Sustainable Tourism Products Research Articles

Pelatihan Pengembangan Desa Wisata Melalui Digitalisasi Dan Inovasi Produk Wisata Di Desa Sibetan, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali

Sibetan Village in Karangasem Regency, Bali, has great tourism potential but has not been optimally utilized due to a lack of digitalization and tourism product innovation. This article is the result of community service activities aimed at enhancing the digitalization skills and tourism product innovation of the Sibetan Village community. The training included the use of digital technology in the promotion and management of tourist destinations, as well as the development of unique and sustainable tourism products. The method of implementation consisted of lectures, discussions, and practical sessions. The results showed an improvement in participants' understanding and skills in using digital media for promotion and managing tourism products. Participants also began developing new tourism packages, such as the Bali salak agro-tourism, with more innovative and sustainable approaches. Participant satisfaction with the program was very high, with an average score above 3.8 out of 4 on various evaluation indicators. In conclusion, this program successfully empowered the community to utilize digital technology and tourism product innovation to increase tourism appeal and the economic welfare of the community. Follow-up activities involving intensive mentoring are proposed to optimize the results of the training.

Olahan Pangan Sehat dari Ikan Gabus Giling dengan Ekstraksi Daun Kelor (Pempek Kelor) di Lorong Oxindo Kelurahan 1 Ulu Palembang

Snakehead fish or Ophiocephallus striatus provides many benefits to the human body. Especially for children, pregnant women, and diabetics. There are many preparations that can be made using Snakehead Fish, one of which is Pempek. Pempek which is a typical food from the city of Palembang, in addition to containing a lot of protein and carbohydrates. It turns out that it can be a healthier processed food by mixing moringa leaf extract in it. Moringa or Moringa eleifera in addition to having low calories, moringa leaves also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and zinc. Because of the efficacy of moringa leaves, the WHO even dubbed it as the Miracle Tree. The purpose of this community service activity is to inform and provide assistance to the people of Village 1 Ulu Lorong Oxindo on how to make healthy food from ground snakehead fish with moringa leaf extract. In this service, using the counseling method by providing material on the introduction of moringa products and their nutritional value, as well as direct training in making moringa pempek. It is hoped that the results of the activities will help develop attractive and sustainable tourism products, encourage local economic growth, and showcase healthy culinary innovations as part of the Palembang tourism experience.

Proposal for Effective Management of Geoparks as a Tool for Sustainable Tourism in the Conditions of the Slovak Republic

Geoparks, as sustainable tourism products, embody a range of values and functions aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of tourism on the landscape. The current increasing trend in establishing and supporting geoparks has extended to the territory of the Slovak Republic, which possesses valuable natural potential. However, effectively harnessing this potential requires a clearly defined management structure aligned with the goals and mission of each geopark. The paper presents the operational aspects of geoparks in Slovakia, providing a comprehensive overview of geopark management followed by a subsequent evaluation. Assessing the management approach yields valuable insights into the ongoing development of Slovak geoparks, serving as a stepping stone for their further advancement. These geoparks are in a state of continual evolution, demanding significant support to ensure their efficient functioning. The study establishes clear quality management criteria for optimal staffing. The main objective of the paper is to demonstrate the need for the professionalization of human resources in geopark management. Additionally, the article concludes with a model for a strategic approach to human resources management, covering all its areas. Geoparks, as a modern product of geotourism and territorial management, represent innovative strategies for protecting and conserving geodiversity. They are closely intertwined with knowledge dissemination, education, and fostering a broader appreciation for the Earth’s value. Moreover, they play a vital role in the sustainable development and preservation of territories.

El papel del turismo agroecológico como herramienta para el diseño de productos sustentables

This paper explores the role of agroecotourism in designing sustainable tourism products, drawing upon a comprehensive review of academic literature and other relevant documents. The methodological approach is qualitative and descriptive. The literature review focused on studies on agroecotourism, tourism planning, sustainable products, tourism sustainability, and local development. Techniques such as database review and content analysis were employed. Ten academic papers were selected for analysis, from different countries such as Ecuador, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico. The findings highlight that agroecotourism promotes local production, community participation, and respect for the environment, being key in the creation of responsible tourism products, from an economic, social, and environmental perspective. This approach provides a comprehensive and diverse perspective that contributes to a better understanding of the current state and future needs in the field of sustainable tourism.

The Natural Landscape as A Strategic Element in Nature Tourism Management

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the role of the natural landscape as a strategic element in nature tourism management, in order to understand its conceptual evolution, analyze its relationship with tourism activities and explore the processes of valorization and stereotyping of landscapes in the context of sustainable tourism development. Method: The methodology adopted for the research includes an exhaustive bibliographic search in high-impact databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, complemented with a search in regional databases in Spanish such as Scielo and Redalyc. The selected documents were subjected to a process of critical reading and content analysis to extract key concepts, theories and findings relevant to the study. Results and Discussion: The results revealed that the concept of landscape has evolved from a purely aesthetic and visual perspective to a more holistic understanding that encompasses social, cultural and economic dimensions. The discussion highlights the close relationship between natural landscape and tourism, with landscape serving as a key resource and attraction for nature-based tourism activities. The processes of valorization and stereotyping of landscapes are also explored, emphasizing their influence on tourists' perceptions and destination choice. Research Implications: The findings of this study have implications for sustainable tourism planning and management, especially in areas with significant natural and cultural landscapes. The research emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to landscape conceptualization and management, as well as the importance of considering landscape as a central element in the development of sustainable tourism products and experiences. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the relationship between natural landscape and nature tourism, bridging knowledge from diverse disciplines.

How has blended learning impacted tourism and hospitality graduates in employability? Feedback from graduates and tourism industry employers

PurposeThe aim of this empirical research is to define blended learning (BL) in the context of tourism education and discuss its effectiveness in learning and, upon completion, the employability of graduates in due cause.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative research consists of 22 in-depth interviews with experts from the tourism industry and graduates. The sampling method was purposive (judgmental), and open-ended questions were asked in order to encourage the interviewee to be expressive and to share their views and opinions on what the impact of the BL program has been.FindingsThe study found that the most significant obstacles were a lack of funding, a lack of cooperation from the local and various levels of government and a lack of knowledge about sustainable tourism product development among local residents.Originality/valueDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the tourism schools and university departments have developed a combination of mixed learning to include online, classroom and sector experience, which can be summarized as BL. This research suggests that BL has provided for a blend of skills and, as a result, employable graduates.

How to Optimize Promotion Tactics for Sustainable Tourism Product through 360-degree Communication? (Case Study in Poncokusumo, Malang)

The presence of a tourism village in Indonesia might be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen small, micro, and medium-sized businesses as a driving force in the local economy. The goal of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development is to create a tourism village supported by MSMEs that combines natural and culture attractions, local gastronomic and artisan, and public service facilities. Poncokusumo village, one of Malang’s tourism villages, has a distinct personality when compared to other Malang tourism villages. The goal of this research is to look at promotional strategies for sustainable tourism products in Poncokusumo village to strengthen the village’s tourism identity. This is a qualitative study in which the informants were chosen on purpose; they are the head of Poncokusumo village, the leader of the tourist local community (Pokdarwis), and an entrepreneur. According to the research findings, the 360-degree communication approach is best for supporting offline promotional operations. 360-degree marketing communication is also being considered to strengthen tourism village identity. A 360-degree model of marketing communication is built in three stages: pre-purchase, purchase, and post-purchase in a sustainable tourist product. This paper also contributed to the sustainable development goals which focus on decent work and economic growth. The existence of sustainable product in tourism village is an attraction that encourage local economic growth.

Methodology for measuring the potential of a tourism destination in relation to sustainable local tourism product development

Tourism is very strongly associated with the potential of the area, including the society, in which the tourism activities take place. This potential is often fragmented and it depends on the skills of local actors, stakeholders, and tourism management structures to discover and connect it effectively. And it does not matter whether the potential is tangible or intangible, natural or cultural. The potential of each territory is unique and needs to be summarized, measured, evaluated, and categorized for its effective and sustainable use.This article presents the first part of a methodology for the creation of a local tourism product focusing on the measurement of potential. The methods used in this process are based on decision analysis and process management methods. The methodology is addressed to all tourism actors in each destination, in particular managers of destination management organizations, local authorities, or other initiating entities. The Ministry of Regional Development certified the Methodology for the creation of a local tourism product and recommended its use to municipalities and tourism destinations.

The role of Generation Z's local identity in creating a sustainable tourism product

The role of Generation Z's local identity in creating a sustainable tourism product

Mapping The Potential of Agrotourism as a Sustainable Tourism Product In Banyuwangi Regency

Mapping The Potential of Agrotourism as a Sustainable Tourism Product In Banyuwangi Regency

Analysis of the suitability for ecotourism in Beira Baixa region using a spatial decision support system based on a geographical information system

Ecotourism can contribute to the conservation of environmental values, as well as to the development of positive synergies between agents in the tourism sector, tourists and the local population. The growing interest in tourism offers with low environmental impact, which support the local economy, translates into a competitive advantage for low‐density territories. On the basis of this principle, the scope of the present study is intended to evaluate the potential of the existing natural and rural features in the Beira Baixa region, located in the central interior of Portugal, which can anchor the creation of sustainable tourism products. Despite the undeniable interest in carrying out studies to determine an aggregate suitability index for the development of ecotourism using spatial multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA), there are still no studies carried out in Portugal. The identification of areas suitable for the development of ecotourism, and their constraints, was carried out on the basis of the integration of nine criteria using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) in a geographical information system (GIS) environment. The results obtained reveal that the region has high suitability for the practice of ecotourism activities, given its important natural heritage. This study was innovative as it shows the ecotourism potential based on a diversity of criteria as an aid to public administration agents with functions in planning, territorial management and management of support mechanisms for the tourist sector. The use of the landscape diversity criteria, which had not yet been tested in previous studies, proved to be important in determining the ecotourism potential of the region, together with the landscape value based in the importance of the Montado agrosystem, which supports a variety of sustainable tourist activities. The information produced in the study may be useful for the design of new policies for valuing natural resources through tourism.

Development of Community-Based Sustainable Tourism in Simamora Village, Baktiraja District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency

Simamora Village, Baktiraja District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency is one of the areas in North Sumatra which has great tourism potential. Simamora Village has an attractive natural beauty with shady trees, cool air, and beautiful scenery. Simamora Village also has unique arts and cultural activities, such as traditional dances and gondang music. However, tourism development in Simamora Village is not yet optimal and not sustainable. Therefore, this study aims to develop community-based sustainable tourism in Simamora Village, Baktiraja District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The analysis technique used in this study is research that produces descriptive data in the form of written or spoken words from people and observed behavior. Meanwhile, descriptive research is a form of research aimed at describing or describing existing phenomena, both natural phenomena and human engineering. There are also conclusions from this study. The tourism potential of Simamora Village is very large, especially natural and cultural tourism. However, this potential has not been properly maximized due to a lack of attention and support from the government and the local community. The development of community-based sustainable tourism in Simamora Village can be carried out by strengthening the community's role in the management and development of tourism, so as to improve the economic welfare of the local community. In developing community-based sustainable tourism, it is necessary to carry out a participatory approach between the government, the community and other tourism actors. Strengthening the local economy can be done through developing unique and sustainable tourism products, developing homestays and local restaurants, and empowering local communities as tourism business actors. Support and coordination between stakeholders is needed in the development of community-based sustainable tourism in Simamora Village, especially support from the local government in terms of infrastructure and regulations.Keywords: Tourism development, Sustainable Tourism, Community Based Tourism

Pengkayaan Seni, Budaya dalam Mendukung Pariwisata Berkelanjutan di Kabupaten Magelang

The main objective of this research is to assess the existence of diversity of cultural arts enrichment in order to become a sustainable tourism product with the criteria of protecting tourism, arts and culture of local communities in a directed and integrated manner to create something dynamic and selective. The enrichment of arts and culture in destinations has an assessment of the level of importance and level of quality based on indicators and supporting evidence that forms the criteria. The study method is carried out through qualitative descriptive analysis by revealing events or facts, circumstances, phenomena at the destination. The assessment is based on a systematic, factual description of the facts, characteristics and relationships between phenomena that occur at the destination which is measured through the level of importance and level of quality. Discussion of management at destinations with indicators in the form of a) natural sites. b) local culture, c) historical buildings d) rural landscapes, have varying levels of importance and quality. The rural landscape has a high level of importance and quality as an element of artistic and cultural enrichment in supporting quality tourism.

Pendampingan Masyarakat dalam Upaya Pengembangan Daya Tarik Wisata Alam dan Budaya Kasepuhan Ciptagelar

The Kasepuhan Cipta Gelar traditional village is in Sukabumi Regency, West Java. The majority of the village population lives from rice cultivation, and the village is very attached to the culture of their ancestors. The combination of cultural and natural aspects offers an experience to tourists. Tourism development that combines these two aspects allows the creation of sustainable and responsible tourism products, which not only increase economic value but also preserve and respect cultural heritage and natural sustainability. Community service activities carried out aim to provide input to traditional stakeholders and the Kasepuhan Ciptagelar community in identifying and analyzing potential tourist attractions from a cultural and natural perspective and strategies for developing tourist attractions. Community service activities in the form of community assistance were carried out on December 17, 2023. The results included identifying natural and cultural tourist attractions in Kasepuhan Ciptagelar and providing information about tourism potential, tourism management, and tourism marketing as input to traditional stakeholders and local communities.

Strengthening Community Involvement

One of the challenges in realizing community-based tourism villages is the lack of experience among local communities in tourism activities’ development and management. Therefore, a comprehensive approach based on Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is needed. Lamajang Tourism Village, known for its cultural tourism potential, is developing its natural tourism. This research aims to assess and evaluate the readiness of community participation to manage tourism potential to become a quality, attractive, and sustainable tourism product. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques consist of spatial and field observations, interviews with various tourism stakeholders and local community figures, and analysis of policy documents of the Bandung Regency government. The assessment framework and indicators are in the Handbook on Community-Based Tourism: How to Develop and Sustain CBT. This research generates several conclusions and recommendations, including the need for evaluation and optimization in particular stages of the CBT approach to advance Lamajang village, which is still considered an initial phase of tourism village, towards a developing/independent tourism village.

Young Segment Attitudes towards the Environment and Their Impact on Preferences for Sustainable Tourism Products

This paper aims to understand better how attitudes towards the environment could influence preferences and willingness to pay for the development of sustainable tourism products on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. A hybrid choice model is estimated to analyse how different latent constructs related to environmental concerns affect individuals’ preferences for a set of sustainable tourism activities. The data used in the analysis are obtained from a discrete choice experiment where different scenarios with nature-based tourism packages are created. A set of measurement indicators allowed us to gain insight into the underlying latent structure regarding the individuals’ attitudes towards the environment. The analysis consists of integrating these attitudes into a choice model, focusing on a market segment primarily composed of potential customers who are young residents and non-residents. The results reveal significant heterogeneity in preferences and willingness to pay for the various activities under study when attitudinal latent factors are incorporated into the model. Our findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners promoting sustainable tourism products.

Implementation of social responsibility principles into the strategy of hospitality companies

The article researches the impact of sustainable development principles on the service sector, analyses the features and benefits of tourism sector development in sustainable development, and reveals the specifics of corporate ethics as an integral part of business ethics. Tourism is considered the most influential industry in the world, covering a wide range of economic activities, and therefore causes severe damage to natural systems and generates social tension. This has led to numerous attempts to adapt the main provisions and principles of sustainable development to the context of tourism. Criteria have been identified that aim to establish a form of corporate responsibility. Quality tools have been identified, aimed not only at compliance with the rules and principles but also at introducing charters, codes, and other rules of proper behaviors contained in these declarations. The necessity of introducing effective criteria, which can be defined as a tool designed to evaluate and compare potential actions from a certain point of view and which can be identified, measured, accepted, and accepted by many people, is substantiated. A comparison is made to understand the performance and efforts made by the tourism enterprise in the quality field. The specifics of building a tourism product primarily based on environmental, cultural, and social quality are determined. The algorithm for creating a sustainable tourism product as a process that requires time and investment, which are much greater than traditional activities, is investigated. The goals that should be considered, such as customer satisfaction and purchase decisions, are identified because "every choice is a rejection", and in this case, it is about finding ways to encourage demand for tourism products to those that respect the principles of sustainable development and reject those that do not meet specific standards. Keywords: tourism industry, social responsibility, quality, sustainable development, business processes, quality assessment, tourism product.

Sustainability communication of tourism cities: A text mining approach

Urban destinations have enjoyed increasing sustainable tourism attention and a consequent need to address challenges on promoting sustainable behavior in recent years. Tourism destinations' websites play an important role in the communication of sustainable tourism products and behaviors and have been receiving increasing attention in research on sustainability communication in tourism. However, the development of a holistic approach to online sustainability communication at the destination level remains challenging and requires further research. This study introduces a text-mining approach based on the creation of an ad-hoc dictionary to provide insights into how 10 European tourism cities communicate sustainability on their websites. Based on this approach, an assessment of online sustainability communication in these cities is performed through the definition and measurement of specific indicators relating to presence, depth and dispersion. The results show how this approach can be used to automatically assess the depth and the relative balance of communication across the environmental, socio-cultural, economic, and general dimensions of sustainability. Based on a large-scale, comparable analysis of sustainability-related online content, the proposed approach provides a tool to assist the design and improvement of websites for promoting sustainable tourist behavior and supporting sustainable destination management towards the green transition.

Corruption, deforestation, and tourism – Europe case study

Wood represents one of the most used natural resources: from construction to musical instruments, tools, toys, fuel, shipbuilding, and, not to mention, stationery, as it is indispensable for modern society. Europe has important wood resources, but for some countries, their sustainable exploitation is at least questionable. However, other countries prefer to monetize their natural resources by developing a competitive tourism industry. In this study, an analysis of European countries in terms of corruption, deforestation, and tourism is undertaken, in order to approach and discuss the specific characteristics and to identify the factors that determine a country to manage its natural resources in a sustainable way. The methodology used is quantitative, employing secondary data, resulting in different ways of data visualization. The main finding is that low levels of corruption and high levels of tourism competitiveness are associated with countries that manage their forests in a sustainable way. This confirms the research question: Competitive European destinations that enjoy the presence of well-established sustainable tourism products have managed to reduce the level of corruption and implement developed environmental policies, including forestland protection. The practical outcome of this paper is to point towards a long-term solution to decrease deforestation. In summary, sustainable development of the tourism sector must be part of the long-term initiatives to reduce the levels of illegal deforestation.

PENDEKATAN PARIWISATA BERBASIS MASYARAKAT / COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM (CBT) DI DESA WISATA LUMAJANG, KABUPATEN BANDUNG

One of the challenges in realizing community-based tourism villages is the lack of experience among local communities in the development and management of tourism activities. Therefore, a comprehensive approach based on Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is needed. Lamajang Tourism Village, known for its cultural tourism potential, is currently developing its natural tourism. This research aims to assess and evaluate the readiness of community participation in managing tourism potential to become a quality, attractive, and sustainable tourism product. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques involve field observations, interviews with various tourism stakeholders and local community figures, as well as analysis of policy documents from the local government of Bandung Regency. The assessment framework and indicators used in this study are based on the "Handbook on Community-Based Tourism: How to Develop and Sustain CBT". This research generates several conclusions and recommendations, including the need for evaluation and optimization at various stages of the CBT approach to advance Lamajang village, which is still considered an emerging tourism village, towards a developing/prospering tourism village. Keywords: community based tourism; indigenous village cikodang; Lamajang Village; tourism village.