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The history of the organization of excursion activities in Ukraine

The article analyzes the publications of domestic and foreign scientists on the methodological approaches to assess the tourism potential of Ukraine and regions, investigates the factors that influence competition in the tourism industry; The main factors characterizing the tourist attractiveness of Ukrainian regions are summarized and characterized, factors for assessing the potential of the tourism industry of the country and regions, including: historical and cultural heritage, natural and recreational conditions and resources, infrastructure, information, finances, investments, management, social conditions, staffing, environmental conditions and architectural and aesthetic conditions. The main problems of complex estimation of tourist potential of the country and regions have been identified, namely that the main problem of the unique method of estimation of tourist potential is that enterprises belonging to different other economic branches within the activity of which it is difficult to determine what part of the income is received it is from tourists and what from other consumers; the expediency and necessity of quantitative assessment of tourist attractiveness at the level of a country, sphere or a certain region is proved, the model of estimation of potential of tourism industry at different levels of its realization is offered. The purpose of the article is to assess the development capacity of the tourism and recreation industry and the efficiency of its use in the economy of Ukrainian regions. It is recommended to develop and apply a comprehensive and systematic method of assessment and determination of criteria for assessing the resource potential of recreational and tourist areas of Ukraine. It is determined that the main task for the development of recreational tourism is to determine effective methodological principles for assessingthe resource potential of recreational and tourist areas to ensure balanced development of the territory in harmony with nature and conservation of natural resources.

Towards recreational travel modelling in non-western countries: An empirical study using a structural equation modeling approach

Recreational tourism as a niche market has prompted researchers to take a variety of approaches to investigate the elements that influence travelers’ decisions to engage in leisure activities. The reasons why Muslim visitors select leisure-based travel are commonly discussed in the tourism literature, although little research has been done in this area. By analyzing the significance of travel motivation, emotional response, and satisfaction in determining attitudinal loyalty for Muslim leisure travelers, this study aims to bridge this knowledge gap. This study employed Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS version 23 to answer the research questions. According to the findings, emotional experiences and extrinsic motives have a good direct impact on satisfaction and an indirect impact on the inclination to return. Having a deeper understanding of leisure-based travel from the perspective of Muslim tourists will benefit recreation managers.

Spatial assessment of natural conditions for recreational tourism in the mountains of Tashkent region

This paper is about the use of tools of spatial analysis for assessing the natural conditions for recreational tourism in the mountains of Tashkent region. For this study maps of topography, landscape, and risks of avalanches are recompiled for the development of the database. Assessment is based on accepted criteria for evaluating the capacity of the region for recreational tourism. According to these criteria, the spatial analysis procedures were carried out. The general scheme of the GIS-based evaluation process is developed and tested. As the result of spatial assessment 5 major zones were identified. The result of the spatial analysis is the map that defines the spatial extent of suitable areas for short-term recreational tourism.

ADVENTURE TOURISM RISK, ENVIRONMENTAL IMAGE, AND REVISIT INTENTION: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF UNDERWATER CAVE DIVING TOURISM IN BUTON ISLAND, INDONESIA

Purpose - Most previous research on tourism analysis,, focuses more on recreational tourism. This study aims to analyze risk perception by using adventure tourism risk, that is; equipment, physical, psychological, social, and financial risks, and their effects on environmental image and revisit intention. Design - This study adopts the perceptions of tourists who used the services of three dive operators from January to March 2022: Rock n Roll Diver, Sulawesi Dive Trek, and Wasage Divers. Methodology - The research data was collected from 98 respondents, namely tourists who did cave diving tours in Buton Island, Indonesia. Approach - The hypothesis test is conducted using the Partial Least Squared (PLS) approach, and this test structurally accounts for both direct and indirect effects. Findings - The results of the study provide information that adventure risk, include; risk of equipment, physical, psychological, social and financial affects environmental image and revisit intention, either directly or indirectly. Environmental image affects revisit intention and environmental image have a mediating effect adventure risk to revisit intention. Originality of the research - This study tries to build a causal relationship between adventure tourism risk, and destination image, especially environmental image and its effect on revisit intention in underwater cave diving tourism in Buton Island, Indonesia.. Originality of the research is equipment, physical, psychological, social, and financial risks, and their effects on environmental image and revisit intention that to be focused on underwater cave diving tourism.

MODERN TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM INDUSTRY: INTERNATIONAL AND UKRAINIAN EXPERIENCE

Purpose. The aim of the article is to substantiate prospects for the development of the tourism industry in the world and in Ukraine on the basis of theoretical and analytical studies. Methodology of research. General scientific and special methods were used in the research process, in particular: induction and deduction – at the stage of collecting, systematizing and processing the necessary information; analysis and comparison – in the process of reflecting the development of the tourism industry in the world and in Ukraine; abstract and logical – for the formation of theoretical conclusions; monographic and comparative – to systematize scientific approaches of scientists to theoretical aspects of tourism business development; graphic – for visualization of research results. Findings. The study examines the theoretical foundations of various forms of tourism development in the contemporary economic environment and explores the transformation aspects of the tourism industry as a whole. The research emphasizes the significance of the tourism sector for the economies of countries and their social development, highlighting how tourism facilitates self-improvement, fulfilment of recreational, cognitive, and spiritual needs, and the internalization of personality. Moreover, it highlights the sense of responsibility towards the environment and the desire to enhance ecology, confirming the close connection between tourism and sustainable development, encompassing economic, social, and ecological aspects. Originality. The article explores the distinctive features of tourism development worldwide and in Ukraine, substantiating the contribution of tourism to the global GDP. The research evaluates the current state of tourism development in Ukraine, taking into account external challenges and ecological crimes. The study identifies the demand for different types of tourism in the current context, substantiating their effectiveness and conditions for recovery and implementation, including recreational, health-oriented, cultural, educational, social, fashion, youth, and ecological tourism. The study concludes that further development of the tourism industry stimulates economic growth, creates additional job opportunities, attracts investments, and supports local communities. Practical value. The proposed recommendations resulting from this research can be employed for the effective development of necessary forms of tourism, considering analytical research and risks like the pandemic and aggression against our state by the Russian Federation. Key words: recreational tourism, health-oriented tourism, cultural tourism, educational tourism, social tourism, fashion tourism, youth tourism, ecological tourism, travels, needs, ecological crimes

WELLNESS-ТУРИЗМ ЯК СЕРВІСНА ІННОВАЦІЯ ІНДУСТРІЇ ГОСТИННОСТІ

The article defines the essence of "wellness" as a concept of a healthy lifestyle, a harmonious combination of physical and mental health, proper nutrition, reasonable physical exertion, and giving up bad habits. The main features of wellness tourism as a service innovation are highlighted. Interrelated states of a person, which allow to form the concept of wellness, are considered. The features and trends of the development of wellness tourism in the hospitality industry are determined. It has been established that service wellness innovations have a preventive effect on human health. It is substantiated that wellness tourism as an innovative direction is actively integrated into the market environment in accordance with new requests and needs of society. Wellness tourism has a special organization and, accordingly, stages of implementation, because it is mainly carried out by healthy people who do not need medical supervision. The main motive and purpose of such tourism is to strengthen and preserve health. Most experts note that wellness tourism not only prevents diseases, but also promotes the development of mental qualities of the human personality. The main goal of wellness services is the prevention and prevention of diseases, as well as maintaining physical activity, achieving an anti-aging, anti-stress effect. This is the main difference from health services of medical tourism. Today, the transformation of recreational tourist complexes is due to the following reasons. A healthy lifestyle becomes a priority. The number of people who want to maintain good physical shape is increasing. For example, to restore your body with the help of anti-stress or antiaging programs. They cover not only classic recreation courses, but also various means for relaxation. The second reason is the reorientation of budget support for recreational tourist establishments. Due to the unstable economic and political situation, traditional financial support from the state is being reduced. This forces sanatorium-type establishments to improve their product in order to enter new segments of the consumer market and attract additional customers.

Speed, Adventure, Politics: Leisure Motoring in Interwar Slovakia with Regard to the Activities of the Autoclub Košice

The text concentrates on the interpretation of “free time” during the initial years of the twentieth century, and the role of motor vehicles as a “means of its consumption” within leisure activities is signifi cant. However, the use of cars and motorcycles in leisure time was strictly determined by the specifi c economic and cultural conditions of interwar Czechoslovakia, particularly in the territory of Slovakia. Socio-economic barriers limited such activities to the upper and, in the case of motorcycles, middle classes. At the same time, leisure motoring was strongly linked with a novel form of tourism that was highly organized in interwar Czechoslovakia (particularly in Slovakia). Within this context, the association emerges as a recreational entity, fostering distinct connections and a collective identity. However, the process was signifi cantly infl uenced by the politicization of organised free-time activities. Examining the role of cars and motorcycles in leisure activities during the researched period, the analysis will consider the defi nitions of free time and how these vehicles were utilized in their social and cultural context, specifi cally through the example of the activities of the Autoclub Košice. The presented text draws on previously published studies and the author’s monograph, as well as recent works and additional sources. Positioning this within the context of the historical-sociological discourse on leisure activities alongside the “consumption” of goods and experiences off ers novel insights into the functioning of motoring associations in Slovakia, particularly in Košice. The Autoclub Košice is identifi ed as a prominent organization that signifi cantly impacted the local rise of motor tourism, sports and general recreational tourism in the observed period.

Specific tourism specialization of the areas of Slovakia and the geography of tourist flows in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has made significant adjustments to the geography of tourist flows in the world. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the geography of the tourist flow in Slovakia and its structure by type of tourism. As a result of the study, the main changes in the structure and size of the inbound tourist flow to Slovakia in the period 2003–2022 were identified. Slovakia is characterized by a relatively low dependence on inbound tourist traffic, and its market offer is focused mainly on domestic tourist traffic, as well as tourists from neighboring countries. However, the country's accession to the European Union in 2004 led to an increase in the diversity of arrivals. In the course of the study, the most significant types of tourism in Slovakia were identified: cultural and educational, health-improving and mountainous. The specialization of the regions of Slovakia by types of tourism is determined. There are two areas with the highest concentration of tourists - Bratislava and the Tatra Mountains. In them, the tourist species diversity is the greatest. At the same time, Bratislava specializes in cultural and educational tourism in the country. An analysis of the features of the dynamics of the recovery of the tourist flow during and after the COVID-19 pandemic showed that there were no significant changes in the type structure of tourism. In 2021, medical and recreational tourism recovered faster, and cultural and educational tourism much more slowly. In 2022, large multi-species tourist centers were better restored, and the demand for specialized health tourism centers decreased slightly.

Geoecological evaluation of natural potentials of Šavnik (Montenegro) for the purposes of recreational tourism using V-Wert method in GIS environment

Geoecological evaluation of natural potentials of Šavnik (Montenegro) for the purposes of recreational tourism using V-Wert method in GIS environment

Organizacija sportsko-rekreativnog turizma grada Valjeva

The subject of the work was sports and recreational tourism to highlight the current and new opportunities for the development of a selective form of tourism in Valjevo. The focus was on providing a high-quality description and presentation of the tourist and sports infrastructure, existing offers of sports and recreational facilities, and events in this city. The methods of observation, interviews, and document analysis, with a specific emphasis on the analysis of websites and historical research, were used in the preparation of the paper. The conclusion is that Valjevo has sports clubs, thanks to which there is the possibility of recreation and visiting various events during the stay of tourists in this city. However, the main hindrances to the development of a selective form of tourism are accommodation facilities and outdated sports infrastructure.

СЕРТИФІКАЦІЯ СТАЛОГО ТУРИЗМУ: ПЕРЕВАГИ ТА НЕДОЛІКИ

Today, tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy and a key driver of social and economic progress throughout the world. Tourism is an important factor for gettingnew jobs, economic growth of the country, environmental protection and preservation, and overcoming poverty. This is possible only under the condition of responsible management and planning of tourist recreation areas. Otherwise, traditional tourism can cause significant negative impacts on the environment. Certification of tourist products and services is an important element of state regulation of the activities of tourism entities. Sustainable tourism certificates are intended for voluntary assessment and monitoring of environmental and social impacts of tourism organizations or destinations that promote tourism. Certification is carried out by certification bodies according to many criteria related to business practices, social policy, environmental impact, supply chain and procurement, etc. For tourists, the certificates for tourism business owners indicates compliance with the basic generally accepted requirements for sustainable tourism, as well as the fact that the company is committed to a sustainable approach to the environment and the local community. The article draws attention to the main aspects of certification of sustainable tourism in Ukraine. Attention is focused on such types of tourism that minimize negative effects on the environment. A number of main advantages are given, thanks to which tourists choose sustainable types of tourism. Such types of tourism should include ecological (green), rural, sports, mountain, cultural and educational, medical and health tourism, etc. The areas of tourism certification and their compliance with national standards were analyzed. It is emphasized that sustainable tourism should become a model for greening the entire tourism industry. It is substantiated that one of the important tools of the state regulation of tourism activity is the environmental certification of tourism. The recommendations for the development of sustainable tourism in Ukraine have been formulated.

SPORTS TOURISM AT TARA NATIONAL PARK

National parks are the most famous tourist destinations in Serbia. Tara National Park is one of the few mountain centers with a long tradition of stationary and excursion tourism. Sports and recreation are present, as additional program contents, then sports competitions, manifestations, or excursion activities of smaller groups and individuals. In this work, the focus was on a better description of natural characteristics and anthropogenic values, a detailed description of the structure and current state of the tourist and sports infrastructure, sources of human resources, and the existing offer of sports and recreational contents and events in the protected area. However, one of the conclusions is that sports and recreation in Tara National Park are not at the level of sports and recreational tourism. An adequate scientific study followed by systematic application is necessary. That is why this work is also an invitation to scientific workers to pay more attention to sports and recreational tourism in Tara.

Research on the Suitability Evaluation of the Development and Utilization of Regional Selenium-Rich Soil Resources and Spatial Zoning Based on Niche Theory

Relying on the advantages of selenium-rich soil resources, the development of special selenium-rich agricultural industry is an effective measure to implement the rural revitalization strategy. This paper took Yuanzhou district as the research area, based on ecological niche theory, creatively determines the dominant and limiting factors of selenium-rich soil resources development and utilization from three aspects of natural resources endowment, land use conditions and ecological protection, constructed the evaluation index system of selenium-rich soil resources development and utilization and ecological niche suitability index measurement model, and explored the suitability of regional selenium-rich soil resources development and utilization and zoning. The research results show that: (1) The area suitable for exploitation of selenium-rich soil resources in the study area is 174658.4 ha, accounting for 68.83% of the total area, mainly distributed around Yuan River and in the central, northern, northwestern and northeastern areas of the study area. (2) Based on the evaluation results of the suitability of selenium-rich soil resources development and utilization and the development of related agricultural industries, the study area was divided into four functional zones of selenium-rich industrial development: core zone, key zone, development zone and radiation zone. The core zone and key zone are suitable for building selenium-rich agricultural industry demonstration area and selenium-rich products breeding production base, and the development zone and radiation zone can vigorously develop selenium-rich modern agriculture and selenium-rich recreation tourism, which will accelerate the development trend of multi-level and diversified selenium-rich industry in study area.This study can provide scientific, reasonable and feasible ideas and methods for the development and utilization of selenium-rich soil resources and the planning and development of selenium-rich industries in similar areas.

Abundance and distribution of mesoplastics in the sediment of the southern coast of the Caspian Sea

The existence of plastic debris in the marine ecosystem is a global problem. In the present study, sediment samples were taken from three distinct areas, including recreational tourism areas (No = 24), non-tourist areas (No = 24), and the estuary of the rivers (No = 17). The sampling depth was 15 cm with an area of 20 × 20 cm (sampling volume was 0.006 m3). The combination of observational techniques and fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to analyze mesoplastics. The abundance ranges of mesoplastics in the sediment of the recreational tourism areas, non-tourist areas, and the sediments of the estuary of the rivers were equal to 0–5, 0–3, and 0–9 (number of items per 0.006 m3), respectively. The dominant mesoplastics in the recreational tourism areas were expanded polystyrene (EPS) (33.3%), in non-tourist areas, low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and polypropylene (PP) (each one 22.7%), and the estuary of the river, PP (17.6%). On the basis of morphology, the dominant mesoplastics on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in the recreational tourism areas, non-tourist areas, and sediments of the estuary of the river were the foam (37%), film (40.9%), and fiber (41.2%), respectively. Results from this study illustrate that the southern coasts of the Caspian Sea are a hotspot of the existence of plastic debris. Therefore, more attention to the protection of this sensitive marine ecosystem is recommended through implementing proper waste management systems by all surrounding littoral countries.

MELEURA BEACH TOURISM POTENTIAL AS A TOURISM OBJECT IN LAKARINTA VILLAGE, LOHIA DISTRICT, MUNA REGENCY, SOUTHEAST SULAWESI, INDONESIA

Melura Beach tourism object has the potential to be developed into a tourist attraction as an educational tourism object. This study aims to 1) identify the tourism potential of Meleura Beach as tourism education in Lakarinta Village, Lohia District, Muna Regency. This research uses descriptive quantitative research method with data collection conducted in coastal areas by means of purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used in this study is the Tourism Suitability Index. The results of this study indicate the potential that can be developed, among others: the tourism potential of Meleura Beach consists of natural tourism in the form o, scenery, and tourist rides. This potential is very strategically located because it is casy to earch. Meleura Beach has a very interesting atmosphere. This is based on natural beach conditions, meaning that the water is clear and the rocks around it add to the beauty of the beach. Meleura beach has potential that can be developed, including the potential for natural resources, especially in terms of tourism and the potential for tourist attraction. The Meleura Beach area is very suitable to be used as a beach recreation tourism category with a tourism sutability index value at stations I,II, and III respectively 87%, 83%, and 71%. Based on the tourism suitability index matrix at stations I and II meleura beach is in the S1 category (Very Suitable), while station III is in the S2 category (appropriate). Meleura Beach has the potential to be used as an educational tourist attraction, where visitors who come not only for tours but visitors can get new knowledge about rocks. This potential can also be used for the world of education where students can directly study the rocks in Meleura Beach so that students get quality knowledge.

The Resilience of Tourism Recreation Companies in a Pandemic Context: The Case of Canyoning in the Azores

The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on the tourism sector. Economies with a large weight of external tourism were especially affected, as was the case with the Azores region. This paper aims to analyse the level of this crisis and the resilience of tourism recreation companies specializing in canyoning in the Azores region, and whether these reactions led to more sustainable business models. The adopted methodology considered the analysis of recent statistical data on tourism and the available information on COVID-19 pandemic-related impacts. In parallel, questionnaires were applied to all tourism recreation companies in Portugal, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with all the canyoning providers in the Azores region. Results show that all companies survived the crisis, and some have made significant changes to their business models. Furthermore, some degree of success was observed in how services adapted to new demand characteristics, given the small size of most of these businesses and the specialization of their products.

Impacts of woodland planting on nature-based recreational tourism in upland England – A case study

Upland landscapes provide important ecosystem services (ES) to society. One cultural ES– nature-based recreational tourism (NBR) – is a growing industry in upland regions that provides an important revenue to areas where other industries are often in decline. NBR tourism is a service that relies partly on the aesthetic appearance of the landscape and changes in land management, such as increasing woodland cover, changes the appearance of the landscape and may therefore have a positive or negative impact on the economic value generated by NBR tourism. We tested this query, by carrying out a survey of NBR tourists, using photo visualisation of different woodland scenarios, in a pastoral upland landscape in a UK National Park. This was conducted to estimate the economic value of NBR tourism under different woodland scenarios and participant’s preferences. The findings presented in this paper suggest that NBR tourism generates a substantial income to the area and that the economic value would not decrease, if woodland cover were to increase up to 75%. The findings also make an important observation on how there is a difference between peoples’ preference for woodland levels and the probability of return visits.

Debate on de-growth in tourism: reply to Higgins-Desbiolles and Everingham

ABSTRACT This note is a reply to Higgins-Desbiolles and Everingham, commenting on their response to an original 2021 article published in Tourism Recreation Research titled ‘Covid-19, tourism and the advocacy of degrowth’. It counters some of their claims as reflecting a partial reading of the original article, and takes issue with others.

Antecedents and outcomes of memorable tourism experiences in tourism recreation: the case of motorcycle tourism

ABSTRACT Mototourism is a kind of tourism that has consistently been overlooked by tourism experts. However, it is currently considered as one of the fastest growing segments of tourism. This is generating and attracting much attention from researchers. Despite the importance of memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) for destinations, no studies have yet assessed this aspect in the motorcycle tourism industry. This paper examines the antecedents and consequences of MTEs in this sector. In this respect, the objective of this research is to explore the concept of mototourism and to propose a structural model with first-order and second-order constructs. To this end, a survey questionnaire was applied to a sample of 457 Spanish motorcycle tourists, and AMOS software was used for the data analysis. The findings show that motivation is an important precursor of MTEs in the mototourism industry. At the same time, the results show that MTEs have an effect on the satisfaction and behavioural intention in this industry.