Tourism Opportunities Research Articles

Advancing Keranggan Ecotourism Village with Human Resource Development and Business Development

The village is envisioned as a community-driven tourist destination, rooted in the cultural heritage and wisdom of its inhabitants, with the potential to serve as an engine for sustainable economic growth. Presently, the government is formulating a priority program aimed at instilling the principles of sustainable development within the tourism sector, with a specific emphasis on rural areas. These tourist villages are designed to serve as direct platforms for fostering community awareness about the tourism potential inherent in their surroundings, while also embodying the principles of Sapta Pesona within the local environment at tourist destinations. Moreover, they represent crucial partners for local governments, collaborating to realize and enhance tourism opportunities within their respective regions. Geographically, the Keranggan Ecotourism Village benefits from its proximity to the Cisadane river, located not far from the bustling city center of BSD. Blessed with natural beauty and conditions, alongside the livelihoods of numerous residents engaged in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in producing a variety of chips, the village has become a hub of economic activity. This has led to the emergence of a multitude of MSME actors within sectors such as recreation, food, and homestay accommodations. Collaborative management initiatives, in tandem with several universities, have the potential to drive regional economic growth, while simultaneously preserving the environment and fostering prosperity among the local populace. Spanning across 20 hectares of land, the village is thoughtfully divided into various zones, each catering to different aspects of tourism, including culinary experiences, recreational activities, educational tours, and sports recreation facilities.

Eksplorasi Potensi Wisata Desa Guwang Kecamatan Sukawati Kabupaten Gianyar Bali

Bali experienced a surge in foreign tourist arrivals during 2023, amounting to 5,237,258 people, which shows opportunities for tourism in Bali. Guwang Village as one of the areas in Sukawati District has tourism potential which is rich in culture, nature and local traditions. Guwang Village has potential attractions, one of which is the Barong and Keris Dance Performance. Based on the results of interviews with the management, the level of tourist visits has not shown the increase that the management hoped for and not many people are aware of the performance. This service is carried out through field observations to see real conditions in the field. The team consisting of lecturers with expertise in Tourism, Arts and Culture collaborated with students from the Master's Study Program in Cultural and Religious Tourism in exploring the potential for developing Guwang Village. The results and findings show that the method of introducing attraction products has been widely implemented. However, it is necessary to add content with other hashtags to help increase visits and marketing to introduce the potential of the Barong and Keris Dance. Keywords: tourism, Guwang Village, Barong and Keris Dance

Socio-Ecological Consequences of Irrational Nature Use in the North of Western Siberia in the 1990s

The article is devoted to the analysis of environmental problems that arose as a result of the industrial development of the North of Western Siberia in the 1990s. The consequences of active, irrational use of natural resources in North-West Siberia for water, land resources and the atmosphere are considered. Based on the analysis of previously unpublished archival materials of the environmental prosecutor’s office of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, the author has established that the period of the 1990s had many environmental problems, including those related to the oil and gas production complex and human negligence. It is concluded that the main pollutant in the studied region was oil and oil products. Among the environmental problems, a special place is occupied by the pollution of soils and water resources, the violation of the balance of the ecosystem. Against this background, social problems arise: problems with the health of the population, a decrease in the quality of life, a decrease in opportunities for recreation, nature tourism and recreation; the emergence of additional factors of social inequality and social tension. At the same time, the author does not deny the economic importance of oil production and proposes to more actively introduce mechanisms for sustainable environmental management. The author’s research contributes to the development of ecological history in the North of Western Siberia.

Community-based tourism resilience in response to COVID-19 in Brazil’s Kalunga Territory

The Kalunga Territory, located in the Brazilian Cerrado in the state of Goias, is rich in biodiversity, and is home to 39 quilombola communities providing a unique opportunity for community-based tourism (CBT) that integrates the unique Kalunga history and culture with sustainable livelihoods. Yet, there is limited research in the resilience of CBT to disturbances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in a remote Territory that closed its borders. This study aims to better understand how the Kalunga responded and navigated challenges of COVID-19 and the key factors that influence the resilience of CBT. We conducted a series of workshops prior to the pandemic and qualitative semi-structured interviews with community leaders and community members involved in tourism after the pandemic had occurred. Through the application of Berkes and Seixas (2005) framework, this study’s findings highlight the importance of diversifying livelihoods and tourism experiences, community values and solidarity, integration of local knowledge and culture, and having a strong foundation for shared governance and decision-making. The paper concludes with key insights for enhancing the resilience of CBT in the Kalunga Territory and beyond such as learning from neighboring communities, the role of bridging organizations between local and national stakeholders, supporting a shared identity and vision, integrating traditional ecological knowledge and diverse perspectives, and reducing the dependency on only tourism for livelihoods.

Integration of the Academic and Entrepreneurial Environments to Enhance Development Opportunities for Tourism Enterprises

The development of modern forms of interaction between science, education, and tourism business perfects the training of specialists who meet the requirements of the tourism market and support the development of the industry. The difficulty of integrating the academic and business environment to strengthen the development opportunities for tourism enterprises necessitates the search for ways to resolve this problem. The study aims to evaluate the integration of academic and entrepreneurial environments as a mechanism for enhancing the development opportunities for tourism enterprises. To achieve the goal, the study employs the qualitative research method of document analysis, as well as the method of expert survey, followed by statistical processing of the obtained data. The authors conclude that the integration of the academic and entrepreneurial environments in the tourism business has to be performed with due regard to the mutual interests of its participants. Key areas of cooperation are increasing the level of services and staff professionalism, improving the quality of training of young specialists through participation in research of tourism, the development of educational programs and improvement of specialists’ competence, the development of incubators and accelerators, and active participation of students in the development and commercialization of business projects.

Corporate social responsibility bridges in the context of tourism service providers

This research focuses on the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of tourism service providers (TSPs – tour operators, travel agencies, tourism transportation agencies, among others). We analyse TSP’s collaborative efforts through CSR practices and their social, economic and environmental dimensions. Building on a qualitative framework, we conducted structured personal interviews with fifteen representatives of Jordanian TSPs. Several contributions are worth mentioning: the analysis allows for a broader understanding of CSR practices adopted by TSPs to serve as mutual support bridges between TSPs and stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism industry; CSR practices, benefits and barriers faced by TSPs; gender gap emerging from TSPs employment policies and intersectionality; TSPs and job and tourist opportunities for people with special needs; CSR practices, sustainability and community welfare, among others. This empirical article offers insights from Jordan’s small tourism businesses, a case previously not analysed. Limitations and implications for decision-makers are also discussed.

Changing Tourism Trends and Vulnerability Assessment of Built Environment in Hill Stations of Indian Himalayan Region.

Tourist arrivals in the Indian Himalayan region have led to an increase of 1.6 times the population of the native residents in 2019. The trend of winter tourism among foreign tourists, along with adventure and pilgrimage tourism, has resulted in an average annual growth of 28.78% between 2002 and 2013. This study focuses on the changing tourism and climatic trends in tourist hotspots of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) to evaluate the vulnerability of the built environment, which arises from the increasing demand for tourist infrastructure. The approach taken in this research is based on secondary literature available and case studies of emerging tourist centers in and around Shimla region of Himachal Pradesh. According to records from 2019-20, domestic tourism has increased in Himachal Pradesh by 4.57% and in Shimla by 5.51%. However, the changing trends and the tourist demand for fast, unplanned infrastructure growth can lead to over-tourism and disaster vulnerability. Therefore, there is a need to consider the risk and change management in the fragile ecosystem of IHR through analysis of climatic and tourism trends. To achieve this, computerized tools such as Real-Time Systems, Intelligent Transport Systems, and Neural networks projects are suggested for feasibility and assessment of proposed tourism infrastructure projects. The suggested process will strengthen the project vision by benefiting the policymakers, stakeholders, and tourists while maintaining eco-friendly tourism opportunities through project performance management.

Ayurveda is on the Way to Open the Golden Door of Indian Tourism through Panchakarma - A Review

ABSTRACT Over the years, Ayurveda, the science of healing and regeneration, has become increasingly popular throughout the world. Numerous Ayurvedic centres are expanding nowadays, as they are one of the primary tourist attractions in the southern region. India is becoming a popular destination for medical tourism due to a number of draw factors, including easy accessibility, affordable and high-quality medical care, beautiful vacation spots, etc. The best place is in South India, which is also the nation's centre of health. The boundaries and opportunities of Ayurvedic tourism have undoubtedly expanded with the recognition of Ayurvedic healing on a national and worldwide level. With any fortunate, India will be the world's top choice for high-quality medical facilities within the next several years. Ayurveda was supposedly bestowed upon humanity by the gods to enable us to live long, healthy lives free from illness. Nearly every tribe in India swiftly embraced ayurveda, and it soon started to spread to nations like Afghanistan, China, and Iran. Panchakarma can provide a long-lasting or permanent treatment for multi-system disruptions. Panchakarma is becoming a vital component of medical travel. Therefore, the government ought to actively support the growth of Panchakarma travel. This review discusses the many facets of ayurvedic travel to India, including Panchakarma, its development, and current trends. Keywords-Ayurveda, Tourism, Panchakarma, health .

From Bus Driver Dreaming to Tjukurpa

Separated from the surrounding landscape by walls, wiltjas and fences, with strategically framed views back to the rock, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre offers opportunities for tourists to learn about Anangu understandings of place. Historically, this information has been conveyed through interpretations located in situ within the landscape of the national park or through the narrative of the organised tour. What then is the role of a museum space in a national park? Why go inside to understand what is outside? To investigate these questions, this paper looks outside the discourses of museology and architecture, the orthodox methods for analysing the ‘typology’ of the cultural centre, and instead traces the development of the Centre within the spatial history of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This analysis offers an alternative reading, revealing the Centre as a place of mediation and control, strategically located between landscape and tourist and Ananguand tourist. Further while the Centre fulfills a role in promoting Aboriginal culture, Anangu voices remain filtered through the display techniques of the museum. It is only through the introduction of Anangu tours that the museological driven interior is linked with the Tjurkapa of the exterior.

GIS based daily tourism route proposal for surrounding provinces and districts from Ankara’s Çankaya district (Turkey)

AbstractWith the dynamic evolution of the tourism sector, a multitude of shifts in tourism activities and traveler motivations have transpired. These changes, spurred by technological advancements, economic fluctuations, and geopolitical developments due to heightened global competition, have introduced a fresh dimension to tourism dynamics. Significantly, the strategic creation of new tourism itineraries has become pivotal, given the tourism sector's integral role in city branding. In this study, the focal point was the Çankaya district within the Ankara province, deemed a central reference. Positioned at the heart of Turkey, Ankara province boasts the second-largest population according to TUIK (2020) data. Within this province, Çankaya district stands as the most densely populated, rendering it the designated study area. In Çankaya, which is one of the most heavily employed areas by public workers in Turkey, strategically positioned and with high population potential, the tourism planning of day trips, especially on weekends, is crucial to be conducted within the framework of time–distance savings. Without such planning, it might be challenging to achieve an efficient travel organization, especially for tourists who allocate fewer resources to travel planning in recent years, have limited time, and are selective about tourism destinations. In line with the research problem, the aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of tourism accessibility, using the example of Çankaya district in Ankara, and to visualize the results of the analysis within a quantitative methodology framework to present concrete outputs. The more specific objective of this study is to determine a tourism route that allows tourists to reach important tourist attractions in the shortest and most convenient routes within the framework of time–distance savings, with a maximum travel time of 3 h in the research area. The expected scientific contributions from the objectives are as follows: contributing to transportation optimization related to tourism, bringing attention to historical, natural, and cultural places within the determined tourism route that are still undiscovered, less known, or not evaluated as individual tourism destinations, providing valuable information to destination managers, raising awareness about tourism opportunities in each destination, and contributing economically to the region. Employing a quantitative methodology, the study hinged on time-based road matrix analysis, facilitated by Geographical Information Systems, to chart routes from Çankaya district to surrounding districts. During this analysis, preference was given to routes with gentle curves, mitigating negative impacts on vehicle speed compared to more convoluted alternatives. Subsequently, leveraging 21 distinct types of tourism attractions, tourism sites feasible for visits within 1, 2, and 3-h intervals were pinpointed. At the study's culmination, an assemblage of 841 daily tourist destinations in and around Ankara were meticulously delineated and cartographically depicted using MapInfo Pro 2019.3 version. This endeavor underscores a concerted effort to offer tourists, both local and beyond, a well-crafted roadmap to explore and relish the plethora of cultural, historical, and natural treasures that Ankara and its neighboring regions have to offer.

Rural footprints of leisure choice—Exploring spatial complementarities in ‘Happy Feet’ and ‘Green Beauty’ tourism

AbstractThe ‘Happy Feet’–‘Green Beauty’ tourism nexus represents the functional spatial interplay between entertainment‐centered tourism and nature‐based visitors' choices. This paper seeks to explain rural (non‐urban) tourism patterns emerging from the interaction between the two forms of tourism in the context of sustainable destination development, using Las Vegas and its hinterland as a case study. The analysis addresses important key concepts related to the urban–rural tourism nexus, namely deconcentrated concentration of tourism, health tourism, nature/eco‐tourism, tourism crowding, spatial substitution/complementarity in tourism, outer‐inner city tourism synergy, and intervening spatial opportunities in tourism. The study develops a novel methodological framework for identifying the drivers of rural (non‐urban) tourism choices as spillover factors from tourism crowding in major attractions. Mapping out this transition in leisure behavior contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the ‘Happy Feet’–’Green Beauty’ tourism nexus for post‐corona tourism development and informs future research and practical implications in tourism spillover studies.

Botanic Garden Tourism, Social Value, Health, and Well-Being

Many botanic gardens are flourishing, and many others can learn from those leading the way; at the same time, all can form new allegiances informed by service research. We developed this paper to plant seeds for different stakeholders interested in putting a spotlight on botanic garden tourism opportunities. It is in response to a call to action by many stakeholders across the botanic garden sector for greater public engagement, to challenge plant awareness disparity, and to ensure the vitality and viability of the sector. Our commentary considers positive, transformative service making, marketing, management, and development. We recommend holistic, integrated services via ecosystemic thinking and collaborative partnerships across the sector and with non-traditional partnerships in the design of sustainable service ecosystems. It is envisaged that service research will spur on a more responsible, ethical, moral enterprise and sustainable botanic garden tourism with opportunities to drive positive, transformative change in meeting sustainable development goals for the good of plants, people, and planet.

Opportunities for recreation and tourism: A meta-analysis of the economic value at global level

Opportunities for recreation and tourism: A meta-analysis of the economic value at global level

Strategy and Development of Gomara Nature Tourism, Simonis Village, Aek Natas District, North Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra Province

This research aims to determine the aspects involved in planning tourism areas in the context of appropriate tourism strategies to achieve successful tourism in the Gomara natural tourism area, Simonis Village, Aek Natas District, North Labuhanbatu Regency. The model for finding strategic tourism planning uses the SOAR (Strength, Opportunity, Aspirations and Results) Model, as another alternative to SWOT analysis, this model is a combination of SWOT and Appreciative Inquiry (AI) strategies introduced by Jacqueline M. Stavros. This model focuses on involving all stakeholders and all implementation integrity, to obtain data about Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results to be achieved in determining the strategy and development of Gomara natural tourism. In this research, descriptive-analytic methods have been used, also library data, semi-structured interview methods and survey methods have been used to collect data. The statistical population of this study includes residents of Aek Natas Village, the Regional Government, NGOs related to Gomara natural tourism, Simonis Village, Aek Natas District, North Labuhanbatu Regency and visiting tourists. The research results show that there are great strengths and excellent opportunities for Gomara natural tourism, Simonis Village, Aek Natas District, North Labuhanbatu Regency. To achieve this aspiration. The government, NGOs, investors and, institutional elements, and local communities must have good collaboration to create a comprehensive tourism plan for Gomara natural tourism, Simonis Village, Aek Natas District, North Labuhanbatu Regency. such as: creating promotional strategies for the uniqueness and richness of tourist attractions, holding cultural festivals and exhibitions, designing websites, educating local people to make unique handicrafts as icons.

Prospects and Challenges of Tourism Industry in Meghalaya- Socio-Geographical Approach

The paper discussed prospects and challenges of tourism industry in Meghalaya. It has found that tourism industry is growing in Meghalaya. It benefits on employment creation, income generation, revenue, foreign exchange, infrastructure building etc. Meghalaya is known for natural beauty, lush greenery, and hills. There are opportunities of ecotourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, and agri-tourism. It is rich in flora and fauna, heritage and traditions, culture, wildlife etc. Travellers can involve in rock climbing, water sports, caving, trekking, and hiking. Meghalaya has numerous travel attractions for tourists. Seven Sisters Falls, Mawphlang Sacred Forest, Elephant Falls, Mawsynram, Cherrapunji, Dawki River, Laitlum Canyon, Living Root Bridges, Umiam Lake and Nohakalikai Falls are the popular tourist destinations. Abysmal infrastructure, lack of alternatives means of transport, boundary issues, poor connectivity, ethnic conflicts, are the major challenges. Therefore, Government should implement proper policies for the mitigating the constrains and development of tourism in the state

Spice Route Activities As a Development Strategy Sustainable Tourism

All development activities in the tourism strategy will be able to be used or synergized with tourism activities. Tourism activities can be a solution to get people out of poverty. Several regions have succeeded in using tourism to develop their regions. However, the use of tourism resources must also be in line with sustainable development, including tourism based on local culture and empowerment of community groups. History also shows that in the past, Indonesian waters played an important role in the navigation of local people's ships and foreign ships in the flow of trade traffic, cultural diplomacy and the spread of religion. Through sustainable tourism development, apart from increasing its attractiveness, it is also able to support strengthening efforts to preserve the natural and cultural environment in the region or destination. The existence of the Spice Route program, with its advantages and disadvantages, has opened up opportunities for sustainable tourism through the concept of marine tourism as a tool that can provide inspiration, memory or collective awareness of the long history of the formation of national civilization. Apart from that, the Spice Route program as a national program is an effort to reconstruct trade routes for commodities, especially spices, between tribes and nations in the past, which placed Indonesia as the axis of world commerce and at the same time opened Indonesia to world civilization. One active participation in tourism is to raise the attractiveness of areas along the Spice Route as Indonesian tourist destinations based on maritime and agricultural cultural roots. This research is qualitative research with an approach used based on literature studies. From this research, it is concluded that sustainable tourism development requires a comprehensive community involvement strategy from all stages of development, from the planning stage to the implementation of development.

XORAZM VILOYATI TURISTIK IMKONIYATLARI

The article ”tourism opportunities of the Khorezm region " defines socio-economic relations related to the peculiarities of the development of the tourism industry in the Khorezm region, the possibilities of tourism industries in the region and issues of its development as a subject of work, if the tourism sector of the Khorezm region, its current state and dynamics.

REALIZATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE TOURISM

The article analyzes the potential opportunities for cruise tourism in the Mediterranean region, which is known for its favorable climatic conditions and the variety of accessible ports throughout most of the year. The Mediterranean can be defined as a classic cruise destination, contributing to the development and expansion of leisure services. It is noted that over the past three decades, the global cruise market has shown continuous growth with minor disruptions in the crisis years, which was devastatingly interrupted by the pandemic, but today the cruise tourism market expects a significant surge, which is due to a strong recovery of the global economy, an increase in the number of wealthy individuals (HNWI), expansion of on-board capabilities and offers, as well as state support for the cruise industry. The need to update the existing infrastructure of cruise terminals in MedCruise ports is shown to meet the growing demand, which reflects a positive trend in the market of marine tourism services. The water area for Mediterranean cruises is presented, which is divided into three regions: the Western Mediterranean, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea. The Western Mediterranean, largely due to its historical and economic heritage, will strengthen its position as a leader. It is emphasized that the Mediterranean regions implement relatively short-term cruise tours compared to other areas of the world's tourism industry. A new trend in the growth of the cruise travel market has been revealed due to the improvement of port infrastructure to meet the growing demand for sea tourism. It is emphasized that the economic benefits of cruise activities for port cities create an argument for their investment. Ways to activate the potential of the Mediterranean cruise sector through the creation of effective marketing strategies to attract passengers to new attractive routes and shore excursions, as well as diversification of the portfolio of offers to attract and increase the number of tourists, are outlined.

Perception of medical tourism image from the perspective of healthcare professionals: The case of Turkey

The study aims to reveal Türkiye’s medical tourism destination image and its determinants from the perspective of healthcare professionals. The cross-sectional study population consists of healthcare professionals working in public hospitals in Türkiye (N=1.142.469). The research data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of two parts. The first part of the questionnaire consisted of statements aiming to reveal the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants. The “medical tourism image scale” was used in the second part of the questionnaire. The study data were collected online between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Of the participants, 64.9% were female, 58.1% were married, 37.7% were between the ages of 18-29, and 31.7% were physicians. 76.7% of the participants chose their profession willingly, 80.2% were dissatisfied with their lives in general, 23.9% were working in the Black Sea Region, and 56.9% stated that economic instability was the biggest obstacle to medical tourism. As a result of the study, the total score on the medical tourism scale was 94.270±12.751. According to the results of the correlation analysis, there was a relationship between service quality, safety and security, cost, tourism opportunities, hygiene, and accessibility (p<0.001). Türkiye’s medical tourism destination image is high, according to healthcare professionals. However, healthcare professionals think that economic instability is the biggest obstacle to medical tourism. The most important conclusion of the study is that service quality, safety and security, cost, tourism opportunities, hygiene level, and accessibility are essential factors in forming a medical tourism image.

Inbound and Outbound Tourism in China: A Perspective Article

The tourism industry in China has undergone significant changes due to globalization, technology, and changing consumer preferences. This perspective article, based on a systematic literature review, examines examines trends, challenges, and opportunities in inbound and outbound tourism in China, focusing on the industry's dynamism. Both inbound and outbound tourism have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted new strategies and environmental adaptations. China has changed its priorities within the country to encourage domestic travel and support local firms. The rise in internationalisation and the growing middle class in China have led to an unprecedented rise in outbound travel. Chinese travellers are affecting travel habits and spending all around the world in the tourism sector. Language barriers, cultural differences, and safety concerns are some of the challenges that come with travelling abroad. To reach its full potential, China needs to adapt to the shifting global environment and take into account the specifications and preferences of both inbound and outgoing tourists.