Tourism Resources Research Articles

Photo Zone Preference and Image Analysis for Invigorating Garden Tourism

Background and objective: Photo zones (PHZs) are important environmental factors in garden tourism. This study was conducted to evaluate PHZs that could contribute to the invigoration of garden tourism.Methods: After classifying PHZs into 16 types (6 natural types and 10 artificial types), a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data on the general perception of PHZs, preferences for different PHZ types, and images that affect preferences. The data were subject to descriptive analysis, frequency analysis, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis.Results: Regarding the intention to use PHZs, 63.8% of the respondents responded positively. Landscape image was highly perceived as a selection criterion for PHZs, and the overall image was highly perceived as an important element of PHZ design. The frequency of the most preferred PHZ type was high in garden type, natural phenomenon type, and grotto type among the natural types, while it was high in character type, moon-shaped type, and heart-shaped type among the artificial types. The PHZ type preference was higher for natural types than for artificial types. PHZ types that showed high preference included garden type and natural phenomenon type among the natural types, and the moon-shaped type and historical symbol type among the artificial types. Multiple regression models showed that "beautiful" and "natural" were highly explanatory variables for the preference of overall PHZ types, and "interesting" was a highly explanatory variable for the preference of PHZ types composed of sculptures.Conclusion: The result that the garden type PHZs were evaluated highly suggests that gardens are valuable resources for local tourism. The classification of PHZs and the items for preference and image analysis applied in the study can provide a helpful evaluation tool for developing PHZs that increase the attractiveness of garden tourism as well as local tourism.

Creation of the digital encyclopedia of tourism resources in the amazon region of ecuador

This research was carried out to produce the Digital Encyclopedia of the provinces of the Amazon Region of Ecuador, analyzing their resources and wealth. Therefore, the objective of the study was to create a digital encyclopedia of the touristic, historical, cultural, and gastronomic resources of the Amazonian provinces. The theoretical methods of knowledge were used: Inductive-Deductive, Analytical-Synthetic, and Historical-Logical. The result was satisfactory because the aforementioned encyclopedia was successfully created. It is concluded that this work will not only serve in the academic field but also in tourism, as it can be used by national and foreign tourists as an appropriate guide to discover the beautiful places of the Amazon. In this way, they can enjoy the province of Sucumbíos and its oil wealth; the province of Orellana with its abundant vegetation and fauna; the province of Napo, possessing great river resources; the province of Pastaza, with territory ideal for risk and adventure tourism and where part of the Yasuní National Park is located; the province of Morona Santiago, known as the world's orchid capital; and the province of Zamora Chinchipe, where the largest clock in the world is located

Design of a Rural Tourism Route For Local Development In The Ecuadorian Province of Cotopaxi

The present study addresses the importance of rural tourism as a strategy for local development, focusing on the Ecuadorian province of Cotopaxi, where the aim is to harness natural and cultural resources to boost the rural economy. The authors aimed to design a rural tourism route for local development in the Ecuadorian province of Cotopaxi, leveraging local conditions and resources to promote a sustainable and equitable development model. A mixed-methods approach was employed, with structured surveys applied to 267 visitors and interviews with tourism experts, in addition to a document analysis to contextualize the current state of tourism in the region. The results highlighted that 80% of the identified tourist resources are located in rural areas, offering a diverse range of natural and cultural attractions. The majority of visitors were young professionals who valued safety, tranquility, and experiential activities such as gastronomy and artisan workshops. The proposed route, named "Hacienda Houses, in the Land of the Volcano," unifies dispersed tourist resources in an 85 km itinerary that includes historic haciendas and experiential activities. It is concluded that the route is viable and sustainable, thanks to the existing tourism infrastructure and the active participation of public, private, and community actors. This route contributes to diversifying Cotopaxi's tourism offerings, promoting sustainable tourism, and improving the quality of life in rural communities

Language learners’ stereotypical representations of France: Insights for teaching French as L3 with implications for minority foreign language crisis in China

French has long been a widely embraced minority foreign language in China. However, French also faces a dilemma that there is a widespread concern over the decline of interest in learning foreign languages in current China. As a response to this ‘foreign language crisis’ in French education, this study investigates the psychological-cognitive perceptions of Chinese English-major students who are learning French as an er wai or second foreign language (L3). Focus is directed towards examining the stereotypical representations of France as the primary target language country. The students’ mental images of France were identified and assessed for favorability and prominence. It indicated that, though as L3, these learners’ mental representations of France appeared as rich and diversified, which were overwhelmingly positive. Images pertaining to geographical locations, landscape architecture, tourism resources were most frequent and prominent. The findings allowed for formulating a tentative proposition suggesting that the integrative orientation of these L3 learners significantly contributes to their study motivations. The findings suggested that students’ stereotypes about France can be utilized in the teaching curriculum to promote the course, increase learners’ interest, and enhance teaching quality. Pedagogical implications regarding the development of the cultural components and international influences of France are also discussed.

Концептуальные подходы, методические и экономические инструменты оценки функционирования и развития рынка услуг городского туризма

In the modern world, tourism, as an industry of interconnected sectors, influences the development of specific sectors of the economy and performs social and cultural functions. The article presents the author’s position, based on summaries of existing approaches and considering the paradigms of urbanization theory, that urban spaces today serve as a unifying sphere for various types of tourism, which are viewed as structural components of urban tourism. Based on the research fi ndings, the author provides a unique interpretation of the concepts ‘urban tourism’ and ‘urban tourism services market’, characterizing the urban tourism services market of Novosibirsk by highlighting various types of tourism resources – cultural-historical, architectural, infrastructural, etc.; the necessity for theoretical exploration of specific aspects of the urban tourism services market is argued. In particular, the possibility and necessity of implementing a conceptual economic model for assessing the current state and forecasting the development of the urban tourism services market based on the identification of basic factors of its functioning – demand potential and supply potential – are justified. The role of investment policy in the development of the urban tourism services market and the possibility of using cluster tools to activate demand and stimulate the sale of urban tourism services in the metropolis are outlined.

The Modeling and Analysis Methods of Destination Image in Smart Tourism

In the context of smart tourism, this paper delves into the intricate process of constructing tourism destination images. It examines how factors such as tourism demand and supply dynamics influence the formation and perception of these images. Using Xi'an as a case study, the research employs statistical methods including factor analysis, correlation analysis, and ANOVA to analyze data on tourism resources and tourist perceptions. The study identifies a pronounced imbalance in online service provision across different tourism sectors, with accommodations showing robust online presence while scenic spots lag behind. Additionally, the article validates a predictive model for destination selection in smart tourism, underscoring its efficacy. Despite these advancements, the study calls for deeper exploration into tourists' motivations and behaviors to refine image construction strategies further. This research contributes to a nuanced understanding of how smart tourism frameworks can enhance the systematic development and communication of tourism destination images.

Research on the Development of Cultural Tourism Resources in the Yichang Section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

The Yichang section of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River boasts abundant cultural resources and historical heritage. Thorough exploration and development of these cultural tourism resources, combined with the creation of a unique cultural tourism identity for this section, can not only invigorate the development of the region’s tourism industry but also contribute significantly to cultural preservation and transmission. This study examines the development and current state of cultural tourism in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, focusing specifically on the Yichang section. Using the SWOT analysis method, it offers an in-depth analysis and proposes suggestions for cultural tourism development in this area, aiming to provide a reference for future tourism development strategies in the region.

Spatial Configuration and Sustainable Conservation of Ecotourism Resources in the Dabie Mountains, Eastern China, Using an Ecosystem Services Model

Given the growing interest in sustainable tourism and the need to preserve ecological integrity, understanding how tourism resource development can coexist with biodiversity conservation is crucial, especially in ecologically sensitive regions. The Dabie Mountain region, with its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, is a prime area for exploring the balance between tourism and environmental protection. Our study examined the spatial configuration of ecotourism resources in the Dabie Mountains, focusing on the role of ecosystem services, biodiversity hotspots, and traditional villages. Using the InVEST model, kernel density analysis, and a geographic detector, we found that the study area primarily consisted of lower-habitat-quality regions. Approximately 48,914.05 km2 (96.82% of the total area) was classified as low-quality habitat, presenting potential risks to biodiversity and ecosystem services in these regions. Higher habitat quality was observed in the eastern and southern regions, particularly in Yue Xi County, which exhibited superior biodiversity and habitat conditions compared to other administrative areas. Class V habitats, covering 39.89 km2 (31.69% of Class V area), were located in areas with greater terrain relief and proximity to water bodies, which contribute to higher biodiversity. This study identified a potential ecotourism development space of 649.79 km2, with a spatial distribution aligned with natural landscape features that support biodiversity conservation. Yue Xi and Jinzhai together accounted for 49.84% of the total ecotourism development space. Our study emphasizes the need to balance biodiversity conservation with tourism development, ensuring that ecotourism goals are met while preserving ecological integrity and cultural heritage. These findings provide a strong foundation for future research on biodiversity conservation in tourism development and offer insights for achieving sustainable ecological management in the region.

Tourism as a promising direction of the development of the Komarno urban community in the Lviv Region

The article presents the theoretical foundations for studying the tourism potential of the Komarno urban community. It has been established that this issue has not been sufficiently covered in foreign and domestic literature. The types of preserved objects within the studied community have been identified. The existing objects of historical and cultural heritage of the Komarno community (in particular, archaeological, historical, architectural, natural, and sacred) are characterized as promising for the development of tourism in the community, and a map of their location has been developed. After processing a significant number of sources, as well as conducting field studies, it has been established that the largest number of tourist sites is concentrated in the city of Komarno, but nearby villages also have attractions of interest in the context of tourism development. It was found that in most villages of the community, sacred objects predominate, in particular, churches. Based on the discovered data on attractions, two tourist routes were developed, focused on objects of historical and cultural heritage, and a corresponding map was created. It has been found that the Komarno urban community has a number of advantages for developing its tourism potential: a relatively large number of historical sites and museums, a favorable geographical position, proper environmental conditions, diverse natural tourism resources, preserved sacred sites (in particular, wooden churches), a palace complex, and the presence of cultural heritage sites of national minorities (for example, Polish heritage). However, there are also problems hindering the development of tourism potential: insufficient attention from the authorities to tourism development in the community, the community’s website does not highlight the tourism potential, the proper condition of monuments is maintained mainly by the local population, the poor condition of some sites, non-implementation of tourist routes (despite the fact that some have been developed), insufficient development of infrastructure, and lack of tourist information support. We believe that the rich historical and cultural heritage of the community, effectively popularized and included in the proposed tourist routes, will contribute to a partial solution to these problems, particularly the insufficient development of infrastructure.

Evolution of Spatial Patterns and Influencing Factors of Sports Tourism Development in Yangtze River Delta Region

The development of sports tourism is of great significance in promoting regional cultural exchanges, boosting economic development, accelerating the construction of national fitness, promoting the development of the sports industry, and advancing ecological environmental protection. With the integrated application of exploratory spatial data analysis and gray correlation analysis model, this article takes the Yangtze River Delta region as the research object and comprehensively explores the pattern evolution characteristics and influencing factors of its sports tourism development space. The study found that (1) the total amount of sports tourism resources in the Yangtze River Delta region has accumulated in fluctuation and iteration, and the types are constantly enriched; (2) the spatial pattern of sports tourism resources in the Yangtze River Delta region shows the evolution characteristics of “agglomeration–dispersion–agglomeration” over time; (3) the spatial evolution hot spots of sports tourism resources in the Yangtze River Delta region have experienced the following characteristics “unipolar-multipolar-area-wide-suburban”, and the center of gravity of spatial evolution has experienced the process of east–west linear development and north–south diffusion; and (4) the spatial development of sports tourism in the Yangtze River Delta region has experienced the process of “policy + sports + transportation” drive, “economic + social” drive, economic drive, and total-factor drive in different periods. The results of the study can help optimize the allocation of sports and tourism resources in the Yangtze River Delta region, further realize the in-depth integration and development of sports, culture, and tourism, and enhance the regional economy and public service level.

Opportunities and challenges for domestic tourism development in South Wollo, Ethiopia

Domestic tourism is a cornerstone of economic development, yet it has not received adequate attention compared to international tourism. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the opportunities and challenges of domestic tourism in Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on selected tourist destinations in the South Wollo Zone. The study employed a qualitative research design, with a total of 26 participants for interviews selected purposively. In addition, three focus group discussions were conducted. This research study revealed several opportunities for the development of domestic tourism, including the government’s commitment to domestic tourism development in Ethiopia, the presence of diversified tourism resources in the study areas, the local community’s hospitality and tourist-friendly nature, and the occurrence of numerous cultural and religious events significant for domestic tourism development. However, the development of domestic tourism is also influenced by various challenges. One major issue is the absence of clear statistical information to measure the changes and continuities in domestic tourism development. Moreover, there is a low level of attitude towards domestic tourism in the study area. The lack of interest among travel agencies and tour operators in marketing the study area as a domestic tourism spot further hinders progress. Marketing and promotion efforts are also limited, with a shortage of organised trips/tours targeted at domestic tourism. Furthermore, the existing domestic tourism market is largely controlled by external operators and brokers, rather than by local community members or entrepreneurs. There has also been a failure to create competitive new tourism products and a low recognition of domestic tourism from both the local community and the operators. The study forwarded possible strategies for developing domestic tourism in the area.

Intersemiotic Complementarity in Tourism Promotional Video About Qingdao

As an important coastal tourist city in China, Qingdao has a pleasant climate, a combination of Chinese and Western cultures, and rich tourism resources. To promote Qingdao as a tourist destination, tourism organizations in Qingdao have launched a series of promotional videos through the Internet, TV and other media, which have become important media for people to know Qingdao. As a multimodal discourse for conveying tourism information, tourism promotional videos integrate sound, text, image and other symbolic resources to establish the city’s destination image. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the verbal and visual modes of the tourism promotional video About Qingdao on YouTube in a multimodal discourse analysis approach to acknowledge how verbal and visual modes work together to construct meanings. The study employs a qualitative research design, and specifically employed Royce’s Intersemiotic Complementarity Framework to analyze the relationship between the verbal texts and visual images of the promotional video About Qingdao. The verbal texts were extracted through NVIVO, and the visual images were obtained via the video editing application Adobe Premiere Pro. The verbal and visual data were analyzed through NVIVO 12 by encoding the participants, processes and circumstances of the clauses and images. The study found that the frequently used ideational intersemiotic relation between visual and verbal modes are repetition and hyponymy. The complementarity of the two modes portrays the positive destination image of Qingdao, thereby publicizing the attractiveness of Qingdao.

Developing Specialized Vocabulary Lists for English Tourism: A Corpus-Based Approach

The increasing dominance of English as the global lingua franca in tourism underscores the necessity for specialized vocabulary tailored to this sector. This study addresses a critical gap in English for Tourism (EfT) resources by developing specialized vocabulary lists using a corpus-based approach. Traditional EfT resources often fail to meet the nuanced, context-specific demands of real-world tourism communication, creating challenges for both learners and professionals. To bridge this gap, a representative corpus of tourism-related texts was compiled, and corpus analysis was conducted using three key techniques: frequency analysis, keyness analysis, and collocation analysis. These methods enabled the identification of key vocabulary and phrases relevant to various subfields within tourism, including hospitality, cultural heritage, and travel services. The identified vocabulary was subsequently categorized into thematic areas to ensure its practical applicability for tourism professionals. The study also evaluated the effectiveness of these vocabulary lists in educational contexts through pre-tests and post-tests administered to students and instructors in EfT programs. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in vocabulary proficiency, with an average 25% increase in students' performance following the intervention. These findings contribute valuable, empirically grounded resources for EfT educators, offering a practical means to enhance language proficiency and professional communication. This study highlights the importance of using authentic, context-specific materials in language education, ensuring that learners acquire the necessary skills for effective communication in tourism-related settings.

Geospatial analysis of sports tourism resources in China's urban clusters: a case study of the Sichuan-Chongqing region utilizing GIS and the geographic detector

IntroductionThis study aims to elucidate the temporal and spatial distribution patterns of sports tourism resources within the Sichuan-Chongqing Urban Agglomeration, examining how these distributions reflect the developmental pathways of urban regions. The theoretical framework posits that the availability and allocation of sports tourism resources are influenced by various geographical and socio-economic factors, with topography, economic conditions, and population density playing pivotal roles in determining their distribution and development.MethodsUtilizing GeoDetector technology alongside indices such as the Geographic Concentration Index and the Disparities Index, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the spatiotemporal dynamics of sports tourism resources, revealing that the distribution of these resources serves as a key indicator of urban development speed.ResultsOur findings indicate that topographical features significantly influence sports tourism resource development differently in Chengdu compared to Chongqing. Furthermore, we identified a strong positive correlation between population density and the distribution of sports tourism resources, highlighting the motivational role of populated areas and emphasizing potential inequalities if attention is focused solely on densely populated regions.DiscussionThis research provides novel insights into the complex relationships governing sports tourism resource distribution by employing advanced geo-analytical tools. It offers a strategic roadmap for equitable and sustainable urban development by addressing disparities in resource allocation, ultimately contributing to informed policy-making and enhanced regional resilience. This research aids in the strategic planning and sustainable development of sports tourism, providing a blueprint for urban development in the region that balances the needs of diverse populations and landscapes.

INFLUENCE OF TOURISM PRODUCTS ON TOURIST SATISFACTION: THE CASE OF CHAU THANH DISTRICT, BEN TRE PROVINCE, VIETNAM

Tourism products are crucial elements that create the attractiveness and competitiveness of a destination. Tourist satisfaction serves as a predictive indicator of future customer behavior. Analyzing the relationship between these two factors can provide valuable insights for destination managers. However, this topic remains underexplored. This study is conducted in Chau Thanh District, Ben Tre Province, Vietnam, to examine this relationship. Data for the research was collected through a survey of 144 tourists using a structured questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that tourism products consist of various components: types of tourism, human resources in tourism, tourism infrastructure, tourism facilities and services, and attractions. The results from multiple linear regression analysis indicated that these factors have a significant positive impact on tourist satisfaction. This research contributes new insights by incorporating the type of tourism into the components of tourism products and demonstrating its influence on tourist satisfaction. Based on empirical evidence, several management implications are proposed to enhance the quality of tourism products in Chau Thanh District, and tourist satisfaction.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0753/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Sustainable Native Orchid Tourism Demand in Central Veracruz, Mexico

Orchids are highly prized in the flower market; their extravagant colors and shapes make them an ideal target for rural tourism. Mexico has a diverse range of native orchids; this diversity can be exploited as a tourist resource since there are many enthusiasts who want to learn about them. However, information about orchid tourists’ demographics and consumption habits is scarce. The aim of this research was to evaluate the demand regarding native orchid tourism, as well as the consumption habits and tourism spending of orchid enthusiasts. We hypothesized that there is a high demand for native orchid tourism in central Veracruz and that tourists’ spending is mostly driven by age and educational level variables. To explore this hypothesis, we conducted a survey among the attendees of the “International Orchid Festival 2022” held in Coatepec, Veracruz. A total of 100 interviews were conducted among orchid tourists. The results show that most of them (92%) were interested in visiting and learning about orchids in their natural environment. Age and educational level variables were found to have a significant effect on daily and total spending during vacations. The orchid species preferred by tourists were Laelia anceps and Myrmecophila grandiflora. These results are useful for the creation of sustainable tourism services focused on the observation of native orchids and developing alternatives to improve the living conditions of families involved in cultivating native orchids.

Analysis of Immersive Virtual Reality Tourism Resources Combined with Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Algorithm

Analysis of Immersive Virtual Reality Tourism Resources Combined with Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Algorithm

Tourism Development in Post-War Settings: The Influence of The Slow City Movement

Wars can inflict profound harm upon a nation's cultural, historical, and natural treasures, jeopardizing tourism resources and potentially leading to their depletion or destruction. However, with meticulous and judicious post-war tourism development planning, these crises can be transformed into opportunities. However, it’s rare to find countries that have emerged from conflict and shifted their focus towards tourism. This research delves into such a nation, one scarred by the ravages of war, to evaluate its tourism potential and its challenges, as perceived by stakeholders. The study not only examines the current state but also forecasts the future implications for urban tourism development amidst the seldom-addressed post-war obstacles in tourism literature. Its primary goal is to delineate the perspectives of local stakeholders on tourist development in a post-war context and to elucidate the role of revitalization in catalyzing the Slow City Movement's growth. Employing qualitative methodologies for data collection and analysis, the study closely intertwines with pertinent literature. Data analysis is facilitated by MAXQDA, a robust qualitative data analysis program, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of stakeholder perspectives and insights into post-war tourism development.

How can the natural background and ecological & environment promote the green and sustainable development of Chinese tourist attractions?

In the context of the global carbon peak and carbon neutrality initiatives and post-pandemic, studying the green and sustainable development of tourist attractions is of great significance for the sustainable utilization of tourism resources. This study focuses on tourist attractions in 30 provinces in China from 2001 to 2019, establishes an input–output indicator system for economic efficiency and eco-efficiency, and uses the Super-SBM model in Data Envelopment Analysis to calculate the economic efficiency and eco-efficiency of tourist attractions in China. To analyze the natural background and environmental driving factors that affect eco-efficiency, as well as the interaction between these factors, using a geographic detector model, and propose a green and sustainable development path for tourist attractions. The research results indicate that the eco-efficiency of Chinese tourist attractions was higher than the economic efficiency, and both showed a downward trend. The proportion of altitude and nature reserve area to the area under the jurisdiction, as well as the total investment in environmental pollution control, have a significant impact on eco-efficiency; The interaction between temperature, precipitation, and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), and the proportion of nature reserves in the jurisdiction and the total investment in environmental pollution control, is significantly enhanced, indirectly affecting the eco-efficiency of Chinese tourist attractions. Among the natural factors, temperature, precipitation, and NDVI all could interact with altitude to significantly the impacts on the eco-efficiency of Chinese tourist attractions. The research aims to provide a Chinese solution for developing tourist attractions in developing countries similar to China.

ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIALS OF CULTURAL AND ECOTOURISM RESOURCES FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

The aim of this study is to assess the potentials of cultural and ecotourism resources for achieving sustainable tourism planning and development in Adamawa State. The specific objectives of the study are to identify and characterize cultural attributes that have tourism potentials in communities, what are the ethnic community participation in recreation and tourism activities. In-depth interviews, focus group discussion (FGD’s) and structured interview were adopted to generate data for the research. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square for significance difference. The research identified enormous cultural tourism resources: festivals and ceremonies, rites of passage, belief and value system, songs, music and dance, traditional architecture and art and crafts. The major cultural activities are hukdafu, yawal, zeko, mbapur warrior festival, sukah-hawah dance, similalama, fare, lakaune, mbur, Ndihee, mputa kluttu, mba, tiwi, sari-mata-koken and wee-sim. Sukur and Michika have a unique architectural stone wall building that surrounds their compounds. Results showed that communities differ in their perception of the role of media, security, tour guide, attraction, transport and accommodation, while they do not differ in their knowledge of leisure, number of hours, visits to recreational areas and knowledge of ecotourism variables. Community anticipated benefits as a result of the development of tourism projects are physical development, economic, social and political benefits. It recommended the need for government and private investors to explore these potentials and proper intermediaries should be put in place by both state and local government for the full utilization of these tourism resource potentials in Adamawa State.