Tourism Research Association Research Articles

Hospitality education in New Zealand prisons

Hospitality education in New Zealand prisons

Conference Report The Second Tourism And Hospitality International Conference (Thic 2014)

Conference Report The Second Tourism And Hospitality International Conference (Thic 2014)

"It was just natural": aggression in New Zealand kitchens

"It was just natural": aggression in New Zealand kitchens

New Trends in Adventure Tourism: A Lesson from 6th International Adventure Conference, 30 January- 2 February 2018, Segovia, Spain

This article tries to assess new trends in adventure tourism with the review of 6th international adventure conference- 2018 organized by Adventure Tourism Research Association (ATRA). For the review, the ‘book of abstracts’ which includes 41 abstracts of papers is studied and analyzed to come up with the findings and gaps in the studies. The study found some new trends and ideas in adventure tourism related to adventure activities, adventure challenges and adventure travelers’ motivation. Further, the article identifies gaps in the conference papers and suggest applicable research areas for extending and developing the subject area in such future events.

The State of Tourism Futures Research

The Asia Pacific region is the focus for the future of world tourism and thus the future catalyst for tourism research as the process of internationalization shapes academic knowledge and creation. This special issue of the Journal of Travel Research came about due to the formation of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Asia Pacific Chapter, in which the guest editors pondered on the present state of tourism futures writing in the region. This Special Issue uses an ontological classification to view how researchers see the future of tourism. The classification is based on two dimensions: truth claim (or not) and explanatory claim (or not). Thus, four entities are formed: prediction, prognosis, science fiction, and utopia/dystopia. Seventy percent of articles published are based upon an entity of prognosis or prediction in which authors claim truthfulness, whereas a minority of the articles are classified as science fiction.

Toward an Agenda of High-Priority Tourism Research

The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) creates networking opportunities to share perspectives on research issues related to the planning and marketing of travel and tourism. While its publications offer numerous suggestions for case- and context-specific research, rarely have attempts been made to develop a membership-wide agenda of priority topics. In an age of increasing resource scarcity and calls for accountability, the need for such an agenda is growing. This study prioritizes management- and method-related research topics deemed by TTRA members to be critical to travel and tourism decision makers over the next decade. It describes the member-based process used to establish these priorities, and suggests specific directions for investigations associated with each of them. It calls for greater dialogue around the relative priority placed on these topics by practitioners and academics within TTRA, as well as extending the discussion to other influential industry and professional travel and tourism organizations.

Health, Wellness and Tourism – Healthy tourists, Healthy Business? Travel and Tourism Research Association Europe (TTRA) (1. – 3. September 2010) in Budapest (Ungarn)

Health, Wellness and Tourism – Healthy tourists, Healthy Business? Travel and Tourism Research Association Europe (TTRA) (1. – 3. September 2010) in Budapest (Ungarn)

The Capacity of a Scientific Community: A Study of the Travel and Tourism Research Association

Research communication and knowledge networking contribute to the capacity building of a scientific community. Tourism and hospitality research associations are characterized by producers and users of multidisciplinary field research, and are exemplars of an applied social scientific community. This study focuses on the role of research associations in the capacity building of an applied research community and consequently in the fostering of community growth. Following an embedded single case design, the study examines the Travel and Tourism Research Association as an instance of such a community. The research reports on community perceptions of the association in the capacity building of the membership community. Results of the study are discussed in the contexts of science communication, knowledge networks, and scientific community capacity and have practical implications for the planning and management of applied research associations.

Research Associations as Network Facilitators: A Snapshot of the Travel and Tourism Research Association

ABSTRACT This article presents a discussion on research associations as facilitators of knowledge networks in a community of tourism research and marketing professionals. The Travel and Tourism Research Association was selected for a case study to examine factors, attitudes, and behaviors in relation to professional networking of its members. Perceptions of knowledge networks, and of the association as a network facilitator, are discussed in the contexts of social networks and capacity-building of a scientific community. While the observations are made of a small sample from a single association, results of the study have potential implications for understanding and nurturing professional networks in an applied research community.

Professional communication in an applied tourism research community

This study addresses the amorphous nature and complexity of professional communication in an applied tourism research community. With empirical data from members of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, the study examines professional communication from the perspectives of academic versus practitioner members. Results of the study contribute to discussions on the two-community theory and utilization theories with respect to the production, dissemination and uptake of travel and tourism research. Practical implications of the study are discussed in relation to association planning and development, and to capacity-building in an applied tourism research community.

Reexamining the Dimensionality of Brand Loyalty: A Case of the Cruise Industry

This study revisits the dimensional structure of the brand loyalty construct. Following recent developments in loyalty studies, this research conceptualizes brand loyalty as a four‐dimensional construct comprising of cognitive, affective, conative, and behavioral loyalty. It is proposed that the first three dimensions collectively form a higher order factor—namely attitudinal loyalty—which then leads to behavioral loyalty. However, this conceptualization is not supported by the data. Alternatively, a modified model—based on the traditional conceptualization that attitudinal loyalty is a first‐order, one‐dimensional construct—was found to better fit the data. Thus, this study revalidates the traditional two‐dimensional conceptualization of loyalty. It also contributes to the literature by introducing and validating a five‐item attitudinal loyalty measure. An earlier draft of this paper was presented at the 2007 Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) 37th Annual Conference “New Frontiers in Global Tourism: Trends and Challenges: Challenges”

Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) 37th Annual Conference “New Frontiers in Global Tourism: Trends and Challenges: Challenges”

Congratulations to the 2006 Travel and Tourism Research Association Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2006 Travel and Tourism Research Association Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2005 Travel and Tourism Research Association Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2005 Travel and Tourism Research Association Award Winners

Assessment of Tourism/Hospitality Journals’ Role in Knowledge Transfer: An Exploratory Study

This study is a preliminary assessment of the transfer of knowledge from 13 popular tourism, hospitality, and related academic journals to managers, researchers, and other practitioners in the U.S. tourism and hospitality industries. It is based on a sample survey of members of two organizations that cover these populations: the Travel and Tourism Research Association and the Travel Industry Association of America. This study finds, among other results, that the two populations differ in their proportions that read any journals and specific journals, that there are preferences for journals that vary by occupation and tourism industry sector, and that relatively little transmission of knowledge is taking place from leading journals to industry practitioners. Recommendations are presented for further research and action.

Highlights of the 33rd Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference—Arlington, Virginia, June 23-26, 2002

Highlights of the 33rd Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference—Arlington, Virginia, June 23-26, 2002

Highlights of the 32nd Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference—Fort Myers, Florida, June 10-13, 2001

The following paragraphs briefly summarize the 32nd annual conference of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) held in Fort Myers, Florida. For conference registrants and premier TTRA members who request a copy, conference proceedings are available at no charge. Standard TTRA members and student members may purchase copies for $125; nonmembers may purchase copies for $150. Copies may be ordered from Patty Morgan, TTRA Executive Director, P.O. Box 2133, Boise, ID 83701-2133; phone: 208-429-9511; e-mail: ttra@att.net.

Highlights of the 31st Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference—Burbank, California, June 11-14, 2000

The following paragraphs briefly summarize the 31st annual conference of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) held in Burbank, California. For conference registrants and premier TTRA members who request a copy, conference proceedings are available at no charge. Standard TTRA members and student members may purchase copies for $125. Nonmembers may purchase copies for $150. Copies may be ordered from Patty Morgan, TTRA Executive Director, P.O. Box 2133, Boise, ID 83701-2133; phone: 208-429-9511.

Highlights of the 29th Annual TTRA Conference Ft. Worth, Texas, June 7-10

The following paragraphs briefly summarize the 29th an nual conference of the Travel and Tourism Research Asso ciation held in Ft. Worth, Texas. Conference registrants and premier TTRA members will automatically receive a copy of the conference proceedings when they are published. Stan dard TTRA members and student members may purchase copies for $125. Nonmembers may purchase copies for $150. Copies can be orderedfrom Lisa Carey, TTRA Executive Di rector, Host Communications, 546 East Main Street, Lexing ton, KY 40596-3071.

Highlights of the 28th Annual TTRA Conference Norfolk/Virginia Beach, June 15-18

The following paragraphs briefly summarize the 28th annual conference of the Travel and Tourism Research Association held in Norfolk, Virginia. Conference registrants will automatically receive a copy of the conference proceedings when they are published. Other TTRA members who want copies may request them from Host Communications at the address below. Other readers who wish to receive copies may order them from Lisa Carey, Host Communications, 546 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40596-3071; 606/226-4344. The cost is $150 for nonmembers.