Alternative Forms Of Tourism Research Articles

A STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FESTIVAL TOURISM IN KAZANLAK MUNICIPALITY: THE CASE OF THE ROSE FESTIVAL 2019

The aim of this study is to observe the development of festival tourism in Kazanlak Municipality, and to assess the attitudes of participants and visitors of the traditional Rose Celebrations, which take place in early June. We have mainly focused on the satisfaction of participants from the events and the accompanying activities. The scientific methods applied here are statistical, historical, comparative descriptive, and regional analysis. The most important among them is, the survey, which has been discussed in more detail in the discussion. The results confirm the research hypothesis that the natural and anthropogenic resources available in Bulgaria are a prerequisite for the development of alternative forms of tourism. The main conclusions imply that the value of this kind of tourism is rather positive and is based on the possibility of combining active recreation with preservation of Bulgarian national traditions. The attractiveness of the region and its tourist potential and opportunities for development and improvement have been analysed throughly.

Assessment of Ecotourism Potential of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Eastern Nepal

Tourism is forefront of many economy but come with negative externalities resulting in diminished environmental quality. In place of these mass tourism practices, different alternative forms of tourism are practiced with aim of enhancing positive externalities while keeping check and balance to negative externalities. Ecotourism is one such approach which is often highlighted as one of the most effective tool to reconcile the conservation and development aspiration. Ecotourism in its
 different localized version and their impacts on environment are studied in Nepal. Despite this, ecotourism potential of protected areas is less explored dimension in ecotourism studies. This holds true for the eastern region of the lowland Nepal. Location of destination, features of that destination along with the facilities and uniqueness offered by the place is different which are vital in defining the ecotourism potential of different locations. The study forms the basis for promotion of ecotourism in an area. This paper aims to explore the ecotourism potential of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. There are different tools and approach used to assess the ecotourism potential. This paper contains information collected from field observation, scheduled interview and key informant interview. Wild Water Buffalo, migratory birds along with the presence of other wildlife species make a place attractive destination for ecotourism. Satisfaction shown by the respondents for food, accommodation and hospitality offered adds value to the ecotourism potential. Areas with high scenic and cultural attraction in the vicinity of the park can be considered as positive additionally to attract tourist with diverse interest. As it is considered mandatory to include the component of education and interpretation to qualify as ecotourism, development and execution of the curriculum are essential. Beside this, exploration and marketing of other potential destination and enabling the local communities are equally vital.

Religious Tourism as a Tool for Sustainability: The Case of Cyprus

The sustainable development of tourism is still a huge challenge. In this paper, we regard Cyprus’s religious tourism as a special form of tourism that can enrich Cyprus’ tourism products while providing a way to alleviate the adverse effects of mass tourism and support sustainability. Although evidence is provided in the literature about the role of religious tourism as an alternative form of tourism, no formal method has been incorporated into this role. The study investigated the determinants and prospects of religious tourism in Cyprus and how it is supported by local residents’ understanding of the concept and prospects of religious tourism and its links to local traditions and culture. This is the first step in making relevant bodies and institutions aware of the integration of religious tourism into their overall strategic plan for sustainable tourism development. It also introduces future research directions.

Economic impact of language tourism on mature sun and sand destinations: The case of Alicante (Spain)

The objective of this research is to measure the economic impact of language tourism in a medium-sized Spanish city, Alicante, which has been traditionally considered a sun and sand destination on the Mediterranean coast. This analysis aims to highlight the importance of developing a tourism diversification strategy and the desirability of promoting alternative forms of tourism. This investigation demonstrates the significant economic impact that language tourism has on a consolidated tourism destination as Alicante, which is higher, in relative terms, than the impact generated by conventional tourism. Based on the findings, the implications of the study are also discussed.

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for an Abandoned Quarry in the Evros Region (NE Greece)

The purpose of this study is to identify the impacts of abandoned quarries and to examine scenarios for their restoration. Two quarries were selected as case studies, which are located in the Evros Region (NE Greece). Initially, the current state of the abandoned quarries was recorded and evaluated, including slopes, landscape, land use, as well as cultural elements. Four alterative scenarios for the exploitation of each quarry were proposed, taking into account the specifics of each site. Financial, environmental, and socioeconomic criteria were then used to evaluate these scenarios. The PROMETHEE method is a multi-criteria decision analysis approach and was applied to rank the alterative scenarios. The results show that the “do nothing” scenario is the worst solution for both quarries. In the quarry at Αsvestades, the restoration of the area by returning the land to pre-quarry use with the shaping of the slopes and planting is considered the best solution. On the other hand, in the quarry Mikro Derio two scenarios are proposed; one provides restoring the site to its pre-quarry land use and the other is the restoration of the quarry combined with the creation of a wildlife observatory and places for alternative forms of tourism.

REFLEKSI PARIWISATA BERKELANJUTAN PADA SPA TERAPI BERBASIS KEMASYARAKATAN DI BALI

The tourism industry is required to be creative because it involves many factors and segments in the society. It is particularly for continuing to grow and having a sustainable advantage that can be enjoyed by the local community. This study discusses spa-based community with examples of small-scale spa-businesses together, to be one source of employment in the industry of tourism. Spa as an example of creative efforts the local residents, contributing to the local community. The Community-based creative businesses, as an alternative to plunge women in the tourism industry. This study used a qualitative descriptive method. Spa as a center of health and beauty has enriching community-based health and beauty by linking tradition, culture, expertise, and creativity that already exists in the local community. It is essential for the advancement of culture, especially the tourism industry in Bali. To understand the importance of creativity and innovation in developing a spa business that reflects the local culture. Spa in addition to being one of the alternative forms of tourism, tourism pro-community, also is one form of sustainable tourism.

Alternative forms of tourism in mountain tourism destination: A case study of Bjelašnica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

For better development of alternative tourism supply in mountain tourism destinations it is necessary to identify and evaluate tourism attractions that could be better valorised when creating tourism products. It is an essential part of the destination analysis to determine perception of local population and tourists when evaluating tourism attractiveness. Olympic Mountain Bjelasnica in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a representative case study of mountain tourism destination, whose recent phase of tourism development is characterized by a variety of tourism supply that allows practicing many forms of tourism with the dominance of the winter tourist season and the skiing tourism of mass character. The principal aim of the study is to determine the differences in the evaluation of tourism attractions of alternative tourism in tourism supply of Bjelasnica within and between group of local residents and tourists. Direct survey was conducted during the summer 2016 and sample included 98 local residents and 111 tourists. Results show: a) tourists evaluate most of attractions higher then local residents, b) some attractions are higher evaluated by younger and more educated local residents, c) older tourists evaluate cultural and historical heritage better, while tourists with college degree are most satisfied with tourism and recreational infrastructure considering the age, gender and level of education, and d) all clusters of attractions are rated as more attractive by tourists who stay at purpose-built mountain tourist resort Babin Do, compared to those in Bjelasnica's villages. Results can be applied as a guideline to raise local residents' awareness of tourism attractions and developing more specific tourism supply that will address not solely mass tourism, but also alternative forms of tourism.

The commodification of English language teaching in tourism: A sustainable solution?

In a world of surging globalisation and increased pressure on countries to develop their English language learning provision, TEFL tourism is utilised as a medium for meeting demands across the world. In contrast to the ideological foundations of TEFL however, increased commercialisation has seen rise to a profit-orienteered form of alternative tourism. Deriving from a triangulated methodology consisting of a qualitative review of agency websites, blog analysis and quantitative survey data, it is concluded that the TEFL package facilitates the consumption of a post-modern tourist experience, where the TEFL experience is packaged and sold as a commodified product. Drawing upon lessons learnt by industries of a similar nature, notably volunteer tourism, this paper raises a number of sustainability concerns.

Eko-Arsitektur Dalam Agrowisata Buah-buahan di Kabupaten Demak

<p class="Normal1"><span class="notranslate"><em><span>Tourism becomes a sector that gets more attention every year by the government, but now the form of tourism and the essence gained is less relevant.</span></em></span><em><span> <span class="notranslate">Demak Regency has similar problems, lack of varied forms of tourism, the absence of recreational and educational elements to be one cause of the number of tourists who come to be unstable and declining each year.</span> <span class="notranslate">[Demak In Figures 2015].</span> T<span class="notranslate">he form of tourism that is less environmentally friendly is the next impact.</span> <span class="notranslate">The impact on nature that is less guarded sustainability and only concerned with profit alone.</span></span></em></p><p class="Normal1"><span class="notranslate"><em><span>Alternative tourism is one of the forms completion taken.</span></em></span><em><span> <span class="notranslate">Alternative tourism has many advantages that provide a positive impact for the community directly and the environment and also provide educational and recreational value for tourists.</span> <span class="notranslate">Alternative tourism also has a selling point for the potential that exists, one of them potential fruits in the District Demak.</span> E<span class="notranslate">specially guava and star fruit, both the fruit is very abundant and many processed products from both fruit.</span></span></em></p><p class="Normal1"><span class="notranslate"><em><span>Agrotourism is an idea chosen as an alternative form of tourism which will support the concept of agri-business center from the existing local government.</span></em></span><em><span> <span class="notranslate">Agrotourism also as a means of introducing the potential of fruit and agribusiness center to the visitor with the hope that the planned place will live and the standard of living of the local community will increase.</span> <span class="notranslate">To support agrotourism that presents the concept of sustainable tourism, the Eco-architecture is raised to support the objectives of Agrotourism.</span> <span class="notranslate">In eco-architecture there are some basic thoughts that can be a solution of natural damage that occurs due to the form of mass tourism.</span> <span class="notranslate">Eco-Architecture is environmentally sound development, which utilizes the potential of nature as much as possible but still prioritizes conservation, environmental education and welfare of the surrounding community</span></span></em></p>

TURISMO COMUNITARIO Y SU ESTUDIO: REFLEXIONES DESDE UN ENFOQUE CULTURAL PROPOSITIVO PARA EL DESARROLLO RURAL

En este escrito se pretende proveer al lector de una discusión acerca de lo que es y conlleva el turismo comunitario, en comunidades rurales y semi-rurales de Nicaragua. Se presenta una discusión teórica basada en una experiencia de campo en Villa Chagüitillo (Sébaco-Matagalpa), contrastando lo encontrado con datos de investigación documental, con la finalidad de comprender, como las diferentes modalidades de turismo alternativo – turismo cultural y rural – representan el eje sustentador del turismo comunitario, el cual se complementa con otras actividades económicas, integrando a las diferentes unidades familiares en su proceso de producción, facilitando de esa manera el desarrollo rural.

Egypt Wedding Tourism destinations: A new Tourism Demand Motivator, The case of El Gouna

With the need to increase tourism demand by focusing on alternative forms of tourism, wedding based tourism has gained significant attention in recent years, providing new tourism opportunities in accordance with such demand. Tourism motivations are important factors in understanding tourist behavior in relation to destination‟s choice, especially for the wedding market. However, very little research has been conducted regarding the travel behavior of wedding tourism.The purpose of the study was to describe the various travel motivations of wedding tourism to oneof the more attractive tourism destinations in Egypt with its distinctive characteristics, which is El Gouna, in Hurghada, Red Sea. The study adopts a mixed method based on an exploratory quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection.It embracesthe demand-side perspective in order to deepen the knowledge about the motivation that drives people to celebrate their wedding outside their hometown. Findings revealed that wedding tourists are primarily attracted by the destination‟s attributes such as the “sea, sun and sand” in the case of El Gouna considered a summer destination, which forms part of anattractive experience or adventure. And that marketing and promoting El Gouna as a wedding destination is still as its first stages. Thus,it was suggested that in order to encourage wedding tourism, increasing marketing and promotion efforts could help to be an effective tool.

Alternative tourism in Bulgaria – general characteristics

This paper presents a general overview about the most common types of alternative forms of tourism observed in Bulgaria, considering the regional differences in the concentration of the respective types of tourism, as well as the specialization of the different regions. Basic definitions adopted in Bulgaria and the most important resources for the development of alternative forms of tourism have also been indicated. The study reveals the most important centers and areas of alternative tourism in the country and describes the profile of those practicing various types of alternative tourism in Bulgaria.

Agrotourism and well-being sustainability: A communication and journalistic approach to ‘what matters and better life'

L’agriturismo e la forma alternativa di turismo che ha una dinamica emergente: imprenditori e agricoltori locali si integrano; vengono utilizzati natura, altri beni di capitale e le attivita agricole; e inserito nell’attuale ambiente di viaggio e dell’industria del turismo come mezzo di valorizzazione dello sviluppo e del benessere comune. Lo studio offre riflessioni su come il comunicare una realta agricola realizzabile nel contesto dell’agriturismo sostenibile, i sociali media, la pianificazione turistica collaborativa e l’integrazione delle molteplici forme di capitale (naturale, culturale, sociale, umano, politico, finanziario) contribuiscano ad uno sviluppo turistico alternativo e sostenibile e favoriscano il perseguimento del benessere sostenibile della societa (sviluppo umano: il benessere della persona e l’agro-comunita).

Alternative Tourism Development: A Theoretical Background

This paper presents the development of tourism market through the alternative forms of tourism. Origins and main definitions are presented followed by an analysis of the complexity of classifying the alternative forms of tourism. It is about developing new forms of sustainable tourism that integrate local populations and both natural and human environments of host countries. Ecotourism, cultural tourism and creative tourism support a different philosophy of tourism. Ecotourism in recent years encloses many tourism forms focused on natural environment. In the concept of alternative tourism, the dynamic growth of cultural tourism can be explained by the fast growth of demand for trips to various cultural attractions and amenities. Τhe increase of educated population around the world, the globalization and technology supported this growth. Cultural tourist, from consumer is transforming to producer of the cultural products and experiences. Since this type of tourist becomes more interactive and creative, cultural tourism needs to be repositioned and become more “creative” too. In this way, the present article provides a simplified approach of the new “alternative” tourism development and distinguishes the current trends in tourism market.

“Couchsurfing has made me a better person and the world a better place”: the transformative power of collaborative tourism experiences

ABSTRACTPresented as an alternative form of tourism, Couchsurfing is a predominantly non-commercial accommodation type where hosts offer a “couch” to travelers through a hospitality network. Couchsurfing.com is considered as an icon of the sharing economy and more specifically of shareable tourism. This article provides a deeper understanding of couchsurfers’ motivations and shared values. Through an empirical qualitative study, we discuss the transformative power of Couchsurfing experiences, the underlying transformational processes, conditions, and socio-psychological and behavioral consequences. We also discuss the findings’ implications for society, businesses, and tourism in general.

GEOTRAILS IN GREECE

Planning of walking and motoring geotrails around the geosites, in combination with other attractions of biotic, archaeological and cultural interest, as well as creation of interpretative, awareness printed material relevant to the geosites is one of the objectives of the project “Designation of geosites – geoparks, contribution to sustainable development”. It is a project of the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration (IGME), funded from the 3rd community support framework program. Furthermore, this printed material which is also available in digital form aided by the project’s data base and the geographic information system is used to develop an application for display at the IGME museum, exploiting the potential of multimedia and interactive technologies (e.g. touch screens), in a way that will attract the interest of the visitor on the geological history and at the time entertain him. Making of the right interpretive products will result in the designation of the geological heritage and the establishment of new forms of alternative tourism, a modern tourist trend which will help in the social and economic development of each region. Designation of geosites will also have a positive impact on the awareness and knowledge of geological history at all levels of education, in our country as well as internationally

The Success of Rural Community-Based Tourism Development from the Perspective of the Local Community (Case Study: Asiab-Sar Village, Behshahr County)

The Success of Rural Community-Based Tourism Development from the Perspective of the Local Community (Case Study: Asiab-Sar Village, Behshahr County)

Uticaj malih i srednjih preduzeća na razvoj zdravstvenog turizma u Makedoniji

Considering the theoretical approach of studying alternative forms of tourism, this paper main objective is investigating the concept of health tourism as a form of alternative tourism, at the same time discussing specific characteristics of health tourism both at the side of supply and demand. Furthermore, the different aspects should present links between tourism and health, as a structural element of this discussion. In the empirical section of the paper, a practical research is conducted that aims to improve the understanding of the factual situation in light of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs),. Hence, the readiness of enterprises to offer the required services in the segment of health tourism, as well as different related business activities to such, as financing and innovations. In this context the paper confirms the basic hypothesis that the development of health tourism in the country depends upon the presence of small and medium sized enterprises, which are initiators of supply in the sector of health tourism. Based on the results of the survey a concept for the for the further development of health tourism is proposed.

Possibilities for the development of rural tourism in the Republic of Macedonia

Rural tourism as part of the overall tourist offer in Macedonia is currently booming. Almost every tourist offer of all the travel agencies contains, among other things, visiting interesting rural tourist areas. This kind of tourism is an important alternative form of tourism that offers a higher level of meeting modern man's needs that urban lifestyle is not able to satisfy. The dynamic and stressful life in urban areas contributes to people seeking peaceful areas that are far from urban centers which, with their natural potentials, offer the modern and somewhat tired man quality contents for relaxing and resting. These are rural areas that are identified with certain geographical regions possessing natural beauty, historic sights and cultural events that are an important factor for the development and promotion of rural tourism. Modern entrepreneurs perceive rural tourism as economic development of rural areas which brings significant revenues for families dealing with this kind of tourism, and also as a significant factor in keeping the population in these rural areas. The paper contains conceptual determination and definition of rural tourism, rural tourism types, and retains the profile of rural tourism visitors. The second part of the paper analyzes the situation with rural tourism in Macedonia, especially the legal framework for the development of rural tourism, institutional framework, human resources, accommodation and catering facilities, funding opportunities, promotional activities, etc.

Heritage and tourism: Issues and challenges

India is experiencing an incredible growth of tourism development and heritage tourism is one of the tourism branches that have long contributed to appeal the over seas special interest tourist destination and acts as main pull factor as well as important marketing tool to attract more up market special interest tourist especially with special interests in heritage and arts, Culture. Heritage tourism has become as a potential form of alternative tourism among both international tourists as well as NRI and domestic travelers. The difference of ethnics present in India brought different local knowledge discipline ranging from its architecture, handicrafts, traditional attire, music and dance, which reflects a colorful heritage and an amalgamated rich and multi culture. There are arise of conflict in management of cultural heritage tourism in India face by tourism managers, stakeholders, governments, cultural heritage managers and local community itself. In order to maintain, conserve and preserve the resources and assets of cultural heritage in India, a system or management need to be develop that take into consideration on every issues and challenges, so that the decision making process is reliable to optimize the value of cultural heritage tourism industry in India. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview and discuss the status, issues and challenges of heritage and tourism in India.