Trends in management practice for tourism destinations

10.12737/7939 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Татьяна Харитонова ◽  
Tatyana Kharitonova ◽  
Ольга Вапнярская ◽  
Olga Vapnyarskaya ◽  
Татьяна Кривошеева ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Related Development ◽  
Important Trend ◽  
The Subject

Management of tourist destinations abroad over many years is the subject of research and practical elaborations. The key aim of destination management is ensuring its competitiveness. To achieve this goal, experts offer a variety of approaches, methods, mechanisms. Based on the composition of the management system for tourist destinations, the article presents the trends in this field which are pertinent to Russia. First of all, to such trends can be related development of tourist resources as creation and promotion of conceptual tourist resources. A relatively new trend is the development of private and corporate museums. To Russian trends in destination management can be attributed integration of tourist sites in the tourism industry due to a more comprehensive utilization of tourist technologies in display and interpretation. Of course, an important trend is the development of information technologies in tourism, tourist navigation systems. To the list of trends should be added diversification of tourism products of destinations through the development of new types of tourism. The article shows the transition to the tourism product customization by offering tourists the opportunity to form desired tour packages. The article presents the results of the analysis of governance in the management of tourist destinations. The article substantiates the conclusion that tourist destinations are transformed from usual tourist regions into territorial structural units of the tourism industry, with extensive capabilities to meet diverse needs of tourism; resulting in: development of new types of tourism and forming conceptual tourism products; improvement of tourism infrastructure, including its information and service components; improving the quality of services provided. For businesses also uncover some opportunities in terms of entrepreneurial initiatives.

Quality of Life (QOL) of Balinese Women Working in Spa Tourism Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Putu Sucita Yanthy ◽  
Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi ◽  
W. Citra Juwitasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Interesting Phenomenon ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Foreign Countries ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Material Factor

Bali is one of spa tourist destinations having various categories of spas and spa treatments, and the most important is the spa therapists. Spa development becomes an interesting phenomenon to be studied when it is associated with an involvement of Balinese women as spa therapists in foreign countries. The world’s demand for Balinese spa therapists has become the motivation of women to work in this area. The work and life of Balinese spa therapists while they are working in foreign countries serve as parameters to know their quality of life, and these parameters are also the main focus of this study. Through in-depth interviews and questionnaires distributed to 20 therapists it was found out that 85 percent of them have revealed an improvement in their quality of life that is influenced by two factors: the material and intimacy factors. The material factor in question refers to the economic improvement of the family as they could earn enough income to cover their family needs. The intimacy factor in question refers to closeness and a sense of solidarity fostered while they are working abroad and the relationship within the family. This study concludes that the most important part of the development of spa in Bali is its female Balinese spa therapists due to the image that Balinese women working as spa therapists are loyal, hard-working and honest making them in demand among tourists who are seeking spa treatments. Being a spa therapist can improve their quality of life, which means that subjectively both material and intimacy factors are the aspects that affect the quality of life of the Balinese spa therapists.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE REGION'S TOURISM INDUSTRY: MULTIPLICATIVE EFFECT

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oksana Pidvalna ◽  
Svitlana Bohuslavska
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Retail Trade ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Main Indicator ◽  
Multiplier Effect ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
The Impact

The tourism industry is expanding its influence on the region’s economy by increasing the accessibility and accessibility of tourist facilities (development of transport infrastructure, communication and information technologies, formation of extensive networks of the hospitality industry, wholesale and retail trade, etc.). A characteristic feature of the regional tourism industry is the multiplicative economic effect, which is manifested through the positive dynamics of economic indicators of business entities involved in the business process of creating and implementing a comprehensive tourism product. The paper proves that the sphere of tourism is formed and developed in the relevant area under the influence of various factors that are reproduced in this area. However, the sphere of tourism itself is considered as a factor that influences and changes the socio-economic development of the region. The main indicator of the multiplier effect is the cost of tourists, so the policy of the region should be aimed at maximally stimulating such costs. This is the first task of maximizing the multiplier effect. The second task is to reduce the level of savings. Recognizing the fact that the impact of the multiplier effect of tourism, compared to the impact of other activities, is the most significant because it is a catalyst for the development of many industries, considering existing models for calculating the generalized multiplier (and on their basis), the author proposes to create a method of accounting for the indirect impact of tourism on a number of components of the economy and social sphere (differentiated model of the multiplier) of the region and the country as a whole. The assessment of individual components of the tourism multiplier should be based on a clear methodological basis and the availability of appropriate software. Thus in each component of the tourist multiplier the contribution to the corresponding sector of economy and social policy of the state should be considered. Thus, the use of a tourism multiplier to assess the impact of social processes on the tourism industry makes it possible to determine the equilibrium relationship between consumption and income, ie the process of income generation in different sectors of the economy, at the expense of tourists and tourists.

scholarly journals THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATTRACTION POTENCY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF DENPASAR CITY TOURISM

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Ni Nyoman Sri Wisudawati ◽  
Putu Ratna Juwita Sari ◽  
I Made Sindhu Yoga ◽  
I Made Mastianta Nadera
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
City Tourism ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
The Common ◽  
Analysis Of Swot

Purpose: The purpose of this study is identifying and mapping to select pre-existing potential and the management of tourist attraction which have been developed both from attraction and supporting facility on all tourist attraction in Denpasar city. Research methods: This research used qualitative method with technique of participant observation collecting data, comprehensive interviews and documentation. Results and discussions: The results of this research are recommendation of tourist destinations equally considered for development using Integrated Model of the destination competitiveness model created by Dwyer and Kim (2003). The final results of development strategies are based on the analysis of SWOT. Conclusion: In order to be able to focus on the competitiveness of a destination, a macro business perspective is required for the entire tourism industry, meaning that all stakeholders should work with each other by focusing on the common benefits of destination rather than on opportunistic objectives

scholarly journals The Significance of Computer Modeling and 3D Printing Technology for Facial Ectoprosthetics

2020 ◽  
pp. paper62-1-paper62-10
Author(s):  
Svetlana Cherebylo ◽  
Vyacheslav Vnuk ◽  
Evgeniy Ippolitov ◽  
Mikhail Novikov ◽  
Pavel Mitroshenkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Computer Modeling ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Computer Navigation ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Facial Plastic ◽  
Laser Stereolithography ◽  
Huge Challenge

The integration of information technologies in healthcare practice significantly changes the methods of diagnosis and treatment, the forms of interaction of doctors with patients and colleagues, the organization of treatment and recovery of health. The field of reconstruction of the auricle is still a huge challenge for facial plastic surgeons and requires at various techniques to find the best treatment for each patient. The paper describes the application of computer modeling and laser stereolithography technology in surgical practice for auricular surfaces ectoprosthetics. To improve the accuracy and quality of the surgical intervention the positioning of external prosthesis is applied with the aid of personal templates and computer navigation. The accuracy of ectoprosthesis positioning when using a plastic mask template was 0.3-0.4 mm, while computer navigation was 0.1 - 0.2 mm. Using personalized templates is a simpler and more intuitive way of positioning that does not require expensive computer navigation systems. This example of ectoprosthetics shows the possibilities of various reconstructions of facial organs, not only the ear, but also, for example, the nose, using computer modeling and 3d printing technologies

scholarly journals Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on perceptions and career goals of undergraduate tourism students in Ecuador

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (37) ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Maria José Ortiz Zurita ◽  
Lluís Coromina Soler
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Career Goals ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Professional Goals ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Professional Perceptions

This paper explored the perceptions and career goals of undergraduate tourism students, before and during the pandemic COVID-19, in the Universidad Estatal de Milagro, in Milagro, Ecuador. The study is based on a quantitative approach. The sample is made up of 207 students during 2018 (before the COVID-19 pandemic) and 161 students in 2020 (during COVID-19). The questionnaire included questions about professional perceptions and questions about the professional goals that students have in the short and long term. Finally, perceptions exclusively related to COVID-19 were measured.  The results showed that the vast majority of the students are highly motivated and committed to pursue a career in the tourism industry. A high percentage of the participants expressed their desire to do a Tourism master degree and undertake their own tourism businesses, despite the uncertainty now generated by COVID-19. The findings also reaffirmed the importance of guiding improvements on tourism higher education and tourism industry, with the aim of ensuring the quality of the tourist services, with highly skilled professionals, especially in emerging tourist destinations as Ecuador.

scholarly journals Sustainable, Smart and Muslim-Friendly Tourist Destinations

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Cuesta-Valiño ◽  
Fadoua Bolifa ◽  
Estela Núñez-Barriopedro
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Online Services ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Muslim People ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Digital Channels

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools are perfect for developing tourism. Several countries are making an effort to become smart and sustainable tourist destinations, making it easier for tourists to interact with their environment while at the same time improving the quality of life for local people. There are many studies of this process and the benefits it brings, although most of them approach the subject from a western traveler’s point of view. This article aims to study the benefits of being a smart and Muslim-friendly tourist destination. An exploratory study was therefore carried out, including a bibliographical review of over one hundred secondary sources. We analyze the Muslim-friendly online services provided by nine destinations, and one of our principal conclusions is that these online services are of the greatest importance for a destination to be truly Muslim-friendly. We also conclude that such services allow companies to design tailored proposals and promote them through digital channels aimed at Muslim people.

Concepts of hospitality and its application in the built space

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-170
Author(s):  
Josildete Pereira de Oliveira ◽  
Luciano Torres Tricárico ◽  
Diva de Mello Rossini ◽  
Carlos Alberto Tomelin
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Salvador Da Bahia ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Public Managers ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Recreation Areas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Spatial Condition

Purpose This study began with the following question: how hospitality concepts have contributed to the quality of cities and to the qualification of urban tourist destinations. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the historical evolution of the concepts of hospitality and their implications in the contemporary concept of the hospitality of the built space. Design/methodology/approach In this study an analytical empirical approach was used, focusing on the concepts and paradigms that support the studies of the hospitality of built space. The method was based on the representation of hospitality as spatial reading indexes according to the categories of analysis: identity, accessibility, and readability, as stated by Grinover (2007), Raymond (1997) and Lynch (1997). The empirical study, in the Brazilian context, took as its object of analysis the urban hospitality of the three cities that were capitals of Brazil throughout its history: Salvador da Bahia, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. Findings The results of the research confirm the pertinence of the categories of analysis proposed for the understanding of hospitality of the built space and proposes other categories of analysis related to accessibility in its interfaces with identity and readability. Practical implications This study can contribute with new understandings in the field of the hospitality of the built space as support to public managers and trade tourist managers that can give quality to the urban space for tourists, and for the citizens as well. Because, in the Brazilian context, the formulation of public policies for public transport services, mobility, accessibility and recreation areas are linked to public managers; in the same way that private initiatives and incentives for leisure, entertainment, and tourism are linked to the managers of the tourist trade. Originality/value New possibilities of the understanding of urban hospitality in tourist destinations by the categories of analysis listed – identity, readability and accessibility. Accessibility was the spatial condition that most needed attention as urban hospitality in the Brazilian tourist destinations studied. Otherwise, a contribution was made to the area of study in urban hospitality, given the scarcity of scientific literature on the subject.

Tourism Impact and Stakeholders’ Quality of Life

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunju Woo ◽  
Muzaffer Uysal ◽  
M. Joseph Sirgy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United States ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
The United States ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourism Impact ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Community Residents

This article reports a study testing the hypothesis that, compared with community residents who are not affiliated with the tourism industry, residents affiliated with tourism are likely to perceive tourism impact more positively, and the more positive their perceptions of tourism development, the more likely they feel satisfied with their lives. The study involved a survey of community residents of four tourist destinations in the United States. A total of 407 responses were used for data analysis. The results provided support for the notion that the influence of community residents’ perceptions of tourism impact and their life satisfaction is dependent on whether the residents are affiliated or not affiliated with the tourism sector.

scholarly journals PRICING POLICY IN TOURISM AS ONE OF THE FACTORS IN FORMING IMAGE OF DESTINATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-26
Author(s):  
Валентина Ячменева ◽  
Valentina Yachmeneva ◽  
Наталья Фокина ◽  
Natalya Fokina
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Price Policy ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Pricing Policy ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Tourist Center ◽  
Tourist Service

There are several challenges on way to the forming modern international tourist center on the territory of Crimea meeting the criteria of a year-round, demand and competitiveness. The harmonization of tourism product’s prices and its quality is the main among them. Existing currently unbalanced price policy of tourist service enterprises in the territory of the peninsula could have a negative impact on the region’s image and lead to the loss of competitive position in the market of tourist services. This explains the relevance of this study and its purpose. The research aimed at evaluating the experience of successful development of tourism in foreign destinations and analyzing the factors influencing the pricing policy of tourist service enterprises in the Crimean destinations. To achieve the objectives of the study the authors analyze the approaches to the definition of "destination" and "image". There are a variety of definitions of these terms, but they are all focused on a consumer’s comprehensive perception of tourism product. The distinctive features of main consumer of tourist services in Crimea are established. The reasons for the success of tourism in the destinations in Turkey and Egypt are analyzed. The authors have revealed that the government's efforts to support enterprises in Crimean tourism industry create preconditions for improving the quality of tourism products and the introduction of pricing policies aimed at reducing prices. The article provides an analysis of the factors influencing the pricing policy of tourist service enterprises in Crimean destinations through the method of PEST-analysis. The authors concluded that the current pricing policy of the majority of tourist service companies on the territory of the Republic of Crimea, is apart from the pricing policy of its nearest competitors, does not meet the quality of service and, therefore, does not meet the expectations of the consumers.

scholarly journals Altitude on Cartographic Materials and Its Correction According to New Measurement Techniques

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 444
Author(s):  
Kamil Maciuk ◽  
Michał Apollo ◽  
Joanna Mostowska ◽  
Tomáš Lepeška ◽  
Mojca Poklar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Direct Measurements ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Printed Materials ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite ◽  
Modern Technologies

Determining the correct height of mountain peaks is vital for tourism, but it is also important as a reference point for devices equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System), e.g., watches or car navigation systems. The peak altitude data are part of geographic and geodetic information. As more modern technologies and equipment become available, their precisions should increase. However, verification of peak heights is usually only conducted for the highest, well-known mountains—lower peaks or mountain passes are rarely verified. Therefore, this study focuses on an investigation of 12 altitude points on a section of the longest and most famous touristic trail in Poland (the Main Beskid Trail), located in the Orava–Żywiec Beskids Mts (Mountains). The aim of this research is to measure and verify the heights of the 12 selected mountain peaks, in addition to evaluating the chosen methods based on the quality of the obtained data and determining their suitability and opportunities for use in further research. Measurements were obtained at the most specific height points—on the 12 highest points of the summits. This study compares two modern measurement techniques: the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and light detection and ranging (LiDAR). The obtained results were later compared with those widely used on the internet and in printed materials (period covered: 1884–2015). This analysis demonstrates that lesser-known objects are rarely the subject of remeasurement and significant altitude errors may occur, primarily because the heights originated from a source in the past when modern methods were not available. Our findings indicate that the heights of the peaks presented in cartographic materials are inaccurate. The assumed heights should be corrected by direct measurements using modern techniques.

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