Organization Of Tourist Activity Research Articles

Tourist destination as an object of management in tourism

The purpose of the study is to analyze the theoretical and practical aspects of the formation and functioning of a tourist destination as an object of management in tourism. Methodology. The following methods are used to fulfill the tasks set in the article: systematic analysis, comparison and grouping of data - when clarifying the conceptual apparatus, researching approaches to the formation and features of the development strategy, when developing an approach to assessing the level of development of the main categories of tourist destinations; methods of retrospective, logical, mathematical, statistical and economic analysis - when determining the assessment of the main categories of resources of regional tourist destinations of Ukraine, methods of comparative, statistical, strategic, spatial analysis - when justifying the choice of the management strategy of tourist destinations, determining the organizational and economic support of the strategy for the development of tourist destinations of Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The author considered the theoretical and methodological approaches to defining the essence of the concept of «tourist destination». The main components of a tourist destination are outlined - attractions,amenities, accessibility, intermediaries and support services, organization of tourist activities, availability of a ready-made tourist product. Research results. It has been established that an important condition for the functioning of a tourist destination is its resources and image, which form the motives for travel and are the actual reason for the trip. The main types of destinations are characterized by various characteristics. The importance of destination management processes and the role of marketing mechanisms in them is emphasized. An analysis of marketing tools for the promotion of tourist destinations is presented. The key tasks in the management of tourist destinations are revealed.

ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ РОЗВИТКУ ФЕСТИВАЛЬНОГО ТУРИЗМУ В ХМЕЛЬНИЦЬКІЙ ОБЛАСТІ

The aim of the study. To investigate the current state and prospects of the festival tourism development in the Khmelnytskyi region. The development of tourism, particularly festival tourism, is important for the economy of the country and territorial communities, as it ensures the growth of tourist flows and the development of infrastructure. Method. The research uses general scientific research methods, namely, general logical methods: comparison, analysis, synthesis, generalization and analogy. The methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization were used in the study of the cause-and-effect relationship growth of the tourist activity in the region due to the use and preservation of tourist objects, cultural and historical local communities' traditions. Using the method of analogy, the probable positive results of the development of festival tourism in the Khmelnytskyi region were evaluated. Results. Examples of the development of festival tourism in Khmelnytskyi region are demonstrated. The prospects for the development of festival tourism in the Khmelnytskyi region have been determined. The scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the obtained results lies in the fact that the potential of using festivals in the field of tourism of the Khmelnytskyi region has been determined. The directions for the development of festival tourism in Khmelnytskyi region are described in order to activate domestic tourism and improve the image of the region at the international level. Practical significance. The article provides examples of the festival tourism development in Khmelnytskyi region. The strengths and weaknesses of festival tourism in the region are analyzed. The development of this type of tourism has many positive aspects: popularization of the native region, development of local infrastructure, receipt of funds to the budget, creation of new jobs, attraction of new tourists to other tourist locations. The article argues that the festival tourism development potential of Khmelnytskyi region is very rich and needs development. The obtained scientific results are used in the educational process of future specialists in the direction of training «Tourism», with the educational qualification «Tourism expert, organizer of excursion and animation activities» when teaching the disciplines «Organization of tourist trips», «Professional competences in tourism business», «Organization of tourist activities». The obtained scientific results are used in the educational process of future specialists in the direction of training «Tourism», with the educational qualification «Tourism expert, organizer of excursion and animation activities» when teaching the disciplines «Organization of tourist trips», «Professional competences in tourism business», «Organization of tourist activities». The obtained data can be used for conducting student practices.

The Impact of Tourism on the Socio-Economic Development of Volyn Region

The purpose of the article is assessing the impact of the tourism industry on the socio-economic development of Volyn region. The following methods were used to conduct an objective and thorough study: analysis and synthesis (to determine the sequence of the study); deduction and induction (to choose a research strategy); systematization (to formulate the conclusions of the study); structural and logical generalization (to build a logical model of the research process); statistical (in the formation and processing of statistical information base); SWOT-analysis (to estimate the tourist potential of the Volyn region). The possibilities of development of tourism in the region are determined, the influence of tourist activities on other sectors of the economy and the socio-economic effect from the organization of tourist activities in the region. The dynamics of tourist flows in the Volyn region has been analyzed and their role in the economic growth of the region has been assessed.Separate indicators of tourism demand and tourist proposal in the structure of economic region activity are investigated, which the analysis of the dynamics give grounds to assert both positive and negative trends in the development of a local tourist market. As part of the overall positive increase in demand, the development of supply should take place by improving quality and offers. The role and place of tourism enterprises in ensuring the economic growth of the region are clarified. It is established that the contribution of tourism infrastructure enterprises of the region to the local budget is insignificant. The main problems the functioning of the tourism industry are revealed and the directions the intensification of local authorities are outlined to ensure economic growth of the tourism industry. The development of the tourist industry of the Volyn region and the development the regional market of tourist services will positively affect the socio-economic situation of both the region and the state as a whole.

THE USE OF SMART-COMPLEXES IN TRAINING OF FUTURE TOURIST INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS

The article analyzes the impact of information technology on the development of education. It is noted that the issues of informatization and digitalization of education are one of the key in the state policy of Ukraine. The main aspects of the transformation of educational services are emphasized, it is noted that education based on SMART-technologies is a global trend in the organization of the educational process. The existence of existing problems in the formation of a modern information and educational environment, the creation of electronic learning tools, the development of SMART-complexes. It is noted that these issues are especially relevant for Vocational Education.
 The experience of development and use of SMART-complexes in the training of future specialists in the tourism industry is described. The compliance of the developed SMART-complex with the Standard of Vocational Eeducation 4221.N.79.00-2017 in the profession "Agent for the organization of tourism" was traced. The structure of the SMART-complex is described in detail, the characteristic features of separate modules are allocated and described: "Information data processing in the tourist branch", "Organization of tourist activity", "Organization of transport transportations". It is indicated that these modules, in addition to the block of theoretical material, contain blocks of laboratory (practical) work, blocks of test tasks, glossaries, presentations. The expediency of using the developed SMART-complex during the organization of the educational process by distance learning and in blended learning is proved. The effectiveness of the use of this complex in the educational process of Vinnytsia High Vocational School of Public Service is determined, namely: data on the growth of high and sufficient level of knowledge of students in vocational and theoretical and vocational training, emphasis on high percentage of information, emphasis is placed on the dynamics of motivating students to learn, the development of cognitive interest.

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ СОЦІАЛЬНИХ ІНТЕРНЕТ-МЕРЕЖ ТА ІНТЕРНЕТ-БЛОГІВ У ПРОФЕСІЙНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ МАЙБУТНІХ ТУРИСТІВ

The aim of the study is a practical analysis of social network services as a place to store multimedia resources that allow you to store and share digital photos, audio and video recordings, text files, presentations, and organize resource discussions for free. They can be used as educational materials (educational videos, photos on various topics, audio and video recordings of scientists' speeches, eyewitnesses of events, etc.), as well as means to store student video, photo, audio files and creative works. Method. Theoretical materials of the research are the best practices of foreign and domestic scientists in the field of network communications and their impact on the future specialists preparing in geography and tourism, namely articles, monographs, abstracts, dissertations. The study uses the method of theoretical materials analysis, as well as methods of observation, abstraction in identifying the qualification characteristics of social Internet networks. Content analysis (analysis of the social networks community messages content); statistical and comparative information analysis was carried out. Empirical research on the social Internet networks lies in creating and filling a community on the social Internet network, as well as engaging students in that community. Results. In the research it was found out that social networks can be used to solve the following tasks: to organize the collective work of students in the classroom (and outside it), which will be favourable to the communication, to gain the team experience; to ensure the development of the students personalized learning environment; to promote students independent learning, as everyone works in his own rhythm; to promote informal communication between the tutor and the students; to change the tutor's role, who will become an assistant, friend, mentor; to create digital educational content of the disciplines. The scientific novelty of the obtained results lies in the fact that on the comprehensive analysis of social internet networks, internet blogs, tourist internet resources basis, their place and role in the information and educational environment of higher education institutions are determined, in particular: the specifics of the content, prospects and mechanisms of the development of the social Internet networks from the point of view of training future tourists are determined; the dependence of the functions of the Social Internet Network, Internet blogs on their structural elements is established. Practical significance. The obtained scientific results are used in the educational process of future specialists in the field of training "Tourism", with the educational qualification "tourism expert, organizer of excursion and animation activities" when teaching the disciplines "study of local lore and tourism", "tourist work", "recreational geography", "geography of Ukraine", "professional competencies in tourism business", "organization of tourist activities". The research practices can be used to conduct tourist, museum, local history, excursion and other types of student's practice.

Finno-Ugric areas of Russia in tourist dimension

Introduction. Currently, there are special spatial areas in the world that were established on the basis of ethnic identity. One of them is Finno-Ugric, which unites 24 peoples of the Finno-Ugric group of the Uralic language family. For centuries they have preserved their identity, language, traditions and customs of their ancestors. The object of our research is the Finno-Ugric territories in Russia. The purpose of the study is to determine the tourist resources of the Finno-Ugric regions of Russia for their development and interaction in the field of tourism. Materials and methods. Research in the area of tourism at Finno-Ugric areas in Russia deals with, first of all, the tourist resources of the regions, spatial planning and organization of tourist activities. The research required the use of various methods. Thus, the comparative-descriptive method allowed identifying common and distinctive features in the development of tourism in the studied regions, historical method allowed considering the emergence and development of processes and events in the regions; cartographic one dealt with assessing the spatial features of the regions; statistical one analyzed and compared the regions based on statistical data; the method of expert assessments allowed determining the richness of tourist resources of the regions and their areas of interaction in the field of tourism. Results and discussion. The possibilities of the Finno-Ugric regions are quite diverse. The key task for the development of tourism in the regions and their effective promotion in the tourist markets is to create branded tourist routes. Their development allows you to solve the strategic task of including significant regional display objects in interregional routes. Conclusion. The development of Finno-Ugric regions can be more effective due to the formation of a positive tourist image of the Finno-Ugric territories as an independent tourist areas within Russia and beyond.

Праліси як еколого-освітній і науково-пізнавальний об’єкт Українських Карпат

The virgin forests of the Ukrainian Carpathians are unique ecosystems in which preserved natural, protected, recreational, historical and cultural objects. That is why a comprehensive study of the forest ecosystems of the Ukrainian Carpathians is needed in order to preserve these unique treasures of our country. The Ukrainian Carpathians are characterized in ecological, educational and scientific-cognitive aspects, as a significant number of objects and monuments of nature, history, architecture and culture are concentrated here. In the region under study, there is a well-developed network of nature reserve fund, the objects of which are basic for the organization of tourist activity. The importance of virgin forests as an ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive object of the Ukrainian Carpathians is revealed. The purpose of the research was to study the forests of the Ukrainian Carpathians, as an object of ecological, educational and cognitive perception. The object of the research was the forest ecosystems within the conservation areas of the Ukrainian Carpathians. The subject of the study was the consideration of forest ecosystems as an ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive object. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set: to give a complete definition of the term “primaeval” forests and their varieties; to identify, establish distribution areas and forest areas in the Ukrainian Carpathians; to analyze their ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive functions. It is revealed that the centres of distribution of forest ecosystems in the Ukrainian Carpathians are nature conservation areas, namely: Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, Carpathian National Park, Uzhansky, Synevyr Verkhovyna, Cheremosky, Hutsulshchyna, Vyzhnytsya, Zacharovanyi Krai. It is stated that ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive objects in the region are natural undisturbed by the anthropogenic activity of the place. The best network of ecological-educational and scientific-educational trails is set up in the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve. The most popular are the eco-routes “To Goverla Mountain from Lazeshchyna”, “Kevelsky Forests to Petros”, “Beech Forests of Velyka Ugolka”, “To Sokolino Berdo”. It is revealed that the ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive potential of the forests of the Ukrainian Carpathians is special. The primaeval forests are widespread in the Ukrainian Carpathians, and their area is about 50 thousand hectares, and much of it requires identification. Forests have a special status in Ukraine and are strictly protected in nature reserves and perform ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive functions, since within them preserved natural, intact, virgin objects and also represent the cultural heritage of the region. Key words: Ukrainian Carpathians, virgin forests, quasi-virgin forests, ancient forests, ecological-educational and scientific-cognitive objects.

Psychology features of older people in tourism

On the basis of the analysis of elderly people’s tourist activity the factors determining the organization of tourist activity have been revealed. The psychological features of elderly tourists, causing their consumer behavior, both in the process of purchasing tourist permits, and the General attitude of the consumer to tourism have been considered. It has been established that stereotypes, the environment of tourist products and the emotional sphere of the elderly tourist are the main factors, on the basis of which the decision on travel or refusal to travel is made. The model of interaction process of psychological features of elderly tourists with stages of tourist activity has been presented. The dependence between the primary experience of tourism and the subsequent recreational needs refl cts the importance of studying the psychology of elderly tourists to ensure the frequency of consumption of tourist products.

Tourism and financial risks

In the article the basic concepts of tourism business safety are considered, the author’s classification of the ma- jor risk factors arising in the organization of tourist activity is given. The presence of risks and the opinion of the owners of travel agencies proves that this business is not so simple as it seems at first glance. And like any business, it requires a thorough and thoughtful approach. Therefore, planned in- vestments in the tourist business require an assessment of the degree of risk, the determination of its magnitude and the application of measures to a decrease. Monetary policy is an integral part of a single state economic policy. The inflation rate in Georgia in October 2016 compared to the previous month was 0.5%, in comparison with October 2015, the consumer price index decreased by an average of 0.2%, as in our food basket imports are 80%, with an increase the number of tourists, the demand for food products is growing and, accordingly, the demand for imports is growing. The increase in the number of visitors is in favor of the Georgian economy, but according to experts on economic issues, it contributes to inflation processes. We believe that in order to prevent these processes, we need the right monetary policy and effective solutions of the national bank.

Stanje i perspektive balneo-klimatskog liječenja u Bosni i Hercegovini

Wealth and tradition of using thermo - mineral waters in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the main potential for development of health tourism. The primary significance in spa centers is providing health services and the organization of tourist activities. Today in Bosnia and Herzegovina 15 spas as health institutions have been registered. History of use of thermo-mineral springs dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who recognized the healing properties of geothermal resources. The topic of this paper is to present the perspective of the development of the tourism sector through the development of health tourism through spa treatment. There are registered 15 spas as health institutions which have 3,455 beds and generate around 200,000 overnight stays, which accounts for 23% of overall overnight stays in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is therefore important to look at the current offer of spa treatments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to make recommendations on how to improve this branch of health.

Организация туристской деятельности в контексте формирования познавательной активности школьников

Организация туристской деятельности в контексте формирования познавательной активности школьников

Инвалидность как предиктор особых потребностей в туристских услугах

In modern society, tourism is of great socio-cultural importance of forming new behavior algorithms of various categories of the population. The flow of tourists increases, more people appear with disabilities who remain limited mobility due to the presence of numerous social barriers that need to be adaptive conditions of consumption of tourist services in the framework of tourism, accessible to all. Involvement of disabled people in the tourism industry remains an unsolved problem. Persons with special needs in tourist services are among the switched off from society. Issues related to the provision of tourist services are resolved not to the full extent without the conditions for such activities. Information about opportunities for persons with disabilities in Russian is very limited. Use of tourism in the system of social protection remains the least affordable and little studied. At the same time, tourists with special needs in the travel services are potential customers for businesses, they can participate in the economic development, to make a profit. We believe that to a certain degree this is connected with insufficient development of theoretical and conceptual issues of adaptive tourism, which affects in particular the question of society´s attitude to such concepts as "human health" and "disability". Considering tourism as a complex adaptive relationship, social, psychological, medical, sports and recreation and other measures which are included in the content of tourism activities in providing tourism services for persons with special needs, the priority is allocated in a specific form of psychosocial work at all levels of the tourism industry. Adaptive tourism is focused on the study and implementation of subject-subject relationship that accompany the promotion tour. And it´s not only the elimination of barriers to the movement of the mechanical traveling. The question is about a particular way of working with people with special needs in tourist services. lack of attention to categories of people requiring special conditions in tourism, underdevelopment of appropriate infrastructure reduce the motivation for learning by those who in their professional activities would like to have specific tourist services to persons with disabilities. Adaptive tourism is based, on the one hand, on the general theory and methodology of social work, and on the other- on the technology of the organization of tourist activity and the concept of adaptive physical training (adaptive physical education, adaptive sports, adaptive motor recreation). Our research has allowed developing the scientific and theoretical basis of the concept of model-specific tourism activities and offers a training profile for psychosocial workers capable of organizational and managerial activities with persons with special needs in tourist services.

Tourism Activity Among Seniors: A Case-Study from Warmian and Masurian Voivodeship

This work focuses on the issues related to tourist activity of older people. The paper presents the results of the pilot research conducted during the summer of 2013 on a sample of 141 people age 55 and older living in the Warmia and Mazury region. This study, carried out within the framework of the “TOURAGE project – Developing Senior Tourism in Remote Regions”, revealed the average senior tourist from the Warmia and Mazury region and his or her holiday preferences. In the analysis, the main features of tourist activity was described, including frequency of tourism, motivations and forms of participation in tourism, organization of tourist activities, and how seniors spend free time. These considerations expanded to an analysis of the issues of tourism activity among seniors.

Negotiating Underwater Space: The Sensorium, the Body and the Practice of Scuba-diving

The desire to escape from land-based bodily constraints, to become enchanted by the spectacle of technicolour reefs, sunken ships and otherworldly creatures, is growing in popularity despite the expense and training required to explore the ocean depths. This dense water world, where a person’s resistance to gravitational pull results in differing feelings of weightlessness, where sound travels about five times faster yet more unevenly than in air, and where verbal communication is impractical such that visual cues are necessary, calls for a different ‘way of being’ to the everyday spaces of the home or the workplace. It is these different ways of being and feeling that I explore in this paper. To do this I present a sensual phenomenology that pays particular attention to the reorganization of the sensoria of a group of novice divers as they start to gain an awareness of the different perceptual means by which they move through and sense underwater space. The paper concludes by highlighting that phenomenological accounts of tourist space can shed light on the intricacies of tourists’ lived experiences, which in turn could prove useful in the structure and organization of tourist activities.