Perceptions Of Tourism Research Articles

Vallée de la Gastronomie-France: Label, brand or network?

Vallée de la Gastronomie-France (VG) is a new label project run by the territorial administration of three regions in France: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes & Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur. The most researched aspect in the literature on labelling and certification pertains to how these can affect tourist perceptions, experience and satisfaction so as to increase destination competitiveness. Little attention has been paid to the perception of labelled actors, which represent the supply side of label users (tourist sites, hotels, restaurants etc.) and are, therefore, led by their own motivation, expectations and business aspirations, which differ from the perspective of the territorial administration and tourists. This research focuses on understanding the perceptions of labelled actors on the VG label project, which was created not only to implement the already extant high standards in gastronomy (the perception of labelling, which has always been strong in such cities as Dijon, Lyon and Avignon), but also to establish the region as a world-leading gastronomical destination (the perception of branding) based on multi-level integration of the said tourist areas (the perception of networking). The results reveal that there are three clusters among the labelled actors of the VG project: sceptical, undecided and supportive. This categorisation is based on each cluster's attitude towards the perception of labelling, destination and networking. Significantly, these differences are found to be relevant to each cluster's previous label experiences and collaboration with the territorial administration.

Research on English Teaching of Adult EFL Learners Based on the Scaffolding Theory

Tourism perception has always been the focus of scholars' research. This research takes tourism perception as the starting point, and builds a theoretical model of tourism perception, cultural identity, and cultural self-confidence on the basis of Zhou Yijun and Feng Gengyun's research on the mechanism of tourism promoting cultural self-confidence, and structural equation model verifies the relationship between tourism perception, cultural identity, and cultural self-confidence.

What might they ask? Tourists’ questions directed to tour guides due to their information-giver role

Interpretation is essential in tour guiding services and it is formed by tour guides’ information. The body of the tour guiding literature has examined tour guides’ interpretation and information-giver role in various aspects. However, tourists’ questions, as a component of tour guide-tourist interaction and interpretation, are under-studied. Hence, this empirical research aims to identify tourists’ questions directed to tour guides in Türkiye. It also examines tour guides’ perceptions of tourists’ questions and their geographic origin. Additionally, tour guides’ strategies to handle challenging questions were clarified. 13 tour guides were interviewed to conduct the qualitative research and the findings reveal that tourists’ questions are related to Geography, Islam religion, History in Anatolia, Sociocultural settings, and Socioeconomic infrastructure in Türkiye. Therefore, this study contributes to the current body of knowledge as it offers a framework for tourists’ questions, tour guides’ relevant perceptions, and strategies. Finally, it provides recommendations for practitioners and policy-makers.

Pengaruh Persepsi dan Media Sosial Instagram Terhadap Keputusan Berkunjung ke Museum Konperensi Asia Afrika Bandung

The level of tourists visits at Museum of The Asia-Africa Conference (MKAA), Bandung had been fluctuated in the last 3 years from 2019-2022. The factor that influenced this fluctuation were the Covid-19 Pandemic over the past few years which decreased the level of tourists visits, also, as well as the tourists perception about the service of MKAA. The purpose of this study was to determine visitor perceptions, Instagram social media, visiting decisions and find out the influence between visitor perceptions and Instagram social media on the decision to visit The Museum of Asia-African Conference. This research was conducted at Museum of The Asia-Africa Conference with number of sample at 100 respondents taken from the population. This study conducted in descriptive, verifiable and multiple linear regression methods, counted by using SPSS 25.0 software. As results of research, visitor perception is in the "Very good" category, Instagram social media is in the "Very good" category, and visiting decisions are in the "Very good" category. This research also found that visitors' perceptions influenced at 26.7% on the visiting decisions. Whilst the Instagram social media affected the visiting decisions for 23.3%. Simultaneously, visitors' perceptions and Instagram social media influenced the visiting decisions at 50%. The better the visitors’ perception and Instagram social media managed by The Museum of The Asia-Africa Conference, the higher tourists’ visiting decisions to The Museum of Asia-Africa Conference (MKAA) Bandung.

Tourism perspective on insecurity in Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Tourism is an industry that has been growing throughout the world, and has been an important engine for the economic development of many regions and countries; it constitutes an important source of income for many regions of the world, including the province of Esmeraldas in Ecuador. However, insecurity can negatively affect the socio-economic development of the tourism sector. This article analyzes the economic perspective of tourism in the face of insecurity in the Esmeraldas canton, Esmeraldas province, Ecuador. To achieve this objective, a study was carried out with a sample of tourists who visited the region, and theimpact of insecurity on the perception and behavior of tourists was analyzed. An extensive literature review and analysis of secondary data was carried out to assess the impact of insecurity on local tourism. It was concluded that insecurity negatively affects tourism in the region, producing significant economic losses. Therefore, strategies are suggested to improve security and promote tourism in the area.

Analisis Persepsi Dan Sentimen Wisatawan Dalam Instagram Sebagai Masukan Pengembangan Pantai Klayar Kabupaten Pacitan

Social media is a digital technology that is useful as a forum to share various tourist opinions. It influences perceptions towards tourism destinations. This perception can contain information needed by other tourists and tourism destination stakeholders to make decisions. This study aims to identify and analyze tourist sentiment based on perceptions on Instagram regarding the Klayar Beach in Pacitan Regency and identify responses and strategies for destination managers. This type of research is a descriptive analysis research using a qualitative approach. The techniques used for data collection in this study were observations and interviews. Data was obtained from tourist comments on Instagram social media regarding the Klayar Beach Pacitan Regency. The data used in this study were obtained from the Instagram account @pacitanku from June 2021 to June 2022. The tourist perception data was then processed using RStudio with the R programming language. The opinions on Klayar Beach can be classified the natural beauty of Klayar Beach, Access to Klayar Beach, Tourist Experience, Revisit Intention, Disappointment, Klayar Beach Facilities and Infrastructure. Furthermore, the results of media content to social media managers, trying to meet the needs of tourists and taking advantage of tourist participation in Klayar Beach marketing promotions.
 Keywords: Digital Marketing; Social Media; Perception

Image perception of ice and snow tourism in China and the impact of the Winter Olympics.

This study analyzes image perceptions of ice and snow tourism destinations in China. Using network text analysis on data from several online travel platforms such as Ctrip, Qunar, and Meituan, it further investigated how the Winter Olympics impacts destination image. Results reveal the following 1) The development patterns of ice and snow attractions in northern and southern China are different. 2) Ice and snow tourism destination imagination in China is generally positive. 3) The 2022 Winter Olympics has no significant influence on the image perception of ice and snow tourism destinations. The Winter Olympics increases tourists' interest in ice and snow tourism, but the lagging development of service and management levels in scenic spots cannot match the sudden increase in visitors. This study provides a reference for researchers to recognize the image of China's ice and snow tourism destinations and suggests ways for policymakers to promote such tourism attractions.

Social Study of Tourism Perceptions in Idaman Mangrove Ecotourism of Balang Baru Village, Tarowang District, Jeneponto Regency

This study aims to analyze the perceptions of visitors towards the existence of the Idaman Mangrove Ecotourism object. This research is a survey research using qualitative and quantitative approaches using questionnaire tools. This study was survey research by a qualitative and quantitative approach using a questionnaire tool. This research was done in Idaman Mangrove Ecotourism (IME) in Balang Baru Village, Tarowang District, Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, from June to August 2020. The Non-physical aspects used the linear time function method for the tourists visiting IME. The number of visitor respondents was 40. The data were analyzed for social aspects towards perceptions of tourism using a Likert scale. The research results indicated that tourism perception belongs to the excellent category with 60%. The existence of mangrove ecotourism shows something unique and has a nature-based attraction, adequate facilities and infrastructure, and the comfort of activities that are good enough to meet the wishes of visitors.

Exploring the Discrepancy between Projected and Perceived Destination Images: A Cross-Cultural and Sustainable Analysis Using LDA Modeling

The projected image, created by destination marketing organizations, and the perceived image, formed by tourists’ perceptions, are crucial factors in destination selection. In this paper, machine learning models are used to construct projected image dimensions and perceptual dimensions for Chinese and English to analyze the similarities and differences between projected and perceptual images and their Chinese sustainability and cultural differences issues. We take Xiamen, a seaside tourist city in China, as an example, and analyze it by collecting 110,098 official promotional texts (both in Chinese and English) and tourist online review feedback as data sources using a latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) model of natural language processing. The findings show that (1) the official projected image focuses on the overall image of the destination, while the tourists’ perceived image focuses on the specific image. (2) The official projected image covers the whole area of tourism, while the tourists’ perceived image focuses on Xiamen’s well-known attractions. The results of the above two points are the same for both the Chinese and English Topic models. (3) The official projected image focuses on three dimensions of destination: sustainability-economic, socio-cultural and environmental, while the tourist perception is more in the socio-cultural and environmental dimensions. (4) Both the projected and perceived images in Chinese and English differ in cross-cultural situations. The perceived images of Chinese and British tourists are influenced by their respective cultural backgrounds. Chinese tourists’ perceptions reflect cultural values associated with collectivism, long-term orientation, and uncertainty avoidance. On the other hand, British tourists’ perceptions align with cultural values of individualism, short-term orientation, and lower uncertainty avoidance. These differences can be explained using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory. The research in this paper can provide a reference for the promotion of tourism cities, and tourism destination organizations should not only focus on sustainable promotion, but also attract domestic and foreign tourists through differentiated promotion.

The Residents of The Comoros and Sustainable Tourism

Abstract Sustainable tourism development in island destinations is closely linked to the positive attitude of the local people. And the full participatory approach of the islanders depends on the compatibility of the desired benefits with the perceived benefits, in line with the scope of social change theory. In this respect, this study was conducted in the Comoros, where no research on sustainable tourism has been carried out before although the attractive physical environment draws a significant number of visitors. The study was conducted with multiple research methods. First, a document review of visitor data was done to determine the tourism potential of the Comoros. Then, survey statements were compiled from the relevant literature and 504 local people were surveyed to measure their perception of sustainable tourism. Explanatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, independent t-test and variance analysis were performed in accordance with the research problematic regarding the data obtained. The analysis results show that all dimensions are interrelated and that the environmental dimension is the most important. While there was no significant difference in age and gender characteristics and perceptions of sustainable tourism, it was determined that there was a significant difference in monthly income, education level, city of residence (island) working status sector of employment and marital status of the participants and their perceptions.

Residents’ perception of tourism impacts and their support for tourism development: a study of a Bektashi faith destination in Türkiye

ABSTRACT Prior research has broadly addressed the link between residents’ perceptions of tourism impacts and their support for tourism development (STD) in different destination-based contexts. However, the literature on residents’ perceptions of the impacts of tourism on their faith and how these perceptions affect their STD in a faith tourism destination remains tenuous. This study seeks to fill this gap by investigating the link between residents’ perceptions of the economic, cultural, environmental, social and faith impacts of tourism and their STD in the Bektashi faith tourism destination. A total of 244 valid questionnaires were obtained from the inhabitants of Nevşehir, Türkiye. The authors applied fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) and PLS-SEM as asymmetrical and symmetrical approaches, respectively. The symmetrical approach demonstrated that only perceived cultural, social and faith impacts positively and significantly affect residents’ STD. The asymmetrical results provided more complex compounds of tourism impacts, with six configurations sufficient to create a high level of STD. The fsQCA analysis confirmed that only perceived faith impact was a necessity in determining residents’ STD. The results of the study suggest that, in order for faith tourism destinations to thrive, responsible authorities should avoid diminishing the faith elements.

Tourist Perception of the Quality of MSME Products and Services in Tourist Destinations

This study describes tourist perceptions of the quality of MSME products and services in Ciletuh Sukabumi Geopark tourist destinations. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method using a structured questionnaire to 200 tourist respondents visiting the Ciletuh Sukabumi Geopark. The collected data is then analyzed using descriptive analysis techniques and factor analysis to determine the factors influencing travelers' perceptions. The results showed that most respondents positively assessed the quality of MSME products and services in the Ciletuh Sukabumi Geopark. However, several aspects need to be improved, such as product quality and product variations offered. Based on factor analysis, the most influential factor on tourist perception is product quality, followed by service quality and product variety. The results of this study have significant ramifications for tourism destination managers and MSMEs in the Ciletuh Sukabumi Geopark, who want to raise the caliber of their goods and services to satisfy visitors' demands and expectations. Additionally, as part of a strategy for sustainable tourism development, this research can help policymakers in the tourism industry pay more attention to the growth of MSMEs in tourist destinations.

개인 가치관이 관광만족도와 충성도에 미치는 영향 : 유네스코 세계문화유산 중국 공묘(취푸우曲阜)를 대상으로

The purpose of the present study was to gain a deeper insight into tourists’ satisfaction, focused on Confucius Temple (Qupuu) in China, one of the world cultural heritages. Thus, the current study aims to determine the understanding and perception of tourists visiting Confucius Temple (Qupuu); and empirically examine the structural relationship among individual values, tourist motivations, and the satisfaction and loyalty of tourists. the study uses the means-end chain theory to build a conceptual model. The questionnaires were designed through the review of prior research. After the initial instrument was refined, subsequently, the main study was carried out online for about three weeks, between November 11 and November 21, 2022. A total of 221 valid questionnaires were collected through the online survey. The validity and the reliability of the measurement model were evaluated, and then. the relationships between constructs were verified to identify the research hypotheses. The findings of this study reveal that, with the exception of the relationship between socioeconomic value and satisfaction, and the relationship between socioeconomic value and loyalty, the underlying dimensions have a significant effect on satisfaction and loyalty. The study shows how tourists view the cultural heritages, Confucius Temple (Qupuu) using the means-end chain theory. Implications for further study and managerial strategies in the field of cultural heritages sector are discussed.

Comparative analysis of domestic and foreign tourists' perceptions of destination service quality: Evidence from the Buddhist Circuit in India

The Buddhist Circuit holds significant spiritual, social, cultural, and economic value and attracts a diverse range of tourists. Understanding the perceptions of tourists regarding the destination service quality is crucial for enhancing the overall tourism experience. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of domestic and foreign tourists' perceptions of destination service quality in the Buddhist Circuit of India. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire to collect data on tourists' perceptions of destination service quality. Four -hundred thirty two tourists were surveyed to determine their perceptions of destination service quality. The data was analyzed using statistical techniques to uncover similarities and disparities in the perceived attributes of destination service quality. The findings of the research reveal that tourists generally had a positive perception of the overall destination service quality in the Buddhist Circuit. The findings of the study contribute to the existing literature on destination service quality and provide valuable insights for destination managers, policymakers, and tourism stakeholders.

Risk Perception and Behavioural Intention of Tourists Towards Risk-Prone Destinations: The Mediating Role of Place Attachment

The aim of this study is to explore and analyze tourists’ behaviour towards Kashmir Valley, India, specifically in terms of their place attachment and intended future behaviour in response to perceived political risk. The study also examines the mediating role of two facets of place attachment (place dependence and place identity) in therelationship between perceived political risk and tourists’ behavioural intentions. The study employed a self-administered questionnaire to gather data from 286 respondents using convenience sampling. Additionally, the structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was employed to analyze the data. The findings showed that perceived political risk does not directly affect behavioural intention; however, political risk perception negatively impacts both place dependence and place identity. Moreover, the results suggest that place dependence and place identity are positively related to behavioural intention. Finally, place dependence and place identity have a fully mediating role in the relationship between perceived political risk and behavioural intention. The results of this study are anticipated to aid destination marketers in understanding how perceived political risk affects the formation of tourists’ place attachment and their future travel behaviour.

Robots in Tourism and Hospitality: The Perception of Future Professionals

This research is aimed at analyzing the perception of future tourism professionals about the presence of robots in the hospitality industry. It was based on data obtained from undergraduate and master students in tourism and hospitality, through a questionnaire that sought to assess their perceptions regarding hospitality, novelty, culture, robot performance management in the tourism industry, and their willingness to work in a partially robotized environment in the future. The analysis of the perceptions of future tourism and hospitality professionals was performed based on a structural equation model and revealed that perceptions of novelty and performance management have a significantly positive impact on the willingness of participants to work in a partially robot environment in the future. When the intention to use robots in the future is included in the model, this positive effect decreases. The current existing research on the application of artificial intelligence in hospitality and tourism has, mainly, focused on the customer or the hotelier, making it important to understand how generations of future employees in hospitality and tourism view the use of this type of technology, anticipating any future less favorable situations.

Carrying Capacity and Suitability Indexs of Pasir Putih Beach for Ecotourism designation in Manokwari West Papua

Pasir Putih is popular beach and favorable destination for local and domestic tourists in Manokwari. Since becoming the capital city of Papua Barat province in 2000, numbers of tourists have grown significantly. However, tourist suitability index and real carrying capacity as well as physical carrying capacity of this area were not determined yet. This research is designed to determine tourist suitability index, examine sea water quality, determine physical carrying capacity of area, real carrying capacity, and to investigate the tourist perception on management and nature for future development and promotion. Survey and questionare were used to collect the data and analysed using Microsoft excel and presented in Figures and Tables. The results indicate that Pasir Putih beach has a tourist suitability index of 90% for highly suitable. Sea water qualities are in fufillment to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulation, 51/MENKLH/2004 for standard for sea water quality for beach tourism activity. The real carrying capacity for Pasir Putih beach is 626 visitor per day and physical carrying capacity of area is 1.486 visitors, which can be divided into five tourism activity of beach recreation, beach sport, swimming, snorkeling, and boat cycling. Beach swimming is the most favorable activity (44%). In addition, major tourists (54%) have a great experience with the highest satisfaction, but the majority (67%) demanding for improving public facilities.

Exploring halal tourism-related factors that mitigate employees’ job pursuit intention in halal hotels: The moderating roles of age and gender

An extensive review of the existing literature indicates a very limited amount of empirical investigation on the factors that mitigate employee job pursuit intention (JPI) in halal hotels. This paper therefore aims to investigate the impact of negative perceptions of halal tourism, suspicion toward halal tourism, and the future of halal tourism on employee JPI in halal hotels in Türkiye. The paper also examines the moderating roles of age and gender in built relationships. The data was collected from 520 employees working in hospitality companies. The research model tested via partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and multi-group analysis. The findings indicate that employees’ negative perceptions of and suspicion toward halal tourism have a negative effect on their JPI in halal hotels. It was also found that age moderated the effect of suspicion toward halal tourism on JPI. The findings are discussed and the theoretical and practical implications are presented.

Transformations in tourism following COVID-19? A longitudinal study on the perceptions of tourists

PurposeThis study attempts to answer how values and holiday preferences were shaped by the pandemic, how travellers view the future of tourism and how they are willing to contribute to potential changes. Furthermore, it examines the impact of socio-structural background factors, basic values and holiday preferences, and pandemic-related factors on the views of post-pandemic tourism.Design/methodology/approachA longitudinal online survey was conducted in which 155 frequent travellers were interviewed both before and during the pandemic about their values and holiday preferences, attitudes towards travelling during the pandemic, and their prospective views regarding tourism.FindingsThe findings revealed that values remained rather stable, but nature experiences, heritage tourism and beach offers gained more relevance when it came to holiday preferences. Concerning travellers’ expectations of future tourism, environmental concern was ranked higher than economic profit. However, those striving for self-direction, stimulation and city tourism offers stated to be less willing to restrict their travel behaviour in the future.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough our study is just based on a convenience sample, the authors were still able to address notable research gaps. First, because a longitudinal design was selected, it was possible to investigate any potential transitions in basic values and travel style and trace these changes back to the pandemic. Second, thanks to a sophisticated online survey, all concepts could be measured with well-developed scales, which increased the quality of the measurements and led to stable results. Third, young travellers can be considered proponents of future travel styles. Their way of acting and thinking about future tourism could significantly impact the prospective direction of tourism.Practical implicationsThis study makes a valuable contribution to changing holiday preferences and provides useful insights for the tourism industry about travellers’ willingness to change their travel behaviour.Social implicationsSince this study primarily considers human values and socio-structural factors, the findings are of particular interest from a sociological perspective and are also interpreted from this viewpoint.Originality/valueThis study is one of only a few longitudinal studies focusing on holiday preferences and shifting values during COVID-19 and attempting to detect crucial drivers of potential tourism transformations in terms of perceptions from the demand side.

Regional Labelling as a Tool for Supporting Rural Development: A Slovak Case Study

Regional product labelling has become a trend in recent years, with the goal of being able to stimulate and support local economies; increase the sales of quality local products and services; preserve and maintain traditions, local cultural values, and the character of rural landscapes; and promote the use of local resources, potential, and raw materials. The existing Slovak studies deal primarily with the perception of consumers and tourism. In this article, we analysed forms of rural development in connection with regional product labelling and the Slovak regions of Kopanice and Záhorie. This theme is a relatively new phenomenon in Slovakia, and that is the author’s main contribution. The research was conducted using an online questionnaire administered between May and July 2022 in each district of the region, with a total of 283 respondents participating. The results obtained from the questionnaire survey were statistically processed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. We used STATISTIC 109 software (Tibco software, Palo Alto, California). The questionnaire method is the most suitable method for determining the perceptions of the respondents. The goal was to analyse rural development in connection with regional product labelling and to identify areas of the application of regional product labels. The term regional product was associated with production in a specific region (50.5%) and with the customs and traditions of the region (43.8%). Supporting employment and entrepreneurship in the region were considered by 43.1% of the respondents as the most important in the region. From the perspective of the application of regional labelling in connection with rural development, we confirmed gender and education dependence. Women with first- and second-level higher education saw regional labels as the main element in the development of the region and the local economy.