University Tourism Research Articles

Enhancing Student Services at Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Pariwisata dan Logistik Lentera Mondial: A SWOT Analysis

This study aims to analyze the student service system at the Lentera Mondial College of Tourism and Logistics Management using qualitative methods and SWOT analysis. This research identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to improve student satisfaction and academic experience. Key findings include comprehensive academic support, technology integration, culturally responsive services, and alignment with industry. However, there are limitations in accessibility, communication gaps, resource constraints, and obstacles in seeking support. Recommendations include digital bridges, strengthening communications, and optimizing resource allocation to improve student services and overall satisfaction.

The impact of distance learning on tourism and hospitality education during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Region VI, Western Visayas

This study investigates the impact of the shift from face-to-face to distance learning during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on tourism and hospitality education in colleges and universities in Region VI, Western Visayas. It compares the effects on academic performance and learning styles of students in different educational modes. The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods, using mobile and electronic online surveys with 292 participants from tourism and hospitality courses in Region VI. The study examines how students coped with the sudden use of technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and their readiness for this abrupt shift. The pandemic led to psychological effects on students' academic performance as the educational system transitioned from traditional in-person learning to utilizing hardware, software, and learning resources to maintain effective education. The results indicate that academic motivation was "Average," study skills were "Moderately Low," and academic stress was "Average" across higher education institutions. A hybrid model of education and digital learning emerged, widening educational gaps due to the sudden shift in classroom activities. The pandemic reshaped national education delivery, affecting millions of private and public education students due to institutional closures. Students relied on on-hand modules and online learning through flexible or blended learning approaches, significantly impacting tourism and hospitality education and different educational modalities.

The Paths for Higher Vocational Colleges of Culture and Tourism to Serve Rural Revitalization: Taking Nanchong Vocational College of Culture and Tourism as an Example

The Paths for Higher Vocational Colleges of Culture and Tourism to Serve Rural Revitalization: Taking Nanchong Vocational College of Culture and Tourism as an Example

Dari Forum ke Kampus Pengaruh ASEAN Tourism Forum dalam Mengembangkan Pendidikan Pariwisata di Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta

The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) is a strategic platform for Southeast Asian countries to collaborate in developing the tourism industry. This study aims to explore how ATF influences the development of tourism education at the Ambarrukmo Tourism College in Yogyakarta. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, involving interviews with institutional managers, lecturers, and students, as well as analysis of related documents. The results of the study indicate that ATF has a positive impact through several aspects: first, improving the curriculum to be more relevant to the trends and needs of the regional tourism industry; second, improving the capabilities of lecturers through training and workshops held in the ATF series; third, opening up opportunities for international cooperation that expand academic and practical networks for the institution. These findings indicate that participation in ATF contributes significantly to the development of the quality of tourism education at STP Ambarukmo, connecting theory with practice and preparing students to face global challenges in the tourism industry. This study recommends increasing active participation in similar forums to take advantage of more learning and collaboration opportunities.

Local Identity, Language and Sustainable Tourism: Results of a Survey of Madeira University Tourism Students About their Communities

Local Identity, Language and Sustainable Tourism: Results of a Survey of Madeira University Tourism Students About their Communities

Pengarahan Pengelolaan Sosial Media dan Pembuatan Konten TikTok di Desa Wisata Dieng Kulon

Briefing on Social Media Management and Content Creation TikTok at Dieng Kulon Tourism Village The development of technology allows everyone to use it for various purposes, one of which is promotion. The use of social media for promotional media has a big influence on the products offered because of the wide reach of social media. Dieng Kulon Tourism Village, which does not yet have a special social media for the village, is an opportunity for the Pancasila University Tourism Faculty to carry out this service. The purpose of this activity is to provide assistance to tourism awareness groups and village youth groups on how to manage social media accounts and create content for village promotional media. The initial method is preparation and planning in the form of group discussions with Pokdarwis Dieng Kulon Tourism Village, social media practitioners, lecturers, and discussions between members. The implementation of this community service is to provide material exposure regarding social media management and TikTok content creation. And evaluation in the form of giving pre-test and post-test. The results obtained are in the form of increased understanding of social media account management and content creation, especially TikTok.

Sustainable Practices in Culinary Programs: Views of Chef Lecturers Regarding Food Waste Management

This study investigates the extent to which corporate social responsibility (CSR) and more specifically, food waste management is incorporated into a university's tourism faculty's practical courses, with a focus on sustainability methods used in food production procedures. The study looks into the crucial issue of food waste, an essential part of sustainable practices, by drawing on the concepts established in the Sustainable Development Goal 12 of the United Nations; Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. The research reveals various viewpoints on CSR and food waste implementation through qualitative research including 11 instructors. The results show a variety of techniques for reducing food waste in practical classes, from careful control to acknowledged flaws in waste management. Notably, the study draws attention to the lack of a specific CSR curriculum for students enrolled in culinary education practical training. In order to provide a more comprehensive knowledge of CSR integration in culinary schools, the paper finishes by outlining possible directions for future research.

Peran Mahasiswa Dalam Melatih Kreativitas Anak Melalui Lomba Melukis Patung

Students can take part in community service activities (PkM) and assist village communities in developing villages, especially tourist villages, to become a developing tourist attraction and have an impact on the community's economy. On the other hand, tourist villages need to have an academic role involving students in an effort to maximize their tourism potential. Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta College of Tourism annually organizes community service activities coordinated by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM). The purpose of writing this article is to describe the results obtained from carrying out a real work program in Dayakan Hamlet. The activity method used is direct observation in the field and discussion to the target of the individual work program, namely children. And using the mentoring method for the process of implementing the sculpture painting competition at the August 17 competition event. The results obtained are that the community and village managers appreciate and find that the results of student activities are very instrumental in helping the development of Watu Ledhek Tourism Village. The resulting conclusion is that students can play a role in helping the community and village managers develop tourism potential so that it can answer the needs of a tourist village.

Is The Job Performance of Tourism Academicians Related to their Emotional Intelligence?

The aim of the research is to determine whether the job performances of tourism academics in Türkiye are related to emotional intelligence. Further, this research is anendeavor to investigate whether emotional intelligence and job performance differ according to demographic variables. “Job Performance Scale” adapted by Yang and Hwang (2014) was used to measure the job performance of academicians. In addition to that “Rotterdam Emotional Intelligence Scale” developed by Pekaar, Bakker, Linden, and Born (2017) and adapted to Turkish by Tanrıöğen and Türker (2019) was used to measure their emotional intelligence. The research sample consists of academicians working in Tourism Faculties, Vocational Schools and Tourism Colleges in Türkiye. As a result of the analyzes made in line with reaching the goal, it is determined that the job performances of tourism academicians have a positive and moderately significant relationship with their emotional intelligence. Both job performance and emotional intelligence did not differ by gender. A difference was found between job performance with both academic title and working time factors. It is also found that emotional intelligence differs partially according to the marital status of the academicians. Other results are presented in the findings section.

Fatimid Dinar Dated 364 A.H. Discovered in Qurh Site, Al Ula Governorate, Saudi Arabia

In Excavation Season XIV in 2017 at Qurh by the Department of Archaeology, College of Tourism and Archaeology, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, a rare gold dinar was found, minted in Egypt in 364 A.H. (975 A.D.) by Al-Mu‘izz li-Din Allah. The dinar was discovered in square C17, area 3, Qurh (Almabiat) site. It was numbered 27 in the archaeological registry. Square C17 is an architectural extension of the excavation squares C18, C19, C20, D17, D18, D19, and D20. The dinar is the first discovered gold coin in the excavation seasons that began in 2005 at the site. The findings of Qurh are varied in terms of material, manufacturing technology, and provenance. Thus, they include local and imported artifacts. Examining the gold dinar showed a thick layer of dust and calcifications on the surface. The present study tackles the scientific method of examining the gold dinar, diagnosis of deterioration products and causes, stages of restoration and conservation, and analysis of the inscriptions on the reverse and obverse after restoration.

Development of Halal Tourism in the World and in Turkey: SWOT Analysis of Antalya Province

The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the development of halal tourism in the world and Turkey. The sub-purpose of the research is to investigate the current halal tourism potential of Antalya province and to evaluate it using swot (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. The study is important in terms of determining the factors affecting the development of halal tourism through swot analysis in the context of the opinions of academics and managers who are associated with tourism and identifying the factors that must be considered in developing new strategies and making decisions related to halal tourism. The sample consists of the managers of 11 hotels that provide services in compliance with the "Halal Concept" and the academics who work at tourism faculties of universities in Antalya. The data were collected through a questionnaire administered to a total of 125 people, including 74 managers and 51 academics. SPSS and SAS version 9.4 were used for the statistical analysis of the data obtained in the study. According to the findings, opportunities affecting the development of halal tourism in Antalya can be listed as the state’s increasing interest in halal tourism and inclusion of halal tourism in the 2023 strategy, tourists’ easy access to halal certified products, Turkey’s being a Muslim country and Muslims’ preference for Turkey for their vacation with the increasing Islamophobia in the West, qualified and experienced employees and managers in the field of tourism; the strengths can be listed as socio-cultural-geographical proximity to Islamic countries, Antalya’s developed transportation infrastructure, and Antalya’s brand value, and its being a well-known and reliable destination. The threats include the increased interest of non-Muslim countries in this field as well as Muslim destinations, insufficient number of halal concept hotels in the city, and the likelihood of the Russian and German markets being affected by Muslim tourists; weaknesses can be addressed as the lack of direct flights from Arab countries to Antalya in winter, the lack of investors investing in halal tourism, and the lack of education on halal tourism in universities and vocational schools.

Research on the Management Mechanism of Ethnic Minority Students in Vocational Colleges-Nanchong Vocational College of Culture and Tourism as an Example

With the increasing number of ethnic minority students entering vocational colleges, the management of ethnic minority students has gradually become an indispensable part of the management work of various vocational colleges. Selecting Nanchong Vocational College of Culture and Tourism as the research sample, this study analyzes the characteristics of ethnic minority students and finds that there are currently problems such as insufficient management personnel, lack of personalized student arrangements, and insufficient logistical support. Therefore, it is proposed to improve the management mechanism of ethnic minority students in vocational colleges from the perspective of ideology, online public opinion, and teaching methods, promote the personal growth of ethnic minority students, and promote the healthy development of vocational colleges.

The Development Direction of Undergraduate Tourism Management Major under the Guidance of Party Building

The International College of Tourism is one of the construction units of the high-level vocational colleges with Chinese characteristics and the high-level professional group construction project (the "Double High Project"), and the tourism management professional group is one of the two high-level professional groups with Chinese characteristics that are mainly created by the construction of the "Double Universities". And party building is an important force in leading universities to carry out education and teaching work and promoting education and teaching management. The core professional tourism management construction of the Double High Professional Group is firmly rooted and steadily advancing under the guidance of party building. Let all faculty and staff make long-term plans, provide suggestions and suggestions for the development of the college, ensure the steady progress of education and teaching in the college, promote the professional development of tourism management teachers, and ensure that the level of education and training ability can be greatly improved. Clarify the guiding ideology, goals, requirements, and key tasks of party building work in universities, and regard high-quality party building as the core of tourism management construction in the dual high professional group, in order to explore the progress of tourism management under the guidance of party building.

Exploring the Influence of Personality Traits, Self-Efficacy, and Creativity on Employability for Hospitality and Tourism College Students

With the widespread establishment of universities and technical colleges in Taiwan, having a university degree is no longer a privilege of the few. However, it has also led to the emergence of many socially inexperienced people with higher education degrees who need more workplace competitiveness. Therefore, students’ employability is a topic worth exploring. Equally, the number of students in hospitality-related departments is still very high in the current conditions, while the employment situation in the tourism and hospitality industry is relatively challenging and unstable, making students’ employability even more critical. This study examines the relationship between self-efficacy, creativity, employability, and personality traits in the hospitality and tourism industry. Descriptive statistics and factor analysis confirm the previous research findings. In addition, testing of the scale reliability and validity is needed. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach and mediation analysis are adopted to test the research hypotheses and explore gender differences. The study aims to understand how individual characteristics contribute to career success and identify any unique challenges or advantages based on gender. The research results show that personality traits can affect and influence employability in terms of self-efficacy. Furthermore, personality traits can affect self-efficacy, and self-efficacy can enhance creativity and improve employability.

Analysis of Factors that Influence Prospective New Students to Choose a Tourism Study Program at Universities in Yogyakarta

The decision of prospective students to choose a tourism college in Yogyakarta is important to study. This aims to ensure that universities can provide the best service by selecting locations and improving facilities, the quality of human resources, and the image of universities. The growth of the tourism sector continues to increase, along with the increase in the number of tourist trips, so superior and professional resource personnel are needed. As educational institutions, tourism universities are responsible for producing quality and competitive human resources. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of place and resource resources on student decisions through the image of the institution as a mediator. The research results show that the place and resources of the speakers do not directly have a significant influence on student decisions, but when mediated by the image of the institution, they have a significant influence. Furthermore, the place and resources of the speakers have a significant influence on the image of the institution, and the image of the institution also has a significant influence on student decisions. The research results show that institutional image is an important factor influencing student decisions.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Minuman Jawor (Jahe Wortel) sebagai Peluang Usaha Masyarakat di Desa Ciberuem Kecamatan Cisarua Bogor

The purpose of this research is to provide training on innovations in making drinks from carrots to the people of Cibeureum village, Cisarua - Bogor. The method used ABCD (Asset Based Community) to maximize the potential assets, which includes individual assets, communities, infrastructure, community, et al. The the activity of making Jawor Drink (Ginger Carrot) as a business opportunity for the community in Ciberuem Village, Cisarua District, Bogor, is a training method. Pertiwi University Tourism students as instructors provide ideas and also training to the community to turn agricultural products into business opportunities that can help economic development. The people of Cibeureum village are very enthusiastic about the new innovation developed by Pertiwi University students regarding drinks made from carrots. Jawor drink is believed to be a new drink innovation that can be enjoyed in Cibeureum village which has cool weather qualities.
 Keywords: Learning Herbal Drink, Community Service, Community Business Opportunities

Employment and career planning guidance for students majoring in university tourism and hotel management

Employment and career planning guidance for students majoring in university tourism and hotel management

Հայաստանի ազգային գրադարան ուսումնական հաստատություններ փոխգործակցությունը պրակտիկայի կազմակերպման դիտանկյունից

The purpose of present article is to introduce the programme of internship of students from different academic institutions. Interns of Valery Brusov State University, Vardges Amazaspian State College of Echmiadzin, Armenian-Greek State College of Tourism, Service and Food Industry of Yerevan completed an internship at the National Library of Armenia. From the point of view of practice, the following issues are also important: strengthening cooperation between academic institutions and National Library of Armenia, continuity of the theory-knowledge-practical application chain, consideration of theoretical, practical, methodological foundations of education-library relations, assessment, etc. The trainees got acquainted with the mission of the National Library of Armenia, the work of various departments and other related issues. They did their own assignments. We hope that the cooperation between the National Library of Armenia and academic institutions will be continuous.

Situation and Factors in Tourism Development: A Case Study of an Agriculture and Forestry University Tourism Site in Vietnam

Situation and Factors in Tourism Development: A Case Study of an Agriculture and Forestry University Tourism Site in Vietnam

The effectiveness and methodology of teaching in tourism colleges based on the dormitory

Maqola IT va zamonaviy metodlarni ishlatib turizm kolleji o'quvchilarining og'zaki nutqini shakllantirishga bag'ishlangan. Ushbu metodlar sinfdagi cheklangan vaqt ichida o'quvchilarning ingliz tilini yaxshi o'zlashtirishlariga yordam beradi. Buni amalga oshirishda mumkin bo'lgan yo'llardan biri korpus asosidagi-faoliyatdan foydalanish ekanligiyoritiladi