scholarly journals In Tourism Industry We Talk About Sustainable Development, But We Evaluate Profits and Growth

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Tanja Sirk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Development Management ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

Abstract Tourism is one of the biggest economic sectors, it has a significant impact on the environment. At the same time, the long-term development of tourism also greatly depends on the environment it affects. Experts are unanimous that it is necessary for the longterm existence and development of tourism that it becomes sustainable. Nevertheless, in tourism businesses, sustainable development strategies are not sufficiently present and put into practice. The author of the article presents the argument as a possible reason for this: the management of tourism enterprises as well as management of all the companies is focused on doing business successfully; and because the performance of management is assessed in terms of growth and security of its operations, and not in relation to the measures taken in the field of sustainable development, management gives priority to ensuring relatively short-term growth and security of operations.

Regional Sustainable Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 473-518
Author(s):  
José G. Vargas-Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Potential Market ◽  
Regional Sustainable Development ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

This study aims to determine the potential of cultural tourism in the municipalities that comprise region 6 of the State of Jalisco, territorially delimited in the South of Jalisco. These municipalities are tested first to identify the demand for cultural tourism to determine the profile of the cultural tourist under the assumptions that tourists especially motivated by culture tend to travel longer distances than most tourists. It discusses the motivations and satisfactions of cultural tourists in order to establish the potential market in accordance with the characteristics of the target market in the southern region of Jalisco. Any operation of cultural tourism companies should make the strategic diagnosis, which explains the use of SWOT analysis as a tool for strategic planning of cultural tourism enterprises. Finally, we propose some development strategies of cultural tourism in this region of Southern Jalisco.

scholarly journals Short-term effects of tourism on the behaviour of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in the Azores

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (5) ◽  
pp. 1187-1196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Cecchetti ◽  
Karen A. Stockin ◽  
Jonathan Gordon ◽  
José M.N. Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Transition Probabilities ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Common Dolphin ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Delphinus Delphis ◽  
Critical Activity ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Common Dolphins

Short-term measures of behavioural responses of cetaceans to tourism operations have been used in many studies to interpret and understand potential long-term impacts of biological importance. The short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is the species most frequently observed in the Azores and constitutes an important component of the marine mammal tourism industry in this region. This study investigated the potential effects of tour boats on the behaviour of common dolphins off São Miguel, Azores, with particular focus on the changes in activity budget and the time required to resume activities after a tour boat interaction. Behavioural data were collected from land using a group focal-follow methodology. Markov chains were applied to analyse control and interaction sequences and to assess behavioural transition probabilities in both scenarios. In the presence of tour boats, dolphins significantly reduced the time spent foraging and increased the time engaged in other high energy activities. Dolphins also took significantly longer to resume feeding after an interaction occurred. The average bout length varied significantly between control and interaction scenarios, with foraging bouts being shorter during tour boats interactions. The results presented have management implications since feeding is a biologically critical activity. Disruption of foraging behaviour could lead to a decrease in energy intake for this population. With cetacean tourism likely to increase in the future, a precautionary approach to issuing new licences is advisable and any expansion would warrant an appropriate monitoring programme.

look at the russian eduCation in the field of tourism through the paradigm prism of sustainable tourism (summarizing the ConCeptual results of international sCientifiC-praCtiCal seminar of the russian-norwegian projeCt of rsuts «eduCation in the field of sustainable tourism development in russia»)

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Пер Стрёмберг ◽  
Per Stremberg ◽  
Сергей Илькевич ◽  
Sergey Ilkevich ◽  
Елена Сахарчук ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Scientific Practical

The full and comprehensive inclusion of sustainable tourism in Russian tourism studies and thematic plans of disciplines at the present time are particularly important nowadays. Meanwhile we can note very superficial and simplified understanding of the concept of sustainable development in tourism, when they simply proclaim the necessity of taking into account natural, social limitations, and interests of the local economy, but at the same time, the Russian researchers and teachers do not have enough awareness of all the possible refractions of this problem. Passed at the 22nd of September 2016 in RSUTS scientific-practical seminar «Sustainable rural tourism in Russia» was drafted to help resolve the identified problems. Leading international and Russian experts in the field of sustainable tourism development gave the examples of their own researches which demonstrate the breadth and multi-dimensionality of sustainability in tourism. There were presented and illustrated with the method of case studies such topics as 1) the correlation of center and periphery as a factor in the long-term sustainability in tourism; 2) service orientation as a factor of long-term competitiveness of destinations; 3) the problem of finding the optimal balance between state regulation and ethnic autonomy; 4) the interests of local residents and their informing with the positive results of tourism development; 5) factor of liminality in tourist experiences; 6) avoidance of excessive standardization and universalization of tourism products as a factor of competitiveness of peripheral destinations; 7) the concept of touristscapes and taskscapes; 8) optimal route network and reference point for the sustainable development of tourism; 9) the importance of tourism for the depressed rural settlements of Russia; 10) the peculiarities of small businesses processes in rural tourism, 11) entrepreneurship as the factor of increase of stability and competitiveness of the tourism industry under crisis conditions. These and other aspects of sustainable tourism development were the subject of extensive discussion at the scientific-practical seminar, which resulted in a more complete understanding of the paradigm of sustainability in the current realities of the Russian tourism industry. The article presents views, concepts and elements of academic debate, which took place during the seminar from representatives of five countries: Russia, Norway, Australia, Sweden and Iceland. The purpose of this publication consisted in the systematization of the academic content of the reports and scientific messages, and the explanation of how they can contribute to strengthening the concept of sustainable tourism as a comprehensive and productive paradigm in tourism research and education-conceptual approach.

scholarly journals WHAT IS THE ROLE OF IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN THE LONG TERM?

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 1550006 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALAN BOND
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Stated Goal ◽  
Generational Equity

This short paper makes the case that most impact assessment (IA) has sustainable development as the stated goal, but that it doesn't deliver sustainable outcomes. A key pillar of sustainable development is equity, both intra-generational (defined after Lamorgese and Geneletti (2013, p.119) as ensuring "equity of opportunity for everyone, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable members of the community and seek to create a good quality of life for everyone") and inter-generational equity (defined after Gibson et al. (2005, p. 235) as favouring "present options and actions that are most likely to preserve or enhance the opportunities and capabilities of future generations to live sustainably"). Notwithstanding the importance of intra-generational equity, this paper focuses on the problem that inter-generational equity presents to IA both because of the prevalence of short-term planning, and because approaches developed to deal with inherent uncertainty associated with impacts considered in the long term are overly resource intensive and therefore impractical. A research focus on IA processes that can deal with inter-generational impacts cost effectively might provide the basis on which to develop an IA tool that actually delivers on its stated goal and fits in with current decision-making norms.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development of Jardhar Village, Uttarakhand, India Through Participatory Learning and Action

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
R. K. Kamble
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Matrix Analysis ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Participatory Learning ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
The Village

Jardhar village is located in the Himalayan range of Chamba block of Tehri Garhwal district of Uttrakhand state of India. The village is divided into 9 wards and 17 hamlets at a stretch of 9 km. The village comprises of about 285 families from general and scheduled caste (2001 census). The participatory learning action (PLA) methodology was adopted for the sustainable development of Jardhar village. A field study was carried out in summer 2013. During filed visit problem matrix analysis was carried out, which revealed 17 problems from the study area. In addition to this, reasons for causes of poverty were also assessed. The problems were ranked according to the priority of villagers from diverse socio-economic background through PLA and suitable S&T interventions were arrived through brainstorming activities. An integrated action plan was prepared which emphasize upon short term and long term measures to be adopted to overcome these problems and to move toward sustainable development of the Jardhar village. The interaction of all these measures for effective implementation has also been suggested.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijssm.v1i1.8961 Int. J. Soc. Sci. Manage. Vol.1(1) 2014 29-34

scholarly journals Conceptions regarding sustainable agriculture – the national sustainable development strategy

2006 ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Andrea Gáthy
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Eu

The task of the national sustainable development strategy is to provide a long term conception for the economy and society, so that this might function and develop in harmony with the environment. Creating the conditions for sustainable agricultural production requires the elaboration and implementation of long-term programs spanning generations. The objective is to find a compromise between the conceptions appearing in the long-term and the short-term programs.In Hungary, several principles, conceptions and proposals have been suggested regarding sustainable agriculture. In the present study, I intend to systematize the above mentioned principles and conceptions, and compare them to the conceptions regarding agriculture in the national strategies of the EU member states. Furthermore, I examine to what extent the agricultural policy of the European Union supports the conceptions regarding agriculture in the strategies. This topic deserves special attention, as the Hungarian national sustainable development strategy is being prepared and is supposed to be finished by the end of 2005.

scholarly journals Циљеви и обим концентрације власништва у акционарским друштвима у Републици Српској // Objectives and scope of ownership concentration in listed companies in Republic of Srpska

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 289
Author(s):  
Душко Даничић ◽  
Данка Панић
Keyword(s):  
Gain Control ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Real Sector ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Property Companies ◽  
The Republic

Резиме: Укрупњавање власништва и преузимање предузећа је обично повезано са мотивима какви су: максимизирање добити у дугом року, освајање нових тржишта, остваривање контроле ради управљања предузећем и његовог дугорочног развоја и сл. Као мотив за куповину већинског учешћа или концентрацију не мора бити пословање, већ нематеријална и материјална имовина друштва, име или друге вриједне ставке пословне или инвестиционе активе. Из презентованих података добијених током обављеног истраживања, закључује се да се Република Српска сврстава у групу земаља у којима је власништво над излистаним компанијама концентрисано. Мотиви који су претходили концентрацији капитала често су повезани са имовином друштва, док је пословање имало споредну улогу, што је у многим случајевима довело до гашења пословних активности преузетих друштава. Промјена укупног пословног амбијента најбољи је начин да се не само концентрација капитала, већ и остале инвестиције усмјеравају ка реалном сектору и пословним циљевима који укључују развојне пројекте и инвестирање за будућност. Тиме ће се умањити мотивисаност власника капитала да инвестирају у краткорочне пројекте са циљем куповине и брзе продаје привредног друштва, што се код нас своди на продају ставки активе. На овај начин ће се умањити и број ликвидација које су подстакнуте намјером да се имовина друштва прода и уновчи.Summary: Еnlargement of ownership and takeover is usually associated with motifs such as: maximizing profit in the long term, new markets, gain control of management of the company and its long-term development, etc. The motive for the purchase of the majority share or concentration is not necessarily doing business, but tangible and intangible assets of the company, it’s name, or other valuable items of business or investment assets. From the presented data obtained during the research that was done, it could be concluded that the Republic of Srpska ranks among the countries in which the ownership of listed companies is concentrated. Motives that preceded the capital concentration are often associated with property companies, while business had a supporting role, which in many cases has led to the closure of books, business activities undertaken societies. Change in the overall business environment is the best way to not only capital but also the concentration of other investments are directed towards the real sector and business objectives that include development projects and investments for the future. This will reduce the motivation of the owners of capital to invest in short-term projects in order to purchase and quick sale of the company, it comes down to us on the sale of assets items. In this way the number of liquidation, that were triggered with the intent to sell the assets of companies, could be reduced.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Competitiveness of the Tourist Enterprise in the Modern Conditions

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Valentyna Shapoval ◽  
Tetiana Herasymenko ◽  
Lyudmyla Yurchyshyna
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Systematic Study ◽  
Economic Factor ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Competitive Strategies ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Scientific Substantiation ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

The theoretical and methodological basis of the study are scientific developments of domestic and foreign scientists related to competitiveness as a priority economic factor of sustainable development and functioning of the tourist enterprise in a changing environment, materials of specialized scientific conferences and symposia. The article considers and highlights the problems of competitiveness of the tourist enterprise as a separate subject of research. It is revealed that the recent strategic changes, which are the key to creating future competitive advantages, are the result of ensuring the long-term development of the tourist enterprise in the relevant competitive economic conditions.      It is shown that the most acute problem of assessing the level of competitiveness of a tourist enterprise is the lack of information about competitors, which leads to incomplete analysis, the use of subjective scores, high financial and time costs to conduct a study of competitiveness. The main competitive strategies of the enterprise which allow to win in struggle against competitors are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the need to develop stages of systematic study of the competitiveness of tourism enterprises, which will allow to characterize the level of their competitiveness, even in conditions of information lack. The obtained results of the research are the basis for the scientific substantiation of the process of managing the competitiveness of tourist services (goods), which is one of the sub-goals of managing the competitiveness of the enterprise and should be subordinated to it. The results of the study are the basis for effective strategic management of tourism enterprises of Ukraine, capable of enhancing the competitiveness of the industry.

scholarly journals The Dynamic Effects of Terrorism on Tourism: A Bound Testing Co-integration Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Jamil Shah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Mountainous Area ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
Swat Valley ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bound Test

Tourism industry is considered a key driver promoting socioeconomic development in under development economy, but there are several factors which hindering this development. The terror incidence in swat valley have severely affected tourism industry of the area. Terrorism is a growing hazard across the globe with severs socio-economic consequences. Pakistan is also playing it’s was against terrorism that it has affected its various economic activities including tourism. During the first decade of the ongoing century, northern mountainous area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which was famous for tourism, was badly affected by incidences of terror2. The objective of this research work is to estimate the impact of terror incidents on domestic tourism in Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat Valley (TA –domestic visitors’ arrivals).The current research is an effort to evaluate the short-term and long-term association between events of terror and domestic visitation. Primary data was collected using stratified random sampling techniques and interview method and secondary data was taken from various sources to evaluate the model. Auto Regressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) model is used to evaluate the data. The ARDL bound test confirms the co-integration between terror incidents and tourism. Additionally, the examined findings undoubtedly ensure the negative short-term and long-term impact of events of terror on domestic tourism in the study area.

scholarly journals The financial and structural capabilities of key infrastructure sectors in Serbia

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (195) ◽  
pp. 7-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejan Malinic ◽  
Vlade Milicevic
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Economic Prosperity ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Financial Strength ◽  
Energy Transportation ◽  
Economic Growth Rates ◽  
Insight Into

Experts and economic policy creators debate various economic growth rates without a direct insight into the capabilities of the different economic sectors motivated us to devote this paper to the research of key infrastructure sector capabilities, both in terms of the economic prosperity of the Serbian national economy and as a support for the development of other sectors. This paper examines the energy, transportation, and telecommunications sectors? exposure to short-term and long-term risks, and assesses their financial strength, investment possibilities, and long-term profitability. We believe that the following results will be a valuable information input for making better strategic decisions and more expedient planning of economic sustainable growth.

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