Quality Tourism Research Articles

Fair vs. fake touristic degrowth

ABSTRACT This contribution aims to advance consideration of the potential and pitfalls entailed in discussions of degrowth within tourism development. Many mass tourist destinations suffer from saturation impacting local working conditions, access to housing and the collective enjoyment of public goods, among the many common drawbacks of so-called ‘overtourism’. Yet proposals to address the negative impacts of mass tourism can become contradictory or even counterproductive. In one manifestation of this dynamic, prominent industry actors increasingly claim to have embraced the agenda of touristic degrowth by focusing on what is euphemistically termed ‘quality tourism’ (fewer tourists who spend more money), which in reality designates elite travel by the most powerful and wealthy social classes. But just as recession is not degrowth, neither can such elitization be considered genuine touristic degrowth, because it does not address the industry’s general eco-social overreach via measures to promote social and environmental justice as degrowth advocates. It could thus instead be labelled ‘fake’ degrowth. By contrast, fair degrowth is defined by a decrease in the flow of energy and materials per capita, in a planned and democratic way, to contribute to equitable redistribution of resource use and access.

Production Of Spatial Geosite Itinerary Maps as Tourism Destinations

The availability of tourist maps so far has experienced limitations in presenting attribute data in the form of non-spatial characteristics. Tourism is called quality if it can convey the information the community needs. Among them are location attributes, land use, natural and cultural phenomena history, and interrelationships between spaces. Geographical and cultural features are essential to be used in realizing quality tourism through the availability of information on tourism space areas, such as visualization of landscapes and depth of local cultural knowledge. This study used a qualitative method with data collection techniques carried out through interviews, focus group discussions, landscape documentation, surveys, and observations to determine the geographical position of spatial elements. The results of the study produced Itinerary Maps and geosite distribution, including the Saddang River, Buntu Lindo Batu, Lo'ko Malillin, Buntu Lingkobo, Mount Benteng Alla’, Buntu Karua, and Kalosi Arabica Coffee Cultivation. The row of geosites has a chronology and chronology of formation and is related to the social culture of the people in the Fort Alla’ area. The findings from this study are expected to provide exposure to the public, tourists, and the government to preserve natural and cultural heritage to become a reference in implementing sustainable tourism development in Enrekang Regency. It is necessary to develop a digital-based information system that presents spatial attribute data and ethnographic records that can be accessed online. Keyword: Tourism Geography, Ethnography, Benteng Alla’, GIS

An investigation of how perceived smart tourism technologies affect tourists' well-being in marine tourism.

Tourism industry is the first of the five happiness industries, playing a crucial role in enhancing people's well-being and happiness. Its high-quality development cannot be achieved without the use of emerging technologies, and today people have greatly improved the quality and happiness of tourism through smartphones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and other technologies. Building smart marine tourism also requires widespread use of smart tourism technology. The study aims to examine the implications of perceived smart tourism technologies for tourist well-being in marine tourism, as well as the mediating role memorable tourism experiences play. We collected 445 valid questionnaires through a combination of offline and online methods and developed a theoretical model based on the results. The SPSS 26 statistical software package and Amos were applied in data analysis. There is a significant positive impact of perceived smart tourism technology on both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being of tourists in marine tourism, which is partially mediated by memorable tourism experiences. This paper provides certain suggestions and insights into the construction of smart marine tourism, so that managers can pay more attention to the experience and well-being of tourists and build a humanized, diversified, intelligent and innovative marine tourism. For smart tourism technology suppliers, it can provide them with new ideas for technological improvement, so that they can provide better services and attract more tourists in a market-oriented environment.

Has the outbreak of tourism research involving COVID-19 been cured by 2022?

Expanding on the recommendation of Assaf et al. (2022), this research note provides insights and recommendations for the post-COVID-19 future of tourism research. We reviewed 56 recent papers related to COVID-19 published in the top three high quality tourism journals. Whilst there was a glut of relatively descriptive research on the pandemic, especially involving the economic impacts as a result of the virus, the results indicate that inadequate attention has been given to technology adoption and tourists’ well-being. Recent discussions of post-COVID-19 tourism have emphasised crisis management, which remains an important direction for future research. We recommend tourism recovery and resilience as one of the major focuses for tourism research and for greater importance to be attached to crisis planning and preparation so that lessons can be learned from COVID-19. Rather than a single country, cross-sectional studies, the adoption of cross-cultural, cross-contextual, and longitudinal study approaches is also recommended. Keywords COVID-19; Tourism; Future; Post-COVID-19 tourism research

Collaborative Integrated Sustainable Tourism Management Model Using System Dynamics: A Case of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Tourism is one of a region’s most prominent development vehicles. However, quality tourism is only achieved when supported by multi-sectors. This study aims to create a model of sustainable tourism management using a system dynamics approach. The model is based on the tourism development case in Labuan Bajo, a newly growing destination in Indonesia and a UNESCO Komodo biosphere reserve area. The research results in a model of sustainable tourism relevant to similar destinations with characteristics of high biodiversity but vulnerable to social inequality. This research finds it is critical to balance tourism growth and impact through the environment, economy, and social aspects and how destination management shall ensure multi-sector participation to create a conducive tourism ecosystem in the long run.

Exploring the path of integration of rural tourism culture and food industry in the context of big data

Abstract Under the background of big data, better integrating rural tourism culture and the food culture industry becomes an important research direction to improve the quality of rural tourism and promote rural revitalization. Based on the association rule mining algorithm under big data technology, this paper analyzes the keyword data of tourists for rural tourism culture and food culture on the Internet review platform by combining the survey and research on rural tourism culture resources and food culture resources in Y town. Results: The number of tourists participating in rural tourism was 51.2% for males and 48.8% for females. In terms of age composition, visitors aged 26-60 accounted for 82.5% of the total, thus indicating that middle-aged and older people in pursuit of nostalgia and local flavor dominate rural tourism. Regarding income level, 81.1% of the rural tourism tourists were in the middle and high end. In terms of tourists’ education, 36.1% of the tourists’ education level is undergraduate, while the rest of the education levels are 7.5%/11.2%/19%/26.2%, respectively, indicating that people with high education are more willing and know how to pursue the culture embedded in the countryside. From the big data sentiment analysis of tourists’ evaluation words, the most frequently appearing words are “special” and “delicious”, reaching 492 and 465 times, respectively, while the least frequent keyword is “dangerous”. The least frequent keyword is “dangerous”, but it also appears 61 times. From the viewpoint of experience, the overall experience of rural tourism culture and food culture of tourists is 76.41% and 79.81%. With the above analysis, in the process of integrating the development of rural tourism culture and food culture, we should focus on creating local characteristic brands, developing characteristic food culture, building characteristic rural tribes, and preventing uniformity from enhancing the attractiveness of the countryside and providing a new road for promoting rural revitalization.

Service Quality in Tourism and Hospitality Industry and Tourist Destination Loyalty Post-COVID-19: The Role of Tourism Destination Image and Tourist Trust

Service Quality in Tourism and Hospitality Industry and Tourist Destination Loyalty Post-COVID-19: The Role of Tourism Destination Image and Tourist Trust

의료관광 서비스품질에 관한 IPA 분석 연구

Purpose – After breaking the three-year hiatus in medical tourism due to COVID-19, the medical tourism industry is looking forward to reopening. This study conducted an empirical study on the importance and performance of medical tourism service quality to provide implications in accelerating the revitalization of the medical tourism industry. Design/Methodology/Approach – Existing studies related to the service quality of medical tourism have been conducted mainly targeting foreign patients. In order to balance this point of view, 50 medical tourism employees in Bucheon city were set as targets. Then, IPA analysis on medical tourism service quality was conducted. Findings – The medical infrastructure and system, intensive service for foreign patients only, and professional manpower have excellent service quality, and areas to be improved are the foreign patient telemedicine system of the medical system and the foreign language homepage of the service system. In order to revitalize medical tourism, it is necessary to consider priorities in the relevant areas. Research Implications – This study is meaningful as data for comparison with previous studies on medical tourism service quality before COVID-19. In addition, research on service quality for medical tourism employees was conducted to balance the implications of medical tourism research.

ADVENTURE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PREMIUM MARKET IN UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK

Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) has their uniqueness in the diversity of flora and fauna. Thus, it becomes one of the priorities of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy as a tourism development destination, with the availability of adventure tourism products that are being in line with the expectations of the premium market, we called it authentic and exclusive products. The result of this research is to produce an integrated program plan to develop adventure tourism in TNUK which targeting a premium market tourist. The method that we used in this research is descriptive, which suitable to explain the actual situation of TNUK tourism. And to make it more relevant, the collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. In results, showed that the development of adventure tourism in TNUK met the dimensions of adventure tourism, as follows; natural environment, physical activity, cultural immersion, risk & competence, operators, and sustainability. However, the characteristics in unqualified of the premium market. Hence, It is necessary to apply the concept of quality tourism

Sustainable Rural Tourism Practices From the Local Tourism Stakeholders' Perspectives

Purpose: The paper presents empirical evidence of sustainable practices adopted by rural tourism stakeholders. It explores the concept and meaning of sustainable practices and what motivates rural tourism stakeholders to adopt sustainable tourism practices as well as recommendations to enhance sustainable rural tourism practices. Design/methodology/approach: This paper describes an exploratory qualitative research project designed to investigate sustainable tourism practices of the rural tourism stakeholders. An inductive approach was adopted to address the research objectives. Specifically, this paper focuses on individuals' subjectivity and understanding of sustainable tourism practices in terms of meaning, motivations, and areas of improvement. The respondents' opinions were collected through semi-structured interviews. A total of 29 rural tourism operators participated in the data collection from the two rural tourism associations in Sabah, Malaysia. The data collection was held at Kota Marudu and Kuala Penyu from April to May 2022. Findings: The findings revealed that sustainable tourism practices relate to conservation and preservation, economic benefits, collaboration and protection, environmental impact, future growth, awareness, knowledge, and improvement. Interestingly, the meaning of sustainable tourism practices is strongly connected to the term “fairness”, to competitive products and quality attractions, and to meeting tourists' needs. This implies the meaning of sustainable tourism practices is not limited to economic, environmental, and sociocultural impacts; it also relates to quality tourism products and the needs of tourists. Key drivers for sustainability practices include economic, social, environmental, and government support. Relevant approaches for improving sustainable rural tourism practices include greater participation and collaboration among rural tourism operators, conservation and preservation, destination uniqueness, long-term growth, and 3Rs practices (reduce, reuse, and recycle). Research limitations/implications: Findings implicate sustainable rural tourism destination management and the rural tourism stakeholders to adopt and enhance the sustainability of the rural sites and destination. It also extends the scope of existing literature on the meaning, motivation and sustainability practices of rural tourist destinations. Originality/value: This study focuses on the importance of sustainability in rural tourism in Sabah, Malaysia, an area on which limited empirical research has been done. The study provides an in-depth understanding of the meaning and drivers of sustainable practices from the rural tourism operators' perspectives. Additionally, it proposes sound strategies for sustainable rural tourism practices. Such practices and development are attributed to an individual's understanding of the concept of and motives for adopting sustainable development practices, government support, and core infrastructure. Finally, this study offers practical implications for sustainable development of rural tourism.

Pengembangan Kawasan Bendungan Jatigede Sebagai Objek Daya Tarik Wisata

The Jatigede Dam area is an area that has great potential as a tourist attraction in Sumedang City. This study aims to identify tourism potential in the Jatigede area and design a strategy for developing the area as a tourist attraction. This study uses a survey method through a quantitative approach, the data obtained is analyzed using a SWOT analysis. The results of the study show that the Jatigede area has great potential to become a superior tourist spot in Sumedang City. However, the area is still experiencing problems in terms of infrastructure. Based on the SWOT analysis, the recommended development strategy is to improve infrastructure, improve promotion and marketing, and develop diverse and quality tourism products. It is hoped that this development strategy can increase the attractiveness of the Jatigede area as a tourist attraction and have a positive impact on the local economy.
 Keywords: Jatigede Dam, Tourist Attraction, Development, Economy

GREEN TOURISM CONCEPT FOR RECOVERY INDONESIAN TOURISM MODEL AFTER PANDEMIC COVID-19

Experiencing impact crisis, the number of tourists visiting Indonesia experience decreased, and had an impact on the occupancy of all hotels in Indonesia, which decreased by around 12.67% from the total in the previous year in 2019. A lot of energy work in the field of industry tourist experience bleaching consequence crisis that, recorded in the official site Kemenparekraf about 409 thousand power work housed. Adversity Industry tourist has implications for the inhibition developments in the sector others, such as continuity power work and business in the field of harmful tourism Indonesian economy. Research methods, the author uses qualitative research with scheme begins with determining the objectives or questions that underlie the research Destinations tour the could made example or model for repair quality tourist bulk previously in the post- pandemic era because already carry draft tourist sustainable. Customized with addition the rules more Health protocols tight in the pandemic era with pattern application CHSE (Cleanliness, Healthy, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability) certification recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) as a standard for implementing tourism side by side with COVID -19 so that people who can travel feel safe and trust that journey tour the no will caught transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Emergency response mechanisms that disable economic activity, including that which may come from the tourism industry. due to the fact that the existence of lockdowns and the prohibition of outside activities In houses makes activity tours halt Many have been stopped in order to stop the virus's inflow and outflow before it destroys the tourism industry's business model.
 Keywords: Tourism Strategy, Green Tourism, New Normal after pandemics

The Influence of the Quality of Institutions on Tourism in the EU Countries

The present study aims to investigate the effect of the quality of institutions on tourism development in a panel of 27 countries from the European Union for the period of 2008-2021. The number of arrivals and employees in tourism measures tourism development. The control variables used, which also represent the determinants of tourism, are GDP growth rate per capita, inflation, higher education, quality of the environment, and trade. Quality of institutions indexes are constructed based on indicators of government effectiveness, political stability, regulatory quality, the rule of law, and voice and accountability. To estimate the impact of selected determinants in tourism development, we used the Generalized method of the moments-GMM model. According to the obtained results, it can be concluded that there is a positive connection between the quality of institutions and tourism. The results of this research should provide insight into the most important determinants of management and institutions and explain their influence on events in tourism. All of the above knowledge should be of interest to the management bodies in charge of creating national development strategies. The contribution of this research is reflected in the clarification of the importance of institutions' quality and monitoring. Previous research on this topic is generally limited to specific tourist regions or is based on smaller indicators. This paper covers the area of the European Union, with different stages of development and share in tourist traffic.

Optimization of ecological sports innovation teaching path based on multiple intelligence evaluation model

Abstract Rural sports tourism is an emerging industry that integrates rural tourism and sports tourism and plays an important role in broadening the field of sports and cultural consumption and driving rural economic development. Under the background of big data, how to better integrate rural sports culture and sports tourism becomes an important issue to improve the quality of rural tourism. This paper analyzes the big data of rural sports tourism on the Internet review platform based on big data processing technology, combined with the investigation and research on the current situation of rural sports tourism resources in a town. The big data analysis shows that rural sports tourists are only 7% more female than male, and the overall gender ratio is relatively balanced. In terms of age composition, the largest number of tourists were between 36 and 45 years old, accounting for 42.6%. In addition, rural sports tourists aged 26 to 60 accounted for 82.6% of all, indicating that rural sports tourism is dominated by middle-aged and elderly people. In terms of travel time, the largest number of rural sports tourists chose 2 to 3 days, accounting for 33.8%, and only 2.3% traveled for more than 7 days. In the choice of travel mode, 37.6% of tourists are organized by travel agencies, accounting for the largest number of travelers. From the big data emotional analysis of the evaluation words of sports tourists, the most frequent occurrence is characteristic, reaching 435 times, and the least frequent is danger, but also 89 times. Meanwhile, convenience and health also appear more frequently. Comprehensive analysis of the above, this paper believes that rural sports tourism should promote more local characteristics of sports culture and highlight differentiation while strengthening personal safety protection measures for tourists.

Batam City Coastal Tourism Management: Economic Opportunities for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism

Objective – This research focused on local communities' involvement as SMEs in Batam City's coastal area tourism. This study is based on the argument that MSMEs offer welfare to local communities while simultaneously becoming an attraction in tourist destinations. Methodology – This research used a descriptive qualitative approach with primary and secondary data collection. Primary data was collected through focused group discussions, interviews with local governments, interviews with community MSME actors, and field observations in four coastal areas. Secondary data was gathered through the collection of related documents. Findings – The results of this study indicate that (1) local communities' involvement as MSME actors are still not optimal due to limited knowledge of when and how to exploit economic opportunities, (2) there is potential in developing culinary, crafts, and local culture by curating potential products and packaging local culture into a tourist attraction, (3) local communities have limited access to human resources training and service quality improvement programs provided by the local governments. Tourism awareness groups in observed areas have worked to mobilize and increase local communities' involvement. Novelty – Exploring the potentials of culinary, craft, and tourist attractions requires optimum local government involvement. The provincial government and communities join efforts to improve the quality of coastal tourism by developing local communities' role as SMEs in the tourism sector. This finding proves that coastal potential cannot be used sustainably if it is not developed through the involvement of local communities. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: P25, R11, Z11, Z32 Keywords: Coastal Tourism Areas, MSME Tourism, local community involvement Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Hulu, M; Lemy, D.M; Pramezwary, A; Juliana; Timba, Y.D. (2023). Batam City Coastal Tourism Management: Economic Opportunities for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism, J. Bus. Econ. Review, 8(1), 31–39. https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2023.8.1(1)

Culinary and destination experiences on behavioral intentions: an insight into local Indonesian food

ABSTRACT Food is an essential element of tourism. Tourists visit destinations in search of the destination experience and the culinary experience. Indonesia, rich in various kinds of local traditional food in each tourist destination, has become an attraction for tourists to visit different places to enjoy both the destination experience and the local food. Many previous studies have discussed the concept of experience quality and tourist satisfaction in culinary tourism; however, these variables have not been linked to destination experience. This study aimed to investigate the effect of culinary experience quality on destination experience satisfaction in Indonesia, with culinary experience satisfaction as a mediating variable. This study’s participants were 401 domestic tourists who traveled to one of the four gastronomy destinations of Denpasar, Solo, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. The findings showed that the positive culinary experience of tourists in Indonesia significantly influenced overall destination experience satisfaction, leading to positive behavioral intentions. Moreover, the finding also revealed that food quality is the most influential factor in creating tourists’ culinary experience.

Discovering Indonesia: Video Reactions of Jiwa Jagad Jawi Storynomic Tourism

The storynomic tourism approach uses the power of storytelling in the effort to enhance quality tourism and promote destinations. In enhancing this approach a promotional video of Java, called Jiwa Jagad Jawi was launched in 2022 in a theme of rediscovering the mind, body, and soul of Java whilst promoting several destinations in Java. The video ignited multiple reaction videos from Youtubers around the world, a vernacular form of visual production where the Youtuber reacts to a certain media content. Reaction videos towards Jiwa Jagad Jawi holds an interpretation of Java from the creator as well as a production of representation of Java as a destination in the text. Thus, putting video reactions of Jiwa Jagad Jawi as a digital work that extends its designated promotional means with a situated cultural experience of the creator; reframing narration of the destination to their viewers and followers. The present study focuses on “reaction videos” on YouTube towards Jiwa Jagad Jawi in exploring representation and interpretation of the culture and destination. The exploration of interpretation and production in reaction videos of tourism storynomics may offer an understanding to the dynamics of tourism promotional videos in this digitalscape. For the analysis of this exploration, an audience reception framework situated in cultural studies is used to study the reaction videos and comments. The study has found reaction videos as a significant promotional tool that drives further narrations of Indonesia and the reproduction of perceived Java as a destination of peace, serenity, mystical and culturally rich destination.

The Influence of Ecotourism Performance on Quality Tourism Experience and Sustainable Consciousness

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to investigate the influence of ecotourism performance on quality tourism experience and sustainable consciousness.
 Methodology: Adopted survey questionnaires were given to a sample of 400 tourists in the tourism sector in Davao City. This study employed a non-experimental design utilizing a descriptive correlation technique. The statistical tools used were frequency, mean, Pearson r, and Sobel test.
 Main Findings: It was found that the level of quality tourism experiences, sustainable consciousness, and ecotourism performance of tourists in Davao City are strongly agreed upon. The correlation between quality tourism experience, sustainable consciousness, and ecotourism performance has a weak but positive relationship, whilst ecotourism performance and sustainable consciousness have a very positive relationship.
 Implications: This study implies that to have a quality tourism experience and improve ecotourism for everyone, every visitor must be conscious of sustainability in the areas of attitude, behavior, and knowledge. This can be done in that the host must publish educational awareness to be responsible tourists such as campaign posters, innovative digital promotional branding strategies, and the like.
 Novelty: This study is covering important aspects of quality tourism experience with special reference to Davao City.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Pembangunan Wisata Parsariran Kecamatan Batang Toru

Parsariran nature tourism is located in Batang Toru District, South Tapanuli Regency, which is one of the famous tourist destinations. This project aims to discuss the sustainability of the community empowerment process carried out with the development of tourist villages including forms of community empowerment and the results of community empowerment carried out. The approach to this aproject uses qualitative methods to discuss community characteristics and tourism potential. Data collection in this project was obtained through interviews and observation. The results of observations stated that there were many factors that made Parsariran Tourism in the Batang Toru sub-district a tourist destination with a high number of enthusiasts, including cool air, lots of hot springs, high community productivity and a fairly high rainfall factor which made the potential for hydropower development. Forms of community empowerment involve the role of the community from planning to implementing activities. The programs that have been carried out are in the form of socialization and training which includes socialization on tourism marketing strategies, socialization on tourism safety, socialization on tourism management systems and training on recycle or recycling of waste. Empowerment of the community through the development of tourist villages has implications for improving the quality of tourism and managing nature tourism in a more sustainable tourism area.

Methods and ways of improving progect management in the field of tourism and recreation in the context of european integration

The purpose of the proposed article is a theoretical study of project management methods in the field of tourism and recreation, highlighting the ways of improving the management process, which justify the need for a modern tourist enterprise to direct efforts to the development or improvement of new products or services. The methodology is based on scientific and special research methods. Methods of analysis, synthesis, systematization, classification, generalization of economic and methodical literature, scientific publications were used. Horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, trend analysis, comparative analysis, analysis of relative indicators were also used. Scientific novely. Scientific novelty. The study of the features of various approaches to project management in the field of tourism and recreation necessitated a thorough analysis of their advantages and disadvantages. The author considered key problems in management processes and identified ways to overcome them during the implementation of tourism activities by business entities. Conclusions. The article solves important problems of the tourism sphere through the effective management of projects in tourism and recreation, the appropriate choice of price and marketing policy strategies, ensuring the quality of tourism and recreation services. based on the analysis of the considered projects in the field of tourism and recreation, we emphasize that the effectiveness of the design process depends on productive management; coordinated activity of project participants; peculiarities of national culture, resources, market conditions; strategies for the sustainable development of tourism in a specific region. Project management in the field of tourism and recreation needs to take into account the peculiarities of tourist services, which consist in the instability of demand, changes in quality and storage conditions, and correctly chosen methods of project management create opportunities for increasing the competitiveness of the destination. It has been proven that the effectiveness of project management in the field of tourism and recreation largely depends on teamwork, creativity of specialists, cooperation and support at different hierarchical levels.