Social Tourism Research Articles

Is Social Tourism a Vector for Destination Resilience to External Shocks? Evidence From Spain

Unpredictable external shocks exacerbate the negative effects usually attributed to cyclical seasonality. Two such recent shocks, the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, shifted debates from crisis management toward concerns for greater resilience in visitor economies. Social tourism is an effective stimulus to destination economies and ameliorates some negative effects of seasonality, but there is little evidence on its contributions to greater destination resilience. Furthermore, resilience, a relatively new concept, is poorly defined. We establish a conceptual link between seasonality and resilience through a holistic multivariate analysis of supply, demand and employment patterns. An empirical study examines resilience longitudinally using municipal-level data, applying multivariate analysis and innovative visualization techniques, and assesses how, where and to what degree the Imserso social tourism program has contributed to the greater resilience of Spanish destinations, demonstrating its effectiveness in contributing to resilience in those which are more vulnerable due to high seasonal imbalances.

Research on Tourism Environment Carrying Capacity Evaluation of Tourism Demonstration Area Based on Objective Optimization Method in the Perspective of Territorial Tourism

Abstract Based on the analysis of the influence of core subjects on the carrying capacity of the tourism environment, this paper constructs the “PSR” mechanism and builds the urban tourism environmental carrying capacity index system from three perspectives of natural, economic and social components of the tourism environmental system. The article researches the tourism environmental carrying capacity from three perspectives: economic benefit, social benefit, and environmental benefit, and constructs the objective function from three perspectives: maximizing the average tourism economic income, minimizing the emission of pollutants, and maximizing the number of accommodated subjects. Taking the state of the tourism environmental carrying capacity index as the constraint, the multi-objective optimization model of tourism environmental carrying capacity is constructed, and the optimization model is simulated and solved with the help of NSGA-II to provide a reference for the choice of decision-makers scheme. According to the evaluation of the tourism environment carrying capacity by the formula, the tourism environment carrying capacity coefficient increased from 0.1118 in 2012 to 0.8434 in 2021. The natural tourism environment carrying capacity coefficient increased from 0.2686 to 0.7893, the economic tourism environment carrying capacity coefficient increased from 0.064 to 0.8183, and the social tourism environment carrying capacity coefficient increased from 0.0925 to 0.9248. The evaluation and optimization of tourism environment carrying capacity conducted in this paper are of practical research value for guiding the sustainable development of tourism destinations.

Why do social media users follow tourism-related posts? Roles of bloggers and posts in trip planning

PurposeMore people share their tourism experiences on social media today than in the past, and as a result, more people follow these posts in their trip planning. However, studies into tourists' intention to follow such posts are scarce. Therefore, this study investigates the antecedents influencing social media users' intentions to follow tourism-related posts (TRPs) when planning their trips.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaires were collected from 402 social media users who had followed TRPs for their trip planning. Data were then analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and artificial neural networks.FindingsThe authors found that blogger–user fit and users' involvement with TRPs influenced behavior components (attitudes toward TRPs and intention to follow TRPs) via assessment components (bloggers' credibility and content quality), and the authors developed a framework to explain this relationship.Originality/valueThe findings advance prior studies by investigating (1) the antecedents of intention to follow TRPs when trip planning, (2) the two main social media elements – bloggers and posts – to understanding the role of social media on travel behavior and (3) involvement with TRPs and their impacts on travel behavior. This study contributes to the research on social media and tourism marketing and proposes practical indications for bloggers, social media platforms and destination marketing organizations.

소셜미디어 관광 담론의 특징과 키치 관광과의 관계

The impact of social media on the travel and tourism sector has been growing over time as the digital environment has developed. The tourism literature has, however, hardly ever looked into the tourism discourses created on social media. The purpose of this essay is to investigate the type of tourism that is being promoted through social media discourse and to conceptualise aspects of that tourism using the term “kitsch.” In order to avoid the common negative associations with kitsch, it also aims to view it as a sociocultural phenomenon. Both quantitative (text mining) and qualitative (content analysis) methods were used to examine the tourism discourse on social media. According to research, social media portrays Busan as an attractive or exotic location by referring to it as “Venezia of Busan” and “Santorini of Busan,” instead of emphasising the identity of the location. Bloggers also demonstrate how to take a “proof-shot” using stunning scenery, and these “proof-shot” locations end up as landmarks for the location. Thus, through signs and images, aesthetic emotional consumption, conspicuous tourism behaviour, and vicarious satisfaction-all characteristics of kitsch tourism-the discourse created on social media creates a narrative that encourages play-oriented tourism. This study is important because it conceptualises the aspects of social media-disseminated tourism and explains why kitsch tourism is still popular today.

Unravelling retail diversity through its spatial relationship with social vulnerability and tourism pressures in Barcelona

ABSTRACT Diversity in retail and facilities is essential for creating proximity environments. Most analyses have focused on either built environment predictors or the balance between diversity and social vulnerability and tourism, but little is known of their interrelationship. Using georeferenced data of retail and facilities in Barcelona (Spain), the study shows that diversity is positively associated with compact and dense environments, but negatively related to social vulnerability and tourist accommodation. Five clusters were studied based on retail diversity, urban vulnerability, and tourist intensity. Some areas may be endangered by the overrepresentation of specific activities. These insights can inform activity diversification policies.

Социальные практики туризма в современной России (на примере Волгоградской области)

The methodological basis of this research is built within the framework of the theory of social changes conditioned by social practice transformation. The article reveals the concept of the term "practice". It also highlights the main approaches to studying mobility and connections in the system of tourism social practices (leisure practices, recreation, mobility, infrastructure, institutional factors, etc.). It is shown that social tourism practices are included in a complex with such practices as sports and excursions. Moreover, they are conjugated with space and time and are conditioned by technological progress and socio-economic processes. Several main trends are highlighted in this study. Firstly, changes in practices over time and during processes of institutionalization. Secondly, practices follow the results of infrastructure development. Thirdly, the tourist services market is affected by the economic influence of large companies. There are other main trends described in the article. The empirical base of this study is presented by data from the mass questionnaire survey "Social practices in the tourism field" conducted in the Volgograd region in October – November 2021 (n = 861; the sample is multistage and quota, with quotas by gender and age). The main purpose was to identify the social practices of actors living in the Volgograd region. The main problem was the correlation between Volgograd region residents' needs and opportunities for the implementation of social practices in the tourism field. It is revealed that income level is one of the leading factors influencing the organization of travel and the choice of a place to relax. The main sources of travel information are virtual and real social networks. The most common social practices are beach holidays and visiting nature. Volgograd region residents prefer to travel with their family and organize their holidays on their own (including traveling by private car). These facts suggest that social practices are not fully implemented, and sometimes actors reproduce a system of social actions or demonstrate affective behavior.

Exploring Investment Governance within Social Security Organization: A Key to SDG Achievement

The Employees Provident Fund is a prominent Social Security Organization in Nepal, and it aims to invest the long-term savings it accumulates in various sectors of national and infrastructure development. This investment is intended to create diverse employment opportunities for Nepali citizens, all while maintaining a robust governance mechanism to safeguard the collected contributions, ensuring there are no losses. This strategy aligns with the goal of achieving sustainable development. In order to address the pressing issue of unemployment, which has been consistently raised as a concern by the International Labor Organization, there is an imminent requirement to adapt and enhance the investment framework within the broader Investment Governance concept. This adaptation is necessary to actively generate job opportunities in the areas where unemployment is a significant concern. The main objective of this research is to assess the awareness of current contributors to the Employees Provident Fund regarding Investment Governance and Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it aims to validate the developed theory of Investment Governance and its impact on achieving SDGs in practical terms. Furthermore, this study intends to offer insights into the current state of the Employees Provident Fund's investment mechanism, serving as a valuable resource. The result shows that the existing contributors to the Employees Provident Fund in Nepal are highly aware of investment governance. Furthermore, the study has confirmed the accuracy of the developed theory through these tests involving the contributors of the Employees Provident Fund. This fund is a prominent Social Security Organization in Nepal and plays a vital role in focusing its long-term savings on investments in key sectors such as social (health, production, education, and tourism) and the environment. These investments are crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in generating employment, which is a significant aspect of the 8th goal among the SDGs. Beyond examining investment governance, this study also highlights the importance of further exploration into the role of the Employees Provident Fund in advancing national development.

Pengaruh Media Sosial dan Event Pariwisata terhadap Minat Kunjung Wisatawan Objek Wisata Danau Situ Tunggilis Desa Situsari Kecamatan Cileungsi Kabupaten Bogor


 This study aims to determine the effect of Social Media, Tourism Events on Interest in Visiting Tourists at the Situ Tunggilis Lake Tourism Object, Siteari Village, Cileungsi District, Bogor Regency. The research was conducted on visitors to the Situ Tunggilis Lake Tourism area, Siteari Village, Cileungsi District, Bogor Regency. The sample used in this study amounted to 100 respondents. This study used a purposive sampling technique and data analysis with multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing uses the T test and F test with the help of the SPSS version 16.0 application program. The results of multiple linear regression indicate that social media has a positive and significant effect on intention to return. Tourism Events have a positive and significant effect on the intention to visit again. Based on the results of the F test, it shows that Social Media and Tourism Events simultaneously have a significant effect on the intention to return. And the coefficient of determination of influence is 70.2%.
 Keywords: intention to visit, social media, tourism events

Pendampingan Nagari Sungai Nyalo Sebagai Nagari Yang Mandiri Berbasis CHSE Melalui Pengelolaan Digital Marketing

The natural tourist attraction managed by Nagari Sungai Nyalo Mudiak Aia is qualified, it's just that in terms of management, the available infrastructure facilities are still lacking. The purpose of the service is to solve partner problems by assisting with skills in using digital marketing and it is needed in business development - establishing relationships, marketing, promotion, also in developing and empowering personal branding/self empowering. The implementation of PKM Digital Marketing will be carried out by Marketing Management and Digital Skill experts by Lecturers of the Entrepreneurship Study Program, Economic Education, Informatics Education and Environmental Sciences, PGRI University, West Sumatra and assisted by 3 students who already understand the concept of entrepreneurship and digital. The technology that will be applied to Sungai Nyalo MSME actors is digital-based marketing. Starting from the awareness of business actors and the availability of human resources. Then proceed with the development of social media and tourism management websites. For example, the introduction of tourist attractions through posting videos or posting photos accompanied by interesting captions that are shared on social media

SME corporate social responsibility practices, business strategies and stakeholders’ responsiveness: Inputs to social tourism framework

SME corporate social responsibility practices, business strategies and stakeholders’ responsiveness: Inputs to social tourism framework

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Purpose: to develop an effective model of management of the hospitality industry at the level of the state management system to ensure the effectiveness of the industry and its impact on improving the socio-economic indicators of the state's development in the context of crisis phenomena. Theoretical framework: The hospitality industry is an important factor in the development of the country's economy. The hotel business occupies one of the leading positions in the share of the country's GDP, which develops the social component and tourism. The hospitality industry is highly profitable, therefore, it ensures the development of open markets through the formation of competition. The high competitiveness of the industry is determined by the high quality of service provision. In terms of the multifunctional importance of the hospitality industry in the economic system, the article examines the conceptual foundations of building a model of state management of the hospitality industry. Design/methodology/approach: An analysis of trends and trends in the development of the hospitality industry was carried out, and it was determined that after the end of the pandemic, the global hospitality industry will have a significant increase in the main financial and economic indicators, which is explained by delayed demand. Findings: Some aspects of the development of the hospitality industry in the conditions of full-scale military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine are considered. A set of financial and economic indicators was determined, based on the accumulation of which a management model was developed. Research, Practical & Social implications: On the basis of the developed management system of the hospitality industry at the state level, an organizational model of management was developed, which represents a set of relations and relationships between the public, private sector, and the population. Originality/value: On the basis of the analysis, practical mechanisms for introducing the management model into the practical activities of the hospitality industry were developed and proposed in order to improve the results of hotel enterprises and the industry as a whole, adapted to the challenges of crises and the consequences of military aggression.

Contested discourses in social tourism: A relational political economy perspective

Social tourism initiatives often have economic as well as objectives, particularly national schemes such as the Spanish IMSERSO programme, designed to stimulate off-season tourism in mass coastal tourism destinations. Yet, there is little evidence of how such schemes responded to crises or that explores the effects on the tourism industry actors responsible for programme delivery. This article applies a relational political economy approach to assess the contested discourses surrounding the governance of the scheme. We examine the evolution of the IMSERSO programme longitudinally following the global financial crisis and up until the COVID-19 pandemic to assess the relational dynamics at play social tourism governance on destination stakeholders, outlining implications for social tourism policies internationally.

HISTORICAL CRUISE TOURISM IN UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVES: «CHERNOMORSKIY « & «DANUBE DELTA»

(Cooperation of the Scientific foreign languages Circle in honor of the Honorary President Mrs Halyna Semenivna Dimova (Shutko) «History of the Izmail Red Cross» and the Faculty of Geology and Geography оf Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University) Problem statement and Purpose. The south of Ukraine has unique natural and historical treasures. The article analyzes the possibility of combining natural resources included in the World Network of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and forgotten facts from the international history of the First World War, which took place in their water areas and adjacent territories, in cruise tourism. Taking into account the interest to the French language of the participants in the educational process, the Faculties of Romance and Germanic Philology, History and Philosophy, Geology and Geography, International relations, political and social studies the Circle explores various issues, including historical cruise tourism. The purpose of the article is to analyze the possibilities of combining the use of the direction of historical tourism of the work of the Scientific Circle related to niche local cruise tourism, the study of the possibility of including accumulated historical facts in the development of tourist routes of the domestic and international level within the interdisciplinary context of the French-language training of masters in the specialty 242 Tourism, specializations tourist service, with an orientation to the modern market of educational services. The task is to solve theoretical issues, in particular, to reveal the essence and content of local historical niche cruise tourism, the possibility of including local heroic historical heritage in existing cruise routes, both national and international, with scientific coverage and publication of the article in a specialized scientific publication on the specialty 242 Tourism. Data & Methods. The material is archival documents and publications of researchers-historians, local historians and museum workers of Odessa region, french language scientific academic publications of international official websites, where scientific international publications of the Circle are posted, which can be used by master’s, learning French. Since 2013, the Interdisciplinary University Circle in Foreign Languages «History of the Izmail Red Cross» began its activities thanks to the initiation and assistance of its Honorary Chairman (according to the European tradition – Honorary President) – Halyna Semenivna Dimova (Shutko), Chairman of the Izmail Organization of the Red Cross (2002–2018), Member of the Board of the Odessa Regional Organization of the Red Cross of Ukraine (2002–2018), holder of the highest distinction of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine – «Vis Humanitatis!», Honorary Distinction of the Odessa State Regional Administration, other awards. In 2021, unfortunately, she left this world, but her name continues to live in the activities and name of the Circle. Methods of analysis, analogy, deduction are used, as well as the axiomatic method and philosophical methods of explaining the inconsistency and complexity of the development of intercultural interactions. Results. The use of the Danube Delta and the 0-kilometer of the Black Sea for the development of historical cruise tourism on the principles of active promotion of the preservation of historical heritage, creating a sense of pride and responsibility among the local population, which coincided with the scientific research of cruise tourism at the second (master’s) level under the guidance of the Department of Economic and Social Geography and Tourism, which in the longer term can contribute to the development of the Tourism Development Program based on the use of this unique historical heritage of the area. The project of historical cruise tourism in the UNESCO biosphere reserves of the South of Ukraine of the Scientific Circle «History of the Izmail Red Cross» together with the Department of Tourism can become a unifying project, which will allow to present an original domestic tourist product. This will increase the economic component, a new impetus for the development and renewal of territories. In peacetime, it is Tourism, that will allow us to revive our country.

Model of the State Policy for the Development of Hospitality Industry Enterprises in Crisis Situations and Military Operations

Purpose: to develop an effective model of management of the hospitality industry at the level of the state management system to ensure the effectiveness of the industry and its impact on improving the socio-economic indicators of the state's development in the context of crisis phenomena.
 
 Theoretical framework: The hospitality industry is an important factor in the development of the country's economy. The hotel business occupies one of the leading positions in the share of the country's GDP, which develops the social component and tourism. The hospitality industry is highly profitable, therefore, it ensures the development of open markets through the formation of competition. The high competitiveness of the industry is determined by the high quality of service provision. In terms of the multifunctional importance of the hospitality industry in the economic system, the article examines the conceptual foundations of building a model of state management of the hospitality industry.
 
 Design/methodology/approach: An analysis of trends and trends in the development of the hospitality industry was carried out, and it was determined that after the end of the pandemic, the global hospitality industry will have a significant increase in the main financial and economic indicators, which is explained by delayed demand.
 
 Findings: Some aspects of the development of the hospitality industry in the conditions of full-scale military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine are considered. A set of financial and economic indicators was determined, based on the accumulation of which a management model was developed.
 
 Research, Practical & Social implications: On the basis of the developed management system of the hospitality industry at the state level, an organizational model of management was developed, which represents a set of relations and relationships between the public, private sector, and the population.
 
 Originality/value: On the basis of the analysis, practical mechanisms for introducing the management model into the practical activities of the hospitality industry were developed and proposed in order to improve the results of hotel enterprises and the industry as a whole, adapted to the challenges of crises and the consequences of military aggression.

Does Social Media Moderate the Link Between Tourism and Economic Well-Being? Evidence From the Iterated Gmm Approach

The relevance of social media to tourism and, subsequently, economic well-being is demonstrable in the target marketing of tourism products and services to potential customers at tourist destinations. Using a dataset from the 40 most visited countries across different continents over the period 2009 to 2020, this study investigates the effect of tourism and social media on economic well-being. It also examines the role of social media as a moderating factor in this relationship. The study adopts the tourism-led growth hypothesis as the main theoretical rationale to explain the underlying relationship between tourism, social media, and economic well-being. The empirical analysis is conducted using the iterated generalized method of moments (GMM). The results show that tourism development helps to promote economic well-being, while social media has a dampening effect. Additionally, the findings indicate that a high level of social media penetration has a significant and positive moderating effect on the nexus between tourism and economic well-being. This suggests that social media-driven tourism can significantly improve the economic well-being of destination countries. Conducive macroeconomic conditions and political stability are also concurrent with the contributory effects of tourism on the economic well-being of destination countries.

A study on impact of social media in promoting tourism

Social media is now acknowledged to have a significant part in sustaining and promoting the reputation of tourism locations. Unquestionably, the dynamic online environment plays an important role in promoting tourism on a worldwide scale. In order to use this knowledge to market Indian tourist attractions, it is therefore essential to understand how social media functions. The study analyses how netizens use social media for travel planning and exploring new destinations. It also discusses the benefits and difficulties associated with social media use by the tourism industry and other stakeholders. The study's theoretical social media and tourism analysis is based on secondary data sources. For the research survey method of qualitative and quantitative analysis were used. It helped to conveniently gather primary information about the extent of social media usage, tourists, and tourism establishments at tourism destinations. We analysed the impact of social media on tourism promotion with the help of a questionnaire. The study shows that more tourists are using social media for searching, identifying, making plans, making reservations, and sharing their experiences with various goods and services. In addition to highlighting social media's critical role in the marketing and growth of tourism, the study also points out some drawbacks of using it to advertise a particular location. In addition to analysing the tourism industry in India, this research looks at social media discourse and how it contributes to the marketing strategy.

Characterization of workers’ specific summer holiday practices in the Yugoslav socialist socio-economic context

ABSTRACT This empirical case study aims to illuminate the specific Yugoslav model of domestic social tourism and the related social responsibility of corporations and the public sector invested in their holiday accommodations managed by trade unions. TwoStep cluster analysis and cross-tabulation, overlooked in historical studies, were also used to analyse 7,178 guests over a 10-year period. The results show that guests spent an average of 8.29 days in holiday homes and that this was not associated with employment status. Moreover, guests can be divided into two statistically different clusters: Employed and Non-employed guests. The fact that low-ranking workers, assistants and the non-employed also had the opportunity to go on a summer holiday points to the social responsibility of employers in the 1950s and 1960s. Nevertheless, they were operating under challenging socioeconomic (non-democratic) circumstances.

The Economic Conditions of a 3D Tourism Village in the Application of Pro-poor Tourism and Social Capital

Kesatrian Village has received global attention for successfully changing the image of the slum area into one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Malang City. The application of the Pro-Poor Tourism (PPT) concept to create Kampung Tridi saw village residents participate in tourism activities. This study examines the relationship between social capital and PPT tourism activities on poverty conditions. The analytical methods applied in this study include social network analysis (SNA) and descriptive analysis. PPT activities positively affect all aspects of people's lives. First, better community social capital is assumed to lead to better tourism management. Second, the relationship between social capital and tourism is directly proportional to the community's economic condition, in which more social capital generates better tourism activities, thereby reducing poverty in Kampung Tridi.

The Economic Conditions of a 3D Tourism Village in the Application of Pro-poor Tourism and Social Capital

Kesatrian Village has received global attention for successfully changing the image of the slum area into one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Malang City. The application of the Pro-Poor Tourism (PPT) concept to create Kampung Tridi saw village residents participate in tourism activities. This study examines the relationship between social capital and PPT tourism activities on poverty conditions. The analytical methods applied in this study include social network analysis (SNA) and descriptive analysis. PPT activities positively affect all aspects of people's lives. First, better community social capital is assumed to lead to better tourism management. Second, the relationship between social capital and tourism is directly proportional to the community's economic condition, in which more social capital generates better tourism activities, thereby reducing poverty in Kampung Tridi.

The Impact of Economic Corridor and Tourism on Local Community's Quality of Life under One Belt One Road Context.

Economic corridors unlock new economic opportunities and tourism development in the region to achieve sustainable development goals. Green economic growth is conducive to environmental sustainability. Economic mega-projects of CPEC promote tourism that leads to communities' well-being and better quality of life. Modern infrastructure development contributes significantly to economic growth and tourism activities. This study's objectives emphasize exploring tourism and sustainable development pursuits under OBOR economic projects that open doors to improving residents' quality of life. The growing world is an eyewitness to a continuous rise in emissions and its severe consequences for humankind. It is necessary to show off the leading factors that result in tourism and economic activities causing environmental pollution rather than blame policymakers. Undoubtedly, many studies previously focused on demonstrating the influence of socio-economic factors that lead to better environmental quality. However, the empirical literature on tourism, social well-being, foreign direct investment, and the Environment in Belt and Road developed economies needed improvement. This research applied a series of advanced estimators that help demonstrate the study's probable results. This study explores the role of Social well-being (HDI), tourism development, FDI, renewable energy, information & communication technology (ICT), and urbanization on CO2 emissions in Belt and Road (BRI) developed economies.Estimated results exhibited the significant contribution of ICT and renewable energy to sustainability. Besides, FDI contributes to emissions reduction after its threshold level. Conversely, urbanization and tourism activities contribute to environmental pollution. The study outcomes stated inverted/EKC U-shaped hypotheses related to specified economies. Finally, the analysis based on the D-H panel causality test constructs exciting results.The present study concludes that economic corridor plays a vital role in tourism development, the community's well-being, and SDGs goals (sustainable development) impact on environmental safety. The findings suggest essential and applicable policies to attain the desired sustainability level. Findings contribute to the literature on tourism, well-being, and sustainability. Further studies can use insights using this methodology.