Sustainable Development Of Tourist Destinations Research Articles

Exploring the influence of historical storytelling on cultural heritage tourists’ revisit intention: A case study of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang

The revisit intention of tourists has long been a focal point of academic inquiry. However, there is still insufficient research on the antecedents of revisit intention from the perspectives of historical storytelling, destination image and perceived value. Taking the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a case study, this paper, based on stimulus–organism–response (SOR) theory, examines the impact of historical storytelling on the destination image, perceived value, and revisit intention. Additionally, it further explores the mediating role of destination image and perceived value, as well as the moderating effect of place attachment in this chain. The research findings indicate that: (1) Historical storytelling significantly enhances tourists’ perception of the tourism experience and revisit intention; (2) The study supports the mediating effect of destination image and perceived value; (3) Place attachment has a significant positive moderating effect between historical storytelling and revisit intention. Effective historical storytelling can significantly enhance destination image and perceived value, improve tourists’ participation and satisfaction in tourism, stimulate revisit intention, and promote the sustainable development of tourist destinations. These findings enrich the research content of cultural heritage tourism, providing valuable suggestions for improving the management level of cultural heritage tourism attractions and increasing visitors’ revisit intention.

Women Empowerment in Sustainable Tourism Development in Tenganan Pegringsingan Tourism Village, Karangasem, Bali

This research was conducted with the aim of identifying the dimensions of empowerment, especially in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Tourism Village and to see the relationship between the dimensions of women's empowerment and the elements of sustainable tourism destination development according to Tourism and Creative Economy Ministerial Regulation Number 9 of 2021 concerning guidelines for developing sustainable tourism destinations. The exploratory factor analysis method was used to analyze the data that had been collected using a purposive sampling technique with a total of 140 samples. The results of the research show that 7 (seven) new dimensions have been formed that can describe women's empowerment in Tenganan Pegringsingan Village. The seven dimensions formed have fulfilled the elements that can support the realization of a sustainable tourism destination in the Tenganan Pegringsingan Tourism Village in accordance with the guidelines for developing sustainable tourism destinations.

Spatial and temporal evolution and drive mechanism of tourism ecological security based on DPSIRM-SBM model

Tourism ecological security is an important indicator of the sustainable development of tourist destinations. Considering the complete embodiment of human social factors, the DPSIRM-SBM Model is cited and improved. Taking tourism ecological security of the Yangtze River Economic Belt as the research object, the characteristics of temporal and spatial evolution and its influencing mechanism are analyzed, aiming at making a scientific, comprehensive and systematic evaluation. It is found that the tourism ecological security of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is between sensitive and general security levels; Formed a spatial pattern with strong two ends and weak middle; The security advantages at the junction of provincial administrative regions are obvious; Regional differences first increase and then decrease, which accords with the theory of unbalanced growth;In terms of spatial agglomeration, the main type in YREB as a whole shifted from an initial downstream high-value agglomeration to a midstream low-value agglomeration; Sustainable tourism is affected by comprehensive factors, economic growth is not the main driving force, the construction of ecological civilization is very important.

The influence of tourist values on environmental responsibility behavior—a multi-case study from Guilin

Cultivating tourists’ environmental responsibility behavior is an effective way to relieve the pressure of ecological environment in tourist destinations. Based on the value-attitude-behavior theory, this paper constructs a relationship model of values, ecotourism attitude, social responsibility awareness and environmental responsibility behavior, and explores the mechanism of tourists’ values influence on environmental responsibility behavior. Taking three scenic areas (Mao’er Mountain, Yulong River and Xingping Ancient Town) in the Lijiang River Basin of Guilin, a world-famous tourist destination in China, as a case study, the structural equation model is used to test the theoretical hypotheses of tourists’ environmental responsibility behavior. The results of the three studies show that values have a significant positive impact on tourists’ environmental responsibility behavior, while ecotourism attitude cannot directly affect tourists’ environmental responsibility behavior, but values can indirectly affect tourists’ environmental responsibility behavior through the chain intermediary of ecotourism attitude and social responsibility awareness. The findings of the study can effectively guide tourists’ environmental responsibility behavior, which has far-reaching significance for the sustainable development of tourist destinations.

The Impact of Local Community Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development on Tourism Development Support

This study aims to examine the impact of local residents' attitudes toward sustainable tourism on supporting tourism development. Conducted in Mersin, a significant destination for Turkish tourism, the study collected survey data from 415 local residents. Various dimensions of sustainable tourism development were considered through a structural model constructed using structural equation modeling. The analysis results indicate that perceived social costs negatively influence tourism development. Additionally, factors positively affecting local residents' support for tourism development include perceived economic benefits, environmental sustainability, maximizing community participation, long-term planning, a community-centered economy , and visitor satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of local residents' attitudes for the sustainable development of tourism destinations.

Green Online Food Delivery In Tourist Destinations: Analysis of Tourists' Value on Attitude And Purchase Intentions

This study investigates the implementation of environmentally friendly online food delivery services in tourist destinations, aiming to align with the principles of sustainable tourism. The primary objective is to analyze how tourist values influence their attitudes and purchase intentions toward online food delivery in these destinations. A quantitative research method is employed, utilizing Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to assess the impact of customer value on attitudes and purchase intentions toward Green Online Food Delivery (Green OFD). The study sample comprises 120 tourists with prior experience using online food delivery services during their visits to tourist destinations. The results indicate that the availability of Green OFD, derived from environmentally friendly local products, significantly affects tourists' attitudes and purchase intentions, especially among those who are mindful of sustainability issues. Tourists demonstrate positive attitudes and purchase intentions when they recognize functional, emotional, social, and epistemic values, including the feeling of contributing to environmental conservation by opting for Green OFD. The findings offer theoretical and practical insights for advancing sustainable tourism destination development.

Residents’ attitudes toward land lease for rural tourism

Residents’ attitudes toward land lease are a crucial factor in the success of tourism development, especially in developing countries like China, where land lease has emerged as a significant means for developers to obtain rural land for tourism purposes. Nevertheless, the absence of longitudinal field research, which could offer more profound insights into residents’ attitudes compared to cross-sectional studies, contributes to the persistent “attitude-behavior gap” in sustainable tourism. Using a field research method and taking Longtan Village in China as a typical case, this study focuses on changes in residents’ attitudes toward land lease and the mechanism underlying these changes. The findings show that Longtan residents’ attitudes toward land lease for tourism development changed from “anxiety and collective objection” to “ambivalence and individual differences” and finally to “expectation and collective support”. Residents’ attitudes were determined by the transaction risk arising from the conflict between formal and informal institutions in the context of social transformation. The findings provide implications for tourism managers to achieve the sustainable development of tourist destinations in developing countries.

Perceptions and Realities of Lisbon: An Examination of the Image of a Tourist Destination

Destination image is related to comprising cognitive, emotional, and conative components and includes an individual's thoughts, ideas, and perceptions of a place. Images consistently coincide with the internalisation of distinct perspectives, demonstrating that people have different perceptions of the destiny. Influences include media, authority figures, music, and movies. Although the experience may not match their initial expectations, these effects form their preconceived beliefs and expectations of a trip. Accordingly, it is important to explore the trustfulness of the positioning of tourist destinations to ascertain its alignment with the expectations of tourists. Given that, Lisbon has been regarded as one of the foremost European cities in recent years, owing to its high level of accessibility and its multifaceted sensory attributes, it was deemed pertinent to investigate the perceptions of the visitors towards the city. The present study used a mixed methods approach, incorporating a multimedia component that showcases various locations in the Lisbon region with open-ended questionnaires to gather the perspectives of the tourists and a closed-ended questionnaire that inquiries about the primary factors that attract visitors to Lisbon. This analysis employed graphical representations, including word clouds and graphics to explore the identified impressions. The research revealed a robust association between cultural, historical, and aesthetic variables and the choice of travel destination. Certain visual representations highlight the imperative of pursuing sustainable and responsible development to mitigate the potential for enduring degradation. This holds significance as certain images are linked to instances of environmental and social irresponsibility. The study also revealed that History and Heritage emerged as the most significant factors that attract individuals, followed by Cultural Attractions, Weather and Climate, Gastronomy, and Panoramic Views and Landscapes. A notable perception exists regarding the insufficiency of sustainability and eco-friendly practices, underscoring the necessity for targeted sustainability endeavours to promote responsible and sustainable development of tourism destinations. Indeed, additional research on the contrast of perception and reality at the location is needed to evaluate the picture provided to visitors. However, understanding tourist-relevant areas like Lisbon is a good foundation for advertising them, allowing various stakeholders to make authentic and valuable marketing decisions.

Comparing AlUla and The Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s Giga Projects on Tourism towards a Sustainable Change in Destination Development

This paper examines architecture for tourism, focusing on destination design. In the past forty years, tourism destinations and their impact have been affected and transformed by emerging topics such as the impact of social media and the necessity of sustainable indicators in the tourism industry. In the global panorama of ongoing tourism transformations, Saudi Arabia has recently established new governmental opening regulations that started in 2019 for visitors and tourist visa entry. The country is facing a rapidly transforming economy, and new destinations for tourism will impact the country’s growth in the coming years as part of the Sustainable Destination Program in alignment with the ambitious targets of the Saudi National Vision 2030. The adopted methodology of the study compares selected parameters of two significant Saudi Arabian case studies, AlUla and The Red Sea Project (TRSP), for the ongoing sustainable tourism destination development of planned tourist giga projects. According to the findings, AlUla and TRSP demonstrated an intense commitment to sustainable tourism through their efforts concerning protected areas, environmentally friendly transport, and significant rewilding and reforestation. The research’s conclusion emphasizes Saudi Arabia’s commitment to innovative thinking, long-term growth, and sustainable tourism. The study’s implication is primarily suited for destination design; it suggests potential applicability even in smaller-scale tourism development projects or additional comparisons in sustainability design approaches in diverse contexts, particularly in the MENA region.

Perceived Value and Behavioral Intention of Chengde homestay tourists based on Cognition-Affection-Conation

Against the backdrop of the new era, changes in tourism consumption demand have led tourists to prefer diversified, autonomous, and personalized tourism products and services in the process of tourism experience. They long for in-depth experiences as well as emotional identification and communication during travel. As a new industrial form emerging in China in recent years, the homestay industry has become a major attraction for tourists because it integrates beautiful scenery, creativity, and comfort, and each establishment has its own unique characteristics. Perceived value, as a comprehensive evaluation made by tourists of the perceived benefits and losses of tourism products or services in a specific context, is a source of competitive advantage. To achieve sustainable development of tourist destinations, exploring the formation mechanism of tourists' positive behavioral intentions has become an important research topic in both academic and industrial circles. Based on the "cognition-emotion-intention" relationship theory, this article explores the relationship between perceived value, satisfaction, place attachment, and behavioral intention among Chengde homestay tourists. Using quantitative research methods, questionnaire surveys, random sampling, descriptive statistical analysis, reliability and validity analysis, variance analysis, factor analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, 450 questionnaires collected from tourists who have experienced Chengde star-rated homestays were analyzed. The results show that the behavioral intentions of homestay tourists are directly affected by place dependence, place identity, and perceived value, while indirectly influenced by tourist satisfaction. These findings provide reference value and significance for homestay owners, management departments, investors, local residents, and homestays in other regions.

Tourism destination sustainability: The systematic literature review

<p>The sustainable development of tourism destinations is a continual and evolving process crucial for long-term value and well-being. However, the existing literature reveals a gap in understanding how to effectively evaluate the sustainable development of tourism objects, with a predominant focus on developed countries. This raises concerns about the applicability of similar strategies in underdeveloped nations. This study employs an analysis of the scientific literature to address the identified research problem. We propose a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to sustainable tourism management, aiming to equalize the distribution of economic, social, and cultural dimensions. Our focus is on developing a theoretical evaluation model that goes beyond conventional frameworks and includes both broad and narrow dimensions. The research uncovers that sustainable development, as presented by various authors, encompasses economic benefits, environmental protection, and social dimension management. We introduce a sustainability management model that surpasses existing systems, offering a holistic perspective. Moreover, we emphasize the significance of voluntary publicity for environmental and socio-cultural activities in enhancing a tourism destination’s image and societal value. Our study contributes a theoretical evaluation model based on global criteria for sustainable tourism. This model not only evaluates the dimensions of coherence broadly but also incorporates specific criteria for a nuanced analysis of the current situation and potential opportunities. The proposed framework aims to guide tourism destinations in achieving economic benefits without compromising the environment and prioritizing the well-being of local communities, thus fostering a more sustainable and equitable development process.<strong></strong></p>

Stakeholder Analysis on PAL 16 Tourism Development in Cikole Village

Tourism is a sector that is well-developed in Greater Bandung. One of the places that has potential for tourism is PAL 16 in Cikole Village, this research article presents a stakeholder analysis conducted to assess the development of tourism in Cikole Village, while also examining the impacts of tourism on the village itself. The study adopts a qualitative research method, utilizing stakeholder analysis and descriptive analysis as the primary research techniques. This research uses in-depth interview as data collection method for primary data. The research stages are data collection, data analysis, and conclusion drawing. The research findings highlight the key stakeholders involved in the tourism development process, which include the village government, community, academics, and tourists. The analysis underscores the importance of collaboration among these stakeholders to effectively develop tourism in Cikole Village. Furthermore, the study reveals that tourism in PAL 16 has had positive impacts on the economic, social, and environmental aspects of the village. Economically, tourism has created new business opportunities, stimulated the local economy, and generated income for the local community. Socially, it has fostered cultural exchange, promoted community engagement, and enhanced local pride. Environmentally, tourism development has encouraged conservation efforts, raised awareness about natural resources, and supported sustainable practices. This research contributes to the understanding of stakeholder dynamics in tourism development and emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to maximize the benefits and minimize the negative impacts. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, local communities, academics, and other stakeholders involved in the sustainable development of tourism destinations.

Exploring the Relationship between Tourist Perception and Motivation at a Museum Attraction

Tourism activity represents one of the most dynamic and defining activities for today’s society. In this context, knowing the perception and motivation of potential tourists visiting a museum attraction represents an essential approach with implications for the sustainable development of tourist destinations. The research methodology used in the present study involved the complementary use of survey methods for data acquisition and multicriteria analysis to identify and establish relationships between perception and motivation. The results obtained from the present study show a synthetic picture regarding the perception and motivation of the tourists who visited the Crișului Land Museum from Oradea, Romania, on the one hand, and the relationships that were established between perception and motivation, on the other hand, thus confirming the research hypothesis that perception influences motivation. The perception of tourists after visiting the Crișului Land Museum in Oradea is determined by personal and interpersonal reasons, as well as by the way they perceive the visited site. The study originality consists in the use of mixed-method approaches to collect and analyze data, as a means to complement different data sources.

International tourism as a tool for inclusive development of region

The main purpose of the article is to determine the degree of interrelation of indicators of sustainable development of regions by forming models of sustainable development of tourist destinations as an inclusive tool of international tourism and building a model of sustainable development of tourist destinations. To analyze the situation, the authors consider a model that includes East Kazakhstan, Almaty regions and the city of Almaty. The study revealed the conceptual significance and influence of 6 indicators in the system of inclusive indicators of regional development. The development of tourism in an inclusive direction is one of the main directions in the national development strategies of international organizations and developed countries. Therefore, the study of international tourism as an instrument of inclusive development of regions reveals the relevance of this work. The main tools were generalizations, comparisons, economic, statistical analysis, as well as to determine each indicator of sustainability, the arithmetic mean of the indicators for determining the degree and value of the specific gravity was used, correlation analysis, Pearson linear correlation coefficients were used to correlate the indicators of sustainable development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the regions under consideration. The authors propose an integrated approach as a tool for integration, systematization of the management process and indicators that affect the achievement of goals. It is recommended to form a mechanism in the field of ensuring the necessary level of stability of the development of tourist regions, allowing the formation of further mechanisms.

A study on the influence mechanism of perceived situational factors on young tourists’ pro-environment behaviors: Taking perceived coolness as an example

The sustainable development of tourism destinations is intimately tied to tourists' pro-environmental behaviors. Limited studies have explored the influence of factors such as emotions, morals, and rationality on tourists' pro-environmental behaviors. Although progress has been made in identifying the factors that predict tourists' pro-environmental behaviors, the mechanisms through which perceived situational factors impact environmental behaviors remain insufficiently understood. Furthermore, considering the evolving characteristics of the global population and changes in consumer behavior preferences, particularly the increasing use of coolness as a marketing tool targeting young people, this study develops a stimulus‒organism‒response (S–O-R) framework to examine the impact of perceived coolness on young tourists' pro-environmental behaviors and further investigates the gender differences in this relationship from the perspective of situated cognition. The approach used is deductive. According to data collected from 564 young visitors who attended the Strawberry Music Festival, males' perception of coolness directly influence their pro-environmental behavior, while females’ perception of coolness are indirectly influenced by place identity and psychological ownership. This study provides a valuable theoretical perspective on the influence of perceived situational factors on pro-environmental behavior among young tourists and offers insights for managers regarding promoting destination development and designing products.

The Contribution of Special and Alternative Forms of Tourism to the Sustainable Development of Tourist Destinations: Case Studies

The Contribution of Special and Alternative Forms of Tourism to the Sustainable Development of Tourist Destinations: Case Studies

Development of Useful Cultural Tourism Increase Labor Absorption and Income in Baubau City Souteast Sulawesi Province

This research was carried out in 2020. The problem of cultural tourism in Baubau City is low productivity and competitiveness caused by the not yet optimal utilization of the potential of cultural tourism resources, the lack of integrated promotion systems, weak policy implementation, and inadequate infrastructure supporting cultural tourism. The results of the CPI analysis show that cultural tourism in Baubau City: (1) Tourist destinations in the Wolio Palace area (a) Wolio Palace Mosque average value of CPI 629, (b) Tombs of the Kings of Buton with an average value of CPI 427, (c) Historical sites of the Wolio Kingdom average CPI value of 424, (2) Art tourism destinations (a) Buton traditional dances average CPI value of 737, (b) Buton regional songs average CPI value of 559. (3) Wolio cultural tourism destinations (a) Wolio traditional clothing culture average CPI value 607, (b) Haroa culture average CPI value of 579, (c) Pakande-kandea culture average CPI value of 580, (d) Gotong royong culture average CPI value of 767. Concern for cultural values related to the monumental value of the Wolio Sultanate is an important part of the sustainable development of tourist destinations. Preservation of Wolio culture as a method of designing preservation with the collaboration of local government, traditional leaders, and the private sector through cultural galleries, cultural promotion, and cultural festivals, so that the younger generation loves and preserves the culture of the Buton area which will contribute to employment and community income.

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.

The Technology Acceptance on AR Memorable Tourism Experience—The Empirical Evidence from China

The application of augmented reality (AR) technology has revolutionized the memorable tourism experience (MTE) of travelers, while challenging traditional destination marketing practices. As AR technology emerges as a promising approach to enhancing tourists’ experiences in tourism destinations, it becomes increasingly crucial to delve into the specific mechanisms through which AR generates MTE. Therefore, this study integrated MTE into the various conceptual structures of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), aiming to explore the antecedents and consequences of MTE formation within the TAM framework. Additionally, the specific relationship between TAM and different degrees of MTE was also discussed. The results indicated that perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU) of AR technology are antecedents for MTE formation. In the High-MTE group, both PU and PEOU had a significant effect on MTE, but in the Low-MTE group, only PEOU had a significant effect on MTE. At the same time, the attitude towards usage (ATU) and the behavioral intention (BI) of AR are two significant consequences of MTE, in which ATU also plays the role of mediator between MTE and BI. Specifically, in the high-MTE group, MTE has a significant positive effect on both the ATU and BI of AR, while the Low-MTE group influences BI only through the complete mediating effect of ATU. This study enriched the existing literature by exploring a new model of using AR to enhance MTE, providing significant implications for future tourism research and the sustainable development of tourist destinations.

Deep Analysis of the Homogenization Phenomenon of the Ancient Water Towns in Jiangnan: A Dual Perspective on Landscape Patterns and Tourism Destination Images

Attractiveness plays a key role in the marketing activities that promote the sustainable development of tourist destinations. Many researchers have acknowledged that regional tourist destinations face challenges in attracting tourists due to homogeneity. Achieving sustainability of the ecological landscapes of tourist destinations, creating a unique image that differentiates them from other destinations, and fostering cooperative relationships among regional tourist destinations remain significant challenges. To investigate the reasons behind this and potential solutions to the homogeneity of tourist attractions in regional tourist destinations, our research team employed methods including landscape pattern analysis, tourist destination image analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), clustering algorithm (K-means), text analysis, word frequency analysis, sentiment analysis, and semantic network analysis. Through an in-depth examination of the homogenization phenomenon in the ancient towns of the southern Yangtze River, our research confirms that the spatial form of these ancient towns has become increasingly simple and scattered over time, with a concentration of the same land use types. Half of the sampled ancient towns had exhibited homogeneity in landscape patterns by 2020, with pronounced homogeneity observed in cultivated land, water networks, and hand-made land. Excessive commercialization has further contributed to the loss of local characteristics, resulting in homogeneity issues in the image of tourist destinations in the Jiangnan water towns and ancient towns. This article discusses the characteristics of homogeneity in the ancient towns of the Jiangnan water towns and their practical implications, offering valuable insights and experiences to tourism planners, designers, researchers, and other stakeholders engaged in the study of sustainable regional tourism destinations.