scholarly journals A Study on Creation and Development of Wine Tourism Circuits in Maharashtra

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Anupama Kotur Kaddi
Keyword(s):  
Special Interest ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Wine Region ◽  
Tourism Services

Wine Tourism in Maharashtra is developing steadily owing to several initiatives on the part of wine tourism service providers. Although in a nascent stage as compared to its international counterparts, wine tourism in India is domestically growing as a form of special interest tourism. Wine tourism in Maharashtra, as a niche form of tourism, made its beginning with several wineries offering wine tours within their vineyards and wineries in Nashik and Pune. If individual vineyards and wineries offering wine tourism services is the first step towards inception of wine tourism in a wine region, the creation of wine trails and wine tourism circuits is the next most logical and quintessential step towards growth of wine tourism in that region. This paper attempts to explore two important areas of wine tourism circuit creation and development in Maharashtra which also form the objectives of this study. They are (a) what are the most important considerations during the creation of wine tourism circuits in wine regions? And (b) what are the opinions of wine tourism service providers on the creation and development of wine tourism circuits’ in wine regions of Maharashtra? For the purpose of this study, both primary and secondary sources of data were used. For collection of primary data, a survey was conducted among the wineries of Maharashtra to study their opinions on creation of wine tourism circuits.

scholarly journals Editorial

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. v-vi
Author(s):  
Joby Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Coastal Tourism ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Tourism Service

Atna, Journal of Tourism Studies (AJTS) has offered a platform for the publication of quality articles on research and learning in tourism over the years, thus reading out to researchers and professionals in the field. The Journal has continued to make serious inroads to understand the varied aspects and issues related to the study of tourism. Scholars, with the submission of excellent articles and reviewers through their critical feedback have helped to enhance the quality of the articles published. We are grateful to all authors and reviewers for helping AJTS to build a quality journal among the travel and tourism community in our country. The scholarly contributions featured in the current issue range across such wide areas, as Tourism Development, Local Community and Tourism, Coastal Tourism, Human Resource Management in Tourism, Tourism Management and Heritage Tourism. “A Study on Creation and Development of Wine Tourism Circuits in Maharashtra, by Anupama Kotur Kaddi examines the most important considerations for the creation of wine tourism circuits and analyses the opinions of wine tourism service providers on the creation and development of wine tourism circuits in the wine regions of Maharashtra. Local Community Involvement in Tourism: A Content Analysis of Websites of Wildlife Resorts, by Nagarjuna G reports on the various activities and practices adopted by wildlife resorts for the development of the local community. “Sustainable Coastal Tourism: A Community Perspective,” by Joseph P D and Pakkeerappa P examines the indicators of coastal sustainability from the perspective of the local community along the selected beaches of Dakshina Kannada.  Cheryl Venan Dias and Venan Bonaventure Dias try to identify the human resource issues which are prevalent in the micro, small and medium travel, tourism and hospitality enterprises in their article “A Shift from Work-Life Balance to Work-Life Choices: A Study on Tourism Professionals in Goa”. 

scholarly journals REKONSTRUKSI PEMAHAMAN HADIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-104
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nawir
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Female Circumcision ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Interfaith Marriage ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Female Leader

The study concluded that the hadiths about gender equality in the fatwas of the Indonesian Ulama Council  (MUI) was based on the validity of the arguments hadith, such as the rules of a tradition validity , which has been tested and recognized by the Hadith scholar of classical and authoritative. This study agrees with Ibnuddin (2011) which states that the MUI in the case of interfaith marriage less open to the socio cultural and socio real political currently there in the country, resulting in a controversial fatwa. M. Quraish Shihab (2003), Yusuf al-Qaradawi (2011), which explains that to understand the traditions of the creation of women, needs to be understood metaphorically. This study differs from Asrorun Ni'am Salah M. (2012) which states that the MUI fatwa on female circumcision is neutral between the two groups.  The first group stated to perform the practice of circumcision in excess and the second group who forced himself to prohibition against female circumcision absolutely.  Yunahar Ilyas (1997) study which states that the hadith about the creation of woman from the rib is a sound hadith that already valid either in text or contextmeaning. This study uses the Socio-historical approach. The primary data is a collection of MUI fatwa on gender equality issues, among them the fatwa of the imam pray for women, female circumcision, interfaith marriage, female leader. While secondary sources are books of hadith, hadith and sirah Sharh al-Nabawiyah especially that rested in the MUI issued fatwa

scholarly journals Diagnóstico de las actividades turísticas que se realizan en el Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba, Veracruz

UVserva ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fátima Carreto ◽  
Socorro Menchaca ◽  
Katrin Sieron
Keyword(s):  
Access Control ◽  
National Park ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
The Other ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
The One ◽  
Tourism Services ◽  
And Training

En este estudio se diagnosticó la situación actual de las actividades turísticas que se desarrollan por los prestadores de servicios turísticos de la región del Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba (PNPO), Veracruz, mediante la determinación de las variables e indicadores para evaluar el cumplimiento del Plan de Manejo 2015.Las variables analizadas incluyen las actividades turísticas, infraestructura, servicios turísticos, visitantes, prestadores de servicios, vigilancia y seguridad, cobros de derecho para ingreso al PNPO y estrategias de conservación. Los resultados muestran que existe un cumplimiento en la mayoría de las variables y sus respectivos indicadores que se midieron. El incumplimiento se centra en los aspectos de control de acceso de los visitantes y el registro y capacitación de prestadores turísticos por una parte y por otra la realización de actividades que no se consideran de bajo impacto. Por lo anterior, el estudio muestra la necesidad de establecer recomendaciones para hacer más eficiente el desarrollo de las actividades turísticas bajo los lineamientos que integran el Plan de Manejo, así como la gestión y manejo de los programas relacionados con la protección y conservación del PNPO.Palabras clave: Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba; Plan de manejo; diagnóstico; actividades turísticas; prestadores de servicios turísticos AbstractIn this study, the current situation of tourist activities developed by the tourism service providers of the region of the Pico de Orizaba National Park (PNPO), Veracruz, was analyzed by determining the variables and indicators to evaluate the compliance with the 2015 Management Plan of the (PNPO). The variables analyzed include tourism activi­ties, infrastructure, tourist services, tourist vi­sitors, and providers of tourism services, sur­veillance and security, charges for entry to the PNPO and conservation strategies. The results show that there is compliance in most of the variables and their respective indicators that were measured. The non-compliance is focu­sed on the aspects of access control of visitors and the registration and training of tourism providers on the one hand and on the other the performance of activities that are not considered low impact. Therefore, the study shows the need to establish recommendations to make more efficient the development of tou­rist activities under the guidelines included in the Management Plan, as well as the manage­ment of programs related to the protection and conservation of the PNPO. Keywords: Pico de Orizaba National Park; Management plan; diagnosis; tourist activities; Tourism service providers 

ROLES OF ECOTOURISM IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IMPROVEMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION IN TAM GIANG LAGOON OF QUANG LOI COMMUNE, QUANG DIEN DISTRICT, THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 130 (3C) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Cao Uy ◽  
Le Van Nam ◽  
Duong Ngoc Phuoc ◽  
Le Thi Hong Phuong ◽  
Hoang Dung Ha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Local Community ◽  
P Value ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Resource Protection ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Tourism Services ◽  
Lagoon Environment

This study was conducted to reinforce the hypothesis that ecotourism in Quang Loi commune’s lagoon created differences in income and lagoon resource protection of different beneficiary groups. Data was collected through secondary sources, 3 key informant interviews and interviews of 62 households in three household groups: tourism service, fishing, and aquaculture households.  The results reveal that ecotourism services in Quang Loi commune started in 2010 and thrive since 2017, relying on the advantages of the local natural resources. Local community organized and provided tourism services such as: sightseeing on the lagoon, fishing experience, dining and accommodation, and some other services. By joining such services, labors in ecotourism service households earned 39.07 million VND/ year, which significant contributed to improve household’s income. Ecotourism service households, therefore, had higher income than that of fishing group and aquaculture group (85.15 compared to 72.29 and 60 million VND, respectively; p value < 0.05). The lagoon environmental protection activities such as: lagoon night patrol, waste collection, propaganda and advocating for lagoon environmental protection, etc. were paid more attention by the local community since the development of ecotourism. Similarly, there was a significant higher participation time of tourism service households in the above activities in comparison with the rest groups (p value < 0.05). The lagoon environment and resources was assessed to be improved by local residents. This result implicates that ecotourism development is a suitable strategy to improve the local people's livelihood and Tam Giang lagoon resources protection currently.

scholarly journals IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS FOR MEASUREMENT OF HEALTH TOURISM SERVICES QUALITY

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 123-144
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Quality Measurement ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Tourism Services

Increasing competition in tourism and hospitality sector and new types of tourism services, are forcing service providers to focus on customers, their preferences and satisfaction. Health tourism services belong to the group of people-processing services, with the highest level of perceived risks among customers.One of the well known models for tourism service quality measurement is Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA). The model includes service performances evaluation from customer point of views, but also evaluation of importance of specific attributes and quality dimensions. The main objective of this research is to evaluate the customer perception of health tourism service quality and their evaluation of importance of different attributes and dimensions of perceived service quality of health centre. Results of research show that most of service quality dimensions items are identified in Low Priority quadrant and Keep up the Good Work quadrant. Based on the research results health tourism institution in most cases provides high performance services in attributes and quality dimensions which customers’ perceived as the most important.

scholarly journals The Utility of Blockchain Technology in the Electronic Commerce of Tourism Services: An Exploratory Study on Romanian Consumers

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 943
Author(s):  
Tița Raluca-Florentina
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Travel Experience ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
Tourism Services

Blockchain technology is considered one of the most revolutionary innovations that has much to offer the tourism industry, having a positive impact among consumers with the help of interactive applications but also easy to use. Tourist services must constantly evolve in a society where the consumer has everything a click away and his requirements are demanding when it comes to quality leisure. Blockchain technology has the power to change the course of the travel experience, offering the customer more autonomy, but the applications developed by the providers can offer transparency and trust to the customers from the moment T0, when the desire to go on a trip is born, until the end at which it should provide feedback. So far, digital and tourism specialists have not agreed on the development of blockchain-based applications, although the benefits are great for both consumers and tourism service providers, as in this publication we can see a series of advantages that blockchain technology can offer the tourism field. This paper also investigates the satisfaction that the Romanian consumer has after purchasing tourist services through e-commerce applications, a satisfaction that can be an additional motivation for specialists to implement blockchain technology. Following the research in this paper, it can be seen how important it is to develop a series of easy-to-use applications, because if the consumer does not manage to use the applications, this affects the degree of satisfaction and the intention to continue using the online applications for the purchase of tourism services.

scholarly journals Does Eco Certification Sell Tourism Services? Evidence from a Quasi-Experimental Observation Study in Iceland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Logi Karlsson ◽  
Sara Dolnicar
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Tourism Demand ◽  
Risk Minimization ◽  
Managerial Decision ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Tourism Services

This study investigates – using a quasi-experimental field design – whether eco certification of tourism services affects tourists’ choices of service providers. Results indicate that, in times of high tourism demand, eco certification is unlikely to offer a competitive advantage. In times of low tourism demand, however, the niche segment of tourists who consider environmental impact when booking a tourism service may be of critical value to tourism businesses, making eco certification an attractive long-term risk minimization strategy. The study also shows that tourists’ self-reports of factors affecting their choice of a tour are heavily affected by social desirability bias. As such, they should not be used as a basis for managerial decision making with respect to whether or not eco certification pays should be pursued.

scholarly journals Trust Model for Online Reviews of Tourism Services and Evaluation of Destinations

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Josef Zelenka ◽  
Tracy Azubuike ◽  
Martina Pásková
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Trust Model ◽  
Process Models ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Verification Process ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Tourism Services

Obtaining information about destinations and services they provide is ever more based on user-generated content (UGC), which includes reviews of tourism services as well as evaluation of attractions and destinations by visitors. The growing importance of reviews of tourism services is recognized by tourism service providers, and some of them influence the content of reviews on review sites. At the same time, procedures for the prevention of false and misleading reviews, as well as their detection, are being intensively developed. This is documented in relevant sources, which were identified especially on the Web of Science, Scopus, Sciencedirect, Researchgate and the websites of MDPI, Emerald and Taylor & Francis Online. The aim of this study is to reveal how the verification of reviews can be improved with the intention to increase confidence in the review sites. In the form of case studies of TripAdvisor and Booking.com, the current rise of trust in reviews on these review sites was analysed and documented. The outputs of research include a SWOT analysis, processual analysis and an analysis of verification process, conditions, factors affecting trust in reviews on review sites. On these bases, a conceptual model for providing verified reviews of tourism services or verified destination assessment and two process models for providing verified reviews of tourism services and for providing verified destination assessment have been drawn up.

scholarly journals INTERRELATIONS BETWEEN WINE TOURISM AND GEOTOURISM: A WINE CONSUMPTION SURVEY IN MONOR (HUNGARY)

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (4 supplement) ◽  
pp. 1517-1524
Author(s):  
István BAZSIK ◽  
◽  
Zoltán BUJDOSÓ ◽  
Gábor KONCZ ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
Wine Consumption ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
Wine Region ◽  
Tourism Services ◽  
Consumption Survey

The Danube Wine Region is one of the most important wine regions in Hungary with potential for geological and wine tourism. The research focused on basic issues related to the Monor wine community of the Danube wine region and the Monor cellar village, such as the consumer attitudes of the potential guests of the Monor cellar village and the wine community, the tourist skills and the consumers' knowledge of local products and values. We tried to find answers to our research questions in a complex way with primary questionnaire research and secondary data collection. We found that Monor wine is good, consumer attitudes underpin wine tourism developments. Monor's basic wine tourism skills are good, with valuable elements from a geotourism point of view, but most of the additional tourism services are not available at a satisfactory level.

scholarly journals Pairing Co-Creation with Food and Wine Experiences—A Holistic Perspective of Tourist Experiences in Dão, a Portuguese Wine Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13416
Author(s):  
Mariana Carvalho ◽  
Elisabeth Kastenholz ◽  
Maria João Carneiro
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Experience Design ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
Additional Dimension ◽  
Wine Region

The literature increasingly recognises the value of food and wine tourism for destinations’ competitiveness. Given the scarcity of conceptual and empirical studies on co-creation within this field of special interest tourism, this paper aims to enhance the understanding of how visitors and supply agents co-create value in food and wine experiences, by analysing such experiences in the Portuguese wine region Dão. For this purpose, a qualitative study was undertaken, analysing visitors’ and tourism agents’ perceptions regarding five food and wine experiences: food and wine pairing, wine tasting with food pairing, harvesting, a culinary workshop and a wine workshop. The discourse obtained via in-depth semi-structured interviews from sixteen visitors and three supply agents was content analysed, supported by QSR NVivo 12. The results show that dimensions of the conceptually defined co-creation experience were, indeed, perceived in the visitors’ discourse, namely interaction (the most prominent in wine tasting and harvesting), active participation, engagement and personalization (the latter least reported). Sensorial engagement emerged from the discourse as an additional dimension that deserved attention. The agents’ perspective confirmed the importance of these dimensions in experience design. This paper identifies theoretical and managerial contributions for destination management organisations, wine tourism agents and marketers, as well as relevant paths for future research in this field.

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