scholarly journals Desenvolvimento local em destinos turísticos alternativos: Estação Náutica de Avis (Alentejo - Portugal)

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 527-539
Author(s):  
Paula Reis ◽  
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Ana Balão ◽  
Maria da Saudade Baltazar ◽  
Marcos Olímpio dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Development ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
World Cafe ◽  
The World ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Participative Methodologies

The objective of this article is to present a case study focusing on local development strategies of nautical tourism, currently underway in an inland territory, in the municipality of Avis in the Alentejo region (Portugal). The necessary mobilisation and involvement of the local stakeholders, in the use and valorisation of their endogenous resources toward the construction of an integrated tourist product,in an alternative tourist destination, has been achieved through the application of the world café methodology, which in this case proved to be innovative and fruitful. The results achieved fostered inter‑knowledge and the formation of teams work‑ ing together in a four‑helix process, articulating several local products toward structuring the integrated tourist product – Avis Nautical Station. We have seen how participative methodologies assume a structuring role, critical to success in the development processes. The added value of this article consists in sharing these methodologies toward their incorporation in specific sectors of activity such as tourism and other areas of intervention.

Conflict and Diversity in East European Nationalism, on the Basis of a Romanian Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caius Dobrescu
Keyword(s):  
Local Development ◽  
Cultural Pluralism ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
East European ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Western Intellectual

Nationalism in Eastern Europe cannot be conceived apart from the inner conflicts of modernity at large. In one and the same country, it is widely conditioned by divergent in-grown historical traditions, educational backgrounds, interests, value systems, and principles. Nationalism in this area of the world has been and still is generated at the intersection between often irreconcilable Western intellectual influences and the intricacies accumulated in the local development processes. This study analyzes the main sources of conflict and diversification in the history of Romanian nationalism. Its conclusion is that the dynamics of defining nationhood imply so many centrifugal determinations and so many disagreeing but influential actors that it can be best understood as structurally open. This creates an unexpected prospect for integrating nationalism, seen as inherently fragmented, dispersed, and self-conflicting, in a process that might lead to a full-grown social, political, and cultural pluralism.

scholarly journals Meditation Tourism, Buddhist Philosophy in Practice: A Case Study of Lumbini, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-59
Author(s):  
Netra Prasad Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Research Study ◽  
National Development ◽  
Meditation Practice ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Core ◽  
Spiritual Tourism ◽  
Religious Tourism ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

The dimensions of travelling and tourism have become manifold in recent decades. People love to travel with various purposes. Religious tourism, yoga tourism, peace tourism and spiritual tourism are some dimensions. Lumbini can be a best destination for meditation tourism, which could be much rewarding for individual, social and national development. The travelers and stakeholders have yet to be aware of this aspect. In Buddhism, Lumbini is a best destination for meditation tour. Exploring the importance of travelling Lumbini for meditation is the main objective of this article. Tourists and pilgrims would benefit immensely if they understand the significance of meditation tourism to Lumbini, its philosophy and practice. This article aims to explore the spiritual significance of Lumbini and it will provide visions of a purposeful development and publicity that would shape Lumbini as a best destination for meditation tourism. The government and private sectors are interested to develop Lumbini as best tourist destination. People all over the world are attracted to visit Lumbini for different reasons. Most tourists are unaware of the core aspect of visiting Lumbini. People who visit Lumbini are unaware about meditation practice or involving in charity works. Meditation and compassion are the core aspects of Buddha’s teachings, which are neither realized nor practiced. There seems a vast gap between the actual philosophy of Buddhism and the attitude of most of the visitors. This research study attempts to reveal the significance of meditation tourism in Lumbini.

scholarly journals Perceptions and Role of Tourist Destination Residents Compared to Other Event Stakeholders in a Small-Scale Sports Event. The Case of the FIS World Junior Alpine Ski Championships 2019 in Val di Fassa

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 6909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Bazzanella
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Sports Events ◽  
The World

The role of stakeholders is critical in addressing challenges with or problems in small-scale sports events. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of the event stakeholders toward sports events, with a particular focus on the role of residents in a tourist destination. The goal is to understand their perceptions with respect to different topics and in particular to the sustainable development of the tourist destination. This case study focuses on the World Junior Alpine Ski Championships 2019 in Trentino Val di Fassa—Italy (JWC2019). Applying a mixed methodology, the study analyzes the stakeholders during the sports event (quantitative method) and the point of view of the residents in their stakeholder role after the sports event (qualitative method). The main findings of this study show that residents differ from tourists and other stakeholders in terms of their perception of the event and its strengths. But when it comes to the perceptions regarding the territory, the groups of stakeholders analyzed do not seem to have systematically different opinions. Some paradoxes do, however, emerge with respect to the residents’ awareness of their role as stakeholders and the implications of the event with respect to sustainability and how such an event may underpin a concept of sustainable development for the territory as a whole.

scholarly journals Local Governance Platforms: Roles and Relations of City Governments, Citizens, and Businesses

2022 ◽  
pp. 009539972110725
Author(s):  
Kaisu Sahamies ◽  
Arto Haveri ◽  
Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko
Keyword(s):  
Local Governance ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Multiple Roles ◽  
Added Value ◽  
City Governments ◽  
Platform Governance ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
The Subject

This article analyses the dynamics of local platform governance with special regard to the roles and relations of city governments, citizens, and local businesses. We approach the subject through five Finnish platforms in which city governments are actively involved. This multiple case study shows that city governments tend to adopt a facilitative and enabling role on the platforms. They seek to create value by utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources of local communities in different kinds of co-creation processes. Local platform governance brings added value to innovation and urban vitality by utilizing multiple roles of citizens, businesses, and other local stakeholders.

scholarly journals The Development of Marine Transportation System in Supporting Sustainable Tourism Case Study: Nusa Penida Island, Bali Indonesia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nyoman Nyoman Budiartha RM ◽  
Ida Bagus Putu Adnyana
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
Small Islands ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Marine Transportation ◽  
Network Construction ◽  
Infrastructure Provision ◽  
The World ◽  
Good Potential

Bali Island is well-known tourist destination in the world. As well as Bali Island, several small islands amongst Bali Island such as Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan have good potential for tourist destination. Infrastructure for inter-islands transportation which is located in Southern Bali needs to be improved to support the economy in such region. Various issues are found in improving the infrastructure provision which is related to existing harbor infrastructure such as lack of support from the relevant institutional and port site selection. This study reviewed the factors considered in the development of infrastructure for marine transportation. Supports from relevant institutions, improved infrastructure, transportation network construction, and support then participation of local communities are the factors which can use as strategies and recommendation in strengthening the marine transportation.

scholarly journals TOURIST DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND THE IMPACT ON TOURIST VISITS CASE STUDY: PURA GUNUNG KAWI IN SEBATU VILLAGE, GIANYAR, BALI

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
I Made Sudjana ◽  
I Made Darsana
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
The Development Strategy ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Impact

Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu is a tourist destination in Bali. The temple is located in Sebatu Village, Tegallalang, Gianyar Regency. However, unlike most tourist destinations in general, Gunung Kawi Temple is infrequently visited by both foreign and domestic tourists, especially when compared with similar destinations, such as Pura Tirta Empul Tampaksiring. The purpose of this study is to determine the development strategy of “Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu” and the impact of tourist visits on the welfare of community in Sebatu Village. This study used qualitative descriptive approach which aims to describe, record, analyze, and interpret current conditions of Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. The results from this study is the development strategies of Pura Gunung Kawi relies on some factors such as: the stability of various levels, such as security, comfort, support facilities and infrastructure; the quality and quantity of human resources; partnerships with funding agencies; the linkage function development of tourism activities; increased community participation in tourism development; and programs implementation for effective promotion on an ongoing basis. These stabilities help increase the number of tourist visits, which leads to community’s welfare in the area surrounding Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu.

scholarly journals Climate Change Challenges and Community-Led Development Strategies: Do They Fit Together in Fisheries Regions?

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 6614
Author(s):  
Marek Furmankiewicz ◽  
Richard J. Hewitt ◽  
Andrzej Kapusta ◽  
Iga Solecka
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Climate Impacts ◽  
Climate Mitigation ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Climate Problem

Coastal and terrestrial fisheries communities in Europe, often economically marginalised, are likely to face severe impacts as climate change becomes more acute. Although progress on climate mitigation and adaptation from national governments remains slow, local development actions can also address these impacts from the bottom up. In this paper we analyse the Fisheries and Sea Operational Programme 2014–2020 and 36 Local Development Strategies prepared within the framework of this programme for the case of Poland. The strategies, which were prepared by cross-sectoral, area-based partnerships known as Fisheries Local Action Groups, are analysed using a content analysis approach. The aim was to assess the degree to which local stakeholders sought to address the climate challenge. We found that the mitigation of climate impacts and the development of renewable energy did not feature prominently in the analysed documents, suggesting that both central policymakers and local stakeholders in Polish fisheries regions had a low level of awareness about the climate problem and their potentially important role in addressing it. Transformation to a post-carbon society undoubtedly requires additional, targeted support and extensive educational activities at the local level, in Poland and elsewhere.

Microfinance as a Weapon to Gain Empowerment

2019 ◽  
pp. 65-93
Author(s):  
Indrani Basu
Keyword(s):  
Development Process ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Material Supply ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
The Family ◽  
The World ◽  
Income Generating Activities

The aim of development policies of any country around the world is to include the marginalised people into development process. Women generally belong to this marginalised group who are struggling over the period of time for their basic sustenance. Microfinance is among one such development strategies to alleviate poverty. However, success of such initiatives depends on the interaction among the several social processes within multi-dimensional society. Aim of this chapter is to evaluate the contribution of microfinance as a weapon to gain empowerment of women on a case study in Nabagram Block of West Bengal, India. It is observed from the study that 73% of respondents have reported that they have utilised their loan on such income generating activities which are different from the prime occupation of the family. Also, the study reveals that members of SHGs seek for greater assistance from facilitators as well as funding authority regarding information, skill development training, raw material supply and process of marketization of their products.

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