scholarly journals Destination Networks as a Tool for Minimizing the Risk and Improving the Performance of a Destination

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Holešinská ◽  
Markéta Bobková
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Management Concept ◽  
Tourism Services ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract The management of a tourist destination in the form of networks is considered to be one of the possible approaches to destination governance structures. The concept of destination governance is based on the cooperation between actors from the public and private sectors. It is known that public–private relationships built on trust, joint risk taking and based on informal structures have a positive impact on the level of growth at a tourist destination. The aim of this paper is to quantify to what extent each of the determinants of the DMO success participate in the total destination performance, and thus point out the factors of a potential risk. The main objective of this paper is the cooperation between the destination management organization (DMO), public sector and entrepreneurs providing tourism services. The data collection was achieved by conducting in-depth interviews and structured questionnaires. The analysed data identify the factors of successful mutual cooperation that are used as inputs for further modelling. The contribution of the paper lies in the application of the total quality management concept methodology to identify the share of each factor/determinant in the DMO performance.

“I can’t just post anything I want”: Self-management of South Korean sports stars on social media

2021 ◽  
pp. 101269022110141
Author(s):  
Eunhye Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Public ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Digital Labor ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explores the influence and sociocultural meaning of self-management of South Korean sports stars in the context of their social media activity. The study utilizes netnography to analyze social media posts to determine the meaning of sports stars’ self-management. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with study participants. Ten South Korean sports stars, who are active users of Instagram, were selected as the study participants. Photographs, videos, and stories from their accounts—around 1800 posts in total—were analyzed. The results indicated that the sports stars attempted to share their daily lives on social media to build a close relationship with the public. Moreover, they used their accounts to publicize their commercialized selves and to promote their sponsors. They uploaded only strictly composed and curated posts on their accounts as a form of self-censorship. Finally, it was determined that digital labor was used for self-management on social media, where there is no distinction between public and private territory. A sports star has become a self-living commercial today, and self-management is now a prerequisite for survival. Thus, self-management on social media has become a requirement for sports stars.

scholarly journals Understanding Total Quality Management in Context: Qualitative Research on Managers’ Awareness of TQM Aspects in the Greek Service Industry

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Psychogios ◽  
Constantinos Priporas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Major Argument ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study addresses managers’ awareness and familiarity with Total Quality Management (TQM). Eighteen (18) semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with managers working in a variety of service organizations in Greece. The major argument of the study is that although the acronym TQM and some of its concepts and practices are known by a range of public and private sector managers, actual awareness of its “soft” side is often superficial, and managers have a relatively poor understanding of it. TQM is neither resisted nor directly absorbed by them, but they tend to see it from the technical point of view, being aware only of the importance of its “hard” aspects.

Strategies to Mitigate the COVID-19 Challenges of Universities in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 563-587
Author(s):  
Sheikh Mohammed Rafiul Huque ◽  
Tasnima Aziza ◽  
Tahira Farzana ◽  
Mohammad Nazmul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Privately Owned ◽  
Depth Interviews

The education sector in Bangladesh has been affected severely by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis like many other countries around the globe. Both the public and private universities faced different types of challenges to continue the teaching-learning process during this time. The chapter has explored these challenges and mitigation strategies based on quantitative and qualitative studies with undergraduate and graduate students of public and private universities. The study has covered both public and privately owned general and engineering universities to explore more specific issues and directives. Moreover, in-depth interviews were conducted with teachers to learn the problems they faced and subsequent strategies to cope with the challenges to minimize these challenges and educational loss. The study identified the infrastructural, technical, psychological, health, educational policy, and financial-related challenges faced by key stakeholders. The study incorporated directives to overcome these challenges and provide guidelines for policymakers at home and abroad.

scholarly journals Analysis of a voluntary initiative to reduce sodium in processed and ultra-processed food products in Argentina: the views of public and private sector representatives

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Castronuovo ◽  
Lorena Allemandi ◽  
Victoria Tiscornia ◽  
Beatriz Champagne ◽  
Norm Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Content ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Salt Reduction ◽  
The Public ◽  
Voluntary Initiative ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract: The Less Salt, More Life program was the first voluntary salt reduction initiative in Argentina. This article analyzes the perspectives of the stakeholders involved in this voluntary agreement between the Ministry of Health and the food industry to gradually reduce sodium content in processed foods. This exploratory case study used a qualitative approach including 29 in-depth interviews with stakeholders from the public and private sectors and identified the role of the different stakeholders and their perceptions regarding the challenges encountered in the policy process that contribute to the debate on public-private partnerships in health policies. The article also discusses the initiative’s main challenges and controversies.

Innovative Destination Governance

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Nordin ◽  
Bo Svensson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Ski Resort ◽  
The Impact

This article explores the impact of governance on destination development, focusing on public–private relationships, plus formal and informal networks and resource dependencies. The empirical contribution is based on a single case study of the Swedish ski resort of Åre. In the concluding section, some of the results are developed into suggestions concerning if and how the governance structure matters in terms of performance. The results indicate that public–private relationships built on trust, joint risk taking, informal structures and strategic consensus do have a positive impact on the level of growth at a tourist destination.

scholarly journals A study on operational performance of selected public and private sector banks in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
M. Mohan ◽  
K. Someshwer Rao
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
National Income ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Ratio Analysis ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Deviation Coefficient ◽  
Public And Private Sector

The banks are prime intermediaries in mobilising the resources to various sectors of Indian economy. The flow of bank credit has a positive impact on the growth of the banking sector and contributes increasing the national income, employment and production. The present study analysing the operational performance of the public and private sector banks in India. The purpose of the study two public and private sectors banks SBI, PNB and HDFC, ICICI banks selected. The study period covers five years 2015 to 2019. The data analysis has been done using the ratio analysis, descriptive statistics like mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation.

scholarly journals GASTRONOMIC BRAND AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR TOURIST DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

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.

Modernizing tradition – the Thai silk industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Preeya Patichol ◽  
Wiani Wongsurawat ◽  
Lalit M. Johri
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Silk Industry ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Direct Competition ◽  
Traditional Industry ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose – This paper identifies challenges the traditional Thai silk industry has faced during its internationalization, and the public and private responses employed to overcome challenges. Design/methodology/approach – In-depth interviews were conducted with major players along the Thai silk value chain to gain insights into the industry's transformation from a domestic, cottage industry into an international fashion producer. Findings – Thai silk has created a niche market for high-end, cultural products, thus successfully sidestepping direct competition from emerging low-cost producers. The main innovative strategies employed include introducing new products, upgrading quality, attracting new customers, and collaboration between actors all along the silk value chain. Originality/value – This study illustrates how a traditional industry can evolve and successfully adapt to changing consumer demands and competitive landscapes in a globalize economy.

scholarly journals Kesediaan Membayar Terhadap Destinasi Wisata Omah Iwak Badher Bank

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewa Gede Raka Wiadnya ◽  
Sukandar Sukandar ◽  
A.P.W Marhendra ◽  
Anik Martinah Hariati ◽  
Ating Yuniarti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Nature Tourism ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Average Rating ◽  
Tourism Services

Omah Iwak Badher Bank ialah salah satu destinasi wisata di Kabupaten Blitar yang dikelola oleh POKMASWAS Fajar Bengawan. Penelusuran reviewer pada google.co.id mendapatkan total 77 orang pemberi ulasan dengan rata-rata rating 4.5. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai rating destinasi terhadap responden terpilih, ialah mahasiswa S1 dan S3 Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu kelautan UB Malang. Total responden berjumlah 46 mahasiswa, 33 ialah mahasiswa S1 dan 13 mahasiswa S3. Kedua kelompok responden mendapat kesempatan yang sama untuk mengunjungi destinasi wisata. Rating dan penilaian terhadap destinasi dilakukan dengan memberikan 12 jenis pertanyaan kepada masing-masing resonden. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan bahwa rating responden mahasiswa S1 (3,7±0,57) dan S3 (3,7±0,48) lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan penilaian publik (4,5). Hal ini menunjukkan kualitas destinasi yang menjadi perhatian mahasiswa lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan umum. Kesediaan membayar mahasiswa S1 (Rp. 150.000 Trip-1) pada destinasi wisata relatif lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan mahasiswa S3 (Rp. 250.000 Trip-1). Sebagai destinasi wisata baru, Omah Iwak Badher Bank perlu melakukan peningkatan jasa untuk meningkatkan kualitas destinasi.Kata Kunci: kesediaan membayar, jasa wisata, wisata alam, POKMASWAS Willingness-To-Pay To Omah Iwak Badher Bank Tourism DestinationABSTRACT Omah Iwak Badher Bank is one of the tourist destinations in Blitar Regency which is managed by POKMASWAS Fajar Bengawan. A reviewer search on google.co.id found a total of 77 reviewers with an average rating of 4.5. This study aimed to assess the destination rating of selected respondents, are undergraduate and doctoral students of the UB’s Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science Malang. The total respondents were 46 students, 33 were S1 students and 13 were S3 students. Both groups of respondents received the same opportunity to visit tourist destinations. Rating and assessment of destinations was done by giving 12 types of questions to each respondent. The results found that the average rating of undergraduate student respondents was 3.7±0.57, and 3.7±0.48 for S3 students, respectively. These were lower than that of public assessment (4.5). This indivated that the quality of destination that are of concern to students is higher than the public. Willingness-t-pay of undergraduate students (Rp. 150,000 Trip-1) at tourist destinations was relatifly lower compared to doctoral students (Rp. 250,000 Trip-1). As a new tourist destination, Omah Iwak Badher Bank needs to improve its services to improve the quality of the destination.Keywords: willingness-to-pay, tourism services, nature tourism, POKMASWAS

scholarly journals Xacobeo: the international press’ perception of the Way of St James (2009-2017)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-212
Author(s):  
Juan Luis Manfredi
Keyword(s):  
Place Branding ◽  
Press Coverage ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
Religion And Art ◽  
Visitor Numbers ◽  
The Way

This work studies the international press’s perception of the Way of St James in 111,968 articles published in 21 languages during the period 2009-2017. The study performed here on what has been identified as a place branding activity with the collaboration of the public and private sectors is based on three hypotheses: 1) the international press coverage of the Way of St James is seasonal, i.e. directly related to a rise in summer visitor numbers; 2) the Way is a relevant asset in the construction of the image of Spain as an international tourist destination as regards culture, religion, and art; and 3) the Xacobeo brand is recognised and well-placed in the reference press. As to the first assumption, it has been observed that an increase in international press coverage of the Way –generally positive – does indeed coincide with a rise in the number of pilgrims during the summer months, and when this coverage continues in the following months it boosts visitor numbers. The second assumption has also been confirmed. But as regards the Xacobeo brand its perception leaves a lot of be desired: it seems the great managerial challenge to boost tourism in the next years.

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