Souvenir Sellers Research Articles

“Will They Always Have Paris?”: Observing, Understanding, and Informally Engaging with Undocumented African Souvenir Sellers at the Eiffel Tower

“Will They Always Have Paris?”: Observing, Understanding, and Informally Engaging with Undocumented African Souvenir Sellers at the Eiffel Tower

Cultural Tourism at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium

Cultural tourism needs to be preserved as it can be a forum for future generations to continue to learn about local traditions and cultures amid rapid technological advances. Researchers use this title to identify the potential of cultural tourism at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK). SUGBK was chosen as a locus because it is an important cultural landmark in Jakarta with various art and cultural activities. This research uses qualitative methods, with a qualitatively descriptive approach. Data collection is done through field surveys, interviews and literature studies. The need of this research is to explore the potential and impact of SUGBK cultural tourism on social, economic and cultural aspects. Socially, the stadium is a means of cross-cultural interaction and enriches people's insights. Economically, tourism creates business opportunities such as street sellers and souvenir sellers around the stadium. Meanwhile, from a cultural point of view, the various traditional art performances held at the stadium helped preserve the ancestral heritage.

Unconventional entrepreneurs: the non-economic motives of souvenir sellers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine souvenir sellers as unconventional micro-entrepreneurs, focusing on non-economic motives for selling. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was used. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 20 souvenir sellers in the Romanian city of Timişoara. These were analysed using thematic analysis which identified four non-economic motives for selling souvenirs. Findings Souvenir selling was a matter of choice rather than economic necessity. While these sellers were entrepreneurs who were seeking to generate income, non-economic motives were also important. These included passion, hobbyism and interpersonal interactions with customers. Some sellers considered themselves as cultural intermediaries, representing place and tradition to their customers. Research limitations/implications In a European context, selling souvenirs can be a matter of lifestyle choice rather than economic necessity. Micro-entrepreneurs are frequently motivated by passion, hobbyism and interpersonal rewards as much as financial profit. This represents a particular form of unconventional or lifestyle entrepreneurship. Practical implications The encouragement of on-street souvenir sellers by urban managers can add vibrancy to a city, enhancing the experiences of local communities and visitors. This can also encourage the development of an artisan class to enhance a city’s reputation as a creative place. Originality/value Souvenir sellers are little researched, and this is one of few studies that has investigated this group outside Developing World contexts. This study emphasises the importance of unconventional entrepreneurship and non-economic motives for selling souvenirs in a European context.

Determining the factors influencing tourist souvenir expenditure: The case of Turkey

In this study, information will be explored that will contribute to increasing tourism income in destinations with low tourist expenditure per person. For this purpose, the souvenir expenditure of tourists in Turkey is examined. Souvenir stores in Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul were investigated using a qualitative case study research design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 souvenir sellers and 778 online comments of tourists shopping in souvenir stores were analyzed by netnography. As a result of the research, it has been determined that the efforts made to transform products based on the natural, historical and cultural richness of Turkey into brands, and thus increase local product diversity, play a critical role in increasing souvenir expenditure. On the other hand, the importance of the selection of high spending tourists as the target market and increasing the employment of qualified workers in the tourism sector has emerged.

Tingkat Kepuasan Pengunjung pada Daya Tarik Ekowisata dan Edukasi Green Talao Park di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman

This research was motivated by problems regarding visitor dissartisfaction with existing attractions, inadewuate acces, unavailability of souvenir and souvenir sellers, lack of health facilities and inadequate maintenance of available facilities.This type of research is classified into quantitative descriptive with a causal associative approach. The sampling technique used in this study is a non-probability sampling technique with purposive sampling. The number of samples used amounted to 379 people. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing questionnaires using a Likert scale that has been tested for validity and reliability. Data processing was carried out using the continuum line method. Based on the research conducted, the following results were obtained: The level of satisfaction in terms of the attraction indicator with an average acquisition of 2.43 in the dissatisfied category, The level of satisfaction in terms of accessibility indicators with an average acquisition of 2.42 in the unsatisfied category satisfied, the satisfaction level in terms of facility indicators with an average acquisition of 2.21 with the dissatisfied category, and the satisfaction level in terms of supporting service indicators with an average acquisition of 2.43 with the dissatisfied category

The role and use of social media as a medium for marketing tourist attractions and increasing tourist visits

This research aims to provide solutions to managers of the tourist attraction in increasing the number of tourist visits in the form of a marketing model that is cheap, easy, right on target, and can reach all elements of society without time and place limits, namely by using a social media platform. With this model, it is hoped that it can be used by the management and can further increase the number of tourist visits to Alas Kedaton. This tourist attraction has experienced problems in terms of the number of tourist visits since the Covid 19 pandemic. Until now the number of tourist visits has not returned to normal. On normal days it is still around 150 tourists, but it can increase to 800 people during the Galungan holidays. Even though the price of admission is 15,000 for children and 20,000 for adults, while foreign tourists are 30,000/person, with a low number of tourist visits, managers will still have difficulty covering their operational costs. The tourist attraction is located at Kukuh village, Marga sub-district, Tabanan district is a nature tour managed by the local village community so it is also a mainstay for villagers who work in this tourist attraction. Some of them work in the managerial field and some are souvenir traders who also serve as guides at the tourist attraction. Souvenir sellers at these attractions are also given the opportunity to become local tour guides at these attractions without asking for payment, but at the same time, they can offer their wares to the tourists they guide. While the tourism products offered by the Alas Kedaton tourist attraction are closely related to the preservation of nature and animals. This is perfect for educational tours. That way the market for this tourist attraction is actually very broad, especially for school children, students, teachers, lecturers, and other environmental observer communities. To create a social media platform-based marketing model, primary and secondary data will be sought. Primary data was obtained by conducting interviews with the object manager and secondary data was obtained from offline and online library sources. The data was then reduced, described, categorized and concluded, and analyzed using a qualitative descriptive analysis technique.

Peningkatan Keterampilan Komunikasi bagi Pemandu Wisata lokal di Desa Penyanggah Taman Nasional Bromo Tengger Semeru (TNBTS) Wonokitri Pasuruan Jawa Timur

This service activity aims to improve the capability of local tour guides in buffer villages in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) area. One of the locations chosen by the Service team is Wonokitri Village, which is located close to the tourist destination of Mount Bromo. Based on the results of field observations, there are several problems why Wonokitri Village is only able to survive as a 'transit village' which is indicated by the low occupancy of tourists staying at local guest houses. This is due to the low communication skills of local tour guides to attract both domestic and foreign tourists to stay longer in Wonokitri Village. In fact, based on the narrative of local residents, they are trying to develop other tourist objects that are expected to be able to support the local economy. Through this service activity, the Proposing Team arranged a series of mentoring and training activities for members of the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in Wonokitri Village, Tosari District, Pasuruan Regency. The service activities consist of first, training in communication skills for tour guides and tourism actors (owners of guest houses, stalls, and souvenir sellers). Second, assistance in making social media as a promotional media, branding as well as local tourism marketing. Finally, thirdly, English language skills training in the context of tourism for tour guides and other tourism actors. The outputs of this activity are publications in the mass media, activity documentation, scientific articles presented at national seminars, and scientific articles published in accredited national journals.

Evaluasi tata fasilitas objek wisata Pantai Matahari Terbit Desa Sanur Kaja Kota Denpasar

Matahari Terbit Beach is one of the beach attractions in Denpasar City. This beach is equipped with various facilities to support visitor activities. But the facilities are not fully appropriate to supporting visitor activities, that is like the location of the facilities is not in accordance visitors activities, amount the facilities is still limited, here does it make the distribution uneven and still im complete, the condition of facilities much broken, and standart of facilities is not appropriate with applicable standards. This study aims to know the activities o visitors, to evaluate the available facilities, and to know the facilities that needto be added. The method used is a survey method with data collection technique through observation, interviews, questionnaires, documentation, and literature study. The result of research on visitors activities are water recreation, cycling, jogging, culinary, and relaxing. While there are some facilities that are not optimal on the location, quantity, condition, and not in appropriate with applicable standards facilities. That need to be added are security post, toilets, trash cans, stairs, hand washing stations, lighting, water recreation rentals, and souvenir sellers.

Tourism sectors contribution on the poverty reduction within tourism scope in Central Java

Through tourism, several problems such as poverty alleviation and unemployment reduction can be solved. The development and development of tourism can bring huge benefits to the Indonesian people, especially the people in the tourist destination areas. The development of tourism plays a role in economic movements that can improve the well-being of communities, such as more open employment, business opportunities for communities, and increased revenue for the communities themselves and the country, especially local governments. This study aims to determine the types of poverty, causes of poverty, and the impact of tourism on the poor population in Central Java's tourist areas. A total of 60 coastal residents were sampled for the study using a purposeful sampling method. Data analysis uses qualitative descriptions. The results of the study are as follows (i) Types of poverty in coastal communities, among which: 60 years old and above, low education level (primary school graduates), and average income below the monthly minimum wage, (ii) The factors that lead to poverty include natural factors, cultural factors and in The lack of poor people working in the tourism sector, and (iii) the impact of tourism on coastal communities is conducive to the creation of new employment opportunities, such as guest diving guests, porters and souvenir sellers by understanding the opportunities and promises to foster entrepreneurship, thereby reducing poverty in the vicinity of tourist villages.

Developing e-Commerce of Unique Indonesian Souvenirs with Web Engineering

E-Commerce Unique Regional Souvenirs in Indonesia is a buying and selling application made to make it easier for tourists to find a place or location for typical regional gifts and make it easier for tourists to order souvenirs during a pandemic like now, as well as a means for traveler's local souvenir sellers to promote their products online. Making regional e-commerce specialties in Indonesia uses the Web Engineering paradigm and system modeling with UML (unified modeling language) with business cases, activities, use cases, and class diagrams. At the same time, the database management software uses MySQL with the PHP programming language and the Laravel Framework. The system design is expected to make it easier for people to find local souvenirs based on the place or location of souvenir merchants and local souvenir sellers to promote their products online

Antecedents and Implications of Innovation Capability: Empirical Study of Bakpia MSMEs in Yogyakarta

Introduction/Main Objectives: This research examines the antecedents and implications of innovation capability, empirically. The outcomes aim at contributing to the knowledge and understanding about the main driver of innovation capability. Background Problems: Yogyakarta is known for its many and varied charms, its tourist attractions, the availability of facilities and infrastructure to support tourism, such as souvenir sellers. But there is known that number of total foreign and domestic tourists has been a decrease in 2018 (Semester I by 11.51% and II by 3.33%), also in 2019 (Semester I by 11.23%). This is a challenge for MSMEs in the tourism sector and MSMEs in other sectors that support tourism, such a souvenir seller. Bakpia is one of the well-known products of the food and beverage sector in Yogyakarta often bought for souvenirs. The Bakpia MSMEs’ innovations were triggered by competition among the Bakpia producers in Yogyakarta. Therefore, every Bakpia MSME must be competitive to survive in the market. Thus, there is a need to improve their innovation capability, which will impact the innovation performance of the Bakpia MSMEs in Yogyakarta. There is a gap in the research regarding the influence of the factors that are predicted to build innovation capability. Novelty: Previous studies’ results indicate that the influence of knowledge donating and knowledge collecting about innovation performance is not yet conclusive. Therefore, this study aims to fill the gap in the previous research by examining the role of capability as a mediating between knowledge sharing process (knowledge donating and knowledge collecting) to innovation performance. Research Methods: Forty-eight items of data were obtained from Bakpia MSMEs in Yogyakarta through a survey conducted by distributing questionnaires directly to them. The data were analyzed using PLS-SEM via SmartPLS version 3.3.2. Findings/Results: This study shows that the direct and indirect effects of sharing knowledge (which includes donating and collecting knowledge) about innovation performance are found to be positive but not significant. The results also indicate that innovation capability does not significantly mediate knowledge donating and knowledge collecting about innovation performance. Meanwhile, the influence of innovation capability on innovation performance was found to be positive and significant. Conclusion: The antecedents are insignificant for innovation capability, but the antecedent’s constructs still act as a driver to build innovation capability.

Perlukah Mempertahankan Keunggulan Kompetitif oleh UMKM? (Studi Kasus UMKM Semarang)

<em>This study is to find out and analyze how Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) maintain their competitive advantage so that they can survive or even develop from the time they were established until now. Achieving this goal is a qualitative method of research methods. This is intended to explore the managerial actions of SMEs in maintaining competitive advantage. The results of the study show that competitive advantage can be achieved through SOAR (Strength, Opportunity, Aspiration, Results) Strength consisting of skilled workers, loyal customers, products according to consumer tastes, product and production process innovations, and adequate business land. Opportunity consists of the quality of the production process, broadening the marketing reach from domestic to foreign, and managerial capabilities supported by International Standard for Organization (ISO) 9000-2000 quality management systems that have an impact on increasing consumer confidence. But not many SMEs<strong> </strong>have been able to implement a quality management system. Aspiration of SMEs<strong> </strong>is to work with several souvenir sellers around them and with export brokers. Results are expected to increase sales by participating in online exhibitions and promotions, and improving the production process so that the product is defective or damaged near or zero percent.</em>

Dampak Sosial Ekonomi Pariwisata Terhadap Pedagang Souvenir Di Daya Tarik Wisata Pura Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring Gianyar

The tourism grows fastly and attract more villagers and local organization to develop tourism industry in order to get an income for their own region. It should give benefits for local people, government and investors. Tourism is an activity that involves the local community, and also bring impacts to them.One of the of tourism sector is socio-economic. Socio-economic impact of tourism is generally focus on the change of sales, incomes, and employments. 
 This research has been conduct in Gunung Kawi Temple, Tampaksiring, Gianyar. This research aims to determine the socio-conomic impacts of tourism toward souvenir sellers who are part of local people. The data are collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and literature study.
 The results of this study show that tourism activities in Gunung Kawi Temple give positive impacts toward the job opportunity and a good response from the souvenir sellers. However, the tourism development also brings negative impacts toward the price of products, and it becomes cheaper. This happen because they compete to sell the similiar products. In addition, they have an unfriendly attitude to offer their products to the tourists. 
 The managers of this tourist attraction (in this case are local people and government) should improve the design of souvenir kiosks to make it more clean and beautiful to tourists. They should give more trainingto the seller about good attitude of selling products. They also should give motivations to handicraft makers to make them keep innovate and invent new products, therefore the product will be more varieted. 
 
 Keywords: Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism, Souvenir Sellers, Gunung Kawi Temple

Elephants in Norway: Meanings and Authenticity of Souvenirs From a Seller/Crafter Perspective

Souvenirs are fascinating little things that both incorporate as well as illustrate the global–local interplay of tourism. They need to be approached in their complexity as they intertwine people, places, and meanings. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of souvenirs from the perspectives of souvenir sellers and crafters. Taking a constructivist approach, we are interested in the ways sellers and crafters construct meaning and authenticity in souvenirs. The work is based on fieldwork including 35 semistructured interviews with souvenir sellers and crafters in northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland (both self-ascribed "indigenous" and "nonindigenous" participants). Our findings elaborate on: (1) the sellers' and crafters' conception of the term "souvenir," (2) their considerations in making, choosing, and selling souvenirs, and (3) the ways in which they authenticate souvenirs, in particular through storytelling. We find that the crafters and sellers often had a negative conception of the term "souvenir" and preferred not to call their products souvenirs. However, they were aware as well as appreciated that their products might become souvenirs in the interaction with the tourist. Interviewees further highlight the importance of storytelling for these processes of becoming or authentication, where they also express agency and power over these representations. Furthermore, the findings elucidate their relative entrepreneurial freedom and ways of balancing aesthetic as well as economic concerns. The study calls for further research, in particular on the ways stories authenticate, but also taking into methodological account the complexity of the term souvenir, as well as seeking more comprehensive approaches including varieties of sellers and crafters, using a spectrum from selfdefined indigenous to nonindigenous identities.

Souvenir shopping experiences: A case study of Chinese tourists in North Korea

This study (premised on inductive approaches) examines Chinese tourists’ souvenir shopping experiences in North Korea, a unique destination by reason of its strict controls over tourism, where even a self-drive tourist must have a North Korean guide in the car accompanying the driver and passengers. Consequently tourist souvenir shopping can only be undertaken at approved retail outlets, The paper reports findings based on fifty in-depth interviews analysed with the help of Leximancer textual analysis software. This study confirms that, in this context, gift-giving for relatives and friends remains an important motivation for Chinese tourists to purchase souvenirs. The most popular souvenir was traditional Chinese medicine, especially for elderly tourists. Chinese tourists described their North Korean souvenir shopping experience from four aspects: store attributes, payment methods, tour guides, and souvenir sellers. Further analysis show that elderly tourists recalled memories of their childhood while shopping in North Korean Souvenir shops. Finally, based on these findings, a model of tourist shopping is suggested.

Foreign Language Acquisition Of Souvenir Seller In Bawomataluo Village

This research is carried by focusing on the description of the kinds and process of lexical items acquired by souvenir seller in Bawomataluo. To obtain the whole accurate data of these research questions, two instrument of data collection, interview and observation, were used. The result of data analysis are the eight English part of speech are acquired. It is discovered that lexical items acquired are dominated by noun. Verb and adjective posites at the next level of the amount of lexicals acquired. Adverb, conjunction, pronoun are less acquired. Interjection is more easily acquired by souvenir sellers. The processes involved to acquire the lexical consist of four are social, memory, compensation, and affective process. Key Word : Foreign language acquisition, souvenir seller

IMPACT OF TOURISM TO POVERTY IN TOURISM DESTINATION: PRO POOR TOURISM MANAGEMENT APPROACH

This study aims to determine the typology of poverty, the causes of poverty and the impact of tourism on the poor, in the region Tulamben and Candidasa, Karangasem district. Research using purposive sampling method with a sample size 94 respondents. The data analysis using quantitative descriptive analysis. The research results are as follows. Typology of poverty of coastal communities, among others: age dominated 60 years and over, low education (graduated SD), the average income of 300,000 / month. Causes of poverty include natural factors, cultural factors, and the lack of poor people to work in the tourism sector. The impact of tourism on coastal communities on the one hand a positive impact on the opportunities opening new jobs like being a guest introductory diving, porter, and souvenir sellers.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION OF SOUVENIR SELLER IN BAWOMATALUO VILLAGE

This research is carried by focusing on the description of the kinds and process of lexical items acquired by souvenir seller in Bawomataluo. To obtain the whole accurate data of these research questions, two instrument of data collection, interview and observation, were used. The result of data analysis are the eight English part of speech are acquired. It is discovered that lexical items acquired are dominated by noun. Verb and adjective posites at the next level of the amount of lexicals acquired. Adverb, conjunction, pronoun are less acquired. Interjection is more easily acquired by souvenir sellers. The processes involved to acquire the lexical consist of four are social, memory, compensation, and affective process. Key Word : Foreign language acquisition, souvenir seller

Souvenir sellers and perceptions of authenticity – The retailers of Hội An, Vietnam

Authenticity has long been a theme within the tourism literature, but relatively little has been written about the attitudes of souvenir retailers. This paper, based on a combination of case study and micro-ethnographic approaches, reports findings derived from interviews with 25 souvenir retailers in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An, Vietnam. It uses a thematic and content analysis aided by the use of textual analysis software to identify dichotomous yet holistic perceptions on the part of the retailers. They seek to sell souvenirs perceived as authentic of Hoi An, yet source both nationally and locally. The items are thus representative of Hoi An and Vietnam, and these attitudes can be justified by an appeal to the past trading heritage of the ancient city. The retailers also perceive tourists as potential ‘prosumers’ who create their own experiential authenticity.

Commentary: Tourism in the Aftermath of the Tsunami: The Case of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

This paper examines issues related to the tourism industry of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (ANI) of India in the aftermath of the tsunami. International aid agencies and the media were not allowed after tsunami to do either the news coverage or the aid works in the worst affected Nicobar Islands, which has forbidden the outside world to know more about the full-scale devastations. The impact of the tsunami on the ANI tourism industry and lives of the tourism-dependent poor community is enormous. Prior to the disaster, the total tourism arrival figures for 2004 were expected to exceed 120,000, boosting not only the tourism industry but also allied sectors such as the local souvenir sellers and hundreds of small firms. The tsunami is expected to have a substantial impact on these arrival figures in 2005, and beyond. The earlier sections of the paper give an overview of the status of tourism in the pre-tsunami stage, whilst the latter part concentrates on the impacts of the tsunami. The paper is based on secondary sources, personal communications and earlier research studies, and the personal observations of the author who has visited the islands frequently since 2001.