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In recent years, the term "industrial tourism" has been increasingly used in the literature. It describes an area that includes industrial monuments and abandoned buildings, and above all rare ones that are still in function. Industrial tourism includes all plants used for food processing, wood processing and textile industry, there are also mills,...
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Context 1
... is an opportunity for the development of the Timok region, it is necessary to create recognizable tourist attractions when there is a basis for such ideas. Figure 1 shows certain terms that are useful for the classification of industrial tourism when looking at the whole concept of tourism as an industry, and in certain ranges. They range from general, conventional, forms of tourism and tourist attractions, characteristic -special attractions, to commercial tourismattractions where tourists cannot experience what is happening behind the "stage". ...
Citations
... In this sense, synergies can be created between the production fabric of an area and tourism activity. This is especially important for the automotive, handicraft and agri-food businesses (Bugarin et al., 2021). In these sectors, industrial tourism appears to be particularly central for a country like Italy, which, in addition to being known for its cultural heritage, considers Made in Italy as one of its strong points in the international competitive scenario (Sgroi et al., 2020). ...
Purpose
This study aims to analyze the opportunities and potential of industrial tourism for the agri-food industry in the current post-pandemic scenario. Industrial tourism can favor appropriate behaviors by companies and tourists to address emerging challenges in the post-pandemic era, such as responsible production and consumption and the containment of waste production.
Design/methodology/approach
The adopted research method is a case study with exploratory purposes, applied to an industrial tourism experiment called “Make it in Puglia” (Apulia Region, Italy). The case study was based on participant observation and semi-structured interviews.
Findings
This study analyzes how industrial tourism in active agri-businesses allows local areas to be enhanced while simultaneously improving and strengthening sustainable strategies and choices for organizations and customers, especially in the changing context of the post-pandemic era.
Research limitations/implications
The country specificity of this project and the limited duration of the investigation in the post-pandemic period were the main limitations of this study.
Practical implications
Industrial tourism in the agri-food business can contribute to a sustainable strategy for destination management based on new elements of attractiveness. Moreover, industrial tourism represents an opportunity for agri-food businesses, through the promotion of “business tours,” to respond to requests for more sustainable practices, especially considering that food waste and resource use efficiency have become a topic of growing concern.
Originality/value
This paper is one of the first studies that considers industrial tourism as a strategy for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the agribusiness sector, as it analyzes industrial tourism as an instrument in the construction of a cohesive ecosystem where tourism, agri-food business and local communities together pursue preservation and safeguarding of the environment, heritage and territory.
... Another study conducted by Bugarin et al. [47] states that the media in Serbia needs to sufficiently inform potential tourists about industrial tourist attractions and the potential of the tourism offer. The investment of specific resources in the marketing and development of industrial tourism would create additional demand, which would improve the tourism offer [47]. ...
... Another study conducted by Bugarin et al. [47] states that the media in Serbia needs to sufficiently inform potential tourists about industrial tourist attractions and the potential of the tourism offer. The investment of specific resources in the marketing and development of industrial tourism would create additional demand, which would improve the tourism offer [47]. ...
... Bugarin et al. [47] report the statistically significant impact of digital marketing on postindustrial tourism development, noting that digital marketing catalyzes post-industrial tourism development and that implementing digital marketing tools in promoting postindustrial tourism services is necessary. Thus, cloud technologies and artificial intelligence would be the main drivers of individualization of post-industrial tourism services, ecoconsciousness, computerization, and modernization of tourism business [49]. ...
This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) about industrial tourism and intends to show how this product can increase sustainability and competitiveness in operating industrial companies. It uses bibliometric analysis with data from 32 journal articles that address this topic. Through this sample of articles, we do not intend to generalize conclusions but rather to concretely identify factors of sustainability and competitiveness based on a set of scientific studies that met a very specific set of criteria. Industrial tourism is categorized as a form of tourism encompassing excursions to industrial locations spanning the spectrum of contemporary, historical, or prospective significance. This encompasses venues that have ceased their industrial operations, presently functioning industrial enterprises, and forthcoming industrial establishments. Additionally, it involves visits to other destinations with an industrial theme, such as industrial technology hubs, museums, industrial tourist routes, educational institutions with industrial programs, laboratories, and analogous venues. The focus of this article is to analyze the literature on industrial tourism from the point of view of active industrial companies, the so-called “living industry”, to identify how this type of tourism can contribute to enhancing these companies. Industrial tourism allows industrial companies to achieve environmental, social, and economic benefits and can be seen as a marketing tool and a promoter of innovation within companies.
... In doing so, the process of cooperation is very important, in which systemic thinking plays a key role (Postma et al., 2021). The creation of recognizable tourist attractions requires enthusiasm of all tourism shareholders, good marketing and cooperation with local self-government (Bugarin et al., 2021). The potential for the tourist activities in the south and east of Serbia is extremely important. ...
Tourism development in modern conditions is very much dependent on different changes occurring in relation to demand, global challenges and problems that greatly affect this particular sector. Certain changes have a rather positive effect on tourism while others affect it in a negative way. These days, tourism is characterized by a dynamic growth in the level of tourist traffic as well as by global challenges that also affect the tourist traffic. Due to its geographical position, extraordinary nature and significantly cultural heritage, the south and east of Serbia are considered an interesting tourist destination. However, the region's competitiveness as a tourist destination is not at a satisfactory level. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of modern tendencies in tourism development and to perform analysis the movement of tourists in this particular area. Through looking at the current situation, the identification of incentive and restrictive factors in tourism development and the monitoring of tourist traffic, will be highlighted activities that should enable faster development of tourism, raising the level of competitiveness of destinations, increasing tourist traffic and managing tourism on the basis of sustainable development.
... The most significant result is achieved by family leisure time. According to the development of cultural tourism according to Bugarin, D., Velickovic, S., Tucovic, M, (2021). One focus of cultural development is emphasized in UU 10 of 2009 concerning culture as a resource for national tourism development and UU 10 of 2009 that national culture is very diverse, strategic in tourism development is stated by Damanik (2013: 113). ...
An industrial heritage site, whether functioning or abandoned, has impact both on the industrial workers and on the population living in an industrial neighborhood, comprising the urban industrial community. However, limited research addresses the role of public perception in heritage management, often excluding the perspective of the urban community from discussions of urban well-being. This study examines the riverine industrial landscape of West Bengal, India, exploring the alignment and contradiction between expert and community views on industrial heritage value. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach of content analysis, Fuzzy Delphi survey, and Principal Component Analysis, this study reduces the ambiguity of subjective responses, identifying 19 consensus-based indicators categorized into six heritage values. Comparative analysis of the rankings reveals significant disparities in 12 of these indicators, underscoring a contrast in how experts and industrial community prioritize value indicators of industrial heritage. Indicators with notable disparities were further analyzed to address their implications for 5 urban well-being dimensions, including employment, living environment, cultural diversity, citizen services, and education. As urban industrial areas navigate the dual pressures of industrial heritage and modernization, understanding these perceptual differences is essential for inclusive heritage management. The findings also advance methodological approaches for assessing urban heritage perceptions.
Objective: This article explores how to incorporate industrial tourism into active industrial companies, whose main focus is industrial production rather than tourism. In contrast to most of the research on industrial tourism, this article focuses on the point of view of active industrial companies, the so-called "living industry", to identify the impact of this product on industrial companies, as well as strategies and barriers to its implementation. Theoretical Framework: Industrial tourism includes visits to industrial sites that have ceased their operations, industrial companies currently in operation and future industrial establishments, as well as visits to other
destinations with an industrial theme, such as industrial technology hubs, museums, industrial tourist routes, educational institutions with industrial programs, laboratories and similar sites. Method: The Delphi methodology was employed, involving 27 experts, both academics and practitioners, with different backgrounds, such as Anthropology, Tourism, Business Sciences, Marketing, Economics, International Public Relations, History, Museology, Cultural Heritage, Art and History.
Results and Discussion: The results provide new knowledge on the advantages, weaknesses, strategies and barriers to implementing Industrial Tourism in active industrial companies, promoting the development of business strategies and future studies on this subject. Implications of the Research: The research contributes to understanding the challenges to implementing this tourism product, offering a basis for analyzing and formulating successful business strategies. Originality/Value: The study proposes a practical approach to the applicability of industrial tourism to industrial companies, providing relevant information for industrial companies, government bodies and other stakeholders.
With the transformation of China's economic structure, the reuse and renewal of old industrial bases has become an important issue for urban development. This article takes the old industrial base in Northeast China as an example and explores strategies for spatial reuse from the perspective of landscape revitalization. This article lists cases of industrial base revitalization around the world, exploring how to revitalize the old industrial base in Northeast China. This article aims to analyze the current situation and existing problems of the old industrial base in depth, propose targeted landscape revitalization strategies, and provide new ideas and methods for the renewal and reuse of the old industrial base. After conducting on-site research on residents, the problems that need to be solved in the spatial reuse of the old industrial base have been identified, and solutions have been provided. By leaving as much green space as possible, the overall ecological environment of the park can be restored. It can also activate idle abandoned space and increase the economic and ornamental value of the park. Public art can be introduced, and when designing, the role of mass art should be fully utilized to promote industrial culture and shape local spirit. Finally, by digitizing the protection, display, and utilization of industrial heritage, it is possible to achieve comprehensive and efficient protection and revitalization of industrial heritage in a high-quality and efficient manner.
