Types Of Tourism Research Articles

The impact of social changes on MICE tourism management in the age of digitalization: a bibliometric review

AbstractThe meetings, incentives, conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism has intensively grown in recent decades. The MICE sector has also been strongly affected by social and technological changes, especially new social habits resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our research maps the state of the art in MICE tourism and its digitalization from 1997 (first published article found on the subject) to 2022, as well as the changes brought about by COVID-19 to the management of MICE tourism. To identify the main changes caused by COVID-19 pandemic in MICE tourism management, we carried out a survey based on surveys with Conference managers, Exhibition and Trade Fair Centers, and Convention Bureaus in Spain, a leading country in MICE tourism worldwide. For this purpose, we carried out a survey based on surveys with managers of Conference, Exhibition and Trade Fair Centers and Convention Bureaus in Spain, a leading country in MICE tourism worldwide, to identify the main changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in the management of this type of tourism. Based on the results obtained, a bibliometric analysis was carried out using the software SciMAT to find out the thematic evolution of the terms MICE tourism, digital and Business Tourism. This study identifies the most significant topics in MICE tourism management during the pre-pandemic period (1997–2019), the pandemic, and post-pandemic period (2020–2022). We also analyzed the most cited concepts during 1997–2019, as well as their evolution towards other concepts in 2020–2022. Considering the results obtained, future lines of research related to innovation, digitalization, social networks, and destination analysis are proposed for a better and more competitive management of this tourism activity.

Attraction opportunities for enotourism among international travellers to Spanish wine PDO regions

We analyze why the impact of wine tourism in Spain lags behind France and Italy. We argue that a key factor is a lack of attraction of foreign enotourists, especially among tourists who visit a wine PDO region anyway. The international tourist profiles visiting such Spanish wine PDOs are identified and segmented with the ultimate objective of fine-tuning the gastro-touristic offer in these regions. In particular, an innovative two-step Latent Class Model (LCM) with covariates is developed. The first step concerns the sociodemographic profiles of potential international enotourists, which is therefore complementary to existing segmentations of actual enotourists. The second step uses touristic activities in order to profile the possible ways of reaching different types of tourists. The daily expenditure and the tourists' valuation are included as covariates, allowing to predict the probability of class membership, and thus to define priority target profiles for market positioning.

Механізми публічного управління розвитку сферою туризму та їх вплив на визнання історичної спадщини

The article is dedicated to the study of the role of public administration mechanisms in tourism development and their impact on historical heritage recognition. The aim of this article is to determine the mechanisms for public administration of tourism development and how this affects the recognition of historical heritage. The article analyses the scientific literature on this issue. The article provides statistical data on damage to historical heritage as a result of Russian aggression. It is noted that today cultural and historical heritage is actively used to organise various types of cognitive tourism. An important component of cultural and historical recreational resources of a particular region is its historical and cultural heritage. According to the authors, historical heritage should be considered in conjunction with cultural and historical heritage, as history and culture are complementary elements. Preserving cultural and historical heritage sites is important for the tourism sector development. In this case, public administration mechanisms of the tourism sector and its impact on the preservation of historical heritage are of great importance.

Gastronomic tourism on the rise. Profile of the gastronomic tourist in Cuenca (Ecuador)

The main objective of this research was to identify whether gastronomic tourism is developed in the city of Cuenca (Ecuador), next to other questions such as: what is the profile of the gastronomic tourist, tourist resources associated with local gastronomy, level of tourist satisfaction, and economic contribution of gastronomic tourism. A mixed research method supported by the SPSS statistical program was used to evaluate the reliability, level of correlation of variables and other statistical techniques to validate the results found. It should be noted that gastronomic tourism is indeed being developed, in spite of the existence of a limited offer of products of this type of tourism. However, the economic contribution is very significant. In addition, and as a fundamental contribution, the results presented will serve as a reference for the generation of projects and plans in the short or long term, which will allow the consolidation of Cuenca as a gastronomic tourist destination.

A Decade of Olive Oil Tourism: A Bibliometric Survey

Olive oil tourism is a recent type of rural tourism; hence, it remains a field of research that is still overlooked. Therefore, it is fitting to provide a quantitative overview of the literature regarding this promising area. Drawing on an analysis of 42 articles on olive oil tourism indexed in the Web of Science, it becomes clear that olive oil tourism is predominantly a Spanish phenomenon, as the large majority of the authors are affiliated with academic entities located in Spain. The outlets with the highest number of papers published on olive oil tourism include Sustainability, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and the International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, which confirms the multidisciplinarity of this phenomenon. The demand approach and particularly the focus placed on tourists’ psychological traits have garnered considerable attention. In contrast, the offer approach is still in an incipient stage, which hinders the understanding of the strategies used by the stakeholders in the field. Considering the potential that olive oil tourism represents for the sustainability of rural areas, there is a need for further research in the field, particularly focusing on the product itself and on institutional frameworks and governance.

Kotagede Heritage City: Dynamics of Urban Tourism in Kotagede Yogyakarta

This study aims to target Kotagede's tourist attractions, which lie in its historical and cultural heritage, including traditional houses and heritage sites, as well as performances, culinary, and art. The region's historical significance, since the establishment of the Mataram kingdom, provides a wealth of wealth for visitors to explore. Preserving traditional architecture, such as traditional wooden joglo houses and eclectic merchant houses, adds to Kotagede's appeal as a heritage city. This research uses a qualitative method approach to describe the natural condition of objects, where the researcher is the key instrument. The reason researchers choose descriptive research is to be able to describe systematically and accurately facts and characteristics about the population or a particular field. Kotagede's characteristics align with urban tourism's attributes, the first of which is connectivity. In this region, spaces between regions are connected by narrow streets and alleys of community housing. Each tourist attraction place is also equipped with signs and signs. Some roads are arranged to be one way that is useful for regulating traffic density. Furthermore, tourist activities and attractions are heterogeneous. Kotagede attracts different types of tourists with different motivations. From those who want to walk, go on a study trip, culinary to pilgrimage. In the Kotagede area, there are overlapping events between the activities of residents and tourists, such as residents shopping at the market while tourists explore culinary.

‘Enjoyers’, ‘seekers’ and ‘vacationers’. Proposal for a typology of motorhome travellers in Europe

Motorhoming consists of a way of travelling in vehicles that incorporate a living space. These vehicles usually include a sleeping area, a kitchen, a dining area and, in some cases, a bathroom and shower. People who travel in motorhomes choose a type of tourism that does not rely on traditional touristic infrastructures. They sleep in their own beds, cook their own food and can be self-sufficient and independent for several days without interacting with the rest of society. The main objective of this article is to propose a typology of European motorhome travellers, taking the Algarve region (in southern Portugal) as a case study. Previous investigations conducted in other regions of the world have proposed some typologies of motorhome travellers, but the sociocultural contexts where they were elaborated are very different from the European reality, namely from the studied region. Contrasting with the previous typologies, which used only one or two characteristics of the motorhomers, the proposed typology combines their objective attributes with their subjective discourses about the trip. The three resulting types were designated as ‘enjoyers’, ‘seekers’ and ‘vacationers’.

Exploring the Potential of Geotourism with a Focus on Kahagolla Landslides Area in Sri Lanka


 
 
 
 Geotourism is a new type of tourism based on geological features. As such, the primary goal of this research is to identify the possibility of converting protected natural hazard areas into profitable Geotourism sites. A geologic hazard visible in the geological environment is a natural event that occurs within the earth's crust which poses a threat to life and property. One such example is landslides. The Kahagolle landslide area is 3.5 ha in size and landslide prevention and mitigation activities have been conducted here as part of a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project costing millions of rupees. The attractiveness and profitability of this location lie in the availability of different landslide mitigation methods within a single area. Located along the Beragala-Hali Ela highway (A16) in close proximity to Haputale and Bandarawela, the site has the potential to attract many domestic as well as international tourists who visit the central hills of Sri Lanka. This was an inductive study using field observations as primary data, and content analysis of published papers and NBRO documents that have been used as secondary, qualitative data. The main conclusion drawn based on the results is that there certainly is a possibility of improving this area as a Geotourism site aimed at foreign and local tourists mainly for educational purposes. The recommendation is to build an information center with the capacity to raise awareness and enhance knowledge about the history of this landslide, the geological quality of the area along with details of the mitigation project. As such, tickets could be issued, and the site arranged into zones from top to bottom while the methods used could be shared with visitors.
 Keywords: Geotourism, Landslides as tourist sites, Mitigation activities
 
 
 

Strategic priorities of development of tourism in the industrial region of Kuzbass

The study is aimed at identification and justification of priorities for the development of tourism on the territory of the North Kuzbass agglomeration on the basis of Russian and international experience in strategizing. The authors have created their own algorithm for expert assessment of the implementation of the regional strategic program on the basis of Professor Kvint’s concept of strategizing. The main types of tourism have been identified (snowmobile, event, cultural and educational, industrial tourism), and their development will contribute to the increase of competitive advantages of the local authorities of Kuzbass municipalities in the development and implementation of tourism strategies and achievement of the goals of national project “Tourism and Hospitality Industry”.

Exploring tourist spatiotemporal behavior differences and tourism infrastructure supply–demand pattern fusing social media and nighttime light remote sensing data

ABSTRACT Increased tourism forms subdivide the tourism market. Therefore, distinguishing spatiotemporal behaviors of different types of tourists is of great significance for tourism marketing and planning. In this study, we constructed a Spatial–Temporal-Preference model based on spatial clustering, seasonal-trend decomposition and statistical analysis, using multi-source data. It provides a novel frame for comparing tourist behavioral characteristics from a new perspective. Meanwhile, providing a method to rapidly identify the Tourism Infrastructure Supply and Demand Pattern (TISDP) fusing nighttime light and social media data. Then the framework was applied to analyze the differences between sightseeing tourists (STs) and cycling tourists (CTs) in Yunnan Province, China. The results showed clear spatial differences in location popularity and flow data with STs favoring northwestern Yunnan, and CTs favoring eastern Yunnan. Tourist behavior varied also seasonally and tourists preferred visiting minority areas or areas with better infrastructure. The tourism industry in the study area developed rapidly after 2013, although still with an unbalanced infrastructure supply and demand. The CTs loss areas were greater in northeastern and northwestern Yunnan and south of Kunming. The proposed methods help to identify differences in tourism activities and has important implications to tourism infrastructure planning and sustainable development.

Crowdsourcing approach in the model of digital transformation of a tourism enterprise

Increased economic uncertainty and public concern about the new degree of risks to safe living give rise to changes in the structure of supply and demand in the travel industry. The share of cultural and ecological recreation in domestic tourism is growing, with a focus on the consumption of goods from local producers. The universal digitalization of public life increases the importance of cultural self-identification and creative self-expression, which also affects consumer behavior. All this forces tourism enterprises to look for new solutions to adapt their production processes and increase digital maturity. However, the complex of internal and external factors that have a decisive influence on management decision-making makes it difficult to apply existing models of digital transformation of organizations engaged in the field of tourism services. The expert literature on these issues is limited to examples of large companies and entire resorts. The author conducted an approbation of the methodology for drawing up a digital transformation strategy, proposed by a team of authors in the work "Digital Transformation Strategy: write to execute". The study is presented in the form of a case study of an Internet service development project Biggeo.ru the Sochi travel company. The article presents the experience of developing and implementing a digital transformation strategy for a travel agency, which can be useful both to representatives of the scientific community and creative industries involved in the development of innovative products and services, as well as to the heads of companies of alternative types of tourism. The digital transformation model was based on a crowdsourcing approach in the field of cultural and creative tourism, thanks to which an innovative tourist information resource was developed. The work carried out made it possible to confirm the hypothesis about the possibility of using this model in small enterprises of the tourism sector, to carry out a detailed description of the process of drawing up a strategy and to fill a gap in the scientific and expert literature devoted to this area. New in-demand activities and an innovative digital product, which appeared due to the implementation of the strategy for increasing digital maturity, allow us to characterize the first results of the project as successful, and the developing project is able to meet the needs of stakeholders in tools for promoting cultural and creative tourism.

International regulation of tourist activities of China as a basis for the application of experience for the domestic economy

higher rate than the economy of the People's Republic of China in general is tourism. Thanks to the tourism industry, China has overcome poverty. Due to its geographical and geopolitical position and natural conditions, China has excellent opportunities to develop various types of tourism. International tourism is a critical mechanism for integrating China's economy into the world economy. Given China's scale of development, which is among the world leaders, domestic tourism plays an increasingly important role in the country's economy. All this makes studying specific features of tourism development in China very relevant. China sets domestic and international standards and regulations to regulate the tourism industry. The legislation includes safety and quality of service rules, visa requirements, and measures to preserve natural and cultural resources. China is a member of international tourism organizations such as the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a component of sharing experiences and implementing international standards. Participation in such organizations allows China to interact with other countries, share experiences, and participate in defined international standards. China considers international standards and best practices in the field to raise the quality of services and ensure the safety and comfort of tourists. China is actively developing both domestic and international tourism. This gives the company the desire to develop its tourism resources and attract the attention of foreign visitors. China implements measures to control and standardize tourism activities through licensing and other mechanisms. This is aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of tourist services. China's tourism development strategy also promotes the inclusion of cultural exchange through tourism, which promotes mutual understanding and the development of diplomatic relations. Given the importance of environmental sustainability, China considers measures to preserve natural resources and places. China can regulate the visa regime for foreign tourists, changing the requirements and conditions of the visit according to its strategic and security interests. China actively offers its tourist attractions at the international level, helping to attract foreign tourists. In connection with global challenges such as the pandemic, China considers international standards for the safety and health of tourists by implementing appropriate measures and protocols. China can develop and maintain bilateral and multilateral ties with other countries to jointly implement tourism projects and exchange cultural experiences. In general, China's international tourism regulation emphasizes the country's desire to ensure stable, safe, and sustainable tourism development, promoting both domestic and international tourism. Considering these aspects, China is interested in cooperating with the international community and complying with international standards to improve the competitiveness of its tourism sector and ensure the satisfaction and safety of tourists. Keywords: tourism, China, international regulation, poverty alleviation, domestic and foreign tourism.

Wellness Tourism Development Strategy In Madura Based on Local Wisdom

Wellness tourism is a new niche in the global tourism industry that has high opportunities for product development. It is this local wisdom that underlies their daily cultural behavior that has great potential in the development of wellness tourism in Madura, even though it has to deal with the challenge of Madurese stereotypes for outside communities. This background underlies the importance of designing wellness tourism strategies based on local wisdom in Madura. This study used constructivist qualitative research methods. The determination of this strategy is adjusted to the research objectives that will build a model of health tourism development strategy based on local wisdom in Madura. Observations will be made on Madurese people in the Bangkalan and Sampang regions. The location selection was carried out by considering the socio-cultural characteristics of the Madurese people who have great tourism potential. The result of this study is that Madura has various types of tourism. If associated with the concept of wellness tourism, this potential can be explored deeper with the help of the theory of cultural commodification and become a potential new tourism commodity network called "wellness tourism based on local wisdom." Wellness Tourism can be a model of tourism development strategy that can drive the local economy in the Bangkalan Madura region. The potential of the Madurese people in an effort to increase new tourism, especially wellness tourism, requires efforts to diversify products. This is also a cultural commodification in an effort to strengthen Madura's potential as a wellness tourism destination; product diversification of Madura's resource potential; Strengthening Local Wisdom Education through Non-Formal and Formal Education Institutions. And policy collaboration with the Tourism Office, cooperatives, and village governments is needed.

Current trends, and features of the development of enogastronomic tourism

Tourism has become an affordable and favorite way for people to relax, and the tourism business has become an influential socio-economic factor. Domestic tourism is at the peak of growth, almost the only way to relax and restore mental health and strength. One of the promising areas for the development of the modern tourism market is enogastronomic tourism, which allows an increase in the number of tourist arrivals, extends the tourist season, improves the image of the region, enriches and differentiates the local tourist product, including wine excursions, tastings, presentations, events, and festivals, which contributes to the development of regions and alternative types of tourism. The publication aims to assess the trends and features of the formation, functioning, and development of enogastronomic tourism in modern realities. The article examines the issues of features and trends in the development and functioning of enogastronomic tourism in modern conditions, defines its essence, and analyzes the history of its origin. An analysis of current trends in developing enogastronomic tourism in Ukraine and the world is carried out. An assessment of the volume of grape cultivation for wine production was carried out. Economic entities' economic activity dynamics by type of economic activity, «Temporary accommodation and catering», have been determined. The concentration of enterprises in the country's restaurant industry has been studied. It is substantiated that each region of our country is distinguished by its originality and uniqueness, various cultural traditions, and characteristics for developing enogastronomic tourism. The features of the development of enogastronomic tourism and the organization of territorial-recreational systems are studied. It is noted that the domestic tourism infrastructure needs to be improved and modernized, which should be addressed both at the regional and national levels. The creation of systematic and comprehensive conditions for the further development and increase of competitiveness of the sphere of enogastronomic tourism is associated with the introduction of innovative models of management of regional tourism development, cooperation of central and local executive authorities, local governments, public and professional organizations, and business structures, active information support and promotion of the national and regional tourism product both domestically and international markets. Keywords: domestic tourism, gastronomic and enogastronomic tourism, traditions, culture, national cuisine.

THE POTENTIAL AND PROSPECTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES INTO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

Implementation of immersive technologies into any field of human activity is a rather complex and long-term process. However, the tourism industry has become an exception and virtual and augmented reality technologies have been introduced in an accelerated mode since 2020. This article reveals the reasons for this rapid introduction, describes the accumulated experience of immersive technologies successful introduction in tourism and identifies the prospects for using this technology in the tourism industry in Russia. Through the analysis of the implemented projects on the implementation of immersive technologies into the tourism industry, the authors highlighted the advantages of using this technology in various types of tourism.

Analysis of Whether Parent-child Family Travel Can Become Alternative Tourism Type to Complement Major Gambling Industry in Macau

Due to COVID-19 and restrictive policies on the gambling industry, Macau's economy, which is dominated by the gambling industry, has shown a negative growth trend in the last two years. In order to help Macau's economic recovery, finding new methods is an essential stage, and parent-child family travel as a popular trend, is undoubtedly a measure worth considering. This report will analyze the characteristics of Macau's tourism industry and the introduction of parent-child family travel, and analyze whether parent-child family travel can become an alternative tourism type to complement the major gaming industry in Macau from the perspective of SWOT, and finally present a plan about parent-child family travel in Macau.

Challenges and Prospects of Quest-Tourism Development in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region

The article analyzes the resource potential of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, which impacts the development of niche types of tourism in the region and identifies key reasons for fostering a higher demand for incountry tourism. The necessity to develop tourism of special interests was shown and quest-tourism was identified as one of its promising trends. The authors studied quest-tourism and proposed its definition and classification that can give an opportunity to investigate it in detail. Recommendations and principle lines in quest-tourism development in the region were provided. The analysis of quest-tourism showed deficit of quest-rooms in the Leningrad region, which can seriously decrease its potential. Apart from that, problems of organizing interactive programs for people with limited health possibilities were highlighted. The article pointed out to opportunities to form a new line in quest-tourism, i. e. inclusive quest and to development of inclusive quest-tours. Variants of inclusive quest-tour organization were shown and their topicality and expedience were grounded. The authors demonstrated the importance of creating comfortable conditions in quest-tours for people with limited health possibilities and studied key lines in providing accessible environment for this group of tourists. Findings of the research can be useful for business-community and regional bodies of administration responsible for the development of tourist industry.

Penggunaan Media Sosial sebagai Sarana Promosi Wisata Kota Pagar Alam (Studi Kasus pada Akun Instagram @greenparadise_pga16)

The emergence of social media is one of the results of the very rapid development of the internet and technology. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms for tourism promotion because it allows the rapid dissemination of information. Green Paradise Tourism is one type of tourism that uses Instagram as a promotional tool. The aim of this research is to find out how managers use social media to promote their tourism, as well as supporting and inhibiting factors in using Instagram. This research uses a qualitative method that uses a descriptive approach. The data collection methods used were interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that: (1) Instagram is very effective as a promotional platform by using its features such as photo titles or captions, hashtags, Instagram stories, reposts and reels, as well as using the AIDA concept (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) to attract followers' attention. (2) Factors that support the use of Instagram social media to promote Green Paradise Tourism in Pagar Alam City are promotions using its features such as photo titles or captions. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are the content to be posted and promoted as well as competition with destinations, especially with more aggressive promotional tactics or greater attractiveness.
 

Tourist Perceptions of Tourism Object in Central Aceh

Central Aceh Regency as one of the western most regions of Indonesia is one of the areas that is the choice of tourist destinations. The natural condition of Central Aceh district which is located in the highlands makes this area crowded with tourists. There are various types of tourism found in Central Aceh district ranging from nature tourism, agro tourism, and historical tourism. This study aims to determine the perception of tourists towards tourism objects in Central Aceh district in terms of Attraction, Amnesity, Accessibility and Hospitality Aspects. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research approach with primary data sources collected using a questionnaire via google form and limited interviews with several respondents. The results showed that the perception of tourists to tourism objects in Central Aceh Regency as a whole is quite good with a percentage of 78%. In particular, tourist perceptions of the attractions aspect of Central Aceh tourism objects are classified as good with a percentage of 85%, the amnesity aspect is quite good with a percentage of 72%, the accessibility aspect is quite good with a percentage of 71% and the hospitality aspect is classified as good with a percentage of 86%.

Visitor Decision System in Selection of Tourist Sites Based on Hybrid of Chi-Square And K-NN Methods

Madura Island is one of the islands with a lot of tourism spread over four districts, such as natural, religious, and cultural tourism. And every year, various visitors visit various tourist sites in Madura, so an increase in the number of visitors has been found in multiple places. This is influenced in addition to the type of tourist attraction but also changes in tourist behavior in making decisions to visit tourist objects. Most of the researchers have applied the right decision-making with intelligence-based measurement. However, the accuracy obtained has not yet reached the optimal solution. Therefore, this study uses the Chi-Square and K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NN) methods to recommend tourist attraction locations based on visitor characteristics to increase visitor attractiveness in tourist attractions scattered in Bangkalan, Madura. Chi-Square is used to select features that affect tourist attraction visitor factors by testing the relationship between the variables involved. Meanwhile, K-NN is a method of classifying potential visitor attractions based on their characteristics by using the closest membership calculation, which is the largest from the test data. The calculation is carried out by the square of the Euclidian distance from each object, then sorted from the smallest to the largest value and looking for the value of k as the result of the decision. There are ten features used in the classification, such as tourism type, management services, facilities, gender, age, occupation, education, visitor status, ticket prices, and sales trends. There are three classes classified: low, medium, and high visitor attractiveness. The contribution of this study is to analyze the effect of the characteristics of tourist attraction visitors on increasing visitor attractiveness using the chi-square and K-NN methods. Based on the results of system testing using K-Fold Cross Validation with five folds from 315 datasets, it produces the highest accuracy at k-fold = 3 worth 84.12% with eight selected features.