What Are the Needs of Senior Tourists? Evidence from Remote Regions of Europe

Economies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Joanna Zielińska-Szczepkowska
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Historical Sites

Tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in Europe, with growth mostly centered in major cities and urban locations. Nevertheless, remote destinations can also offer tranquility and accessibility, as well as both unexploited and unknown development potential for active senior travelers. The purpose of this paper is to analyze, on the basis of information gathered from 1705 questionnaires, senior touristic behavior, including motivations and decision-making issues for senior travelers in 11 remote regions of nine European countries (Finland, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Spain, Ireland, and Greece). A mixed-methods approach was used to fulfill the research objectives. Both interviews and the survey method were applied to generate data from senior tourists. The present study will focus on the key factors explaining senior tourists’ motivations and barriers to travel. The results of surveys conducted within the TOURAGE project indicate the significant potential of remote regions in the development of senior tourism. For senior respondents, a very important reason for going on holiday is the possibility of enjoying rest and silence. Safety, nature, historical sites, quality of services, and easy transportation connections are the top five attraction factors for seniors when choosing a destination. At the same time, according to the interviews, among the important problems negatively influencing the size of the senior tourism market in remote regions are: difficulties in reaching seniors with tourist offers, a lack of promotion of local tourist products aimed at seniors, and finally a lack of financial resources for the implementation of local projects supporting the development of senior tourism.

Determinants of memorable sightseeing bus-tour experiences: identifying and evaluating destination related attributes

2021 ◽  
pp. 146735842110382
Author(s):  
Marwa Ghanem ◽  
Khaled Shaaban
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Ancillary Services ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Destination Competitiveness ◽  
Tourist Information

The pivotal impact of memorable tourist experiences on behavioral intentions and destination competitiveness has been underscored by prior studies, which remarked how the different attributes of various types of tourist activities and services influence the memorability of the overall destination experience. However, these endeavors approached the topic of destination experience in a generic manner, and did not research the specific dynamics behind the memorability of such touristic activities in depth. This study aims to identify and evaluate destination-level attributes that contribute to the memorability of sightseeing bus-tour experiences (MBTE), as an example of destination activities. Based on a mixed-methods approach exploring the perspectives of tourists and destination professionals, the results suggest a checklist of 34 attributes arranged under six dimensions: (1) attractions, (2) accessibility, (3) amenities, (4) tourist information and tour guidance quality, (5) quality of services, and (6) other ancillary services. The results give insights into the different perspectives of tourists and decision-makers on the relative importance of MBTE determinants and elaborate on their implications.

Allocation and Use of Financial Resources in Health Care in Kyrgyzstan

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damira Japarova
Keyword(s):  
Current Method ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
State Hospitals ◽  
Hospitalization Rates ◽  
Single Payer ◽  
Distribution Of Resources

TThe distribution of the limited financial resources in the state hospitals in Kyrgyzstan is uneven. The problems associated with the current method of distribution of resources: the poor quality of services at the level of polyclinics and high hospitalization rates that require an evaluation of the budget allocation of healthcare organizations operating in the Single Payer system. In order to improve the efficiency of resource use it is suggested to review the principles of allocation of resources to the primary level of patient care.

Exploring the association of learning participation with the quality of life of older Chinese adults: A mixed methods approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 378-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renfeng Wang ◽  
Liesbeth De Donder ◽  
Free De Backer ◽  
Karen Triquet ◽  
Li Shihua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals P077 What matters to Ulcerative Colitis patients when they make treatment decisions? A systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S180-S180
Author(s):  
A M Folan ◽  
G Jones ◽  
D Baker ◽  
S Brown ◽  
M Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Treatment Decisions ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Adherence To Medication ◽  
What Matters

Abstract Background The decision for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients to opt for elective surgery or continue medical treatment is dependent on patient preferences taking into account a range of factors. In addition to choosing between medical and surgical treatment, patients undergoing elective surgery are presented with a further decision regarding which operation to choose. The aim of this systematic review is to identify and understand what matters to UC patients when they are making these decisions. Methods Five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Medline, and Embase) were searched for relevant literature up to 15 October 2020. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies were included in this review. Studies reporting on what was important to UC patients (over 16 years of age) when they make treatment decisions were included. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to assess the quality of the papers. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Results The searches identified 6,917 papers and a final 19 (eight quantitative, seven qualitative, four mixed methods) papers were included. All studies were published since 2007 and included a total of 3,328 participants from nine countries. Five overarching themes (and their associated 20 sub-themes) were generated to describe the factors reported as important to UC patients in making treatment decisions. These were: 1. Information provision (information content, knowledge about their illness, quality of information); 2. Impact of the treatment upon daily life (controlling physical symptoms, quality of life); 3. Levels of risk (trade-off, high risk, concern and worry); 4. Burden of treatment (the need to see benefits of medication, route and size of medication, side effects, dosing frequency, costs, effort of being the patient, adherence to medication, surgery concerns, timing of surgery); and 5. Patient-clinician relationship (shared decision-making, communication, mismatch between what clinicians and patients consider to be important). Conclusion Communication between patients and their IBD teams should take into account the range of factors that influence their treatment decision making. Decision support interventions that incorporate such factors may better support the patient-clinician relationship and improve knowledge of treatment options and how these impact on what matters to them. Future studies are needed to determine which factors identified in this review are dominant.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Pengambilan Keputusan dengan Metode Tsukamoto pada Penentuan Tingkat Kepuasan pelanggan

CAUCHY ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venny Riana Riana Agustin ◽  
Wahyu Henky Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Fuzzy Inference ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Fuzzy Rules ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Inference System ◽  
A Value ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Analysis

Tsukamoto method is one method of fuzzy inference system on fuzzy logic for decision making. Steps of the decision making in this method, namely fuzzyfication (process changing the input into kabur), the establishment of fuzzy rules, fuzzy logic analysis, defuzzyfication (affirmation), as well as the conclusion and interpretation of the results. The results from this research are steps of the decision making in Tsukamoto method, namely fuzzyfication (process changing the input into kabur), the establishment of fuzzy rules by the general form IF a is A THEN B is B, fuzzy logic analysis to get alpha in every rule, defuzzyfication (affirmation) by weighted average method, as well as the conclusion and interpretation of the results. On customers at the case, in value of 16 the quality of services, the value of 17 the quality of goods, and value of 16 a price, a value of the results is 45,29063 and the level is low satisfaction

scholarly journals The Quality of the Decision-Making Process in Road Transport

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
Robert Sałek
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Transport Process ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Management Level ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Preparatory Stage

Abstract The issue of quality is a very important aspect of the operation of transport companies. In relation to the area of their activity it primarily focuses on the quality of services provided, which can be verified e.g. on the basis of timeliness of deliveries or accepted complaints. This allows for examining the quality after providing the service in order to take future pro-quality actions. However, is it possible to affect the quality of services provided before their provision? The transport process itself is preceded with a range of actions taken within the framework of detailed planning and organization, which can significantly influence the quality of services. The decisions made at the management level are conditioned by many factors determining the course of future events, however, this is not always enough to make the process run uninterruptedly. Therefore, it is important to structure basic actions at the initial stage so as to allow the smooth conduct of the decision-making process for the specific task in order to subsequently focus on the detailed analysis of the actions planned. In the paper, the author attempts to characterize the fundamental factors affecting the decisions taken during the planning and organization of the transport process. The objective of the conducted research is to verify initial decisions and their significance for the improvement in the quality of transport services provided. There was conducted the algorithmization of actions and interpretation of their importance for the quality of decisions taken at the preparatory stage and during transport.

scholarly journals USE OF INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SPHERE IN UKRAINE

World Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (6(46)) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Ignatenko ◽  
Iryna Krylova
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
The State ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
General Context ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
Fixed Assets

The article is devoted to the clarification of the peculiarities of the use of investment instruments for the development of the water supply and wastewater sector in Ukraine. The sphere of water supply and wastewater of Ukraine requires significant investments for the renewal of fixed assets of water supply and wastewater enterprises, reconstruction and development of engineering infrastructure, introduction of the latest technologies, improvement of the quality of services, etc. The authors consider the concept of investment, investment activity, investment program in the general context and in the field of water supply and wastewater. The structure of planned volumes of financing of measures of investment programs of water supply and wastewater enterprises in 2018 is being analyzed. Issues of application of other modern financial and economic mechanisms in the field of water supply and wastewater are considered. The article analyzes the state of realization of public-private partnership in the field of water supply and wastewater on the basis of statistical data. Investment approaches based on participative financing, which involves the use of financial resources not only of the state but also of local communities, business and civil society institutions, and financing through the use of opportunities of the market of debt obligations, including at the expense of the issue of municipal securities in the form of bonds of a local loan.

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