Making Punishment Memorialization Pay? Marketing, Networks, and Souvenirs at Small Penal History Museums in Canada

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Luscombe ◽  
Kevin Walby ◽  
Justin Piché
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Dark Tourism ◽  
Museum Management ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
History Museums ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
Historical Specificity ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

Existing literature on the commodification of punishment has yet to examine small penal history museums or related issues of tourism marketing, networking, and souvenirs. Bringing this literature into conversation with tourism studies, we examine how penal history sites attempt to attract visitors and generate revenue to sustain their operations. Drawing on findings from a 5-year qualitative study of penal history museums across Canada, we argue tourism operators use three strategies for the marketing of commodified punishment: authenticity, historical specificity, and exclusiveness. Our findings also indicate that networking between these sites is underdeveloped and that the souvenirs sold to visitors are an important source of museum funding. Overall, we show that the concepts of marketing, networking, and souvenirs can comprise a key conceptual framework for examining consumption in small tourism enterprises in Canada and internationally. Our findings also raise questions about how to theorize and investigate museum management, solvency, and profitability in the penal and dark tourism sector.

Development of Strategic Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium-Sized Tourism Enterprises: The Role of Coopetition

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1026-1042
Author(s):  
M. Hasan Agha
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Strategic Entrepreneurship ◽  
Strategic Model ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Gain Access ◽  
Critical Resources

Aim. The presented study aims to assess the potential of coopetition as an additional strategy to creating an integrated model for managing strategic entrepreneurship in the tourism sector.Tasks. The authors define the concept of strategic entrepreneurship; determine and analyze the concept of coopetition; formulate the concept of strategic entrepreneurship in tourism; present the results of a qualitative study aimed at determining the most important forms of cooperation between tourism companies.Methods. This conceptual study relies heavily on the examined literature, on theoretical reasons for using strategic entrepreneurship and coopetition in tourism enterprises, and on a qualitative study aimed at identifying meaningful areas of cooperation with competitors. Results. Strategic entrepreneurship is a new field based on the integration of entrepreneurship and strategic management. If used by the management, it can significantly boost the company’s performance. However, in small and medium-sized tourism enterprises, critical resources are usually limited. As a result, they have to cooperate with competitors to gain access to additional assets and opportunities. Coopetition is used as part of the strategic activities of tourism enterprises to provide the missing resources and promote innovations that could help satisfy the needs of tourists. Conclusions. Ccoopetition as an additional strategy will improve the strategic model of entrepreneurship, helping tourism enterprises achieve better performance.

MARKETING ASPECTS IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE VELEBIT NATURE PARK

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Branka Berc Radisic ◽  
Lorena Bašan ◽  
Diana Bokulić
Keyword(s):  
Management Plan ◽  
Park Management ◽  
Marketing Concept ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Nature Park

The application of marketing in tourism involves marketing activities undertaken by all producers that are in any way connected to selling their products on the tourist market, as a means of earning revenue. Tourism marketing calls for a marketing concept to be implemented in companies in the tourism sector and other tourism-supply providers. Upon the adoption of the Management Plan of the Velebit Nature Park, a marketing concept, as an element of efficient park management, must be employed to help ensure the prosperity of Park operations in all areas and across all levels.

scholarly journals The Jungle of Support: What Do We Really Mean When We Say “Residents’ Support”?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7795
Author(s):  
María Ángeles Plaza-Mejía ◽  
Nuria Porras-Bueno ◽  
David Flores-Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
Social Exchange Theory ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Exchange Theory ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Generic Term ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Tourism Studies

The aim of this research is to provide a conceptual framework to facilitate the standardization of the concept of “residents’ support” in tourism studies. The model is designed to prevent ambiguity and confusion that may arise in the use of the generic term “residents’ support.” Social Exchange Theory and the Theory of Reasoned Action will be incorporated for the purposes of contextualizing the term “residents’ support” with respect to three dimensions: attitudinal, intentional, or behavioral. A longitudinal analysis of the term “residents’ support” will be conducted on the basis of the proposed model. Fifty-four articles published between 2004 and the first quarter of 2020 have been studied to classify the items used to create the construct of “residents’ support” in tourism studies and to draw conclusions about the work of scholars and tourism agents.

scholarly journals Persepsi Wisatawan Eropa Terhadap Paket Wisata Pedesaan (Rural Activity) Pada D’karang Homestay, Bali

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ni Putu Evi Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Studies ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Tourist Village ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

Rural tourism is one tour package that is highly desirable for foreign tourists, especially European tourists. Rural tourism has an important role and provides many benefits in the tourism sector for rural communities. When tourists travel to rural areas, they indirectly help local communities in developing rural areas and living standards. Furthermore, homestay is one of the criteria for a tourist village. Homestay is a product of the tourism industry where tourists can meet directly with local residents. Tourists who stay at the homestay and given an offer of rural tour packages, can be an opportunity for the community to attract tourists to stay longer by enjoying a variety of natural and cultural activities in the tourist village. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of European tourists on rural tour packages at D’Karang Homestay. The benefit of this research is to add references in tourism studies especially about the perceptions of European tourists on rural tourism packages. The research methods used were observation, interview, questionnaire and documentation. This research revealed European tourist perceptions of the rural tour packages offered by D’Karang Homestay but there are still shortcomings that need to be corrected.

scholarly journals Assets-Based Learning Abroad: First-Generation Latinx College Students Leveraging and Increasing Community Cultural Wealth in Costa Rica

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-85
Author(s):  
David Wick ◽  
Tasha Y. Willis ◽  
Jacqueline Rivera ◽  
Evelyn Lueker ◽  
Maria Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Costa Rica ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
International Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Student Interaction ◽  
Community Cultural Wealth ◽  
Cultural Wealth

This qualitative study counters deficit narratives about first generation Latinx students by exploring multi ple forms of community cultural wealth (CCW; Yosso, 2005) that 25 students leveraged and increased during service activities and homestays in Costa Rica. Through longitudinal data and with CCW as a conceptual framework, three key themes emerged First, s tudents were able to leverage their linguistic and familial capital to connect quickly and meaningfully with locals. Additionally, students drew upon their linguistic, familial, aspirational, and resistant capital while abroad to deepen their engagement. Finally, student interaction with their forms of CCW appeared to deepen their bicultural identities, strengthen their resistance to injustice, and instill a strong desire to inspire other Latinx students to pursue international education. Implications fo r practice include an integrated approach to recognizing and rewarding students’ CCW related capital in the advising, application and preparation processes. Implications underscore the importance of using strengths based pedagogies in the design of educat ion abroad programs.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development of Tourism in Azerbaijan During the Post-Pandemic Period

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhad Rahmanov ◽  
Elchin Suleymanov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Crisis Conditions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Governing Institutions

The paper is devoted to the current issue of 2020 on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in general, Azerbaijan in particular, and overcoming this crisis, taking into account the main aspects and goals of sustainable development. The primary purpose of the article is to form recommendations for compliance with the goals of sustainable development in the tourism industry of Azerbaijan with the levelling of events caused by the influence of COVID-19. A review of the scientific literature concluded that the issue of tourism marketing in crisis conditions is always complicated and multifaceted. The development of the tourism sector is a positive change for the host countries, which helps to solve problems in other areas of the economy. During the preparation of the material, a marketing survey of Azerbaijani citizens was conducted to study the potential impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry. The analytical method of the article analyzes the goals of sustainable development, announced following the Resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 25, and which become most relevant in the context of 2020 and are a challenge for modern society and Azerbaijan in particular. As a result of this study, recommendations were made to restart the tourism sector in Azerbaijan, given compliance with and implementation of sustainable development goals. The results of this study can be useful for the governing institutions of Azerbaijan and other countries in which the tourism industry has developed dynamically and rapidly over the past few years.

Perspectives of the Adoption of Cloud Computing in the Tourism Sector

2018 ◽  
pp. 377-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro R. Palos-Sanchez ◽  
Marisol B. Correia
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Tourism Sector

This chapter aims to expose the current situation of the adoption of cloud computing in companies in general and in enterprises of the tourism sector in particular. For this, a review of the literature has been carried out to establish the conceptual framework of technology and of the new economic model that underlies its adoption. Cloud computing is one of the technologies less known to many organizations and especially users, as it is a new technology based on the Internet, through which information is stored on servers, is provided as a service and on clients' demand. Therefore, the main theories of adoption that have been used to explain the different adoption models are presented, as well as, the different solutions that are being used in the tourist industry.

scholarly journals Tourism and Security in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Rup Kumar Chhetri
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Security Sector ◽  
Cognitive Improvement ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Education Culture

This paper discusses the concept of tourism and security in Nepal and focuses on the association in between tourism and security aspects. Tourism is important for leisure, business, education, culture and recreation. Tourism industry is a fast developing sector for the economy worldwide and becoming a popular global leisure activity. As a fast growing industry in the today’s world, tourism industry events are getting more attraction for study and appropriate intervention. The key question this paper raises is whether there is association between tourism and security in Nepal. It answers rationally to its prime research questions like; what are the dimensions of tourism and security in Nepal? What is the association in between tourism and security in Nepal? In order to look for the answers of these questions, Thamel area was chosen for study site as it is popular among people and the major tourism hub in Nepal. The findings of the study show varied association in between tourism sector and tourism security sector on the specifics such as tourism, hospitality, events and security in Nepal. Although tourism enterprises increasingly realize the aspects of tourism, hospitality, events management and relevant security parameters, but the extent to which they are strategically used varies. The assessment revealed the impacts of tourism on security aspects and vice versa. So, the impacts of security situation on tourism sector have a certain and intermingled association. Even the findings aligned with above said statement which reflects the limitations and gap in between the tourism sector and tourism security sector in term of setups, coordination and execution. That is why, it roves and looking for the rational, empirical and cognitive improvement and development on those identified aspects which are keenly observed during the research process.

scholarly journals Dark Tourism: Understanding the Concept and Recognizing the Values

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-59
Author(s):  
Ramesh Raj Kunwar ◽  
Neeru Karki
Keyword(s):  
Special Interest ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Distinct Form ◽  
Dark Tourism ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Tourism Studies

Dark tourism is a youngest subset of tourism, introduced only in 1990s. It is a multifaceted and diverse phenomenon. Dark tourism studies carried out in the Western countries succinctly portrays dark tourism as a study of history and heritage, tourism and tragedies. Dark tourism has been identified as niche or special interest tourism. This paper highlights how dark tourism has been theoretically conceptualized in previous studies. As an umbrella concept dark tourism includes than tourism, blackspot tourism, morbid tourism, disaster tourism, conflict tourism, dissonant heritage tourism and others. This paper examines how dark tourism as a distinct form of tourism came into existence in the tourism academia and how it could be understood as a separate subset of tourism in better way. Basically, this study focuses on deathscapes, repressed sadism, commercialization of grief, commoditization of death, dartainment, blackpackers, darsumers and deathseekers capitalism. This study generates curiosity among the readers and researchers to understand and explore the concepts and values of dark tourism in a better way.

The Palgrave handbook of dark tourism studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-95
Author(s):  
Kathryn N. McDaniel
Keyword(s):  
Dark Tourism ◽  
Tourism Studies
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