scholarly journals Eclectic Paradigm and the analysis of FDI in tourism in Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 69-82
Author(s):  
Sandeep Basnyat
Keyword(s):  
Host Country ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Local Service ◽  
The Third ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Eclectic Paradigm ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Internalization Advantages ◽  
Theory Paradigm

This paper analyzes the factors that determine the inflows of FDI in tourism sector of Nepal using Eclectic Theory (Paradigm) propounded by John Dunning. It was observed that the first and second conditions (ownership specific advantages and internalization advantages) are firm specific determinants of FDI, whereas, the third is location-specific and, therefore, has a crucial influence on the host country Nepal’s inflows of FDI in tourism. It was further observed that the development impact of FDI on the tourism industry of Nepal may be determined by various combinations of three main important factors – policy environment, including policy reforms that trigger further inflows of FDI; the level of development (and maturity) of the tourism industry; and, the geography of Nepal. The paper suggests that MNC’s can help Nepal by, among other things, diversifying the supply of tourism products and improving the local service standards.The Gaze: Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Vol.5 2013 pp.69-82

scholarly journals Leveraging inter-tourists interactions via chatbots to bridge academia, tourism industries and future societies

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Calvaresi ◽  
Ahmed Ibrahim ◽  
Jean-Paul Calbimonte ◽  
Emmanuel Fragniere ◽  
Roland Schegg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Multi Stakeholder

PurposeThe tourism and hospitality sectors are experiencing radical innovation boosted by the advancements in Information and Communication Technologies. Increasingly sophisticated chatbots are introducing novel approaches, re-shaping the dynamics among tourists and service providers, and fostering a remarkable behavioral change in the overall sector. Therefore, the objective of this paper is two-folded: (1) to highlight the academic and industrial standing points with respect to the current chatbots designed/deployed in the tourism sector and (2) to develop a proof-of-concept embodying the most prominent opportunities in the tourism sector.Design/methodology/approachThis work elaborates on the outcomes of a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and a Focus Group (FG) composed of experts from the tourism industry. Moreover, it presents a proof-of-concept relying on the outcomes obtained from both SLR and FG. Eventually, the proof-of-concept has been tested with experts and practitioners of the tourism sector.FindingsAmong the findings elicited by this paper, we can mention the quick evolution of chatbot-based solutions, the need for continuous investments, upskilling, system innovation to tackle the eTourism challenges and the shift toward new dimensions (i.e. tourist-to-tourist-to-chatbot and personalized multi-stakeholder systems). In particular, we focus on the need for chatbot-based activity and thematic aggregation for next-generation tourists and service providers.Originality/valueBoth academic- and industrial-centered findings have been structured and discussed to foster the practitioners' future research. Moreover, the proof-of-concept presented in the paper is the first of its kind, which raised considerable interest from both technical and business-planning perspectives.

scholarly journals Assessment of status, problems and trends in development of tourist service market in Russian regions in terms of COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Irina Anatolievna Morozova ◽  
Elena Gennadievna Gushchina ◽  
Yulia Olegovna Aleksikova ◽  
Anastasia Aleksandrovna Goncharova
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Service Market ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

The article examines the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic on the tourism and hospitality industry. Based on an assessment of the scale of losses incurred by enterprises in this sector of the economy in an unfavorable epidemiological situation, it was concluded that tourism was among the industries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The identified problems faced by small and medium-sized businesses from among tour operators and travel agencies confirmed the correctness of the measures of state support provided by the state to this sector of the economy. A comparative analysis of the development of the tourism sector in 2019 and 2020 in terms of such parameters as the number of inbound and outbound trips of citizens, the volume of demand for tourism services, made it possible to assess the threats and opportunities for the functioning of the tourism sector during the pandemic for the Russian economy and suggest that the recovery of the tourism industry it may take at least three years. There have been illustrated the diagrams comparing the demand for outbound and inbound tourism in 2019 and 2020, the demand for tourist services among different strata of the population, and hotel occupancy in Russia. In addition to identifying general factors that hinder the balanced growth of the Russian market of tourist services, the problem of information asymmetry was stated, which hinders the realization of the tourist potential in the regions: lack/ insufficient data, or distorted data on the tourism potential in certain territories. The highlighted trends in the development of the Russian tourism industry in the current conditions and promising trends in the tourism and hospitality industry include greening, digitalization, individualization of both demand and supply, an orientation towards domestic tourism.

scholarly journals TOURISM INDUSTRY OF THAILAND: THROUGH CRISIS, LOCKDOWN AND SANDBOX - TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Denis Ushakov
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Socioeconomic System ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

The article analyzes the structural-functional crisis of Thailand’s tourism sector caused by the 2020 pandemic. Prospects and destimulating factors of the crisis within the tourism sector for the whole socioeconomic system of the country have been assessed from the standpoint of the author’s own vision of “accumulating uselessness”. The author also analyzed the major consequences and development results inside the sectors of tourism and hospitality in Thailand and also — how these sectors have been reacting to economic, social and medical shocks from the coronavirus pandemic. Reformatting prospects of Thailand’s tourism sector are evaluated taking into account the significant transformation of its strategic priorities, resources and market orientation.

scholarly journals Management models of tourism industry: The case of Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia Papadopoulou
Keyword(s):  
State Level ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Management Models ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Of Greece

Management has been the focus of studies in the field of tourism and hospitality and other related sectors. However, recently, investigators began examining the role of a management model in improving the competitiveness of a country both at the firm and state level. The literature reviewed in the current study has shown that management models affect the success, productivity, and effectiveness of firms in the sector. More researchers have noted that the management model should focus on the sustainability of the ecosystem and economy. The management model adopted by Greece has not been effective in improving its level of competitiveness compared to other European nations. Although various studies have examined the phenomenon, there is yet a need for more explorations to exploit how various antecedents of management models affect the tourism sector in the long-run. The current study has established that the management model supported by positive government policies affects the tourism industry and attracts more visitors, growth, and competitiveness.

scholarly journals Addressing the effect of COVID19 pandemic on the Tourism Industry in Haridwar and Dehradun Districts of Uttarakhand, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Ashish Kumar ◽  
Ajay Bhardwaj ◽  
Umakant Indolia
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
North India ◽  
Strong Response ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
World Economic ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Global Travel

The World Travel and Tourism Council has said “The coronavirus COVID19 epidemic is putting up to 50 million jobs in the global travel and tourism sector at risk, with travel likely to slump by a quarter this year, Asia being the most affected continent”. The predictions being flashed by the world economic forum about the travel & tourism industry is also reflected in North India tourism industry. Hence, the study aimed to address and evaluate the effect of COVID19 on Uttarakhand tourism, especially, on the site of Haridwar and Dehradun as they are the entry to the gateway of Major Char Dham Yatra of Himalaya, and where all India tourists arrive since centuries. The prime focus of the study was to review and investigate the people's reaction towards the pandemic situation and how it had affected the working as well as livelihood of people associated with Tourism and hospitality in this region of Uttarakhand. The study did a online survey through self-prepared 20 questions questionnaire.  The study indicates before and COVID19 pandemic affected nearly 60% respondents for their professional working and many were affected with payment schedules. The majority of the respondents (78.4%) were very much positive and had faith for the bright future besides happy to spend time with family. In addition, the study showed a strong response from participants for the need of the change in the service of the tourism industry indicating a change for its survival with the present threat possibly through finding solutions such as local tourism, spiritual collective effort and support. 

New Practices in the Tourism Sector During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 645-663
Author(s):  
Meral Büyükkuru ◽  
Neşe Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Normalization Process

The tourism sector is one of the main economic sectors of both developed and developing countries. It is one of the sectors that feels the most destructive effects of COVID-19 in terms of generating income, providing employment, and covering many sub-sectors. A number of practices, recommendations, and decisions have been put forward to minimize the devastating effects of the pandemic by the international bodies. Although the COVID-19 epidemic has been brought under control in some countries with various vaccination practices and a new normalization process has been entered into, the traces of its destructive effects are still visible in the tourism industry. Therefore, this chapter draws the attention of the reader to comprehensive and up to the present unconventional practices in the industry due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry.

scholarly journals COVID-19 EFFECTS ON TOURISM SECTOR AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TOUR GUIDES PROFESSION IN SERBIA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Žerajić ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Professional Association ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Tour Guides ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
The Way

The tourism industry is one of the sectors that have been hit the hardest by the Corona crisis worldwide. The pandemic has crippled domestic and international travel for the most part, resulting in significant revenue losses and liquidity problems for all tourism businesses. In the aftermath of the crisis, the industry will have to contend with people's increased need for security and trust. Tourism and hospitality industry are the most endangered industries across the globe. Tour guides represent the profession that may have been affected the most, precisely because of the seasonal nature of their work, as well as because of the way they are engaged. This paper aims to point out the problems faced by tour guides during the pandemic as well as to present, through interviews with tour guides in Serbia, the position and efforts of the professional association of tour guides of Serbia and their attempts to improve their status during this period.

scholarly journals Generation Z's Perceptions and Attitudes towards Tourism and Hospitality a Career Option – A Preliminary Investigation of Residents of Jharkhand

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 2953-2984
Author(s):  
Dr. Amar Kumar Chaudhary, Vidya Jha
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Career Option ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Social ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes and perceptions of Generation Z of Jharkhand, India towards careers in the tourism industry. The study is exploratory and based on a quantitative approach. A total of 196 respondents have been selected by random sampling from all the districts of Bihar and Jharkhand for this study. Areas that students have concerns over include respondent's relationship with their managers, promotion opportunities, career paths, and the pay and conditions offered within the industry. The study also focuses about the awareness of Gen Z about the Indian Tourism Development Programs, Jharkhand Tourism and the various regulations implemented in tourism sector. The data was collected by with the help of Google forms. The analysis has been done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software.  The research shows that the Gen Z is good tourists but they have their doubts on taking up career in tourism sector. Though, they are inclined in doing so if this sector is more digital savvy, have good career development opportunities and if the tourism sector in Jharkhand is improved.

scholarly journals REPRODUCTION OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN TOURIST ENTERPRISES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetiana Bakina ◽  
Tetiana Krasnoded ◽  
Olena Zakharchenko
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
The Third ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Motivational Mechanism ◽  
High Level

The tourism industry is an industry with a high level of competition. An enterprise that operates in the tourism sector needs to ensure a stable competitive advantage. Such a competitive advantage can be the human capital of the company. The article proposes a reproduction model of the human capital of a tourist enterprise from the point of view of the motivational mechanism. The model includes the following structural elements: the first is the production of human capital as a stock of social needs; the second is the accumulation of human capital as a stock of individual needs and abilities; the third is the use of human capital as a stock of abilities and the formation of needs for further investment; the fourth is the presence or absence of an individual effect from the use of human capital; the fifth is the new investment of human capital as the accumulation of a stock of abilities for further reproduction or the lack of motivation for a new investment in human capital.

scholarly journals Analysing the Differential Performances of Indian States in the Tourism Sector: (1947-early 2020)

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megha Jacob ◽  
Archita Agarwal ◽  
Gunjan Gupta ◽  
Kavya Maria Raju ◽  
Rabani Khurana
Keyword(s):  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Indian States ◽  
Heritage Culture ◽  
Educational Tourism ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Hospitality Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Immense Potential

Tourism is an ever evolving and a dynamic industry which can play a crucial role in increasing income and in providing employment opportunities in an economy. India especially with its rich heritage, culture and geographical landscapes has always had immense potential to become a leading tourist destination. Presently the major types of tourism prevalent in India are Medical Tourism, Rural/ Natural Tourism, Religious Tourism and Historical& Educational Tourism. In 2018-19, the tourism sector contributed around 5% to India’s GDP. However with the health shock of Covid-19, the tourism sector has taken a major hit since early 2020, with several people losing their jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector when different states imposed lockdowns and took various measures to curb the pandemic. As restrictions in each state eased during the first wave of the pandemic, different states in India adopted various policies to revive the tourism industry. But to understand the effectiveness of these policies in each state/ UT, one needs to investigate the baseline at which the Tourism industry was before the pandemic hit the country. This paper attempts to look at the differential performances of states and UTs of India in tourism by categorizing them into various types of tourism between 1947 until March 2020.This paper aims to act as a base for further analysing the impact of this pandemic on Tourism across states in India.

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