Benefits Of Tourism Research Articles

ETHNIC MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN TOURISM PLANNING: EVIDENCE FROM VIETNAM

This study aims to investigate the participation of ethnic minorities in tourism planning with particular reference to the political context in Vietnam. A mixed research approach was adopted including qualitative and quantitative methods. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with key tourism stakeholders and a follow-up survey. This study reveals that participation in tourism planning by ethnic minorities is hindered by government structures and policy, style of planning, inadequate education, and unequal distribution of the benefits of tourism. In particular, the top-down government tourism planning structures hinder participation by ethnic minorities through the process of tourism planning. As involvement enhancing implementation measures, the study proposes capacity building, education, and a fine tuning of approaches to participation. Involvement by indigenous researchers should be encouraged so that research data are more easily understood in the context of ethnic minority ideologies. Future scholars should also take more account of power relations in tourism planning.

Sustainable Wildlife Tourism Management and Influence of Levels of Community Engagement: A Study of Wildlife Conservancies in Kajiado County, Kenya

Wildlife is a significant driver of tourism, and in conservancies, the relationship between community engagement and sustainable wildlife tourism management is crucial for balancing biodiversity conservation with the socioeconomic benefits of tourism. This study investigated how levels of community engagement (directive, consultative, and participative) influence sustainable wildlife tourism management in Kajiado County, Kenya, and to identify barriers to effective community involvement. Qualitative data were gathered through interviews with 1 representative each from county and national governments as well as the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association. Quantitative data were collected via paper-based, closed-ended survey questionnaires administered to 29 conservancy managers and 29 community leaders. A purposive sampling technique was used to select all respondents. The qualitative data were analyzed thematically, while the quantitative data were subjected to descriptive and inferential analysis. This study was grounded on the Community-Based Natural Resource Management Theory and the Stakeholder Theory. The results revealed limited community involvement in decision-making regarding wildlife tourism management, with directive and consultative forms of engagement being more common than participative approaches. Directive and consultative engagement, which either exclude community input or limit it to advisory roles without decision-making power, were found to hinder meaningful community participation in sustainable wildlife tourism management. In contrast, participative engagement, where communities actively contribute to decisions, proved more effective in promoting biodiversity conservation, reducing human-wildlife conflicts, and enhancing the wellbeing of local communities. The study recommends enforcing legislation for community inclusion in wildlife tourism and conservation decisions by national and county governments, prioritizing local participation in tourism related decisions by wildlife conservancies in Kajiado, strengthening community engagement policies through advocacy by the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association, and investing in capacity-building initiatives for effective community engagement.

Assam tourism: SWOT analysis & marketing strategy

Tourism is one of the central pillars of the Indian economy. It generates revenue and income through various means. This study explores the current state of tourism in Assam. Assam is one of the states of north-east India which also acts as a gateway to the whole land of north-east. This lush green Indian state is rich not only in natural resources and beautiful landscapes but also in diversity, culture and heritage. The current study conducts a SWOT analysis of the tourism sector of Assam. Although Assam has a lot to offer to the tourists, the lack of sufficient awareness, education and publicity amongst local residents regarding the economic, social and cultural benefits of tourism and the lack of coordination among tourism administrators, owners of the hotel industry, travel and government entities turn out to be the weakness of the state. The study also provides some suggestions for developing marketing strategies to promote Assam tourism.

O desenvolvimento sustentável do turismo cultural no contexto da rota do enxaimel (Brasil)

The enxaimel or half-timberwork route is in the city of Pomerode, in the Vale Europeu region, Santa Catarina, Brasil. Due to its cultural relevance, it was elected by the UN as one of the best tourist villages in the world. The article seeks to identify and analyse the challenges as indicated by the social agents for the sustainable development of cultural tourism along the route and to highlight the best practices to take advantage of the benefits of tourism as a way to preserve the local culture. Due to its exploratory nature, the research is based on a case study. The use of the qualitative research method proved apt to validate the hypotheses. The results indicated that cultural tourism on the route has created economic opportunities for those involved and further emphasised the need for the active involvement of community agents in the implementation of strategies that help maintain tourism in a sustainable way.

Effects of Payment for Ecosystem Services and Tourism on Conservation and Development: Trade-Off or Synergistic?

Abstract The effects of various strategies aimed at simultaneously promoting environmental conservation and human development are closely related to sustainable development regionally and globally. However, although the effects of many such strategies have been evaluated by ecologists and sociologists separately, their ability to simultaneously meet these two anticipated goals (i.e., environmental conservation and human development) at the fine spatial scale remains unclear. To answer this fundamental but crucial question, incorporating household and forest change data, we concurrently estimated the ecological and socioeconomic effects of two world-renowned Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs (i.e., the Nature Forest Conservation Program, the Grain to Green Program) and nature-based tourism in 30 protected areas across 8 provinces in China. Here we showed a trade-off between the ecological and economic effects of two PES programs, while synergistic effects exist in the ecological and economic benefits of tourism. Attributes of household and protected areas significantly influenced economic and environmental benefits as well. Our research provides new insights into the complex effects of PES programs and tourism, and crucial information to support their adequate and sustainable implementation in China and the rest of the world. Significance Statement This work answers a fundamental but crucial question, that is, whether the policies commonly advocated to incorporate environmental conservation and human development can yield positive effects both for conservation and economic development. Our evaluation is also timely to inform some shortness (i.e., negligible economic effects, or the lack of expected positive economic benefits) and provides new insights (e.g., the implication of households and protected-areas attributes in conservation and economic outcomes) of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs and the complex effects of instruments in the context of multiple policies, particularly given the upcoming 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development goals (SDGs). We expected that implications in this study can provide important lessons for these two instruments, other PES programs, and other conservation and development instruments to support their adequate and sustainable implementation in China and beyond and to contribute to the achievement of relevant SDGs in the remaining years.

“You belong with me”- Taylor Swift event exclusivity and geopolitical tensions

Music concerts have been a common and popular event type for destinations, as artists take their performances to their audiences around the world. However, reports of destinations negotiating exclusive rights to events supported by governmental grants have emerged. Using the example of Taylor Swift’s allegedly exclusive contract to perform only in Singapore during the Eras Tour as a case study, this research note illuminates how music concerts are not just for entertainment purposes but are business opportunities to enhance a destination’s brand and stimulate tourism benefits and play important geopolitical roles in shaping diplomatic relationships and political goodwill. The Taylor Swift and Singapore case study also prompts future debates and discussions as to whether destinations ought to follow suit in terms of executing exclusive contracts for artists and major events, thereby shifting event management and artist/organizations’ expectations and possibly (over)politicizing events management amidst much talk of government support and subsidies.

Mangrove Ecotourism as an Education and Learning Facility

This study investigates the educational benefits of mangrove tourism on Gili Sulat, an uninhabited island designated as an Aquatic Tourism Park in Lombok, Indonesia. The study is exploratory research. The research sample was determined purposively, they were 10 fifth-semester Biology Education students engaged in practicums on Gili Sulat. Through a questionnaire and interview sessions, the study explores the students' perceptions and experiences regarding the educational aspects of mangrove ecotourism. Perception data was analyzed qualitatively. The findings reveal that the primary motivation for the students' visit was education and learning, emphasizing the unique ecosystem's allure. The students demonstrated a nuanced understanding of the mangrove ecosystem's role in protecting coastal environments and expressed heightened inspiration for environmental protection. Their suggestions for improvement, such as species name boards, and the willingness to revisit Gili Sulat for educational activities underscore the enduring impact of mangrove ecotourism on fostering environmental awareness and responsibility. The study contributes to the discourse on the educational potential of ecotourism, particularly in the context of mangrove ecosystems, advocating for the continued promotion and preservation of such destinations as invaluable educational resources.

Cultural Tourism in the Tourism Industry in Patan Area, Nepal

The objectives of the study are to determine the benefit of cultural tourism for local people around Patan Darbar Square and assess the association between external tourist arrival for cultural tourism and income earning of Patan Darbar Square. This study was also based on both primary and secondary data The study used a descriptive research design and a case study method. This study adopted a qualitative method for the first objective of the study and a quantitative method for the second objective. Interviews were used for primary data. Interviews were conducted with culturalists, employees of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, and social workers within Patan Darbar Square in Nepal. Judgmental sampling techniques were adopted to collect primary data. Secondary data was collected from Lalitpur Metropolitan City of Lalitpur district. The simple correlation was used for quantitative data analysis whereas thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. According to the interview of research participants, cultural tourism provides benefits for local people around Patan Darbar Square in varied ways. There is a low positive correlation between external tourist arrival for cultural tourism and the income earning of Patan Darbar Square in Nepal. Practical implication of this study is that the metropolitan city should preserve and mobilize several tangible and intangible cultural heritages to earn much more foreign exchange.

Organizational and Economic Aspects of Agrarian Tourism Activity Management in Uzbekistan: Analysis, Changes, And Prospects

Objectives: The primary objective of this article is to investigate the organizational and economic facets associated with the management of agricultural tourism in Uzbekistan. The focus is on understanding the potential for the rapid development of the country's economy through the promotion of agricultural tourism activities.
 
 Methods: The study engages in theoretical research, culminating in the development of an author's definition of agricultural tourism. This definition is crafted by synthesizing insights from both foreign and local scholars. The research employs a multifactor econometric analysis, utilizing multifactorial production functions and related functions, to examine the factors influencing the development of agrarian tourism. The chosen objects of observation are tourist enterprises in Fergana and Tashkent regions engaged in agrarian tourism, with financial and economic data being key components of the analysis. Additionally, econometric models are formulated to depict changes in income volume from agrarian tourism services, based on multi-factor linkages, and medium-term forecast indicators are established.
 
 Results: The article presents the findings of the analysis of 19 administrative-territorial units in the Fergana region, evaluating the existing conditions and resource potential for the development of agrarian tourism activities. Integrated indicators, reflecting the overall potential for each region, are determined through the integration of various parameters. The article employs the Sterjess formula to group these integrated indicators, leading to the categorization of regions into four zones concerning the development of agricultural tourism activities.
 
 Conclusion: Based on the comprehensive research conducted, the article concludes with practical proposals and recommendations. These are aimed at fostering the development of agrarian tourism activity in Uzbekistan and enhancing the overall efficiency of activity management in this sector. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of leveraging the identified zones for targeted strategies to maximize the economic benefits of agricultural tourism in the country.

The Role of Thai Local Herbs and Ingredients in Promoting Post-Pandemic Wellness and Medical Tourism for Sustainable Development Goal 3: A Critical Review of the Literature

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic properties of local Thai herbs and ingredients, assess the scientific evidence on Thai traditional medicine, explore the cultural significance and traditional knowledge, analyze the potential of Thai herbs in post-pandemic wellness, and examine the role of Thai traditional medicine in medical tourism and its contribution to SDG 3.Material and Methods: This article presents a comprehensive and rigorous critical review of the literature conducted systematically, including thorough data extraction, systematic search, and analysis of relevant studies. Results: The literature review explores the results of various studies on the efficacy and safety of local Thai herbs and ingredients and the potential impacts of medical tourism on sustainability. The review reveals that Thai traditional medicine, incorporating practices, demonstrates promising therapeutic benefits for conditions such as inflammation and respiratory infections. However, challenges exist in terms of standardization and regulation, necessitating further research in order to establish safety and efficacy. While medical tourism benefits Thailand economically, concerns arise regarding social inequalities and environmental impacts. Integrating traditional medicine into medical tourism and adopting sustainable practices can mitigate any adverse effects. These findings highlight the importance of investments in research, education, technology, and sustainable tourism practices that promote traditional medicine, enhance patient care, and position Thailand as a leader in post-pandemic wellness and sustainable development.Conclusion: The discussion emphasizes the need for continued research, education, and regulation in order to promote the integration of traditional medicine into the healthcare system, enhance the safety and efficacy of its practices, and position Thailand as a leader in medical tourism and post-pandemic wellness.

Investigating the effects of built environment on coastal scenery Coastal scenic assessment of the Southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka

Haphazard development of built environment around coastal destinations, has become a thriving factor of scenic degradation; creating long term effects on coastal tourism. Sustainable tourism in coastal regions, must concern about sensitive factors like scenic management, in order to preserve unique coastal scenery and to extract long term benefits of coastal tourism. In a context, where the most scenic coastal sites in Sri Lanka, are rapidly degrading due to mass tourism, the Mediterranean born technique of Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES) was used to evaluate the scenery of four selected sites along the Unawatuna-Rumassala coastline prioritizing the effect of built environment on coastal scenery. Results reveal the coastline portrays classes 4, 3 and 2 of CSES. Site A (Unawatuna beach) with the minimum D value of 0.169 presents Class 4 (Human touched unattractive sites with low landscape values). While, Site B (Cliffy shore) and site D (Jungle beach), belongs to Class 3 (Natural sites with few outstanding features). Site C (Unawatuna view point) which scored the highest D value of 0.708, falls to Class 2 (Attractive natural sites). Further analysis shows that; scenery of site A has been significantly declined due to lower scores obtained for parameters associated with built environment. This site was visually disturbed through built environment factors such as, infra-structural developments, direct and indirect exposure of buildings, contrasting exterior colours, unusual scales of new constructions and constructions in elevated locations. By applying strategic plans and development restrictions the coastal scenery of Site A can be enhanced. Hence, the study proposes far-reaching design implications to rectify coastal scenery of southern coast to promote sustainable coastal tourism.

Sport tourism and regional economic development

The main aim of this systematic review is to analyse the most recent literature regarding the relationship between sports tourism and its economic impact on a specific region. This research employed a systematic literature review methodology following PRISMA guidelines. A total of 64 relevant articles were identified through comprehensive searches across databases, resulting in the selection of 14 articles that met the established inclusion criteria for the study. The studies were analysed and synthesized to identify the key economic benefits and challenges of hosting sporting events. The review identified that sports tourism positively impacts regions by attracting tourists, creating job opportunities, and generating revenue for local businesses. Both small-scale and major sports events can potentially contribute to regional economic development. However, proper planning and management are essential to ensure that the benefits are maximized and that any negative impacts are minimized. There is need for further research to identify best practices for maximizing the economic benefits of sport tourism and to explore its potential for sustainable economic development.

The Impact of Socio – economic and Traditional Practices of the Local Folks in the Tourism Industry

The ramifications of this study’s findings emphasize how crucial it is for tourist planning and management to understand and take local communities’ socio-economic conditions and cultural practices into account. The study began by highlighting the positive socio-economic benefits of tourism in the neighborhood. Income generation, employment opportunities, and economic diversity were identified as key elements in community development. The findings lend credence to the notion that promoting tourism might help alleviate poverty and improve the standard of living for locals. It is critical to preserve and promote cultural traditions and heritage in order to attract tourists and improve the overall tourism experience. Authentic cultural experiences, such as traditional customs, crafts, and rituals, have a lot of interest for visitors searching for unique and engaging interactions.

Navigating the Rise of Smart Tourism: Implications of Technology and Data for Sustainable Industry Growth

This paper explores the complex landscape of smart tourism, investigating the implications of technology and data for sustainable growth within the tourism industry. Understanding the nuanced interplay between smart tourism initiatives and sustainability has become critical as the sector undergoes a paradigm shift driven by technological advancements. The paper contextualizes the emergence of smart tourism, unraveling the pivotal role of technology and data in transforming industry dynamics. Through comprehensive analysis, it examines how cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things shape diverse aspects of tourism, from customer experience to operational efficiency. Additionally, it synthesizes evidence on the benefits of smart tourism for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, inclusiveness, experiential quality, and competitiveness across the sector. In conclusion, it contemplates future applications while underscoring the need for a balanced integration of technology and data to realize the promise of smart tourism. Further research on emerging applications, challenges, and best practices is highlighted to guide destinations towards this technology-enabled yet sustainable future.

Identification of the Level of Development and the Current State of the Tourism in Slovak Regions

Abstract Every region has its unique natural, cultural, and historical wealth, as well as infrastructure, a range of attractions, and business opportunities that can attract a large number of visitors. Developing the potential of tourism in regions is important for stimulating economic growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life for local residents. Its development in regions involves mapping and analyzing available resources, opportunities, and competitive environments. The purpose of this article is to quantify the level of regional tourism development, assess its potential in Slovak regions, and identify their current disparities. For the purposes of this study, we will evaluate the potential of Slovak tourism regions using commonly used indexes - indicators of tourism intensity. The results of the analyses have demonstrated significant disparities among the individual tourism regions. We see that the development in different tourism regions varies greatly, and in some cases, there are pronounced disparities in terms of their development, visitor interest intensity in each region, and the economic benefits of tourism in the regions. These findings have served as the basis for proposing solutions that address the development issues in regions through the impacts of tourism.

Secret sentiments make for good announcements: Does unjustified managerial belief benefit tourism firm performance?

Restructuring announcements are an important medium through which tourism managers communicate with market participants. This study is an initial investigation of whether and how managerial secret sentiment expressed in restructuring announcements impacts the short-term stock market performance. The results show that: 1) managerial secret sentiment positively influences tourism firm performance; 2) when the sentiment is categorized as optimistic, cautious or uncertain, the three categories are seen to have different effects on performance in terms of both strength and timing; and 3) managers' tourism-related experience, firm type and restructuring strategy type all can moderate the benefit boundary of managerial secret sentiment on firms. This research contributes to corporate governance literature by proposing a new theory impacting firm performance, i.e., frame-sentiment theory.

Ecological Environmentalism in Geg Ary Suharsani's Kunang-Kunang Hitam

The Tamblingan land conflict is closely related to the investment trend heading towards Bali’s upstream area. Investors are converting Tamblingan forest land into hotels and tourism to reap the benefits of nature tourism in the most natural forest. This issue is discussed in the novel Kunang-Kunang Hitam by Geg Ary Suharsani. This paper aims to describe the struggle of the female character Ni Luh Candri in the Tamblingan land conflict as narrated in the novel Kunang-Kunang Hitam (KKH). This study uses a Susan Griffin perspective ecofeminism approach. The results of this study indicate that the struggle of the female character Ni Luh Candri in defending the Tamblingan forest is divided into two forms: Ni Luh Candri’s struggles related to nature, such as refusing land conversion, protecting rare plants, symbolic communication to fireflies and Ni Luh Candri’s struggles related to nature humanistic environment, such as becoming Leak, burning incense, displaying rangda mask, and advocating for communities around the forest. This research proves that women can take various important actions (ecological environmentalism) to preserve the environment.

Local attitudes toward conservation and tourism around Xuan Son national park

It is increasingly viewed that the support of local communities is an essential element of biodiversity conservation, and benefits from protected areas are one of the reasons for their support. It is common to make a prediction that protected areas provide benefits, and the development of tourism is a common means that supplies such benefits. Although some studies exploring the link between the benefits of tourism and support for conservation have been done recently, their results still need to be argued more. This study, therefore, aimed to examine the ecotourism perception of local communities and the influence of ecotourism benefits on local people’s support for the conservation of Xuan Son National Park, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam. Xuan Son National Park is also a tourism destination, that is not far from Hanoi capital, where eco-tourism is increasingly popular and local attitudes toward conservation and protected area tourism have not been researched. This research was based on a primary survey and secondary data collection. There were two methods that were applied for primary-data collection, and they were household surveys and observations. The results revealed positive attitudes toward tourism and conservation (67.8%), and it is also recognized that the park is essential for local tourism (91%). There was a significant difference between those dependent upon tourism and those not, and those dependent upon tourism were likely to have positive attitudes (t19.348 = -2.425, p<0.05). Overall, this study revealed that benefits from eco-tourism have positive impacts on conservation attitudes.

IMPLEMENTING THE MEANING OF HOSPITALITY AT PURA LUHUR BATUKAU TABANAN, BALI, THROUGH THE GO GREEN GO CLEAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

The purpose of writing this article is to make the community service of STPBI at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan a success, which is oriented towards expanding the benefits of tourism, especially in the study of hotel management science. In hotel management science, hospitality practices and cleanliness are factors that influence guest comfort. On the one hand, the environment of Pura Luhur Batukau looks less clean, and PKM Go Green Go Clean is carried out to reduce this comfort problem. The problems focus on: 1) What is the PKM Go Green, Go Clean at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan, Bali? 2) What is the meaning of hospitality in the PKM Go Green, Go Clean at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan, Bali?. This problem was solved using qualitative methods. All primary data was collected through interviews and participant observation in PKM Go Green, Go Clean activities. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained based on a literature study. All data was analysed qualitatively using practice theory and reception theory. The research results show: 1) PKM Go Green Go Clean was carried out in the form of community service and providing hotel cleaning equipment at Pura Luhur Batukau Tabanan, Bali. This activity was held with the participation of PKM Go Green Go Clean partners and representatives of the STPBI academic community. 2) The meaning of hospitality is manifested in the form of expressions of friendliness and friendly service. The meaning of hospitality is implied in the cleaning activities and the rest activities at Pura Luhur Batukau.

Mining tourism as a guarantee of sustainable development of industrial regions (on the example of Kryvyi Rih region)

Sustainable tourism is fundamentally about preserving and enhancing natural, historical, or cultural heritage, as well as promoting activities related to local identity and history. For mining regions, one of the ways to diversify their economies on a sustainable basis is to develop the tourism sector. The development of niche forms of tourism, which are fully focused on the resources of the industrial area, helps to supplement and diversify the tourist offer in these regions, including industrial tourism and one of its areas - mining tourism. The objective of the study is to reveal the importance of sustainable development for an old industrial region, using Kryvyi Rih as an example, by intensifying tourism activities that would maximize the social, economic, cultural, and environmental benefits of tourism. The research is based on the dialectical method of cognition and a systematic approach. The research was carried out on the basis of parallel use of theoretical (comparative analysis, abstraction, specification and generalization) and empirical methods (expeditionary methods, observations, the method of field visual inspections, content analysis, etc.) As a result of the study, approaches to the concept of “mining tourism” were structured, and the key objects of interest of consumers of this tourist destination were identified. Global trends in the transformation of industrial areas for the needs of mining tourism were analyzed. The information on mining facilities in Kryvyi Rih is systematized and their suitability for the tourism sector is diagnosed. Based on the diagnostics, the use of various mining facilities in thematic tour programs is proposed, which is confirmed by the results of practical tourism activities.