Tourism Movement Research Articles

<i><b>The impact of tourism companies on the development of domestic tourism - an applied study on a sample of travel and tourism companies in the city of Baghdad *</b></i>

The performance of tourism companies has received a lot of interest from researchers in various fields and intellectual trends (sociology, psychology, economics) in order to improve and develop their performance and measurement tools to suit different circumstances. The ability of tourism companies to continue facing their surroundings in which they operate does not depend only on plans and good preparation by the administration, but must be accompanied by continuous monitoring and follow-up of human resources and the methods of work followed and how to implement their plans and objectives required to achieve the desired results to increase the internal tourism movement, and points out The practical reality indicates the increasing importance of the performance of tourism companies as they are one of the most important sectors that contribute to the development of tourism activity. From the above, the main question can be raised (Can tourism companies influence the development of domestic tourism?) The researchers reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that tourism companies have a strong relationship with the development of domestic tourism, and the methods of work used by the administration have an impact on the development of domestic tourism and that domestic tourism preserves the local currency and achieves economic benefits for the country and reduces the leakage from the local economy. The study also concluded with a set of appropriate recommendations that can benefit the relevant authorities in this field, including the need to develop domestic tourism through (coordination with the authorities concerned with infrastructure such as transport and with appropriate standards) and (the necessity of providing a work turnover system among employees for the purpose of business continuity) and (promotion of In social media)

The Role of Natural Heritage and Tourist Trails in Local Development: The Case of Sama Al-Sarhan District (Jordan)

The study aimed at investigating the reality of cultural heritage in the Sama Al-Sarhan district. It also sought to highlight the status of heritage in its tracking of tourist trails at the historical-archaeological and environmental-cultural levels and to know the extent of their impact on the development of the local community. The study relied on the historical approach by tracing the chronology of the civilizations that settled in the region, in addition to using the survey approach represented by interviews, visits, and repeated field observations of the area. The results of the study indicated that the region is full of diverse heritage components, but they have not yet been exploited. The region, with its historical, archaeological and natural monuments, has not received much attention, and this is an exclusion and a marginalization of an important part of the memory of local communities. The study also revealed that tourist trails contribute to linking natural and cultural heritage sites with each other, which will contribute to stimulating tourism movement in the region. The study recommended the need to carry out excavation and restoration work for archaeological sites in the region by the competent authorities, to ensure their continuity as a fixed resource for subsequent generations, on the one hand, and to attract tourists to them, on the other hand

The effect of visa types on international tourism

Visa policies are among the most important administrative formalities influencing international tourism flows. This study estimates a structural gravity model for tourism demand to quantify the effect of different types of visas. Furthermore, the effect of the monetary cost of the visa and changes in visa policies are evaluated. Thus, two novel databases on visa requirements are used. Our empirical analysis considers worldwide tourism movements, including domestic flows, from 194 origin countries to 163 destinations from 2016 to 2021. The results indicate that imposing visa requirements decreases international tourism movements, especially in developed countries, although the effect depends on the type of visa. Moreover, we find a low elasticity for the monetary cost of the visa.

Does tourist guides' perceptions of quality of work life effect their perceptions of responsible tourism?

The rapid development of tourism movements in recent years has brought to the fore concerns about the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental carrying capacities of tourism destinations. Sustainable tourism policies, like responsible tourism, should be adopted by countries that see the significance of building tourism around pristine natural and cultural resources. This will help to pass on their values to future generations and ensure that they continue to generate economic benefits. It is important to determine the responsible tourism perceptions of tourist guides, who are important stakeholders in the tourism industry and are conscious of the protection of the natural environment in the tours they manage. In this context, it is aimed at determining whether tourist guides' perceptions of the quality of work life have an impact on their perceptions of responsible tourism. For this purpose, first a conceptual framework was developed, and then data from the study were collected from 405 tourist guides with face-to-face surveys that contained the Work-Related Quality of Life Scale (WRQoL) and the Scale of Responsible Tourism (SRT). The study’s data were analyzed with a statistical package program and discussed in terms of descriptive and inferential statistics. As a result of the analysis, it has been determined that there is a significant relationship between the perceptions of quality of work life and the perceptions of responsible tourism of tourist guides. In addition, with the regression analysis, it was seen that quality of work life perceptions positively affected the responsible tourism perceptions of tourist guides.

Implementation of Green and Sustainable Practices by Hotel Managers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

Purpose: In recent decades, there has been a substantial increase in interest and awareness regarding eco-friendly and sustainable activities. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate and understand the factors influencing the implementation of green and sustainable practices by hotel managers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka focus on the role of experience in the hotel industry, environmental concerns, regulatory requirements, and reporting frequency. Methodology: The study employs a quantitative research method and analysis tools to accomplish its objectives. Results and Conclusions: The analysis of sustainable practices showcases promising engagement, especially in areas such as water conservation, waste recycling, and eco-friendly amenities. The subsequent correlation and regression analyses uncover intriguing insights, including a perfect positive correlation between Carbon Offset and Environmental Concerns, underlining the interconnectedness of environmental consciousness and carbon offset activities. In addition, the research identifies a strong positive association between years of experience in the hotel industry and the implementation rating, highlighting the value of industry expertise in the successful adoption of sustainable practices. Research Implications: The study sheds light on the role of environmental concerns and regulatory requirements in shaping sustainable practices in the hotel industry. The Challenges Rating suggests that there are significant hurdles to overcome, which may inform future policies and strategies to support green initiatives in the tourism sector. Originality/Value: The value of this study is in providing practical insights that can guide hotel managers, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders in developing and implementing sustainable practices, contributing to the broader movement of eco-friendly tourism.

The level of services and facilities in tourist sites for people with disabilities (accessible tourism) in Najran region

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of services and facilities at tourist sites for individuals with disabilities (accessible tourism) in Najran region, as well as the disparities based on gender, type of disability, and nature of the visit. Methods: Following the survey approach, the descriptive method was employed to fulfill the study's goal. The researchers' study technique (an electronic questionnaire) was employed. After validating its validity and dependability in the Saudi context, it was reduced to (14) elements. It was applied to a sample of (111) male and female volunteers with impairments (sight, hearing, and motor). A stratified random sample was drawn from Najran area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results: The results revealed that the level of services and facilities in tourist sites for individuals with disabilities (accessible tourism) was poor in Najran region. According to the answers of the study sample members, there are statistically significant differences in the level of services and facilities in tourist sites for people with disabilities (accessible tourism) in Najran region due to the type of disability variable in favor of visual disability and hearing disability. Furthermore, differences in the nature of the visit arose in favor of the nature of the visit with the center, although no statistically significant differences showed on the variable of gender. The study recommended that the authorities responsible for the tourism sector and tourism industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia adopt an organized and thoughtful strategic plan. The plan must work to make the services and facilities of accessible tourism of high quality by following effective methods to stimulate the accessible tourism movement in a way that meets the Kingdom’s ambitions and vision 2030.

Determinants of religious tourists’ social media usage behaviour

ABSTRACT The phenomenon of religion, as a crucial element of human behaviour, is one of the main motives for travelling. Although religious tourism movements are increasing, the behaviour patterns of religious tourists on various communication platforms such as social media have been mostly neglected. The objective of this study is to examine the antecedents of religious tourists’ intention to share tourism experiences on social media, based on the Technology Acceptance Model. The data were collected from 325 international tourists visiting Vatican City. Findings indicated that user experience level with social media influences perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, which are significant determinants of intention to share tourism experiences on social media. Results also highlighted the negative moderating role of religiosity level on the relationship between these variables. Hereby, the study contributed to the literature by showing that religious tourists represent a heterogeneous market segment having different religiosity levels and social media usage patterns.

REPRESENTATION OF SPA TOURISM IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

Today's tourism movements involve a huge number of tourists. Each of them has a different interest or need that needs to be satisfied. Some tourists wants swimming, others sunbathing, others wants skiing or hiking, and some of them wants visiting the cultural-historical monuments. However, apart from what the tourists want, the satisfaction of the needs also depends from the tourist offer, what is offered to the tourists. The following factors play a role here: what types of transportation are available for that destination, what accommodation facilities are there, what tourist resources are available, etc. There are several aspects of tourism, according to: tourist needs, attractive-motivational values, according to the tourist season, the way the trips are organized, etc. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to see the representation of spa tourism in the Republic of North Macedonia in relation to other types of tourism. In this case, the division is made into city tourism (the city of Skopje as a tourist attraction), spa tourism, which includes all spa centers in the Republic of Macedonia, mountain tourism, lake tourism and all other types of tourism that are represented in the country. Methodology: To achieve the set goal, the methods that were used are analysis and retrospective analysis of the number of domestic and foreign tourists and the number of overnight stays in the Republic of North Macedonia for the period from 2017 to 2021. The data were collected by the State Statistics Office and were processed tabularly and graphically. The analysis was performed on the basis of previously studied scientific theoretical content of materials that include: literature, books, magazines and newspapers, reports, relevant publications, on-line databases, as well as all other published materials. Results: In the researched period from 2017 to 2021, the most attractive places for domestic tourists to visit are lake places (64%), while for foreign tourists it is the city of Skopje with (43%) of tourists. Spas are in the last place in terms of visits for both domestic (5%) and foreign tourists (1%). According to the number of overnight stays, spa tourism is in second place for domestic visitors (10%), while for foreign tourists it remains in last place with 2% of the total overnight stays. Conclusions: Spa tourism is the least developed tourism in the Republic of North Macedonia. From the total number of visitors in the analyzed 5-year period, only 5% of domestic tourists and 1% of foreign tourists visited the spas. In terms of the number of overnight stays, spa tourism is in second place for domestic tourists with 10% and in last place with 2% for foreign tourists.

Tourism movements to the place of birth

A partir del año 2000, la encuesta de Movimientos Turísticos de los Españoles (Familitur), introdujo en el cuestionario la variable de análisis "lugar de nacimiento", que se ha revelado altamente explicativa. La abundancia de desplazamientos que se realizan en España a los lugares de nacimiento de quienes componen la familia viajera se ve potenciada, además, por la existencia en muchas ocasiones de segundas viviendas, lo que facilita el alojamiento. En efecto, los grandes movimientos migratorios que se han producido en la segunda mitad del pasado siglo han provocado que muchas personas vivan fuera de sus lugares de nacimiento (en España alrededor del 50% de la población residente), aunque conservan en dichos lugares familia, intereses económicos como la vivienda y, por descontado, fuertes lazos de tipo afectivo. En España se ha puesto de manifiesto que muchos de quienes emigraron, siendo jóvenes, en los años 60 y 70, dentro o fuera del territorio nacional, han retornado, siendo mayores, a sus lugares de origen.

A Systemic Approach to the Evaluation of Tourism Marketing Strategies Shaped by the Pandemic

This study considers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global health crisis caused on tourism marketing strategies internationally. The marketing strategies proposed and implemented by international tourism business community are described, in order to deal with the health crisis and to recover the global tourism movement. The general concepts of the research and the methodological tools are listed, with which the present study was conducted and which focused on the application of systems science in information management. Finally, the above strategies are evaluated from the perspective of systems science.

Digital Marketing Communication Model of Banyuwangi Tourism

Digital content has become part of the massive public relation movement which makes it worth research in order to gain new insight or new perspective. Banyuwangi Tourism is part of it, making tourism movement through their digital content posted in Instagram of @banyuwangi_tourism. With Qualitative Content analysis, we get to know how it is constructed and discovering that Indonesia is equally contributes to Indonesian tourism even though they’re not dollar owners who trades with dollars. This also proves that tourism still had strong ties with western favoritism.

Pelatihan Corporate Intelligence pada Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji di Jakarta

Corporate Intelligence is focused on the collection and analysis of facts and other information that responds to the needs of key decision makers in the face of: major corporate action decisions that are high risk and complex and contain extraordinary risks or other important considerations required from Information collected from a variety of sources, including online information, subscriptions to highly specialized databases, hard-to-find public records, and knowledgeable and experienced individuals. Analysts risk extracting key facts from the public and their subject domains to a rigorous analytical framework. This process connects various pieces of information, forming illustrations and procedures. The results support sustainable business practices by offering informed and trusted decisions in all commercial contexts. Conversely, the costs associated with violations – from regulatory and legal fines to the reputation and good name of the company can be significant. The implementation of this community service activity collaborates with university lecturers Prof. Dr. Moestopo and Yogyakarta University of Technology who are also involved in the National Love Lovers Tourism Movement (GENPPARI). This training was given to personnel of the Risk Management Committee of the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) Jakarta and the results of this training were carried out to provide an understanding of the application of intelligence science in the implementation of organizational objectives as mandated by law. Starting from planning, implementing and supervising the receipt, development and expenditure of Hajj funds in order to provide the maximum benefit to Hajj pilgrims. The participants of this training were very enthusiastic because the discussion and question and answer sessions made the training atmosphere lively with various kinds of questions so that participants could ask questions related to the material presented.

Determining healthcare services satisfaction of foreign patients: A field research

The aim of the research is to measure the satisfaction of the patients receiving treatment within the scope of health tourism from the health services provided by the hospital, while receiving the service they need. In the study, a questionnaire consisting of eight socio-demographic questions and 19 questions about satisfaction with hospital services was applied. Within the scope of this study, data were collected from 296 foreign patients who applied to a public and to a private hospital in Trabzon. Descriptive statistical methods and univariate analysis (ANOVA) were used in the analysis of the data. It was observed that the patients were most satisfied with the spiritual or religious aspects (3.60±1.09) and the support and guidance (3.56±1.13). The least, they were satisfied with the value for the money they paid (2.91±1.42) and their compliance with their living standards (2.94±1.22). There is a statistically significant relationship between the general satisfaction level of the patients and their age, education level, occupational status, frequency of coming to the hospital and the duration of their stay. In terms of increasing Turkey’s current position in health tourism movements, it is an important factor to ensure the satisfaction of the patients.

Mobility patterns of satellite travellers based on mobile phone cellular data

For a long time, tourism statistics were the only reliable source of information on tourism mobility. Tourism statistics are inadequate for the analysis of tourist mobility within state borders and across Schengen Borders without using registered accommodations. Big data offers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of tourism movements, for example, same-day tourist flows in metropolitan areas. Here, we introduce the concept of the satellite traveller to more effectively investigate the nature of tourism between the large city and its surroundings. As tourists communicate via cellular devices, the use of mobile phones offers an opportunity for researchers to explore the mobility pattern of tourists. In this article, we discuss the specificities of mobility in Hungary by SIM card users registered in foreign countries. The analysis is based on the Telekom database. We seek to answer the question to what extent the information from the satellite tourists’ mobile phone use can help to understand their movements and to identify frequented places less commonly accounted for in tourism statistics. The most important findings of our investigation are (1) the confirmation of former knowledge about spatial characteristics of same-day tourist flows in the Budapest Metropolitan Region, (2) the insight that far away settlements are also visited by satellite travellers, and (3) the methodological limitations of mobile phone cellular data for tourism mobility analysis.

Lebak Regency Government's Innovation in Accelerating Development from Underdeveloped Region Status

Since 2019, Lebak Regency in Banten Province has been declared as a district that has relinquished its status as an underdeveloped area. Since then, Lebak has been incorporated in Underdeveloped Regencies List as one that has escaped from the underdeveloped condition. This study uses a descriptive approach through interviews and secondary data collection. The results of this study showed that in 2021, there were two process innovations and one product innovation carried out in the context of accelerating the development of Lebak Regency as an eradicated area. These innovations include the Unique Lebak Tourism Movement Innovation: Millennial Virtual Stage and the Launching of the Calendar of Events, and Citorek Strawberry Village and Investment Ease Information Services Innovation for Business Actors/Investors through the Investment Information System (SIMPEDAL). These three innovations are expected to encourage the acceleration of development in Lebak Regency, especially in the economic and tourism sectors. Keywords: regional innovation, Lebak Regency Innovation, development acceleration, empowered region

Assessment of demand and tourism movement in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Assessment of demand and tourism movement in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

E-Sports Events as a New Trend in Tourism

Since the concept of tourism has a multifaceted structure, many activities could be evaluated within the scope of tourism activities. Electronic sports events could also be evaluated in this context. E-sports events such as Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, Valorant and Dota 2 bring users together through many gaming platforms. Thus, when e-sports events are considered as event tourism, these events could lead to tourism movements. It is seen that e-sports players and e-sports viewers travel to the destinations where the event is held. Especially the destinations where these events are organized could provide an advantage in terms of touristic recognition. This study is a conceptual study that predicts that e-sports events will be among the new trends of tourism. This study has been carried out in order to reveal an idea on the effects of e-sports events on the tourism sector. Therefore, systematic literature review has been applied in this study. As a result of the literature review, it has been concluded that e-sports activities could have positive effects on the tourism sector.

The Role of Tourist Festivals in Revitalization of Tourism Movement in Sudan Case study: The Red Sea Festival for Tourism and Marketing(Itanina)

The Role of Tourist Festivals in Revitalization of Tourism Movement in Sudan Case study: The Red Sea Festival for Tourism and Marketing(Itanina)

Slow tourism: Conceptualization and interpretation – A travel vloggers’ perspective

This study aims to reduce the misinterpretation and conceptual ambiguity of slow tourism and find the gaps between theory and practice. Multiple videos on a famous video-sharing platform are analyzed to comprehend travel broadcasters' perceptions and experiences. Textual mining with Leximancer is applied, and the findings are threefold. First, this research clarifies the definition of slow tourism and illustrates the gaps among slow tourism's conceptions and practices. Second, based on empirical evidence, this work develops a six-pillar slow tourism framework along a continuum that reflects the degree to which a tourism offer is part of the slow tourism trend. Third, this work helps tourism scholars and practitioners keep pace with the decelerated tourism movement while helping shape its future. Finally, the study identifies critical opportunities, which could drive the slow tourism research forward.

Settlement of Crimean Tatars in Anatolia, Contribution to Intangible Cultural Heritage and Diaspora Tourism Potentials

Osmanlı toplumsal yapısının içerisinde barındırdığı çok farklı dil, din ve milletten müteşekkil görünen tablosuna, 19. yüzyıldan itibaren Kafkasya, Kırım ve Balkanlar’dan aldığı göçlerle yeni unsurlar eklenmiştir. Bunların içinde oldukça fazla olan unsurlardan biri de, Türk ve Müslüman Kırım halkıdır. Bu araştırmayla; Osmanlı Devleti’nin Kırım Tatarlarının iskânında benimsediği politikaları, iskânı yaparken göçmenlere sağladığı destekleri, bu göçler sonucunda oluşan Kırım Tatar diasporasının yerel kültüre katkılarını incelemek ve Kırım Tatarlarının anavatan ziyaret potansiyelleri ile Kırım Tatarlarının anavatan ziyaretleri sonucunda oluşan turizm hareketlerinin toplum ve bireyler üzerindeki sosyolojik etkilerini ortaya çıkarabilecek çalışmalar konusunda değerlendirmede bulunmak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda; Kırım Tatarlarının anavatanlarını ve akrabalarını ziyaret etmek amacıyla Kırım’a giderek ortaya çıkardıkları bu turizm hareketlerinin motivasyonları, bu ziyaretler sonucunda anavatana yönelik aidiyet duygularında oluşan değişiklikler, kültürel bağlılıklarında oluşan değişiklikler ve geri dönme hislerinin artması veya azalması konularının uygulamalı çalışmalar ile ortaya konmasının alanyazına katkı sağlayacağı sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.