Place as Relationship Partner: An Alternative Metaphor for Understanding the Quality of Visitor Experience in a Backcountry Setting

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Brooks ◽  
George N. Wallace ◽  
Daniel R. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Visitor Experience ◽  
As Relationship

scholarly journals Predictive Modeling of Transportation Systems in Jiuzhai Valley World Heritage Site, China

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402092437
Author(s):  
Xiaoqing Xu ◽  
Rui Yang ◽  
Youbo Zhuang ◽  
Peter Newman ◽  
Derrick Taff
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Modeling ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Visitor Experience ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Visitor Use

Tourist congestion is a significant issue in Jiuzhai Valley World Heritage Site (JVWH). The “demand-driven” approach of alternative transportation system (ATS) has led to the issues related to visitor crowding, visitor safety, and visitor experience quality. JVWH requires a more efficient approach to achieve a suitable tourist distribution while preserving the quality of visitors’ experiences. Accordingly, this study examines descriptive data, which are collected in 2015 regarding visitor use of the ATS in JVWH to spatially model current and future distribution scenarios. Researchers developed four theoretical scenarios by using the computational model which imitate the current ATS system. Imitation results indicate Scenarios 3 and 4, which adjust spot combination and tourist duration are the two most effective methods for balancing tourist distribution, and are, therefore, the most effectively ways to optimize the current ATS system. This research provides a glimpse into potential management strategies for the tourist distribution of JVWH and possibly other parks in China.

scholarly journals Supporting distance-taught students in the workplace

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Hilary MacQueen ◽  
Fiona Jane Aiken
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Text Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Support Measures ◽  
As Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of workplace support measures offered by employers on the academic performance and satisfaction of distance-taught paramedic students. Design/methodology/approach Using a combination of quantitative, qualitative and open text data, the authors identified factors important for student success. Findings Dedicated study time was not a significant predictor of student pass rate, but was related to the quality of achievement as measured by pass grade. More important for success were less tangible factors such as relationship with a mentor and being part of a supportive peer group. Research limitations/implications The number of respondents to the survey of graduates in the second part of the investigation was small (n=30; 8.9 per cent) and limited to one profession (Emergency care). Practical implications The support measures the authors have identified should be overtly built into new course design. Placements undertaken away from the primary workplace should be well organised, and students proactively supported while undertaking them. Originality/value The value of these findings is that they inform, and can be used to enhance, the experience of students on work-based learning programmes and also on degree apprenticeships.

scholarly journals Can't Let It Go: Hate in Interpersonal Relationships

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Aumer ◽  
Anne Cathrine Krebs Bahn ◽  
Cortney Janicki ◽  
Nicolas Guzman ◽  
Natalie Pierson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Cognitive Dissonance ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
The United States ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Relationship Length ◽  
As Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

Theories concerning hatred in personal relationships lack empirical evidence. These two studies address the need to provide empirical information about how hate works in interpersonal, loving relationships. Effort justification theory (Aronson & Mills, 1959) suggests that past hate may have a beneficial function in relationships that remain together; however, if hate is a truly destructive motivation (Rempel & Burris, 2005), this hate may have a lasting irreconcilable impact on the quality of the relationship. By surveying people in both the United States and Norway about their personal loving relationships, we discovered that hatred leaves a lasting deleterious impression on interpersonal relationships. People are more likely to report less intimacy, satisfaction, and love with people they have previously hated. Furthermore, effort justification and cognitive dissonance, when measured as relationship length, was observed in the report of higher commitment to those previously hated. Future assessments of relationship quality should consider measuring hatred and length of relationship.

scholarly journals Peran Sistem Akuntansi Instansi Berbasis Akrual dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Laporan Keuangan

2017 ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Ida Najati ◽  
Endar Pituringsih ◽  
Animah Animah
Keyword(s):  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Accrual Accounting ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Data Analysis Tool ◽  
Accounting Report ◽  
As Relationship

The study objectives are to empirically examine the influence of usage of SAIBA as relationship between accrual accounting implementation and quality of Ministry/Board financial accounting report (LKKL). The research population are 464 SAIBA operators of KPPN Makassar I and II stakeholders. Samples quantity which determined by Slovin technique and cluster sampling are 82 respondents, consist of 33 respondents on KPPN Makassar I and 49 respondents on KPPN Makassar II. Data analysis tool used is PLS with second order confirmatory factor analysis. The finding shows that accrual accounting implementation has a significant effect on usage of SAIBA and the usage of SAIBA has a significant effect to quality of Ministry/Board financial accounting report (LKKL). The other finding indicated that accrual accounting implementation has significant effect on quality of Ministry/Board financial accounting report (LKKL). The maximum implementor use SAIBA in the preparation of accrual-based financial accounting report, the more it will improve the quality of Ministry/Board financial accounting report (LKKL).  

Using indicators and standards to manage visitor experiences in water-based tourism.

2021 ◽  
pp. 179-191
Author(s):  
Fernando Enseñat-Soberanis ◽  
Rocío Blanco-Gregory ◽  
Johnathan Mondragón-Mejía
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Normative Theory ◽  
Visitor Experience ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Visitor Experiences ◽  
Water Based ◽  
Visual Approach ◽  
Symbolic Value ◽  
International Visitors

Abstract This chapter aims to (i) determine visitor crowding standards that help decision takers to improve the visitor experience and build an accurate tourism carrying capacity; and (ii) explore a possible relationship among crowding perception, origin of visitors and willingness to pay (WTP). The first section analyses the concepts of indicators and standards as well as the importance of crowding perception as a key indicator to assess the quality of the visitor experience. Relationships between the origin of visitors, crowding and WTP to access nature-based attractions are also examined theoretically in this section. The second section describes the importance of cenotes as a main water-based tourist attraction at the Yucatán Peninsula. The third section presents the methodology; quantitative questionnaires based on normative theory were used in a visual approach focusing on Dzombakal cenote. Results outlined in the fourth section show that crowding is a good indicator to evaluate the visitor experience in water-based settings like cenotes. However, as discussed and concluded in the final section, due to significant differences between the crowding standards of local and international visitors, the symbolic value of the cenotes should be considered if a better visitor experience management is to be met.

The Interpretive Power of Setting: Identifying and Protecting the Interpretive Potential of the Internal and External Setting at Copan Archaeological Park, Honduras

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher C. Mayer ◽  
George N. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Visitor Experience ◽  
Latin Americans ◽  
North Americans ◽  
Planning Decisions ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Government Planning ◽  
The Town

This study examined how differing levels of restoration and development within, and intensifying development adjacent to Copan Archeological Park would affect interpretive potential and the visitor experience at this World Heritage Site in Honduras. Surveys and interviews with visitors revealed that Latin Americans, North Americans, and Europeans all show a preference for a mixture of restored ruins and those being reclaimed by nature. Visitors described how this juxtaposition added to their experience. A majority of visitors indicated a strong preference for maintaining agricultural or forested lands between the park and the town of Copán Ruinas and described how the intensification of development would impact their experience. Implications for park management and interpretive planning are discussed and recommendations given. Protecting the interpretive potential of these settings will require interpreters to inform the protected area and local government planning decisions that will ultimately determine the content and quality of programmatic interpretation.

scholarly journals An Integrated System for Urban Parks Touring and Management

Urban Science ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Kostis Pristouris ◽  
Harry Nakos ◽  
Yannis Stavrakas ◽  
Konstantinos I. Kotsopoulos ◽  
Theofanis Alexandridis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Applications ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Urban Parks ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Visitor Experience ◽  
Points Of Interest ◽  
Green Tourism ◽  
Functional Components

Urban parks are important recreational spaces of environmental interest for citizens and city visitors. Targeted and attractive promotion of these areas can help develop alternative forms of “green tourism” and increase environmental awareness among citizens, which is particularly important and vital for the future of the planet. New technologies are a key tool for improving the experience of touring urban parks, as they can make the tour much more attractive by highlighting interesting information about the flora and fauna of the park, as well as various other points of interest. This paper presents an integrated system based on augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and data analytics methodologies, comprising both mobile and web applications, focusing on urban parks touring and management, respectively. Through the mobile app for the park visitors, an attractive, interactive touring environment is created which highlights the environmental and historical interest of those areas. At the same time, the web applications for the park managers receive and analyze visitor data to help improve the visitor experience and the overall quality of the park. Finally, the developed integrated system is evaluated to ensure that it meets all user requirements and that its usability and functional components satisfy both groups of potential users, i.e., park visitors and park managers.

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