Sustainable Tourism Management Research Articles

An Assessment of Geosites and Geomorphosites in the Lut Desert of Shahdad Region for Potential Geotourism Development

In the fields of geology, economics, history, cultural studies, and ecology, tourism can be the basis for proper planning, for sustainable tourism management, and for economic development. The Dasht-e Lut is one of the most significant desert areas in Iran due to its exemplary desert patterns and world-famous landscapes, such as the kaluts and nebkhas landforms. Furthermore, it is the hottest spot in the world and can attract adventurous tourists, amongst others, from around the globe. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the most suitable geomorphosites for better sustainable tourism planning using three methods of evaluating geotourism as proposed by Pereira et al., Pralong, and Reynard et al. The results show that the geomorphosites of kaluts, nebkhas, and Gandom Beryan had the greatest potential for different reasons. In addition to geosites and geomorphosites, the night sky was also demonstrated to have a high potential to attract tourists. Using the economic criteria of the Reynard method, all geomorphosites had similar scores. The familiarity of officials and tourism planners with the tourist capabilities of this region can lead to economic and cultural capacity building for the Indigenous people and the tourism industry.

Development of innovative forms local food into creative economy food

This study was a mixed research study. The operation was divided into 4 phases: Phase 1 studied concepts related to local food Creative Economy and Techniques for Upgrading Local Wisdom to Creative Development, Phase 2 Build a framework for developing innovative forms of local food to creative economy food, Phase 2 is to develop a traditional food innovation model towards creative economy food, and phase 4 is to study the acceptance and feasibility of the traditional food innovation model to creative economy food. The objectives of this study were to develop innovative forms of local food into creative economy food. The results of the study revealed that the overall creative economy guideline factors were at a high level. Sustainable development was found to be at a high level. The six creative economic guideline variables are 1) product differentiation strategy, 2) partnership strategy, 3) environmentally friendly production strategy, 4) innovation strategy, 5) employee strategy, and 6) strategy marketing able to explain sustainable tourism management at 68.30 percent. The components of the development of innovative forms of local food to creative economy food consisted of 1) the identity of local food 2) community organizations 3) management

Sustainable cross-border tourism management: COVID-19 avoidance motive on resident hospitality

The psyche-altering effects of COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable tourism behaviors are underexplored. More so, the scant research largely presents tourists’ perspective. Extending this body of work, our study – deploying evolutionary tourism paradigm, examines whether, the why and when perceived COVID-19 infectability (pathogen avoidance motive) impairs resident hospitality, using a multi-wave data from MTurk U.S. workers (N = 857). As predicted, perceived COVID-19 infectability relates positively with tourist negative stereotype, which then relates negatively with resident hospitality. Unexpectedly, perceived COVID-19 infectability’s relation with resident hospitality was positive. However, tourist negative stereotype transmits the negative effect of perceived COVID-19 infectability to resident hospitality. Moreover, COVID-19 origin belief amplifies the positive effect of perceived COVID-19 infectability on tourist negative stereotype, and further strengthens the indirect effect of perceived COVID-19 infectability on resident hospitality through tourist negative stereotype. Theoretical, social, and managerial implications for sustainable tourism development have been discussed.

Efforts to improve the economy of rural communities through the development of Banjarandap tourism management strategies

Tourism development requires strategic management in order to improve the economy of the community. The same commitment and vision must be shared by all managing institutions, including tourism awareness groups, village-owned enterprises, youth organizations, and village governments. Institutional management, potential mapping, financial management that has not been systemized, and the lack of a marketing strategy and long-term tourism sustainability are some of the challenges in pioneering and developing Banjarandap tourism. As a result, efforts have been made to establish an institutional structure, the formation of a vision and mission, potential mapping, licensing of tourist sites, management of tourism development strategies, financial management training and assistance, marketing training and assistance, and long-term sustainability through the use of technology. The contributions and benefits obtained by partners and the community are improving the quality of sustainable village tourism management, improving socio-economic conditions, improving morals and character, as well as community education through mutual cooperation and mutual concern for welfare and peace in Banjaran Village.

Perceptions and Practices of Hospitality Managers towards Sustainable Tourism and Green Hospitality Management in Gilgit Baltistan

Perceptions and Practices of Hospitality Managers towards Sustainable Tourism and Green Hospitality Management in Gilgit Baltistan

Success Factors for Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management in Ondo State, Nigeria

Success Factors for Sustainable Tourism Planning and Management in Ondo State, Nigeria

Community participation in heritage tourism management of Sukhothai historical park

Purpose This study aims to examine community participation in cultural heritage management with regard to sustainable heritage tourism management in Sukhothai Historical Park (SHP) in Sukhothai Province. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative and quantitative research approaches were applied; in-depth interviews were conducted with 27 key informants, and 104 questionnaires were distributed among stakeholders and local communities. Findings The results revealed that sustainable park management has made a positive impact upon local economy, social and cultural conservation of the world heritage site. The Park Authority has developed and conserved archaeological sites with local community assistance, particularly for physical management, but it has not yet used archaeological heritage in the park for more benefits of tourism development. Research limitations/implications The results reveal that sustainable park management has made a positive impact on the local economy and social and cultural conservation of the World Heritage city. The Park Authority has developed and conserved archaeological sites with local community assistance, particularly for physical management, but it has not yet used archaeological heritage in the park for greater urban tourism development. Sustainable cultural heritage management in SHP is government-led, so community participation is based upon two-way communication in the form of “tokenism.” Practical implications Sukhothai is encouraged to find suitable mechanisms to facilitate multisectoral communication and development to jointly face the challenge of more visitors and urbanization. Originality/value Guidelines for enhancing community involvement in cultural heritage management of the park were proposed.

Geographical information systems in sustainable rural tourism and local community empowerment: A natural resources management appraisal for Musina Municipality’ Society

ABSTRACT The purpose of this examination is to prospect the underlying capacity of diverse geographic information systems in sustainable rural tourism and local community empowerment in South Africa and, extensively, Africa. Hence, corresponds with diverse rural areas elsewhere globally, utilizing the case of Musina Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The case study appropriates narrative literature review (with existing documents reviews), interviews, and focuses group discussion in studying African and comprehensive agricultural, environmental, and tourism reservoirs management situations. It links community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) and geographic information systems to sustainable tourism implications in Musina Municipality. Numerous agricultural communities in Southern Africa and Africa comprehensively reside in low-income districts; Musina Municipality is no different. Such localities are plentiful in natural biodiversity and tourism host provinces. Geographic information systems, sustainable tourism, agriculture (AG), and community-based natural resource management can generate a medley of local community development schemes within such environs.

Optimalisasi Tata Kelola Berkelanjutan Destinasi Wisata Pantai Tete: Studi Kasus Area Pantai Militer

Sustainable Tourism Management has now become one of the main targets in environmental conservation. Including coastal tourism management through Ecotourism. The purpose of this study is to describe the evaluation of proper governance in optimizing the potential of Tete beach in Bone Regency of South Sulawesi to become a sustainable tourist destination. This study uses descriptive qualitative approach and uses observation, interviews, and documentation in collecting the data. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. The steps in analyzing the data are data processing, data analysis, and interpretation of results. The results show that the governance and the management of Tete Beach are not properly conceptualized. And so far, Tete beach management is still not optimal. These affect the local community income. Tete beach is commonly used as a military training are by TNI. Therefore it is necessary to have good planning in developing Tete beach to become a sustainable mainstay tourist destination. Eventually, good coordination is needed from the regional government, the TNI, the private sector, and the local community to increase the income of local community.
 Keywords: Optimization, Sustainable Coastal Management, Tete Beach.

Primena GIS-a u menadžmentu održivog turizma

The direction of future development of tourism destinations has been determined by market trends, including a need to preserve natural and anthropogenic resources. Considering previously mentioned, this research paper presents Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as an innovative approach of managing sustainable tourism. In this regard, the subject of the paper is to determine if GIS has positive impacts on sustainable tourism management. The paper is based on academic publications from different scientific disciplines: tourism, sustainable management and information technology (IT). Research outcome validated the primary hypothesis, which indicated that GIS application could be beneficial for decision-making process in sustainable tourism. The importance of the research results is reflected as a contribution to theoretical foundation for sustainable tourism, as well as a determination of its' innovative perspectives as a smart sustainable tourism.

It's getting tight in the Alps - challenges and implications of the e-mountain bike boom for sustainable tourism management

It's getting tight in the Alps - challenges and implications of the e-mountain bike boom for sustainable tourism management

It's getting tight in the Alps - challenges and implications of the e-mountain bike boom for sustainable tourism management

This study analyses the challenges and implications of technological development in mountain-bike sports for Alpine tourism destinations. We investigate the motivations of e-mountain bikers in tourism destinations and derive implications for tourism managers to handle dynamic technological developments in a sustainable manner. A mixed-method design including qualitative in-depth interviews with relevant actors and a quantitative survey with 175 e-mountain bikers was applied. The e-bike boom offers potential and challenges for sustainable tourism management in Alpine destinations. Tourism managers must develop diverse, participatory, and nature-friendly concepts as well as collaborations with nearby destinations and recreational areas to control the flow of tourists within ecologically sensitive areas.

Indicators for sustainable tourism management: a case study using AHP and Delphi to evaluate mountainous areas in Greece

Indicators for sustainable tourism management: a case study using AHP and Delphi to evaluate mountainous areas in Greece

Public opinion and tourism in Spanish destinations.

Abstract 
 Purpose - We analyse the positive and negative impacts of tourism according to the opinions of residents of Gran Canaria, Andalusia and the Andalusian province of Malaga, comparing similarities, differences and general trends. 
 Design/methodology/approach - The methodology is based on descriptive statistics of two surveys that were developed at two Research Centers located in Canary Islands and Andalusia. In Gran Canaria, the survey was administered by telephone to 504 residents in 2012; meanwhile in Andalusia, the survey was based on face-to-face interviews made to 1781 residents in the eight Andalusian provinces during 2008. The unequal characteristics of both territories, both in extension and in population density, deserved to limit also the Andalusian sample to one of the provinces, and it was decided to compare the results with the views of residents in the Andalusian province of Malaga which is the most tourist developed province of the Autonomous Community receiving more than 30% of the total of the tourists in Andalusia. Both Malaga and Gran Canaria are mature and consolidated sun and beach Spanish tourist destinations.
 Findings - In Gran Canaria, the opinions of the respondents are in general more homogeneous and more critical than in Malaga and Andalusia. In turn, the opinions of the residents of Malaga are also more critical to those of Andalusia. It seems that the tourist development of the place of residence is aligned with the fact that the residents have more formed opinions, regarding the benefits as well as the negative externalities. 
 Originality/value – The study is novel as the comparative studies are still scarce, and the added value is also based on the importance of the mass tourist Spanish destinations used in the analysis: Gran Canaria, Andalusia and Malaga. The evaluation of the impacts and effects of the tourism in tourist destinations according to the opinions of residents is a basic pillar of a proper Sustainable Tourism Management model.
 Keywords - Public opinion; tourism; Spanish destinations; Gran Canaria; Andalusia; Malaga.
 Paper type - Research paper

Managing Sustainable Tourism in Monkey Forest Ubud due to Covid-19 Pandemic

Purpose: This study aims to determine the sustainable tourism management of Monkey Forest Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, in the presence of the Covid-19 pandemic which has resulted in a tourism crisis.
 Research methods: This study uses a qualitative method to describe the condition of Monkey Forest Ubud in the presence of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is explained in a descriptive manner to show the sustainability management applied by its management during the pandemic.
 Results and discussion: The management of Monkey Forest Ubud carries out operations by paying attention to economic, ecological and socio-cultural aspects, which aims to create sustainable tourism in the pandemic situation, so as to create harmonization of relations between the surrounding community and the manager of such an attraction.
 Implication: The management must pay attention to economic, ecological and socio-cultural aspects which shows that Monkey Forest Ubud supports sustainable tourism.

Destination Resilience and Innovation for Advanced Sustainable Tourism Management: A Bibliometric Analysis

Over the years, literature on the topic of destination resilience has gained increasing attention in different fields (strategic management; sociology; etc.). Therefore, the potentiality of resilience in the tourism field has stimulated the definition and the implementation of strategies, policies, and activities addressed to mitigate risks and seize opportunities through open innovation attitudes in times of crisis. This work aims to contribute to the debate on tourist destination resilience by proposing a conceptual framework of destination resilience and open innovation based on a bibliometric analysis. Moreover, this article is intended as a starting point for a wider discussion of factors that contribute to destination resilience and therefore provides the basis to develop a toolkit of matrixes and approaches. Findings reveal that resilience assessment, as well as in terms of performance, remain undiscovered. Moreover, the present research poses some unresolved questions, shaping interesting future research directions.

Sustainable tourism model in the new normal era

The Bromo TenggerSemeru area is a strategic area for national and world tours with natural and cultural potential. Sustainable tourism management is needed so that it area becomes a destination that has been beneficial to the community for a long time to make the area a sustainable tourist attraction; stakeholders and local communities need to be prepared. This study aims to examine the sustainable tourism management model with qualitative and quantitative research methods with descriptive analysis to identify and explore the socio-cultural aspects of society, the environment, economic growth, tourist satisfaction, and community welfare. This study resulted in findings in the form of a sustainable tourism management model in the new normal era as the primary goal of the National Tourism Development pattern based on natural and cultural beauty with the central pillars being environmental conservation, cultural preservation, tourist satisfaction, a healthy economy, and community welfare. Tourism must be able to coexist with other sectors to minimize the impact of the inherent vulnerability in tourism, tourism stakeholders need to change the tourist target market and type of tourism in order to adapt to the (post) pandemic situation.

The system of sustainable tourism management in communities in the context of decentralization: world experience for Ukraine

The system of sustainable tourism management in communities in the context of decentralization: world experience for Ukraine

Factors Affecting the Success of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) in Homestay Form

Homestay is one of the government tourism policy for community to operate and promote the strength of a community and generate additional income. Not all communities are succeed. Thus, this study attempt to determine which factors affecting the success of homestay operating. The objectives of this article are to analyze the management of homestay, to identify the behavior of consumer, and to determine the factors affecting the success of homestay. The analysis is based on the theory of sustainable tourism management and uses the Homestay Standard Thailand Assessment Principles of the Department of Tourism as the frame of reference. The primary information was obtained by interviewing leaders and representatives of all 123 homestays that applied for the assessment and certification of the Homestay Standard Thailand in 2017–2018. The analysis is performed upon the results of descriptive statistics and mean analysis using t-test. The results show that the community-run homestay businesses in Thailand of 123 homestays mostly have been in operation for more than 3 years and they are located in 50 provinces with a total of 895 homestay units capable of accommodating 8,832 tourists per day. Thai tourists averagely 215,327 in number each year stay overnight at homestays, generating a total of 24,617,140 baht of local income. Most of them come in a group (5 or more persons) and their main travel objective is to get an understanding about the community way of life or to participate in the tourism/cultural activities/events organized in the community. As for foreign tourists, 51,947 in total number each year spend the overnight stay the certified homestays, generating 7,354,126 baht of local income. Most of them are traveling alone or with an acquaintance/family to learn about culture, traditions, ways of life, and wisdom. The success of homestay depend on: (1) the good homestay management and arrangement, apart from the homestay having been in this business for a long time, in terms of adequate accommodation units, the serving of local foods and dishes, a standard security system in place, friendliness of the host and his/her family members, and the availability of interesting organized tours, which have led to an increase in the number of lodgings in this community enterprise; (2) the arrangement of learning activities, performing arts and cultural shows, and story-telling through various interesting forms of presentation, which have attracted more tourists to visit the community; and (3) the reasonable price for tourism and homestay services, for example, an averagely 747 baht per person for one overnight stay, three meals, and attending the learning activities, considered worthwhile for tourists’ traveling to visit the community. The key factors contributing to the highly successful homestays are the more of accommodation units which means they have a good management in operations, the variety of tourist attractions, and the high number of tourists staying which means the popularity of that homestay. Keywords: Community Tourism, Homestay Standard Thailand, Community-Based Tourism, Homestay Management, Homestay Guests

AN INVESTIGATION OF TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN MARINE PARK, SABAH'S ATTRACTIONS AND TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (TLTAR) is a marine park established under the Establishment of Marine Parks Malaysia Order 1994 of the Department of Fisheries to conserve marine resources and develop tourism. It consists of five islands, namely Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Sapi Island, Sulug Island, and a portion of Gaya Island. The marine park has an area of 4,929 hectares, of which two-thirds are submerged. The purpose of the study is to investigate the characteristics of tourist attractions and tourism infrastructure in TLTAR, Sabah. The study involved 249 respondents, including locals who have visited TLTAR. The majority of respondents (71.5%) were male, 75.5% were under 30 years old, 68.7% were single, and over 50% had secondary education. The results of this study revealed that there were three main attractions that attracted visitors to TLTAR, which included the beauty of the beach and water surrounding it, the peaceful island environment, and recreational activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and picnicking. The island environment, particularly its beach, and the safety of the island, particularly perceived threats from certain parties and crimes, are also a few factors that need to be addressed in order for visitors to continue visiting TLTAR. In terms of the level of tourism infrastructures, the findings indicate that the recreational facilities, boat services, and jetty provided are better than those offered by others in Malaysia. The findings of the study are important for policymakers and marine park development planners in ensuring more sustainable tourism management and creating enjoyable and satisfaction for all visitors.