Strategic Alliances

2019 ◽  
pp. 500-519
Author(s):  
Nilufer Vatansever Toylan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Strategic Alliances ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
General Context ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
The World ◽  
Practical Implications

This chapter is aimed at examining the concept of alliances, which has been used as a strategy in the service industry, with a theoretical perspective and how it can be applied to the tourism industry. Specifically, alliances in health tourism are examined by an integrated model proposed for Turkey. Therefore, a literature review has been presented in this chapter. From this, a model created for strategic alliances in the health tourism industry is adapted from the literature. From explaining strategic collaborations in a general context, strategic alliances in tourism industry, examples about Health Tourism Alliances from the world and from Turkey specifically, a model is proposed for Health Tourism Alliances. Lastly, some theoretical and practical implications and suggestions for future studies are presented.

The Role of Maqasid Shariah and Islamic Religiosity in Tourism Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 65-75
Author(s):  
Nurafiqah Mohamad Musa ◽  
Nur Murniza Mohd Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Consumer Market ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
The World ◽  
Protection Of Life ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Conventional tourism had opened a “window” for Islamic tourism to operationalize which at present is expanded throughout the world. As the Muslim population is rising rapidly, Muslim consumer market should be critically concerned by tourism businesses to satisfy the needs and wants of the consumers. This paper attempts to explain the concept of Islamic tourism in the context of maqasid shariah – protection of religion, protection of intellect, protection of life, protection of wealth and protection of offspring; discusses the role of Islamic religiosity in shaping tourists’ behaviour, as well as tourism industry’s role in applying Islamic tourism according to maqasid shariah, from the tourism industry’s perspective and tourists’ perspective. To date, there is still lack of knowledge and related literature review on the implementation of maqasid shariah in the concept of tourism industry. The ultimate goals of shariah are vital as the platform in the development of Islamic tourism as well as Islamic religiosity among Muslim consumers because it resembles the value of Islamic concept in tourism perspectives.

Halal tourism: conceptual and practical challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erhan Boğan ◽  
Mehmet Sarıışık
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Global Tourism ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeMuslim tourists participating in halal tourism activities represent a valuable niche market for global tourism industry. The purpose of this study is to clarify the concepts of halal tourism and Islamic tourism and to draw attention to some conceptual and practical challenges in the halal tourism industry.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a critical assessment of the literature in this field. To differentiate the concepts and to discuss practical and conceptual challenges, the authors found some references by reviewing the existing definitions in related literature and the primary source of the concepts which is Holy Book of Islam, Quran.FindingsThe terms “intention” and “Islamic motivation” can be used to differentiate Islamic tourism and halal tourism. The authors suggest calling hotels that provide good and services in halal tourism industry as “halal hotels” and tourists as “Muslim tourists”. One of the leading practical challenges in halal tourism is having lack of halal standards, especially for hotels. As the way Muslims understand and adapt their lives to Islam is quite different, which means this market is not homogenous, the authors suggest that halal hotels should be scaled through different qualifications in different countries.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is based on literature review, and it lacks primary research.Practical implicationsCurrent paper stresses the need for consistent use of Islamic-related tourism terms in industry. Hotel companies should have halal certifications that will provide assurance to customers. It is highly important for hotel companies to inform their target guests about the location of hotel before arriving at hotel. This is because halal hotels and other hotels are usually located in resort destination, especially in Turkey.Originality/valueThis paper is one of the leading papers that differentiates Islamic tourism and halal tourism concepts. It also provides several conceptual and practical issues in halal tourism industry.

scholarly journals TRAVELERS EXPERIENCES IN RAIL TOURISM AMONG SPECIAL INTEREST TOURIST IN SABAH MALAYSIA: THEORETICAL REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (26) ◽  
pp. 204-214
Author(s):  
Nur Ainna Aznida Abdullah ◽  
Syed Muhammad Rafy Syed Jaafar
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Special Interest ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Transportation Corridor ◽  
The World ◽  
Rail Travel

Rail sometimes serves mainly as a transportation corridor connecting rural areas, or urban settings and green strips. However, the rise in the tourism industry in a developed country has increased the popularity of trails used in recreation. Apart from that, rail travel can be experienced as an enhancement of travel especially the onboard journey. Even though the rail tourism industry is well developed around the world, the studies related to rail travel in Malaysia are less plentiful. Therefore, this paper aims to review the idea of traveller’s experiences in rail tourism and identify the factors that contribute to rail tourism in Sabah Malaysia, especially among Special Interest Tourists (SITs). SITs can be defined as a specialized style of touristy that focuses on one topic and personally conducted tour by folks that wish to develop their interests. A content analysis on rail tourism, traveller’s experience, and the dimension of rail services was conducted for this paper. This is also involved an interview with the stakeholder to clarify and explain the features of rail tourism based on the content analysis and literature review. As for that, it's pointed out that the features and characteristics of the rail tourism setting as the variables of development criteria can make the touring route from the railway station is a pleasurable experience for tourists. It will give an impact on the experience and generate the intention of travellers to revisit and experience the services again. The final theoretical framework has been developed to show the concept of rail tourism among Special Interest Tourists (SITs) in Sabah Malaysia.

Global Medical Tourism

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Sukanya Banerjee ◽  
Siddhartha Sankar Nath ◽  
Nilanjan Dey ◽  
Hajime Eto
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cost Benefits ◽  
The World ◽  
Developed Nations

Medical tourism is related to the travel of patients from one country to another in order to obtain medical treatment in that country. There are several countries worldwide promoting medical tourism and attracting patients. Most of the developing nations attract the patients because of cost benefits whereas the developed nations attract patients who require complex surgeries or any kind of advanced medical treatment. The main aim of this research paper is to focus on the development of medical tourism industry, worldwide. Medical Tourism industry throughout the world is growing at a fast rate. It has huge potential for generating employment and earning large amount of foreign exchange. This will help in the country's overall economic development. Medical tourism incorporates multi-dimensional activity but basically it is a service industry. Hence, medical tourism is a vital revenue earning source especially for the developing nations. Hence, it can be said that it is a win situation for both the patients as well as the destination countries.

scholarly journals Indonesia as the Best Halal Tourism Destination and its Impacts to Muslim’s Travelers Visit

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Anton MinardiPasundan University Bandung Indon ◽  
Dewi Astuti ◽  
. Suhadi
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
New Development ◽  
The World ◽  
Secure Environment ◽  
Green Tourism ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
International Issue ◽  
Practical Implications

The article described at first conceptual of halal tourism which is based on Islamic Shariah. Second, analyses of halal tourism effectiveness practically. Third, research of Indonesia as biggest Muslim populations in the world provide and serve halal tourism. To research this thing authors used a descriptive analytical research method coupled with literacy techniques. As a summary that halal tourism is growing fast in Indonesia with some special advantages and efforts actually. Evidently, Indonesia has been selected as the best halal tourism in the world by 2019 and the trend of increasing visitors especially from middle east whom mostly Muslim’s travelers to the country. The implications of the research are found relatively new development of halal tourism conceptually and the implications in promoting halal tourism, serving Muslims community to get satisfactions in tourism without deny their belief, halal tourism is a health tourism that provide only foods, beverages and healthy advertisement and also green tourism that secure environment practically. Practical implications there are first, promote halal tourism. Second, serve Muslims community to get satisfactions in tourism without deny their belief and Islamic tennets. Third, halal tourism is a health tourism that provide only foods, beverages and healthy advertisement and green tourism that secure environment. The article is original as a result of a research in international issue that concern of halal tourism which service tourists specially for Muslims, and also offers new platform in tourism business.

Responsible tourism education of younger consumers: the role of mini-clubs in mountain resorts

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-419
Author(s):  
Hugues Seraphin
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Education ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Social Empowerment ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Do So

Purpose The purpose of this viewpoint paper is to discuss whether children can play a role in the sustainability of the tourism industry as a whole. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a literature review of key terms: sustainable tourism; mountain tourism; children; and empowerment. Findings Children could potentially play a role in the sustainability of tourism if they are empowered to do so. mini-clubs in mountain resorts could, for instance, contribute to their social empowerment using a catalytic strategy. Practical implications Practitioners involved in the sustainability of the tourism industry should investigate ways to make the sustainability endeavour of the industry more inclusive. As for academics, they should devote time for research on children, as they are an important stakeholder group for the industry. Originality/value This paper focusses on children in the tourism industry. There is a dearth of research in this area.

The Role of Maqasid Shariah and Islamic Religiosity in Tourism Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-75
Author(s):  
Nurafiqah Mohamad Musa ◽  
Nur Murniza Mohd Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Consumer Market ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
The World ◽  
Protection Of Life ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Conventional tourism had opened a “window” for Islamic tourism to operationalize which at present is expanded throughout the world. As the Muslim population is rising rapidly, Muslim consumer market should be critically concerned by tourism businesses to satisfy the needs and wants of the consumers. This paper attempts to explain the concept of Islamic tourism in the context of maqasid shariah – protection of religion, protection of intellect, protection of life, protection of wealth and protection of offspring; discusses the role of Islamic religiosity in shaping tourists’ behaviour, as well as tourism industry’s role in applying Islamic tourism according to maqasid shariah, from the tourism industry’s perspective and tourists’ perspective. To date, there is still lack of knowledge and related literature review on the implementation of maqasid shariah in the concept of tourism industry. The ultimate goals of shariah are vital as the platform in the development of Islamic tourism as well as Islamic religiosity among Muslim consumers because it resembles the value of Islamic concept in tourism perspectives.

Dimensions of CSR in Tourism Industry in India

2016 ◽  
pp. 169-188
Author(s):  
Prabhjot Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
The World ◽  
Corporate Social

Tourism in India should be developed in such a way that it accommodates and entertains visitors in a way that is minimally intrusive or destructive to the environment and sustains and supports the native cultures in the locations it is operation in. Moreover, since tourism is a multi-dimensional activity, and basically a service industry, it would be necessary that all wings of the Central and State governments, private sector and voluntary organizations become active partners in the Endeavour to attain sustainable growth in tourism if India is to become a world player in the tourism industry. The study is based on the secondary data and the main objective of this study is to study the Indian government policies and programmes of CSR and to analyze the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities undertaken by the tourism industry. India is the first country in the world which made CSR compulsory for business houses as per Companies Act -2013. In the Indian economy for promoting the community development, the corporate sector in India has to share responsibility with government.

Dimensions of CSR in Tourism Industry in India

2019 ◽  
pp. 322-341
Author(s):  
Prabhjot Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
The World ◽  
Corporate Social

Tourism in India should be developed in such a way that it accommodates and entertains visitors in a way that is minimally intrusive or destructive to the environment and sustains and supports the native cultures in the locations it is operation in. Moreover, since tourism is a multi-dimensional activity, and basically a service industry, it would be necessary that all wings of the Central and State governments, private sector and voluntary organizations become active partners in the Endeavour to attain sustainable growth in tourism if India is to become a world player in the tourism industry. The study is based on the secondary data and the main objective of this study is to study the Indian government policies and programmes of CSR and to analyze the corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities undertaken by the tourism industry. India is the first country in the world which made CSR compulsory for business houses as per Companies Act -2013. In the Indian economy for promoting the community development, the corporate sector in India has to share responsibility with government.

The Effect of Religious Affiliation on Nation/Place Image

2017 ◽  
pp. 245-268
Author(s):  
İhsan Kurar ◽  
Saadet Zafer Kavacik ◽  
Mehmet Emin İnal
Keyword(s):  
Service Industry ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Religious Buildings ◽  
Place Image ◽  
The World ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Holy Places ◽  
Different Parts

Tourism industry is related to food and beverage, transportation, accommodation and many more fields. For this reason, tourism marketing is gaining importance all over the world. Most of the fastest growing tourism countries' promotion activities are increasingly raising the popularity and importance of these countries. Tourism has an important role in the development of countries as a service industry and a multi-faceted concept. Hence, tourism activities currently have gained new forms, new insights and new methods. One of them are faith or pilgrimage based tours. Today, for travels especially made for cultural purpose, religion is one of the leading factors. For example, Benares in Brahman, Mecca and Madinah in Islam, Jerusalem and Ephesus in Christianity are religious places attracted many of tourists due to the pilgrimage. This major movements of migration making for religious purposes affect regions, countries and destinations in terms of the economic and social aspects. This situation creates economic opportunities for countries which have consistently balance of payments deficit. In addition to this, religious trips impress people spiritually, physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. Therefore, people visit the holy places of the faith they belong. For this reason, faith activities in different parts of the world attracted millions of people annually. Among them religious buildings, rituals, festivals, spiritual and religious events are important factors that affect the behaviour of tourists and directs people to faith tourism.

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