Russia competitiveveness evaluation as a common tourist destination (based on foreign methods)

The tourist destination is regarded in this article as a territory with all sorts of commodities, services facilities for wide tourist consumers groups needs. The strategic analysis methods, such as, for example, PEST and SWOT, are using most of all in domestic practice for tourist destination development level and status. In the foreign practice is using the tourist destinations competitiveness indicators system for such evaluation. This system includes 14 independent groups of indicators. It is necessary to regard the external tourist destination indications, the tourist destination resource potential indications, the tourist infrastructure indications for using them in analysis process and coordination to the strategic indications system .As an empirical basis the authors used data of Rosstat, characterizing the factors that have a direct impact on the tourism industry. In particular, the external environment factors include: ensuring environmental sustainability; state of the economy and its impact on the living standards of the population; human development. The tourist destination resource potential includes the natural and cultural resources. The tourist destination infrastructure characterizes the transport networks state and development; a telephone network; ICT technologies; collective accommodation facilities network; the state of internal security in the region. All indications are presented in dynamics. A number of indicators are international comparisons. The authors drew a conclusion about the competitiveness of Russian as a single tourist destination, based on the results and data from foreign sources.

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Competitiveness and Sustainability in Tourism Industry: The Albergo Diffuso Case Study

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.5539/ijbm.v12n12p107 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 107 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marco Valeri ◽

Paola Paoloni

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Research Method ◽

Social Economic ◽

Research Question ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Units Of Analysis ◽

Start Up

The objective of the analysis developed in this paper is to verify whether the sustainability of the hotel ospitality model contributes to the competitiveness of tourist destinations. The research question is: does the model of “albergo diffuso” satisfy the requirement for a social, economic and environmental sustainability? The research method adopted consisted in a survey with the submission of a questionnaire to a number of alberghi diffusi operating worldwide, that is 130 units of analysis. The submission period went from October to December 2016. Through the questionnaire submitted to the interviewees it has been possible to analyze the motivation for the business start-up as well as the characteristics of the entrepreneur, the managerial systems and the governance style. The results will be analyzed through the application of the Weaver model (2014; 2017) which is considered essential to evaluate the contribution of the albergo diffuso to tourism sustainability. The implementation of the Weaver matrix to evaluate the contribution of the albergo diffuso to the sustainability of a tourist destination is the original element of the paper. The paper discusses the implications of sustainability with particular regards to the “albergo diffuso”. Therefore, it would be suitable to expand the analysis to additional models of tourist hospitality present in the international tourism scenario

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DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES OF UBUD VILLAGE AS A CULTURAL M.I.C.E. (MEETING, INCENTIVES, CONVENTIONS, EXHIBITIONS) DESTINATION IN BALI

Jurnal IPTA ◽

10.24843/ipta.2018.v06.i01.p09 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 84

Author(s):

I GPB Sasrawan Mananda ◽

Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Travel Agent ◽

Mass Tourism ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

High Season ◽

Further Development

The concept of mass tourism has two seasons namely high season and low season to determine the number of tourist visits each year, therefore the tourism industry to try to conduct a vigorous promotion by carrying out activities that can bring tourists to stay in one tourist destination. One of the activities that entrepreneurs do in the low season is to conduct activities M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions). This research uses descriptive qualitative analysis technique by applying the participatory principle involving M.I.C.E stakeholders, destination manager, travel agent managers and tourists. Ubud Village as a tourist destination also has potential for M.I.C.E activities has not had a convention bureau, this is due to the characteristics of the tourists who come to Ubud and the needs required by the tourism industry managers are different from other tourist destinations in Bali such as Badung regency and Denpasar municipality. During this time, the implementation activities of M.I.C.E. dominated by incentives tourism activities (56.57%), exhibitions (31.72%) and meetings (11.71%). The SWOT results concluded that Ubud Village is still S> W and O?T thus requiring internal consolidation, but seeing O?T has potential for further development. Development strategy were using grand strategy which make the results such as growth, dominance, and maximum investment.

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Experiences of international tourists with healthy signature foods: a case study in Malacca

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-08-2018-0567 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 122 (6) ◽

pp. 1869-1882 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mageswari Kunasegaran ◽

S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh ◽

Sofiah Kadar Khan

Keyword(s):

Cultural Values ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Content Type ◽

Tourist Gaze ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Holistic Understanding ◽

Gaze Theory

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of international tourists with healthy signature food at a tourist destination, and explore the perceptions of food providers regarding the preparation of healthy signature foods. Healthy signature food at tourist destinations has become a crucial factor that can determine whether tourists revisit a tourist destination. The relevant literature review and Urry’s tourist gaze theory indicate that there is a lack of previous research on healthy signature foods among international tourists and food providers. The current study addresses this gap by providing a holistic understanding of healthy signature foods and how they have led to a culture of healthy eating in the tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach A case study was conducted in Malacca, a World UNESCO Heritage Site, to identify the experiences of international tourists with local signature foods. A purposive sampling method was selected to gather information from international tourists and food providers. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews to gain a detailed perspective of healthy signature foods. Findings The results revealed four thematic analysis outcomes, namely, memorable food experiences, food hygiene consciousness, cultural values and tourist happiness, which directly impact tourists’ satisfaction and intention to revisit. Additionally, aspects such as type of trip, trip frequency and the purpose of the trip influenced tourists’ experiences with healthy signature food. Furthermore, it was found that the selected food providers prepared their meals according to the standard procedures. Originality/value The current study extends Urry’s tourist gaze theory by exploring tourists’ perceptions of healthy signature food as well as exploring the way the food is prepared. Healthy signature food has much potential as a means of attracting and sustaining international tourists at tourist destinations. Furthermore, it strengthens the supply chain relationship between international tourists (customers) and food providers (suppliers) in the food tourism industry.

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WISATA KAWASAN PECINAN KOTATUA JAKARTA: SUATU TINJAUAN POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN PARIWISATA PERKOTAAN DI INDONESIA

Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora ◽

10.47313/ppl.v4i7.591 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Ary Sulistyo

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Collective Memory ◽

18Th Century ◽

Heritage Tourism ◽

The Other ◽

Cultural Resources ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

The City

The function of a city is not only for economic development, but also the city tells the story of the collective memory of its citizens who still exist in their past culture. These culture are the city's cultural resources for tourism. One of them is the Kotatua area of Jakarta, there is a Chinatown area, known as Glodok. This study aims to describe how the Glodok Chinatown cultural area was transformed into an urban tourist destination from the 18th century to the present. This area has many historical attractions or historical tourist destinations such as centers of sacred activity (temples / temples, and churches), as well as profane activity centers (markets, roads / alleys, etc.). Therefore the future development must refer to Law No. 11 of 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage that the use of cultural heritage must be based on protection and development not the other way around. So that it is expected that conservation-based tourism in the Glodok Chinatown area can sustain well without any changes which certainly damage the element of authenticity as Chinatown areas in Jakarta and Indonesia in general. Keyword: Kotatua, Glodok, City, Cultural Heritage, Tourism

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Analysis, Reconstruction and Establishment Tourist Destination in Toba Samosir, North Sumatera, Indonesia

The Winners ◽

10.21512/tw.v13i2.658 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 127

Author(s):

Menara Simanjuntak ◽

Haryadi Sarjono

Keyword(s):

Action Plan ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Infrastructure Development ◽

Discussion Forums ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Strategic Development ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

District Government ◽

The Government

This study aimed to provide inputs for local government of Toba Samosir (Tobasa) in preparing strategic development plan of tourist destinations in District Tobasa. This study is a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and feedback from forum discussion groups with participants representing community leaders, indigenous peoples, governments and travel business. Total participants are 15 people collected on June 1, 2012 at Balige government office. Discussion forums formulated nine locations of tourist destination spread in Toba Samosir. As result this research, we formulated four strategic plans with tactical plans; (1) specifying and establish the location of tourist destinations in the District Tobasa; (2) submitting plans to the government budget or through the budget of Tobasa district in five years starting in 2014 to follow; (3) conducting government financing for infrastructure development and tourism industry participation; (4) doing tourism and cultural promotion. We found limitations for the plan. Some of them were: the low budget provided by the District government so that we expected supports from domestic investors to accelerate tourism development in the area. Most activities were proposed under the action plan of both Tobasa District government and North Sumatra Government.

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STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN WISATA BAHARI DI GILI TRAWANGAN KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA BARAT

National Conference of Creative Industry ◽

10.30813/ncci.v0i0.1202 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Marhanani Tri Astuti

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Cultural Resources ◽

Marine Tourism ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

The Government

Pariwisata ditegaskan dalam berbagai Rencana Strategis (RENSTRA) maupun Rencana Induk Pariwisata Nasional (RIPARNAS) sebagai andalan penggerak pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia. Aset berupa sumberdaya budaya dan sumberdaya alam yang dimiliki seperti keunikan wisata alam berupa wisata bahari dan berbagai event budaya daerah serta keaslian budaya dapat dikelola dan dimanfaatkan untuk bersaing dengan destinasi wisata lain. Kesemuanya itu untuk menarik wisatawan mancanegara maupun domestik untuk datang ke Indonesia. Salah satu program pemerintah dalam pencapaian target tersebut adalah penciptaan 10 (sepuluh) destinasi wisata prioritas atau dengan istilah “Menciptakan 10 Bali Baru” yang tersebar diseluruh Indonesia, yaitu Danau Toba, Tanjung Lesung, Tanjung Kelayang, Kepulauan Seribu, Borobudur, Lombok Mandalika, Wakatobi, Morotai, Bromo-Tengger-Semeru dan Labuan Bajo. Dalam rangka mencapai tujuan strategi pengembangan wisata bahari di Lombok, maka diperlukan langkah-langkah tata kelola destinasi antara lain inventarisasi kesiapan terhadap keadaan daya tarik wisata alam maupun budaya, dapat dimanfaatkan dan kesiapan aksesibilitas, amenitas serta akomodasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dan analisis SWOT. Dari sisi ekonomi, diharapkan berdampak positif terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi, sehingga peluang pemanfaatan dan pengembangan wisata bahari di Lombok Barat diharapkan dapat menguntungkan semua pihak. Hasil dari penelitian antara lain : perlunya strategi pengembangan wisata bahari yaitu mengembangkan fasilitas infrastruktur, terutama perluasan dermaga, meningkatkan kompetensi SDM melalui sertifikasi kompetensi pariwisata dankerjasama antara pemerintah, industri pariwisata, akademisi, masyarakat dan media dalam rangka peningkatan pelayanan dan kenyamanan wisatawan,untuk mencapai target 20 Juta wisatawan mancanegara yang berkunjung ke Indonesia tahun 2019. Kata Kunci: Wisata Bahari, Gili Trawangan, Analisis SWOT ABSTRACT:Tourism is affirmed in various Strategic Plans (RENSTRA) as well as the National Tourism Master Plan (RIPARNAS) as a mainstay driving the economic growth of Indonesia. Assets in the form of cultural resources and natural resources such as the uniqueness of nature tourism in the form of marine tourism and various regional cultural events and cultural authenticity can be managed and utilized to compete with other tourist destinations. All of them to attract foreign and domestic tourists to come to Indonesia. One of the government programs in achieving the target is the creation of 10 (ten) priority tourist destinations or with the term "Creating 10 New Bali" scattered throughout Indonesia, namely Lake Toba, Tanjung Lesung, Tanjung Kelayang, Kepulauan Seribu, Borobudur, Lombok Mandalika, Wakatobi , Morotai, Bromo-Tengger-Semeru and Labuan Bajo. In order to achieve the goal of marine tourism development strategy in Lombok, it is necessary steps of governance of destinations, among others, inventory readiness to the state of nature and cultural attractions, can be utilized and readiness of accessibility, amenitas and accommodation. This research uses qualitative descriptive method and SWOT analysis. From the economic side, it is expected to have a positive impact on economic growth, so that the opportunity of exploiting and developing marine tourism in West Lombok is expected to benefit all parties. The results of the research include: the need for marine tourism development strategy that is developing infrastructure facilities, especially the expansion of the pier, increasing the competence of human resources through the certification of competence of tourism services and cooperation between the government, tourism industry, academics and the community in order to improve the service and comfort of tourists. to achieve the target of 20 million foreign tourists who visit Indonesia in 2019. Keywords: Marine Tourism, Gili Trawangan, SWOT Analysis

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GASTRONOMIC BRAND AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR TOURIST DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Black Sea Economic Studies ◽

10.32843/bses.66-14 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Olena Zelenko

Keyword(s):

Positive Impact ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Destination Branding ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Common Value ◽

The Creation ◽

Tourism Services

The article considers the peculiarities of the formation of the gastronomic brand of the territory. It was found that a large number of scientific works on gastronomic branding does not reveal the essence of the stages of formation of such a brand. Despite some successful practices in the use of gastronomic products to promote tourism services, the general recommendations for the use of the gastronomic brand as a tool for managing the development of a tourist destination in the functioning of the tourism industry at the regional level remain undisclosed. Based on the review of previous publications, the purpose of this study is to determine the stages of formation and features of the gastronomic brand to increase the attractiveness and efficiency of tourist destination management. As a result of the study on the role of the gastronomic brand in the process of managing a tourist destination, it was determined: the process of creating a brand should take place in stages, and involves determining the type of territory, identifying the relationship between the number of tourists and their gastronomic needs. historical traditions of ethnic cuisine and the creation of conditions for a harmonious combination of gastronomic brand with the brand of a tourist destination; there is a directly proportional connection between the gastronomic brand of the territory and the brand of the tourist destination: the presence of the former contributes to the sustainable development of the latter; The positive impact of the gastronomic brand on the development of the tourist destination becomes possible due to the harmonization of common value-oriented components implemented in the destination branding as well as during gastronomic branding. Ukraine is just beginning its journey to recognize its gastronomic products, traditions and related historical and cultural heritage. Adherence to the presented recommendations on the creation and gastronomic brands of certain areas will promote their development as tourist destinations, improve the socio-economic situation of the region, and allow to restore the full functioning of the tourism industry after the pandemic crisis.

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ESSENCE AND NATURE OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY

EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA ◽

10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2020.10.03.0010 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 44-50

Author(s):

V. S. VARIVODA ◽

Keyword(s):

Regional Economics ◽

Local Level ◽

Spatial Development ◽

Basic Element ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Scientific Article ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Conceptual Foundations ◽

Practical Nature

The article discusses the conceptual foundations of the spatial development of tourism, determined by the interaction of tourist destinations, as a basic element of the tourist and recreational system. The presented results of the scientific article are of a pronounced practical nature, are of scientific interest for specialists in the field of regional economics and spatial development of territories. In scientific research, the author places greater emphasis on the competitiveness and management of the spatial development of the tourism industry on the principle of "top-down", the author considers it necessary to consider the possibility of management on the basis of "bottom-up", taking into account the local and local level of the tourist destination. To understand the significance of a tourist destination, the article reveals the essence of this concept, offers its author's interpretation.

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Social Representations about Cultural Tourism in the Time of COVID-19: A Case Study of Langhe, Monferrato and Roero (Italy)

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13116301 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (11) ◽

pp. 6301

Author(s):

Giovanna Rech ◽

Lorenzo Migliorati

Keyword(s):

Social Representations ◽

Cultural Tourism ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Cultural Resources ◽

Target Groups ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Intangible Heritage ◽

Almost All ◽

North Western

Cultural tourism is recognised as one of the broader sectors of the tourism industry, embracing an extensive range of tourist interests. Italy is a remarkable tourist destination due to its cultural appeal in tangible and intangible heritage as well as its cultural resources connected to food and gastronomy, and it is of special interest since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020. This study sought to analyse the perceptions of diverse significant actors regarding culture and tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic in Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, an area of southern Piedmont in north-western Italy. As part of a larger collaborative international project addressing the coronavirus situation, the research examined residents, tourists and tourism-related professionals to investigate their perceptions of culture and tourism. Data were collected through a survey employing three distinct questionnaires for the three target groups of residents, tourists and entrepreneurs and cultural bodies. The data analysis reveals that residents embraced a static representation of the local cultural tourism’s appeal and heritage, while tourists were motivated mainly by gastronomic and wine experiences. The perception of the coronavirus among the three groups of interviewees reflects a general reduction in almost all cultural activities and travel possibilities.

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Strategi Pemasaran Desa Ubud sebagai Destinasi MICE

Jurnal Bali Membangun Bali ◽

10.51172/jbmb.v1i1.9 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 27-52

Author(s):

IGPB Sasrawan Mananda ◽

Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Development Strategy ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Travel Agent ◽

Mass Tourism ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

High Season ◽

Further Development

The concept of mass tourism has two seasons namely high season and low season to determine the number of tourist visits each year. Therefore the tourism industry tries to conduct a vigorous promotion by carrying out activities that can bring tourists to stay in one tourist destination. One of the activities that entrepreneurs do in the low season is to conduct activities called MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions). This research uses qualitative analysis technique by applying the participatory principle involving MICE stakeholders, destination manager, travel agent managers, and tourists. Ubud Village as a tourist destination which has potential for MICE activities has not had a convention bureau. This is due to the characteristics of the tourists who come to Ubud and the needs required by the tourism industry managers which are different from other tourist destinations in Bali such as Badung regency and Denpasar municipality. During this time, the implementation of activities of MICE is dominated by incentives tourism activities (56.57%), exhibitions (31.72%), and meetings (11.71%). The SWOT results concluded that Ubud Village is still S > W and O ≥ T thus requiring an internal consolidation, but seeing O ≥ T, has potential for further development. Development strategy were using grand strategy which make the results such as growth, dominance, and maximum investment.

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