scholarly journals Competitiveness and Sustainability in Tourism Industry: The Albergo Diffuso Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Valeri ◽  
Paola Paoloni
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Units Of Analysis ◽  
Start Up

The objective of the analysis developed in this paper is to verify whether the sustainability of the hotel ospitality model contributes to the competitiveness of tourist destinations. The research question is: does the model of “albergo diffuso” satisfy the requirement for a social, economic and environmental sustainability? The research method adopted consisted in a survey with the submission of a questionnaire to a number of alberghi diffusi operating worldwide, that is 130 units of analysis. The submission period went from October to December 2016. Through the questionnaire submitted to the interviewees it has been possible to analyze the motivation for the business start-up as well as the characteristics of the entrepreneur, the managerial systems and the governance style. The results will be analyzed through the application of the Weaver model (2014; 2017) which is considered essential to evaluate the contribution of the albergo diffuso to tourism sustainability. The implementation of the Weaver matrix to evaluate the contribution of the albergo diffuso to the sustainability of a tourist destination is the original element of the paper. The paper discusses the implications of sustainability with particular regards to the “albergo diffuso”. Therefore, it would be suitable to expand the analysis to additional models of tourist hospitality present in the international tourism scenario

Experiences of international tourists with healthy signature foods: a case study in Malacca

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 (6) ◽  
pp. 1869-1882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mageswari Kunasegaran ◽  
S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh ◽  
Sofiah Kadar Khan
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourist Gaze ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Gaze Theory

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of international tourists with healthy signature food at a tourist destination, and explore the perceptions of food providers regarding the preparation of healthy signature foods. Healthy signature food at tourist destinations has become a crucial factor that can determine whether tourists revisit a tourist destination. The relevant literature review and Urry’s tourist gaze theory indicate that there is a lack of previous research on healthy signature foods among international tourists and food providers. The current study addresses this gap by providing a holistic understanding of healthy signature foods and how they have led to a culture of healthy eating in the tourism industry. Design/methodology/approach A case study was conducted in Malacca, a World UNESCO Heritage Site, to identify the experiences of international tourists with local signature foods. A purposive sampling method was selected to gather information from international tourists and food providers. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews to gain a detailed perspective of healthy signature foods. Findings The results revealed four thematic analysis outcomes, namely, memorable food experiences, food hygiene consciousness, cultural values and tourist happiness, which directly impact tourists’ satisfaction and intention to revisit. Additionally, aspects such as type of trip, trip frequency and the purpose of the trip influenced tourists’ experiences with healthy signature food. Furthermore, it was found that the selected food providers prepared their meals according to the standard procedures. Originality/value The current study extends Urry’s tourist gaze theory by exploring tourists’ perceptions of healthy signature food as well as exploring the way the food is prepared. Healthy signature food has much potential as a means of attracting and sustaining international tourists at tourist destinations. Furthermore, it strengthens the supply chain relationship between international tourists (customers) and food providers (suppliers) in the food tourism industry.

scholarly journals Investigating Factors of Customer Loyalty Formation for Wellness Spa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marija Lakićević ◽  
Danijela Pantović ◽  
Aleksandra Fedajev
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Special Review ◽  
Wellness Tourism ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Tourism Potential

Research question: The objective of this paper is to examine the level of the development of spa tourism with a special review of the wellness tourist offer of the Republic of Serbia, and also which factors of this tourist offer we should pay special attention to and improve, to achieve the highest level of tourist loyalty. Motivation: The tourism potential of the Republic of Serbia has not been sufficiently researched and that served as a basic motivational factor. Idea: Considering the tourist potential that Serbia has and partly the work of Han et al., (2017), the fact that spa tourism is the fastest-growing sector in the entire tourism industry, and that the wellness tourism offer is a very important segment of spa tourism, there is a need to identify factors that influence the visitors' loyalty formation for such tourist destinations. As the Republic of Serbia has a lot of wellness centres, it represents a very convenient location for conducting such research. Data: This research included 298 guests of wellness centres in Vrnjačka Banja: "Solaris", "Aleksandar", "Merkur", "Zepter", "Kralj", "Slatina" and "Iwa Wellness Centre". Data collection was performed during July and August 2019. Methods: The PLS-SEM method was used in this paper to test the defined research hypotheses. Factors that contribute to loyalty and revisit for the wellness and spa tourist destination were investigated, and they were measured by the appropriate number of questions: quality of wellness and spa tourism, the value of wellness and spa services, attraction of wellness and spa tourist destination and satisfaction with wellness and spa tourist destination. All attitudes were measured using a five-point Likert scale. Results: The quality and value of wellness and spa services positively impact the affection for wellness and spa tourist destination and satisfaction with wellness and spa tourist destination, while the attraction of wellness and spa tourist destination positively affects satisfaction with wellness and spa tourist destination and tendency to revisit by tourists. The existence of a positive influence of satisfaction with wellness and spa tourist destination and the desire to revisit the tourist loyalty formation was also shown. Contribution: Improving the quality, value, and effect with the Republic of Serbia as a wellness and spa tourist destination will increase the satisfaction of visitors and their desire to revisit this tourist destination, which will lead to greater loyalty in the future. This will increase the revenue generated from this type of tourism and accelerate local and regional development.

Russia competitiveveness evaluation as a common tourist destination (based on foreign methods)

10.12737/6693 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 119-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Татьяна Харитонова ◽  
Tatyana Kharitonova ◽  
Ольга Вапнярская ◽  
Olga Vapnyarskaya ◽  
Ольга Голикова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
Internal Security ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
State Of The Economy

The tourist destination is regarded in this article as a territory with all sorts of commodities, services facilities for wide tourist consumers groups needs. The strategic analysis methods, such as, for example, PEST and SWOT, are using most of all in domestic practice for tourist destination development level and status. In the foreign practice is using the tourist destinations competitiveness indicators system for such evaluation. This system includes 14 independent groups of indicators. It is necessary to regard the external tourist destination indications, the tourist destination resource potential indications, the tourist infrastructure indications for using them in analysis process and coordination to the strategic indications system .As an empirical basis the authors used data of Rosstat, characterizing the factors that have a direct impact on the tourism industry. In particular, the external environment factors include: ensuring environmental sustainability; state of the economy and its impact on the living standards of the population; human development. The tourist destination resource potential includes the natural and cultural resources. The tourist destination infrastructure characterizes the transport networks state and development; a telephone network; ICT technologies; collective accommodation facilities network; the state of internal security in the region. All indications are presented in dynamics. A number of indicators are international comparisons. The authors drew a conclusion about the competitiveness of Russian as a single tourist destination, based on the results and data from foreign sources.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Selecting Tourist Destinations Abroad: A Case Study of Antalya and Dubai Cities

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Izadi ◽  
Hamid Saberi
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
The People ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Water Recreation ◽  
Development And Differentiation

Planning for the development of tourism requires development and attention to needs, characteristics and demands of the market as the factors demanding tourism. In this regard, paying attention to tourists’ views, opinions, and motivations for travelling to a destination is of great importance as a necessity of marketing and tourism development planningas well as the basis for designing infrastructures related to tourism. Thus, many countries in a very close and intense competition are looking for increasing their benefits and revenues from this international activity. Several reasons are effective in the development and differentiation of tourist destinations or leaving former famous destinations by tourists and make one city more successful than others. This study aimed at identifying factors effective in selecting tourist destinations of Antalya and Dubai cities. The research method is descriptive-analytic. The statistical population was all the people who were traveling to tourist destination cities of Antalya and Dubai in the spring of 2014. The results show that there is no significant difference between Iranians’ motivation to travel to tourist destinations of Antalya and Dubai and the most important motivation and purpose of the passengers travelling to both destination of Antalya and Dubai were relaxation and recreation (using beautiful beaches and water recreation). In addition, the prominent role of costs and variety of attractions can be highlighted in selecting tourist destinations.

EXPLORING EX-ANTE IMPACTS AND SOCIAL AND SPORTIVE CHALLENGES OF HOSTING A FUTURE NEW INTERNATIONAL MAJOR EVENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE WORLD ROLLER GAMES IN BARCELONA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Saló ◽  
Laia López
Keyword(s):  
Social Economic ◽  
Research Question ◽  
City Image ◽  
Local Council ◽  
The World ◽  
Future Consequences ◽  
Mega Event ◽  
The City ◽  
The Postponement

Research Question: This analysis arises from the decision of the current local council of Barcelona regarding the postponement of the sporting mega-event ‘World Roller Games’, due to a lack of a social and sportive implication in this event. This research tries to shed some light on the matter and give evidence to the local council to become the world capital of skating. The research question is to analyse whether non-economic impacts could be relevant enough to organise a mega-event.Research Methods: The methodology is based on the perception and experience of spectators and participants on four main impacts (social, economic, sports city image and sports practice) using a survey from a National Roller Skating Championship in Spain, considering that this profile of respondents have a better knowledge of the current situation of this sport.Results and Findings: There are positive expected future consequences of this mega-event to be held in Barcelona in social and sportive terms. We can also conclude that the local council must still introduce some social and sportive policies in the city in order to improve the chances of success in social, sports practice and sportive brand image development.Implications: It is demonstrated that a mega-event should not be seen purely from a perspective of business generation, especially with minority sports like roller skating. There is a clear opportunity to develop social and sportive practice initiatives that can push social cohesion throughout the city thanks to a mega-event such as this one.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Permukiman Nelayan Kingking dan Karangsari Tuban Melalui Pendekatan Urban Assemblage

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Tyas Santri ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Surrounding Area ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
The Government ◽  
Cultural Strength

Indonesia is an archipelago country with a sea larger than the mainland, so it is undeniable that in Indonesia there are many fisherman settlements. Often fishermen settlements in Indonesia are marginalized in the development of maritime and service industries and even become victims of the activities of the utilization of coastal areas by the private sector engaged in tourism, industry, and services. The fisherman settlement community is not getting a positive impact from the development, therefore this study aims so that the fisherman settlement community can get a positive impact from the development of the surrounding area. This research takes a case study in the fisherman settlements of Kingking and Karangsari in Tuban Regency, East Java. The approach used in this research is the urban assemblage approach to reveal socio-cultural knits as a cultural force that shapes the sustainability of the place. The urban assemblage approach will be supported by search methods which will then be analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The search was carried out through literature review and field surveys. This research presents the results in the form of a mapping of knits between culture, social, the economy as the cultural strength of the Kingking and Karangsari fisherman settlements with the surrounding tourist areas. The results of this study can be considered by the government and local communities in planning the development of coastal areas or fisherman settlements into tourist destinations.

A Terrorism-Inflicted Causality in Kashmir

2021 ◽  
pp. 187-211
Author(s):  
Anubha ◽  
Mahender Reddy Gavinolla
Keyword(s):  
Political Stability ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
The Political ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Travel Agencies ◽  
Negative Impacts

Terrorist incidents at tourist destinations create several negative impacts. Many studies have focused on the intent of the tourists to visit a place affected by terrorism. However, there are no studies gauging the perceptions of travel agencies and tour operators. In this regard, this particular study intends to understand the detrimental effects of terrorism on various travel agencies and tour operators operating in Kashmir in India, which also form a part of MSMEs. Case study and semi-structured interviews have been used. The findings clearly illustrate that terrorism does have detrimental effects on a tourist destination and, in turn, deleterious effects on the travel agencies and tour operators operating in the region. It is also evident that there are political instabilities and lack of promotion and marketing of the destination. It is hoped that the political stability and proper promotion will lead to positive destination image and better management of the destination.

scholarly journals Co-Evolutionary Prospects in Tourism

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Valeri ◽  
Leslie Fadlon
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this paper is to verify whether the nature of the relationship between a tourist destination and tourist enterprises operating within its territory, can be defined as co-evolutionary. This paper derives from the continuation of previous researches of ours about the topic of destination management and destination governance. The theoretical background of this paper is based on the following research question: within the framework of the international tourist scenario, are there tourist hospitality models designed as a prototype of co-evolution between the tourist destination and its territory? In this paper, the analysis perspective which is considered the most appropriate to qualify the nature of the relationship among a given tourist destination and its tourist enterprises is the co-evolutionary perspective. According to such perspective, tourist enterprises co-evolve together with tourist destinations, while looking for long-term competitive advantages: tourist enterprises are considered critical resources to the development of the territory and vice versa. The co-evolutionary process implies the identification of a governance body able to exploit and enhance the systemic resources made available by the territory and to inspire the management approach of the different tourist enterprises. The absence of specific case studies represents a limit of the present paper. Hence, with a view to a subsequent future research, we will continue the proposed analysis by enriching it with empirical evidence, which will be useful to foster the debate on the subject matter and for the related entrepreneurial and management implications.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES OF UBUD VILLAGE AS A CULTURAL M.I.C.E. (MEETING, INCENTIVES, CONVENTIONS, EXHIBITIONS) DESTINATION IN BALI

Jurnal IPTA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
I GPB Sasrawan Mananda ◽  
Luh Gede Leli Kusuma Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Travel Agent ◽  
Mass Tourism ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
High Season ◽  
Further Development

The concept of mass tourism has two seasons namely high season and low season to determine the number of tourist visits each year, therefore the tourism industry to try to conduct a vigorous promotion by carrying out activities that can bring tourists to stay in one tourist destination. One of the activities that entrepreneurs do in the low season is to conduct activities M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions). This research uses descriptive qualitative analysis technique by applying the participatory principle involving M.I.C.E stakeholders, destination manager, travel agent managers and tourists. Ubud Village as a tourist destination also has potential for M.I.C.E activities has not had a convention bureau, this is due to the characteristics of the tourists who come to Ubud and the needs required by the tourism industry managers are different from other tourist destinations in Bali such as Badung regency and Denpasar municipality. During this time, the implementation activities of M.I.C.E. dominated by incentives tourism activities (56.57%), exhibitions (31.72%) and meetings (11.71%). The SWOT results concluded that Ubud Village is still S> W and O?T thus requiring internal consolidation, but seeing O?T has potential for further development. Development strategy were using grand strategy which make the results such as growth, dominance, and maximum investment.

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