-material, along with their quantitative and qualitative indicators. The analysis of the level of urbanization of the territory and the development of the service system is conducted. The research examines the spatial distribution and concentration of recreational resources, the ability of certain industrial facilities to become recognized architectural landmarks and obtain a protective status as cultural heritage objects. The methodology employs a combined approach, based on a thorough analysis of literary sources, statistical methods for analyzing natural and historical-cultural resources, expert evaluation of the quality of industrial-oriented attractor objects, and clustering. The study represents a comprehensive system for assessing the territory concerning its natural-recreational resources and historical-cultural heritage. The key findings of the work are the spatial representation of the natural-resource base, key tourist attraction points and connections. This has allowed, for the first time, to develop a spatial model for the tourism cluster of the Prydniprovsk region and identify the main European programs where this cluster can become a part of. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to determine the influence of sustainable tourism on cultural heritage in the last seven years, namely 2018 to 2024. This research uses qualitative methods with a literature study approach. Research data was obtained from the Scopus database of 335 articles, proceedings, and book chapters. Data analysis in this research used VOSviewer and NVivo 14 tools. The results of the 335 article documents showed that Italy had the most considerable contribution to the document, and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki had the most enormous contribution. Sustainable development of industrial heritage tourism A case study of the Industrial Monuments Route in Poland by Szromek et al. (2021) became the most popular article with 41 citations. This research shows that the tourism industry's impact on cultural heritage is only sometimes positive. Excessive tourism can damage cultural heritage. Sustainable tourism aims to balance economic growth with cultural preservation and environmental management. Community participation is essential to achieving this goal, and research on this is relatively new. This research is limited by secondary data, which continues to increase and change. Therefore, it is essential to maintain research and create better data filtering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism often brings about negative environmental impacts. Tourism eco‐efficiency (TEE) and its spatial coordination are of great significance for sustainable tourism development and environmental protection in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD). TEE index system was established and applied in this study. The inter‐city TEE spatial correlation network is established by the modified gravity model and analyzed by social network analysis (SNA). Spatial Durbin model (SDM) was used to analyze the spatial spillover effects of the two centrality indicators of the network. Based on fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis, we analyzed TEE enhancement configuration. The results show that: TEE in 26 cities in the study area has improved overall; the phenomenon of unbalanced development within the region still exists. In addition, the TEE of each city in the spatial correlation network of TEE in the YRD urban agglomeration is connected with each other, and there is a significant negative spillover effect. TEE is mainly affected by the level of economic development, industrial status of the tourism industry, tourism industry concentration, tourism investment level, tourism resource endowment, urban landscaping, and information development level. The combination of these factors and TEE can form five configuration patterns for TEE enhancement. This study combines SNA and SDM for the first time, and the conclusions obtained can more deeply describe the spatial correlation between different urban eco‐efficiency in the YRD. Aiming at the sustainable development of regional tourism, this study provides help for strengthening the protection of tourism ecological environment in the YRD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is dedicated to exploring the possibility of creating a regional-level tourism cluster in a historically developed industrial region. The research objectives are to identify the boundaries of the Prydniprovsk region, to analyze the natural-resource potential and historical-cultural identity of the investigated territory, to define the most suitable concept for the tourism cluster, and develop its model. The study takes into account the typology of the region's recreational resources, both material and non-material, along with their quantitative and qualitative indicators. The analysis of the level of urbanization of the territory and the development of the service system is conducted. The research examines the spatial distribution and concentration of recreational resources, the ability of certain industrial facilities to become recognized architectural landmarks and obtain a protective status as cultural heritage objects. The methodology employs a combined approach, based on a thorough analysis of literary sources, statistical methods for analyzing natural and historical-cultural resources, expert evaluation of the quality of industrial-oriented attractor objects, and clustering. The study represents a comprehensive system for assessing the territory concerning its natural-recreational resources and historical-cultural heritage. The key findings of the work are the spatial representation of the natural-resource base, key tourist attraction points and connections. This has allowed, for the first time, to develop a spatial model for the tourism cluster of the Prydniprovsk region and identify the main European programs where this cluster can become a part of.

A few decades ago, an enthusiastic researcher would have found relatively few data to analyze, looking for such information about the ruins of modernity as the structural consequences caused by rapid cycles of industrialization and desolation, development and depopulation, conflict and reconciliation. However, conducting the same search today reveals an extraordinary increase in academic and public interest in the ruins of the recent past and the associated abandoned places. The authors of this article join in the discussion and explore the images of deindustrialization posted and distributed in the online communities among abandoned sites enthusiasts. The aim of the research is to form an idea of “everyday life policy” about the abandoned industrial facilities popularized by amateur photographers. “Everyday life policy” is expressed through the signifying and conceptualizing the abandoned and ruined places when putting them in a close-up. The authors rely on the ideas of the architect and historian I. de Sola-Morales, who calls the places left by people “terrain vague”. Photographic images of the terrain vague spaces play an important role in conceptualizing them. In order to understand what meanings exactly shaped the public policy, the authors use the ethnographic method of immersion in the online VKontakte/Telegram communities of abandoned sites enthusiasts to discover the recurring iconographic elements of the derelict places. Deindustrialization in photographs is reflected through 1) loss of human; 2) violence of vegetation or nature agency; 3) artifacts and texts of the past or material objects agency. The authors discuss the similarities of the images taken by amateur photographers and those media clich?s found in popular movies and video games. Photographs are a way of explaining space and spatial experience. Furthermore, like any other work of art, a photo conveys not only and not so much the actual characteristics of the depicted objects, thanks to which we can form an idea about them (in this case, about space), but also effects and experiences. Thus, a photograph becomes a tool that helps us form value judgments about the places we have seen.

With the increasing public awareness and strength of industrial heritage protection, industrial heritage plays an increasingly important role in tourism after transformation and upgrading. The influence of built environment factors and visitors' participation on satisfaction has been fully confirmed, but the primary and secondary relationships between the two variables remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between the built environment, tourist participation, and tourism satisfaction, and compare the actual loads of different routes to find the dominant variable. The data of this study came from three industrial heritage renovation projects in Shanghai with remarkable transformation results. Field investigations and questionnaire surveys were conducted on them, and a total of 362 valid samples were received. Descriptive statistical analysis and structural equation models were used to analyze the data. Two paths of "built environment–tourism satisfaction" and "tourist participation–tourism satisfaction" are compared and demonstrated. The path coefficient of the former is 0.63, while that of the latter is 0.77, and the influence of the latter is more significant than that of the former. The study creatively found the audience orientation of both sexes for different types of experience activities, confirmed the mediating effect of subjective perception, and provided the following suggestions for managers of built industrial cultural heritage. Interactive experiences and guided tours deepen visitors' understanding of the historical and cultural value of industrial heritage. Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies can be introduced to provide an immersive visit experience and attract a wider audience to participate, effectively enhancing the attractiveness of and satisfaction with industrial heritage tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Technological advancements, particularly Technologies 4.0, have become pivotal in reshaping the hospitality industry thanks to a wide range of new opportunities but knowing when, and how their adoption is beneficial to a company is an arduous task. This uncertainty of whether the investment is worth it or not hinders managers in taking the leap into the future, restraining business performance from reaching its maximum potential. This study investigates the synergistic relationship between the integration of Technologies 4.0 and the hospitality sector's pursuit of enhanced service quality, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Drawing upon an extensive literature review and empirical data, this research aims to shed light on the added values that Technologies 4.0 offer to the hospitality sector, as well as the entry barriers that organizations encounter in their pursuit of technological integration. Plain language summary: Navigating the technological landscape in hospitality: Added values and entry barriers of disruptive technologies This study investigates the impact of disruptive technologies from the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the tourism and hospitality industry. It aims to contribute to organizational understanding of the benefits and barriers associated with adopting these technologies, including AI, Virtual Assistants, Robotics, Metaverse, Blockchain, and more. The research methods involve a thorough literature review and the analysis of over 100 commercial products related to these technologies. The findings reveal that these disruptive technologies have the potential to profoundly transform the tourism industry by enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. However, their adoption carries financial and non-financial costs, such as acquisition, installation, maintenance, and staff training. Resistance from employees and consumers also poses challenges. Additionally, the selection and deployment of technology must align with a company's culture and customer readiness. The study's implications are two-fold. Firstly, it provides valuable insights for tourism industry stakeholders, aiding informed decision-making regarding technology adoption. Secondly, it categorizes these technologies into a matrix, labeling them as experimental, exclusive, expansion, or extraneous, facilitating organizations in determining their suitability. Nonetheless, this research has limitations. The analysis of commercial products may not encompass the full spectrum of available technologies, and the categorization into the matrix is subject to interpretation. Furthermore, findings may evolve as technology advances, necessitating ongoing research to stay relevant in the ever-changing Fourth Industrial Revolution landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The book "Tourism Planning and Development in Western Europe," edited by Konstantinos Andriotis, Carla Pinto Cardoso, and Dimitrios Stylidis, offers a comprehensive guide to the tourism landscape in Western Europe. It covers various topics, including stakeholder participation, infrastructure design, transportation, and the impact of climate change on tourism. The book emphasizes the importance of sustainable tourism planning and provides in-depth country analysis and inter-country dynamics. While the book is a valuable resource for policymakers and academics, its geographical focus on Western Europe may limit its applicability to a global audience, and its relatively high cost could restrict accessibility. Additionally, the book could benefit from more explicit definitions and a closer examination of emerging challenges such as climate change and digital transformation in the tourism industry. [Extracted from the article]

Framing of the research: This paper investigates the role of strategic communication in industrial tourism, specifically focusing on how companies use storytelling during open-door events to shape visitor perceptions and influence their subsequent behaviors. Purpose of the paper: This paper aims to explore the potential of strategic communication in the context of industrial tourism open-door events, investigating how effective storytelling by companies can positively influence visitors' perceptions. This, in turn, impacts their intentions to purchase, recommend, engage, and their overall satisfaction. Methodology: We employed a mixed-method approach to investigate the impact of storytelling ability (SA) on visitors' perceptions during Open Factory 2022. This involved conducting qualitative interviews with company representatives and administering structured questionnaires to 233 event attendees. Findings: The analysis suggests that open-door events are valuable for companies to communicate their brand stories and enhance internal communication processes. Visitors who perceive companies positively during these events are more likely to make purchases and recommend products. Research limits: The research primarily focuses on B2B companies, which might limit the generalizability of the findings to a broader market context, particularly in understanding consumer behaviour typical of business-to-consumer (B2C) interactions. Additionally, reliance on self-reported data may introduce biases affecting the accuracy of our results. Practical implications: Our study highlights that companies can enhance their communication strategies during industrial tourism open-door events. Emphasising product history, quality, local ties, and the production process increases visitor engagement, satisfaction, and positive behavioural intentions. This approach boosts brand equity, trust, and credibility while promoting transparency and community involvement, encouraging positive word-of-mouth and potential purchase intentions. Social implications: The findings underscore the role of storytelling in fostering transparency and community involvement, which aligns with societal expectations for ethical and responsible business practices and contributes to a more socially responsible business environment. Originality of the paper: this research contributes to the literature by exploring the intersection of strategic communication and industrial tourism. It reveals how effective storytelling during open-door events positively influences visitor perceptions, engagement, and actions, shedding light on innovative communication approaches within this underexplored context. Future research should explore the impact of strategic communication in different contexts, including B2C interactions, and address the limitations of self-reported data by incorporating more objective measures. Additionally, longitudinal studies could provide deeper insights into the long-term effects of storytelling on visitor perceptions and behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The book "Tourism Planning and Development in Western Europe" edited by Konstantinos Andriotis, Carla Pinto Cardoso, and Dimitrios Stylidis provides a comprehensive guide to the tourism landscape in Western Europe. It covers various topics such as stakeholder participation, infrastructure design, transportation, and sustainable development. The book emphasizes the importance of collaboration and inclusive planning strategies. While the book focuses on Western Europe, it could benefit from a more global perspective and addressing current issues such as climate change and digital transformation. Overall, it is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals. [Extracted from the article]

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Industrial heritage is a high‐quality tourism resource with distinctive landscapes, technological value, and regeneration potential, distinguishing it from other tourism resources. However, we note that industrial heritage itself has some negative attributes that cannot be ignored, such as environmental pollution, ecological damage, resource depletion, decay scenes, and historical attributes. We chose to focus on tourists' negative emotions and investigated whether these negative attributes trigger tourists' negative emotions through in‐depth interviews, a literature review, and questionnaire surveys. The results reveal that tourists experience negative emotions in response to the negative attributes of industrial heritage; tourists' strongest emotions were irritable, afraid and hostile; negative emotions experienced by tourists were related to their gender, age, occupation, and even the type of sites, and showed significant differences among different groups. We discuss the reasons for these results and propose several suggestions for management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism based on local wisdom serves as a solution to enhance economic aspects while considering the sustainability of cultural and natural aspects. Industrial tourism can also be packaged to attain environmental and economic benefits. These two tourism themes can be combined in certain areas with potentiality. The aim of this research is to identify the opportunities and challenges of Sering Village in its transition to a local wisdom-based industrial-oriented tourism village. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach. The case study's location of this research is Sering Village, Pelalawan Regency, Riau Province, Indonesia. Data gathering methods include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis methods involve the utilisation of the Miles and Huberman model. The results of this study provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges in developing Sering Village into a local wisdom-based industrial-oriented tourism destination. The prospects held by Sering Village stem from the local wisdom of its community and its strategic location. Sering Village possesses local wisdom preserved by its community in the form of local products as well as traditional activities and customs. In terms of its location, Sering Village is situated between the center of the paper and pulp industry and the Istana Sayap, a legacy of the Malay Pelalawan Kingdom. Istana Sayap can be reached via both land and river routes. However, challenges faced by Sering Village involve public facilities and the absence of a well-conceived model for the development of a local wisdom-based industrial-oriented tourism village in Sering Village. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The industrial landscape constitutes a crucial aspect of a region's historical and cultural identity, serving as a valuable asset in the development of industrial tourism. Exploring the industrial landscape supports initiatives in industrial tourism, acts as a catalyst for community revitalization, and contributes to sustainable urban progress. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the spatial distribution characteristics and underlying determinants of China's industrial landscape (CIL) to inform urban planning, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable development initiatives. This study utilized analytical tools, such as the nearest neighbor index, geographic concentration index, and hot spot analysis, to comprehensively examine the spatial distribution of CIL. Additionally, Geodetector was employed to explore the correlating factors behind this distribution. The findings reveal the following: (1) CIL exhibited a pronounced agglomerative spatial pattern characterized by a high degree of concentration, significant disparities, and substantial spatial autocorrelation. (2) Over time, the agglomeration of CIL varied, intensifying initially and then diminishing, with the center of gravity of its distribution shifting eastward before subsequently moving westward in a directional trend resembling "northeast–southwest". (3) There was a diverse array of industrial landscape types within China, with notable disparities in the prevalence of different categories. The manufacturing and transportation sectors boasted the highest number of heritage sites. (4) The distribution pattern of CIL was shaped by factors such as the level of economic development, socio-demographic conditions, transportation infrastructure, and cultural milieu. The interplay between these factors had a substantial impact on this distribution pattern. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Peatlands records can be used to reconstruct and understand the history of environmental evolution, as well as a more accurate reflection of human activities. The black carbon (BC) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ideal natural archives of anthropogenic activities. To identify the information of anthropogenic activities recorded by peatlands in the middle and high latitudes of the alpine mountains in the arid and semi-arid regions of China. this study analyzed the concentrations of BC, δ13C ratios of BC, PAHs, and molecular diagnostic ratios of PHAs (including Benzo(a) anthracene (BaA), Chrysene (Chr), fluoranthene (Flt), anthracene (Ant), phenanthrene (Phe), Benzo(a) pyrene (BaP), and pyrene (Pyr) in a 30-cm peat profile from the Altay Mountain, northwestern China. Our results revealed concentrations of BC from 11.71 to 67.5 mg·g−1, and PAHs from 168.09 to 263.53 ng·g−1. The δ13CBC value ranged from − 31.37 to − 26.27‰, with an average of − 29.54‰, indicating that the BC mainly comes from biomass combustion. The ratios of BaA/(BaA + Chr), Flt/(Flt + Pyr), and Ant/(Ant + Phe) exceeded 0.35, 0.5, and 0.1, respectively, revealing that the PAHs pollutants mainly originated from the combustion of biomass and fossil fuel burning. Furthermore, based on these findings and our knowledge of social development in Altay, industrial transport and tourism have influenced the emission, transport, and deposition of BC and PAH in peatlands in the Altay mountains since the 1980s. After 1980, pollutant concentrations decreased with the implementation of environmental policies. The results not only reveal the influence of anthropogenic activities on the sedimentary characteristics of peatlands in the Altay Mountains, but also provide an important theoretical basis for the conservation of fragile mountain peatlands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This implementation aims to develop resin-concrete souvenirs as a superior product for the pottery industry tourism in Pagelaran Village, with the aim of promoting cultural education and enhancing the visitor experience. Pagelaran Village, renowned for its heritage in pottery production and traditional cultural practices, faces challenges in preserving its cultural identity and attracting tourists amid changing consumer preferences. Consequently, this activity explores the concept of resin-concrete souvenirs as a method to convey the cultural identity of Pagelaran Village pottery according to tourist preferences. Implementation of this activity employed a mixed approach, combining qualitative interviews with local artisans and quantitative surveys of tourists, to gather insights into the village's cultural heritage and visitor preferences. The resin-concrete souvenir prototype in the form of merchandise was designed by amalgamating traditional pottery motifs and cultural elements unique Pagelaran Village. Subsequently, it underwent user tests and feedback sessions to ensure their aesthetic appeal, durability, and ability to evoke cultural narratives. The resin-concrete souvenir prototype has significant potential as a superior product in industrial tourism. The integration of traditional pottery with modern materials enables the creation of products that are both visually appealing and culturally relevant. Additionally, tourist responses show high interest in souvenirs characterized by authentic and narrative cultural experiences. This implementation contributes to the development of souvenirs in the context of industrial tourism, emphasizing the significance of education and preservation of cultural heritage. Besides bolstering the economy of Pagelaran Village, resin-concrete souvenirs can educate visitors about the village's cultural heritage, thereby encouraging sustainable tourism practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Implemented in the early 2000s by the Ave Basin Regional Development Agency (ADRAVE), the Ave Basin Industrial Heritage Route (IHR) was deactivated without fully establishing a lasting circuit to showcase the region's industrial history. This paper aims to identify and critically analyse the contributing factors to the IHR's inability to create a sustainable industrial heritage circuit. Drawing insights from industrial heritage tourism studies and examining academic papers produced by members of ADRAVE during the IHR implementation to publicise the route, as well as an urban intervention in one of its hubs (Sampaio, Ferreira & Co. Riba d'Ave), the study reveals missed opportunities and challenges in the IHR's implementation, calling for a revaluation of strategies to effectively preserve and promote industrial heritage in Portugal. The analysis highlights the impact of dominant memory narratives shaped by local political and economic powers, hindering community engagement, and discouraging local involvement. The findings extend beyond Ave Basin, emphasising the importance of more inclusive approaches that involve local communities in heritage conservation initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the context of cultural routes, in order to achieve overall protection of industrial heritage, the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH) was established to organize and promote the entire European industrial heritage. The conservation and utilization of Chinese industrial heritage are currently dominated by individual cases, which limits their potential to contribute to regional sustainable development. There is an urgent need of a conservation system at the regional or national level, to ensure that Chinese industrial heritage conservation effectively contributes to regional sustainable development. This study considers the industrial heritage of China built between 1840 and 1978 to establish the Chinese Industrial Heritage GIS Database (CIHGD). The analysis shows that the distribution of China's industrial heritage is mainly concentrated in the eastern and southern coastal areas, and the industrial heritage has formed three key regions, 14 key cities, and important railway and water systems located in eastern China. The CRIH facilitates the holistic conservation of China's industrial heritage and provides basic data for future research on China's industrial heritage. The objective of this study is to promote the establishment of an information-based management system for industrial heritage in China, and to explore the value evaluation, protection system, and regional tourism of industrial heritage from a national perspective in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

By addressing the shared formal, aesthetic, affective, and political characteristics of the industrial travel account, this article examines how travel writers in the nineteenth century mediate the tensions within and between extractive labour, tourism, and ecological relations. Focusing on industrial travel accounts published in The Leisure Hour (1852–1905), Chambers's Edinburgh Journal (1832–1897) and All the Year Round (1859–1895), the article highlights the periodical press as a productive arena for the cultural and literary study of nineteenth-century energy regimes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The historic Lake Biwa Canal, an artificial waterway that supplies water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto, was built to revitalise Kyoto after the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1868. Apart from its main function, the canal plays a significant role in organising the cultural landscape of the surrounding areas. This study raised topical issues of sustainable development, preservation, and revitalisation of historic engineering structures. The artificial waterway was considered in terms of its pulling effects on the surrounding environment, both urban and landscape. The purpose of this study was to find the characteristics of the landscape-organising role of the Biwa Canal and its transformation over time, specifically with adaptation to the relevant problems of modern time. The study was conducted mainly using in situ field research methods. As a result, the key role of the canal as a constant catalyst for the development of Kyoto’s landscape architecture was outlined, which has changed substantially over time, but has not weakened and has always been innovative, organically combining modern industrial achievements with local traditions. In the first period of its existence (until 1951), the focus of landscape organising activities in the areas adjacent to the canal was on the creation of private and temple gardens, but from the second period of its existence (1951-early 1990s), the focus of landscape activities around the canal shifted to public recreational and park aspects. During the third period (since the early 1990s), when the canal was recognised as a National Historic Site, trends in the development of industrial and landscape tourism were also observed. The experience of preserving, revitalising, promoting, and adapting the landscape role of the Biwa Canal to the new needs of the present can be used as an example of the direction of similar activities for historic waterways in the world

Purpose – Industrial tourism not only strives to preserve industrial heritage, but can also be a strategy for being familiar with the history of industry and attracting tourists to new destinations. This paper examines the issue of promoting petroleum industrial tourism in the case of Khuzestan, Iran. The research aims at determining appropriate strategies for promoting petroleum industrial tourism. Design/methodology/approach – The data were analysed through a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) model. Findings – The results revealed the competitive strategy as the best. Lastly, strategies such as: concentric diversification, joint venture strategy, conglomerate diversification and horizontal diversification were proposed as key solutions. The results support the view that establishing an exploratory ecomuseum in the territory of Khuzestan Province can be a suitable concentric diversification strategy towards petroleum industrial sustainable tourism in the future. Originality/value – The main originality of this paper includes linking tourism with the petroleum (oil and natural gas) industry and its natural landscapes for the first time in a case study. Therefore, the results of this research can extend the literature in this regards. Moreover, this paper attracts tourists to visit natural landscapes of petroleum heritage.

The urban geography of tourism destinations is always changing. These changes are part of a process of polarization in which some neighborhoods become increasingly popular, while others start to decline. We may observe these facts in such cities as Lisbon and Naples, two destinations that benefit from a strong tourism dynamism, mainly cultural. Despite the millions of visitors every year, both supply and demand are not homogeneous in these cities, concentrating demand in the Historical centres. It is undeniable that both Lisbon and Naples have more to offer, with a vast and differentiated heritage throughout all parts of the city. Despite being recognized as quality destinations, the polarization of supply and demand must be fought, allowing the sustainable growth of the Historic Centres and other urban areas. This paper aims to contribute to the debate on the way in which peripheral neighborhoods are transformed following the advance of tourism, in the context of the centre -periphery relationship on an urban scale and in the light of the functional rearrangement that accompanies the processes of urban regeneration. A comparison will be made between two former industrial peripheries: Alcântara (Lisbon) and Bagnoli (Naples). In addition to the bibliographic and documentary analysis, the authors have carried out an intense fieldwork, aimed at the census of the tourist facilities and their comparison. The results of the research show that Alcântara has undergone a process of urban regeneration in recent years which fostered tourist development, while Bagnoli seems to be stuck in a state of incapacity to develop a systemic regional planning, which also affects the pace of a possible tourist prospect

Since their birth in the 1990s, social enterprises, as a kind of third-party organization with the attributes of both a not-for-profit entity and a profit-making enterprise, have played a significant role in the socio-economic development of cities, in particular those facing the challenge of shrinking. But why are social enterprises so deeply embedded in the regeneration process of shrinking cities, and how do they promote their multi-dimensional revitalization? In order to answer these questions, this paper presents a case study on Shimizusawa in Japan based on a literature review and field research. In line with the embeddedness and institution–function–instrument theories, it reviews the revitalization of Shimizusawa by involving a social enterprise in the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage sites and the development of industrial tourism, analyzes the establishment process and organizational characteristics of this social enterprise, and summarizes the four major experiences of its practice—that is, the governance structure of two types of institutions and two types of functions, the planning for both profitable and non-profitable activities, the operation of both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, and the fund management of leveraging multiple parties to raise funds and reinvesting the profits locally. The extensive support provided by the Shimizusawa Social Enterprise that creates not only economic value but also social value justifies the significant role of social enterprises in the revitalization of shrinking industrial areas. This case study, together with its analytical framework, may serve as a meaningful reference for the revitalization of shrinking industrial areas in other parts of the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper examines the impact of specialization and diversity on economic growth of tourist cities. Industrial diversity is decomposed into two parts, related and unrelated diversity (UV). The paper constructs a panel threshold model with city size as the threshold variable, and empirically tests the nonlinear effects of specialization and diversity on economic growth of tourist cities from the perspective of city size. The results show that: First, tourism specialization has a positive impact on economic growth of tourist cities, and there is a double threshold effect based on city size. When the city size exceeds two thresholds, tourism specialization plays a significant role in promoting economic growth of tourist cities. Second, related diversity (RV) has a positive impact on economic growth of tourist cities, and there is no threshold effect based on city size. Third, the impact of unrelated diversity on economic growth of tourist cities has a single threshold effect based on city size. Specifically, when the city size is lower than the threshold value, unrelated diversity inhibits economic growth of tourist cities. Otherwise, unrelated diversity will promote economic growth of tourist cities. The conclusions are still valid after a series of robustness tests. The paper highlights that local governments of tourist cities should not pursue absolute tourism specialization or industrial diversity, but should design and adjust industrial structure reasonably according to the city size. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Formulation of the problem. The world is constantly moving towards the post-industrial phase of development of society, and if the majority of civilized Western countries have decided on their place and role, the cities of Ukraine are just beginning to outline their future landmarks. This is especially true for the future of single-industry cities, the number of which in Ukraine is quite large. Kryvyi Rih is the largest city with exclusively industrial specialization, performing administrative functions only at the local level and having a scientific sector almost completely focused on the needs of the industrial complex. For the last 10 years, managers and scientists have been actively thinking about the problem of diversifying the city's economy and changing its image, and this is reflected in the Marketing Strategy for the city development. Industrial tourism is one of the key tasks of the Strategy. The promising character of the chosen direction of activities is confirmed by the practice of European countries, which are guidelines for development for us. This is due to the fact that not only individual cities, but also entire regions of Great Britain, Germany, France, Poland, the Czech Republic have a wide experience in regeneration of former industrial territories and further popularization of successful practices through industrial tourism. Methods. The research is based on the system approach and the dialectical method of cognition. The key scientific results are obtained using a complex of general scientific methods, namely: analysis and synthesis, abstraction, theoretical generalization. The historical method enables determining significant moments for development of this tourist destination. With the help of these methods, industrial tourism is considered in its internal and external relations entirety. The simulation method enables presenting the organizational model of this tourist destination at the local level. Comparative-geographical and statistical analysis methods allow assessment of the state and dynamics of tourism development in Kryvorizhzhia (Kryvyi Rih region). Based on the method of observation and analysis, the most visited objects of industrial tourism in Kryvyi Rih are systematized and their base map is created. The study aims to analyze best practices of implementing theoretical developments concerning establishment of industrial tourism in Kryvorizhzhia so that Ukrainian cities with similar resources can factor in all positive areas and minimize shortcomings. Results. The theoretical foundations of industrial tourism establishment are analyzed and this definition is outlined. The practice of Kryvyi Rih concerning integrated development of industrial tourism as a direction of further regeneration of the city, which is pioneering for our country, is revealed, the results obtained are analyzed and available shortcomings are identified. Scientific novelty and practical significance. An organizational model of industrial tourism has been developed, which demonstrates the relationship between the resource of the territory and the management mechanism for introducing tourist activities in order to create a tourist product and bring it to the tourist.

The article presents an overview of intangible investment for the Mexican economy over the last three decades. The series is estimated using an international methodological standard based on the principle of the existence of intangible expenditures, which will not disappear in the production process of a commodity. The results obtained are consistent with international studies. Intangible investment is transversal to the economy and has an average long-term growth rate twice as high as that observed in tangible investment; software is the sector with the most dynamic growth. A pattern of spatial agglomeration of investment is also observed, which responds to the dynamics of the industrial base and the tourism sector in the different metropolitan areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coastal regions (including estuaries and deltas) are very complex environments with diverse hydrodynamic and bio-geomorphological contexts and with important socio-economic and ecological problems. These systems are among the most affected by human impact through urbanization and port activities, industrial and tourism activities. They are directly affected by the impact of climate change on sea level, storm surges frequency and strength, as well as recurrence of coastal river floods. A sustainable future for coastal zones depends on our capacity to implement systematic monitoring with focus on: (1) forcings affecting coastal zones at different spatio-temporal scales (sea level rise, winds and waves, offshore and coastal currents, tides, storm surges, river runoff in estuaries and deltas, sediment supply and transport, vertical land motions and land use); (2) morphological response (e.g., shoreline migration, topographical changes). Over the last decades, remote sensing observations have contributed to major advances in our understanding of coastal dynamics. This paper provides an overview of these major advances to measure the main physical parameters for monitoring the coastal, estuarine and delta environments and their evolution, such as the water level and hydrodynamics near the shoreline, water/sediment contact (i.e., shoreline), shoreline position, topography, bathymetry, vertical land motion, bio-physical characteristics of sediments, water content, suspended sediment, vegetation, and land use and land cover. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) about industrial tourism and intends to show how this product can increase sustainability and competitiveness in operating industrial companies. It uses bibliometric analysis with data from 32 journal articles that address this topic. Through this sample of articles, we do not intend to generalize conclusions but rather to concretely identify factors of sustainability and competitiveness based on a set of scientific studies that met a very specific set of criteria. Industrial tourism is categorized as a form of tourism encompassing excursions to industrial locations spanning the spectrum of contemporary, historical, or prospective significance. This encompasses venues that have ceased their industrial operations, presently functioning industrial enterprises, and forthcoming industrial establishments. Additionally, it involves visits to other destinations with an industrial theme, such as industrial technology hubs, museums, industrial tourist routes, educational institutions with industrial programs, laboratories, and analogous venues. The focus of this article is to analyze the literature on industrial tourism from the point of view of active industrial companies, the so-called "living industry", to identify how this type of tourism can contribute to enhancing these companies. Industrial tourism allows industrial companies to achieve environmental, social, and economic benefits and can be seen as a marketing tool and a promoter of innovation within companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Water quality is one of the essential parameters of environmental monitoring; even a slight variation in its characteristics may significantly influence the ecosystem. The water quality of Vembanad Lake is affected by anthropogenic effects such as industrial effluents and tourism. The optical parameters representing water quality, such as diffuse attenuation (Kd), turbidity, suspended particulate matter (SPM), and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a), are considered in this study to evaluate the water quality of Vembanad Lake, Kerala, India. As this lake is regarded as of ecological importance by the Ramsar Convention and has faced severe concerns over recent years, there was a substantial change in the water quality during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is aimed at examining the change in water quality using optical data from Sentinel-2 satellites in the ACOLITE processing software from 2016 to 2021. The analyses showed a 2.5% decrease in the values of Kd, whereas SPM and turbidity show a reduction of about 4.3% from the year 2016 to 2021. The flood and the COVID lockdown had an impact on the improvement in the quality of water from 2018 to 2021. The findings indicated that the reduction in industrial activities and tourism had a more significant effect on the improvement in the water quality of the lake. There was no substantial change in the Chl-a until 2020, whereas an average decrease of 12% in Chl-a values was observed throughout 2021. This decrease can be attributed to the reduction in the lake's hydrological residence time (HRT). Thus, these findings will be a valuable reference to help the government and non-government organizations (NGO) during strategic planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]