scholarly journals Research on the Educational Issues of the Emerging Tourism Industry in Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Chao Feng ◽  
Di Wu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Young People ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
Trained Manpower

This research explores emerging concepts of tourism education, training, and entrepreneurship development. Nowadays, the discourses on this theme have been growing in both developed and developing countries, especially to reduce unemployment rates through the education of young people. For this purpose, this study uses secondary data sources to analyze individual rationality and the creativity of educated young people for entrepreneurship development in the business sector. The analytical framework begins from the investigation of the tourism industry and the processes for empowering those people since tourism industry is considered as one of the agents of economic changes in developing countries, such as Nepal. However, skilled and trained manpower are required to operate well. The main theme of this study is that the aforesaid manpower can be developed with entrepreneurship skills by providing education and training in this business. This study entirely agrees that once the tourism industry is well run by removing the hurdles seen in this sector, there would be an increase in employment opportunities and a raise in the country’s revenue in addition to solving many other social problems.

scholarly journals Tourism Education and Training for the Entrepreneurship Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Narayan Prasad Paudyal
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
Trained Manpower ◽  
And Training

This paper explores emerging concepts of tourism education, training and entrepreneurship development. Nowadays, the discourses on this theme have been growing in both developed and developing countries, especially for reducing unemployment rates through the education of youth people. For this purpose, this paper used secondary sources of data to analyze individual rationality and creativity of educated youth people for the entrepreneurship development in business sector. The analytical framework begins from the examination of tourism industry and processes for empowering those people since tourism industry is considered as one of the agents of socio-economic changes in developing countries, like Nepal. But it needs skilled and trained manpower to operate properly. The main theme of this paper is that the aforesaid manpower can be developed with entrepreneurship skills by providing education and training regarding this business. This paper entirely agrees that once the tourism industry is well run by removing hurdles seen in this sector, it can help increase employment opportunities, increase the country's revenue and solve many other social problems.

Tourism education in France and sustainable development goal 4 (quality education)

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugues Seraphin ◽  
Mamadou Bah ◽  
Alan Fyall ◽  
Vanessa Gowreesunkar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goal ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Education

Purpose This study aims to focus on the phenomenon of “over-education” characterized by a discrepancy between education provided and the needs of the economy vis-à-vis employment. The study considers this issue with reference to tourism and courses taught in the field. Specifically, the phenomenon of over-education is investigated with reference to university graduates in tourism and their employability in the sector. Design/methodology/approach The research design draws from secondary data derived from a review of the literature on tourism and education. Findings The findings point to a need to consider aspects of tourism (field of study and discipline) in destination management. This is to avoid discrepancy at macro and micro levels and at a discipline and industry level. This strategy would also help to ensure synergy between tourism education and the needs of the tourism industry as advocated by the Helix model. Originality/value By focussing on over-education, this study shows that Sustainable development goal (SDG) 4, which relates to quality education, may be addressed. The outcome of the study also leads to the conclusion that SDG 4 should be based on not only access to education and school enrolment rates at all levels, particularly for girls, but also the relationship between education and actual employment.

First World Congress of Rural Sociology

1964 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 436-437
Author(s):  
D. J. Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Rural Sociology ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Human Society ◽  
World Congress ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact ◽  
First World

The main theme of this Congress, held in the cité universitaire in Dijon, was the impact of agricultural changes on society in developed and developing countries. The modernisation of agriculture (industrialisation, commercialisation, decrease of manpower, increase of production per capita) is accompanied by a set of changes which affects not only the rural population itself; but also human society as a whole. Technological and economic changes have an influence on cultural and social structure. The Congress aimed to study this influence with emphasis on the effects on society as a whole, and to compare the experiences of developed and developing countries.

New world, new tourism, new destinations

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ajagunna
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Newly Industrialized Countries

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the position of tourism in tourism dependent countries in light of newly industrialized countries and how trends in the industry impact these developing tourism dependent nations. International tourism, for example, is now a technologically advanced activity in which some developing countries are lagging behind. These developing countries are challenged in adapting to compatible and new technology, financing, staff training and the relevant to the future of the industry. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a qualitative research methodology using both primary and secondary data drawn from a study conducted on the South Coast of Jamaica with supporting literature from a global perspective. Findings – Moves by major players in the international tourism industry to increase their influence and dominance of global markets may reduce consumer choice thereby creating a shift for tourism from old tourism dependent developing nations to newly industrialized countries of the world. This would mean that the old tourism dependent nations need to devise a new way of diversifying their tourism products to attract elite markets seeking clean and un-spoilt environments and destinations. Originality/value – This paper is part of a PhD work, which has been published in a book. The key issues raised in the paper are still current and the challenges present now need government and policy makers ' attention.

scholarly journals Dental Tourism Development in India: An Emopirical Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-83
Author(s):  
Binoy T A ◽  
Monisha A
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Indian Medical

Medical Tourism in India has emerged as one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry despite the global economic downturn.  High cost of treatments in the developed counties, particularly the USA and UK, have been forcing patients from such regions to look for alternative and cost-effective destinations to get their treatments done. The Indian medical tourism industry is presently at a nascent stage, but has enormous potential for future growth and development.  As a significant component of the colossal medical tourism,   Dental Tourism is emerging in the Third World countries, especially in India.  Dental tourists are mainly generated from developed countries such as USA and European countries as theya re looking for developing countries to get their dental treatment coupled with participating in tourism activities.  The lower cost of treatment and availability are the most significant reasons for choosing developing countries as dental tourism destinations.  Dental tourism forms 10 percent of the total Indian medical tourism which is projected to grow at 30 percent to Rs 9,500 crore by 2015.  India produces over 18,000 dentists annually from 238 dental colleges.  The country has around 1,500 oral and maxillofacial surgeons.  A few studies were carried out on various problems faced by the dental tourism industry in India.  The dental  tourist’s perception towards Indian dental tourism industry and their satisfaction level after getting treatment are a few concerns.  This research paper is prepared based on primary and secondary data collected from various sources.  The primary data have been collected from dentists, staff and dental tourists from two famous internationally recognised dental hospitals located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

scholarly journals A Comparative Analysis of Competency Expectations between Tourism Professionals and Tourism Academicians

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
G Nagarjuna
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
Service Sectors ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Skills Education

Education is one of the strongest foundations which enable an individual to develop his competency and skills. Education also helps in making positive contributions towards the creation of wealth and quality of life. Educational institutions transform the life of the individual and also makes him contributeto the welfare of the society and organization he or she works for. The organization looks for those candidates who can contribute to the growth and development of the organization through his or her ability and skills. Education institution has to develop skills and abilities among the students which meet the competency expectations of the organization. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether tourism education meets the competency expectation of the tourism industry. The main objective of this study is to find out the gap between competency expectations of tourism academicians and tourism professionals. The scope of the study covers institutions which offer tourism education in Bangalore, Shimoga, and Mangalore. The study also includes service sectors such as travel agencies and tour operators, hotels and airlines within Bangalore. The targeted respondents of the study are tourism faculty members of institutions and tourism professionals in service organizations. Both primary and secondary data are considered to collect the data. Statistical tools such as correlation, paired sample test are used to analyse the data. The study found that there is a gap that exists between perception of academicians and tourism professionals on the benefit of tourism degrees and also insisted more relevant curriculum that meets the needs of the industry. This study also suggested various measures that would help education institutions to meet the expectations of industry by providing skilled workforce.

Science, Technology and Political Development

1968 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 599-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpad Von Lazar ◽  
Phillip D. Mikesell
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Mobility ◽  
Political Development ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Performance Orientation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Societal Structure ◽  
Modernization Process ◽  
Task Oriented

Modernization has a special appeal for youth in its projection of rapid socio-economic changes and the image of a modern societal structure as an obtainable goal. Education is identified as an intrinsic part of the modernization process, through which social mobility and the achievement of political power are envisaged. The young educated elites of the developing countries are generally characterized by a growing sense of “performance-orientation” and an increasing degree of involvement in politics. Preoccupation with ideological concerns is still common among university students. Young people educated in technological fields tend to be more task oriented but often insecure due to the lack of clearly defined social status. General attitudinal patterns suggest a preoccupation with authority and its role in development, a general lack of patience for political mediation, and the subordination of political means to economic goals.

scholarly journals Flags of Convenience in Cruise Tourism: Is It an Opportunity or an Exploitation of Developing Countries?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-99
Author(s):  
Putu Titah Kawitri Resen ◽  
◽  
Ade Devia Pradipta ◽  
Ismar Ramadhani ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
International System ◽  
Transnational Corporations ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Business Goals ◽  
Cruise Tourism

The purpose of this article is to highlight the power relations between transnational corporations and developing countries due to the application of the Flags of Convenience (FoC) system in the cruise tourism industry. The focus is to answer whether the FoC in global cruise tourism is a good opportunity or actually a system that exploits developing countries. This article uses literature review method by referring to the concept of power of transnational corporations as an analytical framework. This study found that the FoC system strengthens the position of non-state actors in the international system through its regulations and by achieving its business goals through its power over the country, particularly developing countries.

Restructuring Educational Systems and Promoting Social Justice for Young People Involved in Drug Trafficking in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 227 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Sandro Gomes Pessoa ◽  
Linda Liebenberg ◽  
Dorothy Bottrell ◽  
Silvia Helena Koller
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Young People ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Drug Trafficking ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals

Abstract. Economic changes in the context of globalization have left adolescents from Latin American contexts with few opportunities to make satisfactory transitions into adulthood. Recent studies indicate that there is a protracted period between the end of schooling and entering into formal working activities. While in this “limbo,” illicit activities, such as drug trafficking may emerge as an alternative for young people to ensure their social participation. This article aims to deepen the understanding of Brazilian youth’s involvement in drug trafficking and its intersection with their schooling, work, and aspirations, connecting with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 16 as proposed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations in 2015 .

Domestic Tourism in Nepal: Issues and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Sandeep Basnyat ◽  
Suryakiran Shrestha ◽  
Bijita Shakya ◽  
Reeja Byanjankar ◽  
Shubhashree Basnyat
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Institutional Arrangements ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Tourism Research ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
The Government

Compared to international tourism, domestic tourism is less susceptible to external changes and provides a more stable business environment for industry stakeholders. Traditionally, the focus of a majority of tourism research has been international tourism. Existing domestic tourism literature predominantly focuses on the potential of domestic tourism and the measurement of its demands, but greatly ignores the issues and challenges in the domestic tourism industry. This article fills this gap and examines the issues and challenges the domestic tourism industry is facing with a focus on Nepal, a South Asian developing country. The data for this study were collected through semistructured interviews with 20 tourism industry practitioners. The findings of this study demonstrate how uncertainties created by the lack of institutional arrangements and prioritization, and confusion around the appropriate ways and means of managing domestic tourism have contributed to the chaos in the private sector tourism industry in Nepal. Implications for the government and other stakeholders in Nepal and other developing countries have been discussed.

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