Framework For Tourism Development Research Articles

Exploring tourism competitiveness in developing economies: residents’ perspective

Understanding the factors that contribute to tourism competitiveness in developing economies is essential for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers, as these countries still struggle to fully capitalize on their tourism potential. The residents’ perspective, often overlooked in Tourism Destination Competitiveness (TDC) models, is crucial because they are the primary stakeholders who directly experience the consequences of tourism activities in their daily lives. Their positive attitudes can contribute to a welcoming and friendly environment, enhancing the competitiveness of the destination in the global tourism market. Up to now, there have been a few studies that relate residents’ attitudes to tourism destination competitiveness. However, none have focused on developing a tailor-made model for measuring residents’ perspectives on TDC. To develop such a specific model and contribute to the existing theory in this area, our research applied a multi-step approach, including a literature review of existing models, pilot testing for indicator selection, and model validation through CFA. The data were collected through a survey of residents in Serbia, chosen as an example of a developing country. The final model of the study consists of five factors: Natural and Cultural Resources, Quality of Tourist Offer and Infrastructure, Situational Framework of Tourism Development and Management, Destination Perception and Experience, and Pollution, containing 32 indicators. Practical applicability of the model and theoretical contributions are discussed in the paper, as well as the TDC evaluation for Serbia.

Influence of natural resources and infrastructure on travel intention to Tikus Island, Indonesia

Business opportunities in the field of marine tourism on Tikus Island are very potential. So it is important to analyze how the intention of visitors in traveling to Tikus Island is to describe business opportunities and business opportunity strategies. Intentions show how interested visitors are and how infrastructure and resource factors influence it. So that business opportunities can be analyzed from the factors forming the intensity of tourism on Tikus Island. The research was conducted in the city of Bengkulu, namely the coastal pier for the Tikus Island. The research location was chosen purposively because this location is a gathering place for visitors who will go to the Tikus Island. The sampling method is based on accidental sampling. Respondents in this study were those who have visited or will visit Tikus Island. The number of research respondents was 100 people according to the standard analysis tool Model-Partial Least Square analysis (SEM-PLS). The sampling method is based on accidental sampling. Based on the results of data processing, it was found that infrastructure and natural resourcess has a significant effect on travel intention to Tikus Island. Exploring small Islands through marine tourism involves traveling to areas that are still natural and largely unpolluted or disturbed. The entire infrastructure must be prepared in the framework of tourism development. Infrastructure development needs to start right away. This is due to the fact that infrastructure is crucial to company continuity. The presence of complete facilities can affect visitor satisfaction.

Installation of “green” roofs in the framework of tourism development in specially protected natural areas

In the modern world, tourism and its effective development allows more than fifty branches of the economy to improve. This improves the quality of life in the country, which leads to an increase in the need for new facilities in the tourism industry. However, with the growth of the construction industry, there is a significant decrease in clean air in the atmosphere and the total area of “green” zones. Even in this situation, there is still a great need for land plots, which leads to the rational construction of infrastructure facilities in specially protected natural areas (protected areas) through the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies, mainly due to “green” roofs. The article discusses the main stages of the development of the construction of “green” roofs in the territories of protected areas for tourism, describes the main schemes of their creation and analyzes the profitability of selected technologies.

Taoid: communal heritage tourism through a multi-stakeholder approach in the Philippines

ABSTRACT Using qualitative research methods, this article assesses stakeholders’ perspectives and views on implementing sustainability and development in a municipality in the Philippines. Specifically focusing on Cultural Heritage Conservation and Tourism, the research conducted a virtual focus group discussion with primary and secondary stakeholders, guided by semi-structured aide-memoires and content analysis of documents. Prioritising multi-stakeholder collaboration and coordination in conceptualising, implementing, and monitoring programmes and projects for tourism development and heritage conservation, findings show that in developing projects and programmes, the community's heritage significance is a useful framework and put forth a conceptual model, a San Nicoleño Sustainable Cultural and Heritage Tourism Development Framework, using the municipality as a case study.

Тенденции развития горнолыжного туризма в Карачаево-Черкесии

Introduction. T he sphere of ski tourism is one of the priorities of state policy, which is expressed in the following factors: comprehensive restructuring of the tourism sector; development of large infrastructure projects; introduction of a mandatory system of classification of tourist facilities by location; formation of new ski trails and beaches. The strategic direction of the development of the ski tourism sector within the framework of the development of internal and external travel is the growth of consolidation of all territories of the Russian Federation, based on the development of transport infrastructure, purposeful activity of the state, establishing the principles and amounts of fees for various services, transportation of passengers and cargo, export and import of goods, subsidizing interregional transportation. The purpose of the study is to determine the strategic priorities for the development of ski tourism in the world and Russia. Materials and methods of research. Theoretical foundations of the Russian school of strategizing, general logical research methods, system and situational approaches, modeling of economic processes. Research results and discussion. The study identified the main problems and ways to solve them within the framework of sustainable development of the mountainous territories of Russia. It is determined that with global transformation processes, the country has a wide range of opportunities for the development of tourist territories, while it is necessary to develop comprehensive programs for the development of the tourism industry, effective marketing solutions in the context of strengthening the interaction of the country's tourist facilities with international tourist markets. Conclusion. Comprehensive solutions to the key problems of mountain territories require the development of a unified system of classification and accessibility of tourist information, the creation of a modern regulatory framework for tourism development, the formation of large ski complexes and territories that operate all year round and are accessible to the average citizen, the development of environmental aspects in the tourism sector.

About the experience of the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism in the training of future guides

For many years, the goal of training professional guides in Kazakhstan has not found its cardinal solution. Back in September 2009, summing up the results of the session of the World Tourism Organization held in Astana, the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan noted that within the framework of tourism development in the country, it is urgently necessary to solve this problem. The same calls, ten years later, were made in the State Program for the Development of the tourism industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2019-2025. This article is devoted to the actual problem of training subjects of tourist activity- guides and guides. As a research task, the authors determined an attempt to evaluate the existing experience of the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism in the training of future guides with the prospect of its dissemination in the curricula of faculties and departments of tourism, training specialized specialists.

Viability Assessment of Guintas River, Barotac Nuevo as Potential River Cruise Community-Based Tourism: Basis for Strategic Tourism Development Framework

Viability Assessment of Guintas River, Barotac Nuevo as Potential River Cruise Community-Based Tourism: Basis for Strategic Tourism Development Framework

Analysis of Productive and Receptive Skill Languages on The Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum (CATC) Toolboxes For Vocational Students Hospitals Study Program


 
 
 
 The Common ASEAN Tourism (CATC) curriculum is one of the key elements of the tourism development framework in ASEAN countries in the MEA era. Common ASEAN Tourism (CATC) is designed to provide a practical model for delivering vocational training covering 32 skills across six occupational areas in the hotel and travel sector. The general objective of this study is to identify and analyze the skills and knowledge of the Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum (CATC) toolbox productive and receptive language skills for vocational students in tourism universities. For this reason, the specific purpose of this study was to analyze and identify Productive and Receptive Language skills in the Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum (CATC) toolbox for vocational students in the hospitality program. Based on the analysis results, it was found that in the receptive skills in the Toolboxes Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum (CATC), five specific competencies provide knowledge and learning related to language skills. Modules in the Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum (CATC) Toolboxes discussed that language skills are mostly aimed at work areas such as front office and Food Beverage, Travel, and tour operations, suitable to language and communication skills.
 
 
 

Interface between Education and Tourism around Panchmul Area of Aandhikhola Rural Municipality of Syangja District

This study explores the interface between education and tourism constructs through a qualitative approach and multiple case study research methods. The key objectives of the research were to look at the interface between informal education and tourism, to appraise the interface between non-formal education and tourism as well as to explore the interface between formal education and tourism development activities in the study area. In-depth interviews of 6 males and 3 females from the education program and another 6 males and 3 females from the tourism development program were undertaken by applying the purposive sampling principle. Likewise, 3 FGDs and participant observation techniques were also applied for developing multiple forms of genres, which were generated through re/productive socio-cultural and economic structures of Panchmul. The findings reveal that education plays a functional transformative role in tourism development that is supported by the theory of practice, capability approach, and sustainability approach. Based on the findings, this study has also developed a strategic interface model and strategic framework for tourism development that can be applied in the Panchmularea and other similar places. Hence, knowledge generated from this study is equally fruitful to readers, local development stakeholders, and policymakers and planners in central, provincial, and local levels of governments in Nepal.

Exploring the challenges in initiating community-based tourism: a case study of Thaa Guraidhoo, Maldive

Community Based Tourism (CBT) has bloomed in the Maldives in the past decade. However, islanders have yet to explore CBT. The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges in initiating CBT in Thaa Guraidhoo. In the Maldives, CBT is identified as “Local Island Tourism” (LIT), where guesthouses are run by families. For the year 2019, state 40% of all guesthouses are in Kaafu atoll. There are only 3 guesthouses in Thaa Atoll alone, indicating that there has been a lack of participation in CBT. Maldives is a country that focuses on selling its sun, sand, and sea (Ministry of Tourism Arts & Culture, 2012). However, with the country becoming more open to the idea of CBT, a study in this field is required. An exploratory research was conducted by collecting qualitative data through purposive sampling via interviews. An inductive approach, to some extent theory-driven, has been taken for the study. Four major factors were identified as challenges in CBT initiation. The study highlights a need for land use planning, a monitoring framework for tourism development and, public transport systems.

Sustainable or Not? Tourism Development in Agricultural Heritage Sites

Tourism is often considered as one of the dynamic conservation and adaptive management approaches in Agricultural Heritage Sites. It has been over 15 years since the GIAHS programme was initiated in China, and tourism developed quickly in the Agricultural Heritage Sites, to some extent because many researchers consider tourism as a significant engine of the local economy. However, this is contrary to the original intention of agricultural heritage tourism as it was proposed in the first place. Apparently, there are some overt problems during the tourism development process, which are mainly as follows: Some threats to Agricultural Heritage Systems are ubiquitous; The tourism development mode in Agricultural Heritage Sites is questionable; Community involvement is difficult to implement; And the negative environmental impacts are easy to overlook. Under the context of global development, the UNWTO sustainable tourism criteria provide some guidance for agricultural heritage tourism. Based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria, combined with previous survey experiences and related researches, this paper analyzes the tourism sustainability of all the 15 GIAHS sites in China, and explores the current sustainable tourism development level. On this basis, an agricultural heritage sustainable tourism development framework was built in an attempt to find the road to sustainability for agricultural heritage tourism. The framework in the global and local contexts is trying to connect all the important elements related to agricultural heritage tourism according to the UNWTO sustainable tourism criteria.

Inclusive and regenerative urban tourism: capacity development perspectives

Purpose Using case study analysis, this paper aims to examine the application of capacity development perspectives, critical towards urban tourism that is inclusive and regenerative. Design/methodology/approach The study design used a mixed qualitative methods approach underpinned by the inclusive tourism development framework following Scheyvens and Biddulph (2017). This comprised in-depth interviews, focus groups and observational research. A community-based approach was adopted in a diverse cultural and socio-economic field setting. Findings The findings demonstrate that people who are marginalised hold valuable tacit knowledge and unique skills that can complement expert tourism knowledge and contribute to the development of more sustainable places and inclusive communities. This finding challenges claims that capacity development must occur before their participation. Local government, alongside non-government organisations and community groups, were found to have a significant role to play in ensuring that residents and people who are marginalised are included in sustainable tourism development. Originality/value This study contributes to the burgeoning discourse regarding stakeholder capacity development and readiness for inclusion in urban tourism initiatives. Importantly, regenerative development approaches are applied within the gambit of capacity development making this a unique attempt to integrate stakeholders into the design and implementation of tourism planning processes that uphold inclusive and regenerative priorities.

Pandemic Festival Celebration Some Reflections for Buhayani Festival

Tourism is said to be a fragmented industry or group of industries, composed primarily of competing businesses which have no collective strategy, leading to a complex and fragmented area for development of government policy (Noel Scott, 2012). Such nature of tourism requires a more focused regional tourism planning approach that significantly responds to sustainable tourism products (Buhalis and Costa, 2006). This study delved into the crafting of a tourism development framework for Caraga Region as a planning approach to ensure sustainability of its predominantly nature-based tourism assets. The five Provincial Local Governments of Caraga were rated through a survey on the implementation level of tourism-related initiatives. Results revealed that the tourism-related initiatives’ implementation has bearing to the tourist arrivals of the provinces from 2010-2014. The problems encountered in the implementation of the initiatives were rooted on balancing market-led and supply-led development approaches that will both deliver satisfying tourist’s experience and preserve the integrity of tourism resources. Tourism therefore must not be done in isolation (United Nations World Tourism Organization, 2011) to achieve this. Patterned to the integrative tourism development model of Getz, the study concluded that Caraga Region’s tourism development framework must be anchored on responsible governance, infrastructure development, green tourism product development, human resource development and peace and security. Key Words: Caraga Region tourism development framework, tourism development, tourism

Research on the construction of tourism sign system under the background of all-for-one tourism——Take Helong City, China as an example

The tourism sign is a medium between tourists and scenic spots, and a window to open tourist spots. The tourism sign system is mainly to enable tourists within a certain tourism area to obtain corresponding tourism information in a timely manner, including tourism positioning, scenic spot information, play routes and other content, to provide tourists with comprehensive play services. This paper takes Helong City, Jilin Province, China as an example to discuss the planning and setting methods of tourism sign system in minority cities to aim to provide theoretical and practical basis for the application of tourism sign. According to the tourism development framework of “The all-for-one tourism planning of Helong City”, it follows the linkage radiation ring of three groups in one belt, cultural relics and ecological farms. Utilize the tourism resources of Helong City to construct a complete tourism sign system based on points, lines and surfaces to achieve a comprehensive three-dimensional network-style boutique tourism route guidance. The perfect tourism sign system provides a series of services, which can effectively help tourists make travel plans and improve the quality of tourists’ play.

Smart Tourism: Aksentuasi Kesiapan Homestay di Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus Tanjung Lesung, Pandeglang-Banten

This study intends to obtain comprehensive information about Homestay facilities readiness within the Smart Tourism development framework in Tanjung Lesung Pandeglang, Banten. This study uses a qualitative research design with a phenomenographic approach. Data collection was carried out by interviewing existing stakeholders, observing homestays in the study area and studying documents related to the Homestay program and tourism digitizing. The results of the study show that 1) The homestay program within smart tourism framework in Tanjung Lesung is based on driving the economy and welfare of the host community; 2) Implementation of the homestay facilities development within smart tourism framework in Tanjung Lesung is carried out in four stages: conversion, renovation, revitalization, and new development; 3) The application of smart tourism in Tanjung Lesung is done with information technology through marketing programs such as online market places; Pokdarwis and 10 pilot tourism villages in the Indonesia Tourism Exchange Program (ITX)

Sustainable tourism development based on local participation: Case study on Dalegan District for the East Java tourism industry

Coastal areas and small islands has considerable management potential, however several studies have shown that these conditions do not make the management of coastal areas in Indonesia optimal. The purpose of this research is to try to answer important issues regarding how sustainable tourism development affects people’s lives and livelihoods. This research presents debates in sustainable tourism development by paying attention to the concept of sustainable development and investigating the main problems of developing sustainable tourism development. The methodology used in this research is qualitative by using focus group discussions (FGD) with 50 people in the village of Dalegan to obtain data from important informants. The results of the research show that the lack of attention to the environmental sector in the village makes coastal tourism objects less attractive to tourists. The development of local communities must also go hand in hand with sustainable tourism development, the relationship between government and coastal managers in Dalegan also needs strengthening. The perception of visiting experiences reinforced by the presence of local communities is essential to increase the number of tourists to create a conducive economic climate. We suggest that the socio-economy should coexist with environmental sustainability and a sustainable tourism development framework must be created to address heterogeneity and complexity in a regional scope.

TERRITORIAL FEATURES OF INBOUND TOURISM IN UKRAINE

Objective. The objective of the article is to investigate the territorial features of inbound tourism in Ukraine, analyze and develop measures that will be aimed at the development of the tourism industry in Ukraine. Methods. The main scientific results of the work are obtained using a set of general scientific and special research methods, namely: methods of analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization, abstraction and statistical analysis, comparative and graphical methods. Results. The development of inbound tourism in Ukraine is influenced by the following factors: favourable natural conditions; rich historical and cultural heritage; availability of regulatory framework for tourism development; belonging to socio-geographical aspects. It is revealed that, according to the statistics of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, the largest number of foreign tourists was observed in 2014–2017 from such countries as Moldova, Belarus, Russia. Primarily, it was due to the territorial proximity of states, similarities of traditions, religions, lan- guages and related historical and cultural heritage. According to the World Tourism Organization, the dynamics of international tourist arrivals in Ukraine is wave-like, the most observed international tourist arrivals were in 2017 (14.23 thousand people), the least — in 2015 (12.42 thousand people) and the growth rate of international tourist arrivals share in 2016 (7.33 %) and 2017 (6.75 %) and the least frequent in 2019 (-5.42 %). The main factors that contribute to such dynamics are the political situation in eastern Ukraine and the epidemic situation as in Ukraine and in the world. It is noted that in order to improve the level of development of the tourism industry in Ukraine, it is necessary to carry out the following measures as attracting public funds for the implementation of tourism activities, improvement of transport infrastructure and amateurism, paying attention to health and recreational resources and attracting effective tourist advertising.

Aplicación de los procesos de cooperación como instrumento para la configuración de un destino turístico a escala regional y local

La cooperación público-privada se ha cometido y ha sido continuamente referida como parte de las estrategias llevadas a cabo tanto por la política turística como de las propias del sector privado, adquiriendo un peso de enorme relevancia y dando lugar a alianzas de gran interés. Con estas premisas, se presenta un trabajo que pretende estudiar la evolución de esa colaboración público-privada a escala regional y local, así como las implicaciones que ha tenido a lo largo de las últimas décadas. Lo hace a través de una reflexión teórica que revisa las distintas fórmulas de cooperación desarrolladas, primero desde un punto de vista general y, posteriormente, con un análisis empírico de Cartagena como estudio de caso. Las consideraciones del trabajo ponen de manifiesto que la cooperación debe ser entendida y gestionada como un marco idóneo para el desarrollo de la actividad turística y como un instrumento indispensable.

Private over Public Interests in Regional Tourism Governance: A Case Study in Costalegre, Mexico

Since the 1940s, the Costalegre, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, has been recognized as having a high potential for tourism. The aim of this paper is to understand tourism governance in a place where past and emergent luxury tourism co-exists with small-scale tourism in a largely rural and ecologically important landscape. We conducted in-depth interviews with 29 different stakeholders and administered a questionnaire survey to 27 tourist establishment owners and employees. We also held a workshop with 11 families from three rural communities and administered another questionnaire to a further 125 people from the same localities. Policy document analysis and participant observation completed the research. We found there to be strong discrepancies between the federal government’s legal framework for tourism development and local views and attributes for action. Owners and new investors in luxury tourism developments are well organized and have the economic and political power to obtain authorization for their projects, even in cases where the projects have received negative assessments from environmental scientists. We discuss how an ineffective local governance mode enables the wealthy part of the private sector to prevail, jeopardizing the construction of a regional strategy that is socially just and takes into account the needs of local residents.

Оценка рельефа Тюменско-Тобольского туристско-рекреационного каркаса в целях развития туризма

Оценка рельефа Тюменско-Тобольского туристско-рекреационного каркаса в целях развития туризма