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Ecologically sustainable tourism management
Abstract
One of the primary challenges facing ecotourism management is to establish a profitable and ecologically sustainable industry, while simultaneously achieving a satisfying experience for visitors and raising standards of living in the host community. This paper analyses the management practices and challenges faced by two ecotourism attractions on the Gold Coast and Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, namely Couran Cove Island Resort and Boondall Wetlands Reserve. As an ecotourism-based resort on one of the world's few naturally-occurring sand islands, Couran Cove is active in implementing a range of initiatives for sustainable environmental management. This is particularly important as Couran Cove is home to a wide variety of plant communities and one of the largest remnants of the rare Livistona rainforest on the Gold Coast. The Boondall Wetlands Reserve is internationally recognized as an important feeding and resting habitat for migratory wading birds from Alaska, China, Japan, Mongolia and Siberia.
... Especially with the development of Internet technology and software technology [16], coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic [17], people have begun to change their behaviors and choices in tourism activities. In order to understand the changes generated by the development, exploring from the perspective of the residents can provide insight into the real state of local changes [18][19][20][21], and exploring from the experience of tourists can understand the real effectiveness and shortcomings of tourism development promotion [21][22][23]. Religious and cultural promotion of tourism development can unite society, give people spiritual support, promote economic circulation, and improve the community environment, but it can also cause an increase in local social events, inflate consumer costs, leave behind waste, and cause air and environmental pollution. ...
... www.videleaf.com Furthermore, according to the literature in the National Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations in Taiwan, although the current research on religion, culture, and tourism are mostly qualitative in terms of investigating cultural characteristics and assets [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26], followed by the awareness of religious activities [2,16,27], and cultural creativity and merchandise [28], the most quantitative research is on the impact of religious and cultural tourism [29,30]. However, there are only two studies on the Wude Temple of the God of Wealth in Beigang, Yunlin, and only qualitative studies on religious culture [5] and temple business model [8], and no other studies have been conducted to investigate the impact of religious culture development on local tourism development. ...
... It was found that there was a significant correlation (p < 0.001) between community building, the culture of life, cultural security and the willingness to revisit or purchase property, and the effectiveness of community building (0.686), cultural security (0.618), and culture of life (0.588) affected the willingness to recommend friends and relatives to travel and experience, and the results were not identical in the literature [19,34,36,51], as www.videleaf.com shown in Table 8. ...
... Thus, designing the resort in a manner that preserves and expresses the site's heritage resources is very significant to the EER values ( Lim and McAleer, 2005). The planning philosophy of EER should integrate the outside environment to fit the resort's built environment with the ecological and natural ecosystems (Ayala, 1995). ...
... This concept is not only considered with the new environmental techniques but also in using traditional cultural and material resources (Inskeep, 1987). Designing the resort should be done in a way that presents the sites' cultural and heritage resources, that gives the resorts' a strong sense of place and reduces the potential impacts on the environment (Lim and McAleer, 2005). ...
... The insights emanating from the above discussion resulted in the main themes expressing the EER planning and design. The impact of resort development on the environment can be traced through: energy consumption rates and renewable energy, water supply and wastes, construction technology (materials used in buildings and infrastructure) and human impacts through activities (Lim and McAleer, 2005). Land, water, energy and materials are therefore the four leading themes that are used extensively in literature and can be used in building the EER framework, Figure ( ...
... Erdogan et al. (2015Erdogan et al. ( , 1674 contended by "[e]ven employees at the lowest level of hierarchy may display behaviors such as supporting environmental initiatives or identifying ways to conserve resources". Although some researchers settle on management's commitment to sustainability is prerequisite for the long-term benefits of both hospitality enterprises and host community of destination (e.g., Chen et al., 2010;Erdogan et al., 2015), this approach has its limitations (Lim and McAleer, 2005). In fact, others argue that, as the frontline actors, employees' attitudes to sustainability practices need more attention to achieve a proactive ST stance. ...
... In fact, others argue that, as the frontline actors, employees' attitudes to sustainability practices need more attention to achieve a proactive ST stance. For instance, Lim andMcAleer (2005: 1437) suggested a change of perspective from "service provider" to "experience managers" for employees in today's world is a need. ...
Günümüzde sadece ürünler değil, hizmetler, kişiler, ülkeler gibi kentler de markalaşmaktadır.
Kentler için markalaşma, küresel bir gereklilik olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Dünyanın her tarafında
kentler markalaşmaya uygun konuma gelmek için, benzer nitelikteki diğer kentlerle her alanda rekabet
içerisindedir. Bu anlamda markalaşma, kentin ekonomik ve kültürel açıdan güçlenmesini ve çekicilik
kazanmasını sağlayacaktır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Isparta kentinin markalaşması konusunda, yerel
halkın, çeşitli kurum ve kuruluşların algılarını ve görüşlerini incelemektir. Isparta’nın markalaşmış bir
kent olabilmesi için sahip olması veya öne çıkarılması gereken niteliklerinin tespit edilmesi amacıyla
çalışmada yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma verileri halkın yoğun olarak
görüldüğü alanlarda ve çeşitli kurum ve kuruluşlar ziyaret edilerek toplanmıştır. 400 katılımcı ile yüz
yüze görüşme yapılarak araştırma soruları yöneltilmiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen bulgular, marka kent
olma yolunda ilerleyen Isparta’nın turizm açısından zengin bir potansiyeli olduğunu, gelenek ve
göreneklerine bağlı bir şehir olduğunu, turizmde popülerliğinin artmakta olduğunu ancak tanıtım
faaliyetlerinin yetersiz olduğunu göstermiştir. Çalışmadan elde edilen sonuçlar, kentin markalaşma
açısından önemli kaynaklara sahip olduğunu ve bu kaynakların değerlendirilmesi gerektiğini
göstermiştir.
... This also leads to failure in meeting tourist demands and a loss of opportunity for the future of tourism in these areas, as tourists prefer developed infrastructure [22,23]. Tourism planners should take the issues of infrastructure and safety assessment seriously as conditions for the longterm ecological, social and economic sustainability of tourism [24]. Besides this, specific destination attributes related to outdoor activities may function as tourism attractiveness factors [25]. ...
... Priskin's [37] study covered a regional resource assessment framework for nature-based tourism; elements of tourism infrastructure, accessibility assessment and landscape assessment; and a classification of natural resources. On the other hand, [24] suggested five types of environmental indicators and a checklist (1-the biodiversity and fragility of the ecosystem, 2-waste disposal, 3-water consumption, 4-the physical impact and intensity of the land use, and 5-visual effects, noise level and the protection of the atmosphere). ...
Tourists’ demand for outdoor sport-related activities has been growing in the last decade, leading to the recognition of the outdoor tourism potential of the development of rural and urban areas where the activities could take place. While the literature has recognized this potential, its features and the existing conditions for its practice are often not fully comprehended, mainly due to the lack of measurement systems and performance indicators. This study addresses this gap by proposing a wide-ranging assessment matrix of nine outdoor-related activities, employing northern Portugal as a study area. Based on an exploratory qualitative analysis employing semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders (public, private and third sector), the main contribution of this study lies in the development of the outdoor tourism assessment matrix (OTAM) to collect data. The OTAM matrix aims to identify and assess the conditions, namely the infrastructure and resources, for the practice of outdoor and sport tourism-related activities within the sustainable development pillars. The nine matrices comprising the OTAM allow the identification of the places where the outdoor activities can be practiced, and the conditions under which they can contribute to the definition of the development strategies of outdoor tourism.
... Chatterjee and Karmarkar (2023) emphasized the application of the sustainable development goals in the hospitality and tourism sector for their sustainable transformation. Sustainable factors must be considered in sensitive ecotourism activities like boating, hiking, mountaineering, trekking, fishing, etc. (Lim & McAleerb, 2005). Cooperation and support among travel houses, tourist offices, and rural communities will positively impact the preservation and knowledge enhancement of folklore traditions and other cultural activities to boost tourism (Jolliffe & MacDonald, 2003). ...
Purpose of the study: This study explores rural tourism as a sustainable form that encompasses environmental preservation, entrepreneurial opportunities, and the preservation of traditional village customs, values, and practices. Methodology: The research methodology employed a literature review approach, focusing on secondary data sources. The search utilized the Google Scholar database as a search engine, with the initial 500 results sorted by relevance to ensure comprehensive coverage of relevant scholarly sources. Finally, 31 articles were selected for this study. Principal Findings: Operating homestays can provide alternative accommodation options and catalyze the promotion of rural tourism, benefiting the local community, economy, and regional art and culture. A well-executed marketing plan in rural tourism can bring significant societal advantages by channeling resources from urban to rural areas and curbing rural-urban migration. Applications of the study: This study can be helpful in the tourism and hospitality industry. It is instrumental in promoting rural tourism and supplementary accommodation like homestays in India, thus boosting the local economy and promoting local culture and tradition. Novelty/Originality of the study: Tourism and related industries substantially impact employment due to the sector's labor-intensive nature. Village tourism can generate income and employment and contribute to rural development, preventing rural-urban migration and promoting sustainable revenue generation.
... Ecotourism is the fastest-growing form of tourism in the world, becoming environmentally friendly and minimizing harmful impacts on the tourism environment while generating economic opportunities for the local people (Farrell & Runyan, 2001;Watkin, 2003;Nyaupane & Thapa, 2004;Bhattacharya et al., 2012;Eshun & Tagoe-Darko (2015). Many research works on ecotourism have confirmed that ecotourism is a form of tourism that does not damage natural areas, for the purpose of contemplating and understanding nature (Fennell (2002b); Lim & McAleer, 2005). According to researchers, ecotourism is a new field but has attracted special attention from researchers on tourism and the environment. ...
The article aims to assess the status of community participation and the factors affecting community participation in ecotourism activities at Tan Loc islet, Thot Not district, Can Tho City after the Covid-19 pandemic. This study is conducted through documents, field trips, and questionnaires. The empirical results show five factors affecting community participation: perception of economic benefits, social capital, local resources, local policies, and lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on those mentioned earlier, the paper proposes several solutions to enhance community participation in ecotourism development in this area.
... As for the tourism industry, protection of the environment and natural, historical and cultural resources, all of which constitute indispensable input for the sector, becomes one of the critical issues (Lim and Mc Aleer, 2005). Ethical tourism is defined as "tourism in which all stakeholders involved apply principles of good behavior (justice, fairness and equality), to their interactions with one another, with society, with the environment and other life forms" (Lovelock and Lovelock, 2013: 6). ...
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The practices on the concept of green hotel could reduce not only the hotel
expenses and the waste of resources, but also reduce the impact to the environment. The hoteliers had the responsibility for the environmental impact; however, they rarely had the willing to be involved with this issue. This study would like to find out how the practitioners participate the governmental regulations on green issues. Furthermore, the research is to investigate the relationship among the hoteliers' cognition, attitude, and behavior toward the green issues. Of the 450 questionnaires sent to the hoteliers, 289 valid responses were returned. The research findings showed: (a) there were significant differences between the "demographic variables" & "green hotels cognition" and "demographic variables" & "environmentally attitude;" (b) when hoteliers had more cognitive understandings in green hotels, they reacted with more positive attitudes toward the environmental protection; (c) when hoteliers had more cognitive understandings in green hotels, they reacted with more positive behaviors; (d) when hoteliers had more positive attitudes toward the environmental protection, their actual behaviors would be better to the environment.
... Ecotourism, when implemented properly, can be an effective solution to addressing various environmental issues in tourism destinations (Cidalia Tojeiro, 2011). Ecotourism management faces numerous challenges, including establishing a profitable and environmentally sustainable industry while providing a satisfying experience for visitors and raising living standards in the host community (Lim & McAleer, 2005). The word "ecotourism" was coined from the notion of sustainable tourism to describe responsible travel to natural places that conserve the environment while also improving the well-being of residents (Sharpley & Duffy, 2006;Weaver, 2005). ...
In the sphere of mass tourism, ecotourism offers a method for promoting conservation and sustainability. Ecotourism differs from mass tourism as it includes recreational activities focusing on environmental conservation, education, and cultural experiences. Previous studies have explored tourists' awareness and attitudes towards ecotourism in various destinations but considering the unique cultural and geographical context of the destination, highlights the need for a destination-specific scale to inform sustainable decision-making. Tourist behavior and attitudes are critical to the tourism destination's long-term viability. This research aimed to study the attitude and awareness levels of tourists in Munnar towards environmentally sustainable tourism. Primary data were collected from the tourists adopting convenient sampling method. The survey results demonstrate that people have a positive attitude and are aware of the importance of environmentally friendly tourism. The findings also show that tourist awareness and attitudes toward Munnar's ecotourism and conservation are highly and strongly associated. Studying traveler understanding and attitudes toward sustainable tourism would be highly beneficial to local governments and ecotourism destination operators in responding to environmentally sustainable tourism and adapting to the need for better tourism practices.
... In product development, the sustainability can be taken into consideration in many ways. The environmental issues should be considered in activities for customer like fishing, hiking, boating, particularly in areas of sensitive ecosystem (Lim & McAleerb, 2005). Activities in rural tourism may utilize the cultural elements from rural customs and folklore, or from local and family traditions. ...
Village tourism is a relatively recent activity that is incessantly improving its operating mechanism. It has emerged as a significant alternative for local socioeconomic development, because it makes use of the local natural resources, cultural heritage, traditions and customs of the villages in strengthening the rural economy. However, rural tourism needs to be implemented/practiced with due sensitivity toward conservation of ecology, environment and indigenous culture in the countryside. The rural landscape in the province of Himachal Pradesh is replete with a comely, picturesque natural environment as well as a special cultural heritage that surely facilitates and promotes tourist activities. The present paper examines the major aspects of rural tourism development in Himachal Pradesh, besides considering viable strategies, methods and techniques to promote tourism in the hilly terrain of this province. Since rural tourism is an activity, complementary to agriculture, with ample scope for economical development, it can be a way for the development and strengthening of the rural community in the state. The present paper intends to study how rural tourism can be one of the forms of tourism that incorporates the aspects of sustainable development along with essential provisos for protection of environment and development of entrepreneurship, alongside due preservation of long-established ethnic village traditions, customs, values and practices.
... Sustainability in tourism is a paradigm that researchers and practitioners have long debated (Bramwell and Lane, 1993;Koens et al., 2009;Mondino and Beery, 2018;Wondirad et al., 2020). Ecotourism, nature-based tourism, heritage tourism come from the management perspective of sustainable tourism (Zolfani et al., 2015) and promote a win-win scenario (Ardoin et al., 2015) in which the visitors are guaranteed a quality experience, the living standards for local communities are improved, and an ecologically oriented and profit-generating activity is promoted (Lim and McAleer, 2005). A broad spectrum of academic study focuses on tourists' connection with the recreational environment, paying attention to the cognitive aspects and social psychological drivers behind the adoption of a pro-environmental behaviour (Imran et al., 2014;Martin et al., 2017;Kim et al., 2018). ...
Purpose: Scuba diving tourism is reputed to be a potential low-impact recreational activity that allow environmental conservation and socioeconomic benefits for local communities. Few studies have addressed the issue of sustainability of scuba diving tourism through the simultaneously investigation on the economic and socio-cultural aspects and its implications for tourism development. This study aims to examine the scuba diving tourism in three under-explored North African tourism destinations with high ecotourist potential. The authors present an exploratory picture of scuba diving tourist demand, divers’ preferences, motivations for recreational diving experiences and their propensity towards conservation.
Design/methodology/approach: The authors developed a case study research strategy collecting profile data on 123 divers. Furthermore, regression analysis was performed to investigate the divers’ preferences, motivations, and propensity towards conservation.
Findings: The divers’ limited number, the presence of mainly local seasonal tourists and a moderate propensity towards conservation influence the potential of the diving tourism segment to generate significant socioeconomic benefits for local sustainable development in these destinations. However, establishing a Marine Protected Area (MPA) could foster the development of a long-term strategy for scuba diving tourism, improve conservation awareness and increase divers’ satisfaction.
Practical implications: Diverse profiles, preferences and motivations can provide tools to sustainably manage and preserve coastal and marine biodiversity, while also maximising the quality of the recreational experience. One of the most effective site-based strategies to orient the diving sector towards sustainability involves the design and strengthening of MPAs.
Originality/value: The research provides an original contribution to the debate on sustainable tourism strategies by demonstrating how the study of economic and socio-cultural aspects of scuba diving could provide guidelines to orient the tourism development of marine and coastal areas towards the principles of sustainability (also through the establishment of MPAs). The findings present an overview of the sustainability of the scuba diving tourism segment by investigating the preferences, motivations and inclination towards conservation among tourists for whom the diving experience is not a core holiday activity.
... Taking this into account, Therefore, the challenge of sustainable tourism is to mitigate the negative impacts by increasing the benefits of tourism in the right directions (Pan et al., 2018;Ecological Tourism in Europe, 2009). For example, an economically profitable and ecologically sustainable industry can provide satisfying visitor experiences and increase the quality of life for local communities (Hritz and Cecil, 2008;Lim and McAleer, 2005). ...
... The environment is a necessary resource for tourism activities (Lim & McAleer, 2005). The natural environment, historical texture, and cultural values are the most prominent attractions of the tourism industry. ...
Industrial activities significantly affect the environment, which makes environmental sensitivity one of the most critical issues in the national and international arenas. As in other areas, the green approaches adopted in the tourism sector aim to reduce the negative environmental impact. The current study discussed the meaning of green marketing practices for hospitality businesses, the green marketing practices adopted by these businesses, and the results. In addition, the study presented a holistic perspective by presenting examples from hospitality businesses and gave general information about the green marketing concept, its scope, the reasons to turn to green marketing, and the benefits of such practices. In the study, which deals with the elements of the green marketing mix in hospitality businesses and touches on the examples of green hotels, green marketing practices were evaluated in the tourism sector.
... Overseas scholars have used spatial data to explore the impact of land-use patterns and intensity on the landscape [9,10] and sustainable management methods [11][12][13]. While academics have yet to reach a consensus regarding the classification of land use for rural tourism, the basic direction is relatively consistent. ...
This study explores the spatiotemporal characteristics and driving factors of land use for rural tourism in areas that eliminated poverty from 2009 to 2021. It puts forward targeted governance measures to promote the high-quality development of rural tourism, poverty alleviation, and rural revitalization. The analysis is based on exploratory spatial analysis methods and geographical detectors. The results show that (1) the overall level of land use for rural tourism was low but grew very quickly with large regional differences. (2) There was a significant spatial agglomeration in land use for rural tourism land. The spatial distribution of land use for rural tourism landscapes was characterized by two cores and four clusters, while spatial distribution of rural tourism facilities was characterized by one cluster with multiple branches. (3) The driving factors of spatial variations in land use for rural tourism were diverse and dynamic. Dominant factors shifted from natural conditions and geographical location to socioeconomic and tourism resources and regional policy dimensions. Policy should emphasize the development of the rural tourism industry, innovate the diversified “tourism + development” model, enhance the level of land use for rural tourism, broaden avenues for farmers to increase their income, and strengthen residents’ motivation for development.
... A clear decision towards the prioritization of one aspect prevents continuous re-adjustment, being not only expensive but also inefficient because none of the targets can be achieved sustainably. They are based on public acceptance analysis of natural protection demands (e.g., Thede et al., 2014;Lawton, 2001) and have been proven effective for wetland management (Lim & Mcaleer, 2005 (Durdall, 2018). The study noted reduced species diversity compared with historical data. ...
This book attempts to raise awareness on the relevance of
wetland systems and their current impacts and existency threats
in different regions of the world. The book aims at describing the
status, challenges and loss of wetlands related to conflicts between
anthropic activities and natural ecosystem services fundamental
for people’s livelihoods. The book compiles 14 case studies from
different world regions in the world and wetlands typologies,
including terrestrial, riverine, estuaries, marine coastal wetlands
but also island wetlands. Independently from the typology, wetland
ecosystems face common and peculiar issues in this context, and in
the spirit of pushing for ecosystem resiliency management practices
and ad hoc solutions for an effective recovery and conservation of
wetlands are presented.
... A clear decision towards the prioritization of one aspect prevents continuous re-adjustment, being not only expensive but also inefficient because none of the targets can be achieved sustainably. They are based on public acceptance analysis of natural protection demands (e.g., Thede et al., 2014;Lawton, 2001) and have been proven effective for wetland management (Lim & Mcaleer, 2005 (Durdall, 2018). The study noted reduced species diversity compared with historical data. ...
The Ciénaga de La Palmita, located in the Strait of Maracaibo Lake, Zulia State, Venezuela, is a Wildlife Fauna Reservoir. The biota contains amphibian species (3), mammals (6), invertebrates (8), reptiles (9), terrestrial and macrophyte plants (51), birds (57) and fish (59). The wetland faces threats such as the degraded flow of the Aurare River, presence of the invasive Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), forbidden fishing practices, illegal hunting, extraction of wood and dumping of solid waste which alters the ecological character of the wetland impacting the goods and services. Management practices such as implementation of an ordinance plan and usage regulations, recovery of the flows of the Aurare River, vigilance and monitoring, environmental educational programs, and economic appraisal and scientific research for the conservation of the marshland are suggested. Threats to the swamp endanger the ecological stability and its goods and services and the habitats for its unique biological diversity.
... Ecotourism is widely regarded as a tourism management approach capable of improving the welfare of local communities while preserving the environment (Moore, 2004;Hitchner et al., 2009;Perera and Vlosky, 2017). One of the definitions of ecotourism commonly used is responsible travel to natural areas while at the same time preserving the environment, sustaining the welfare of local communities, and involving interpretation and education (Lim and McAleer, 2005). Such a definition has been criticised by some academics for compartmentalising humans and nature which is used to promote the interests of the Global North (Hall, 2007). ...
This study presents how indigenous peoples participate in ecotourism planning, how their knowledge is tested and challenged to deal with knowledge for developing ecotourism, and what are the challenges in engaging indigenous peoples and their knowledge in ecotourism. It employed an indigenous qualitative research strategy by conducting semi-structured interviews with representatives of indigenous peoples, government, and non-governmental organisations (NGO) participating in ecotourism planning in Mude Ayek's Prohibition Customary Forest. The results of the study show that despite being involved, the dispersed knowledge of indigenous peoples has been integrated and utilised in forest management as a product of ecotourism. However, in forest ecotourism management, indigenous peoples find obstacles either from themselves or from the confusion of other stakeholders in integrating it. The practical implication of this research is that it is necessary to build a complete picture of local knowledge, which is no longer implicit but must be written.
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... Ecological challenge: Environmental protection become a major issue to tourism education practices, greenhouse gas emissions are the most controversial external effects of the transportation sector, and result in global warming. Changes in the water cycle, noise level, higher energy consumption, pollutant emission, and the spread of diseases (Lim &Mcaleer, 2005 The government tax rate on the tourism industry is always at a higher rate, which has made some industries to shut down. ...
... A clear decision towards the prioritization of one aspect prevents continuous re-adjustment, being not only expensive but also inefficient because none of the targets can be achieved sustainably. They are based on public acceptance analysis of natural protection demands (e.g., Thede et al., 2014;Lawton, 2001) and have been proven effective for wetland management (Lim & Mcaleer, 2005 (Durdall, 2018). The study noted reduced species diversity compared with historical data. ...
The Guadiana River estuary is a natural border between Spain and Portugal. Both sides of the river mouth are protected under national and international nature protection laws, but its situation is not ideal. The over-damming of the river has increased the estuary’s salinity, but the artisanal salt harvesting that would profit local people has been abandoned.
Saltworks abandonment has led to loss of bird diversity, degradation of the cultural landscape and waterscape and a decrease in work opportunities. Urbanization, which increased during the late 20th century and early 21st century, has stopped due to economic crises in both countries which has led to high rates of unemployment.
Currently, beach tourism is an important source of income, but diversification is needed, especially towards the nature protection areas. Some Guadiana estuary ecosystem services are endangered and protected sites do not seem to be the only solution.
... Because the earth's ecology is extremely fragile [2], even if beach resorts have benefited society and economy via tourism, the influx of huge people results in detrimental environmental impacts in the host towns [3]. One of the negative consequences of this is climate change, which results in a rise in sea level and a retreat of the shoreline [2]. ...
Resorts are commercial establishments specialised to meet vacationers needs through the provision of specialised services such as food, entertainment and accommodation. Most of the facilities provided by beach resorts are outdoor-based, therefore detailed attention should be paid to the landscape and external environment and this implies that the implementation of sustainable site planning strategies is crucial in achieving sustainable development. This paper seeks to investigate the adoption of sustainable site strategies by Beach Resorts in Lagos, Nigeria to understand how the various strategies could be applied in Site planning. The study was limited to beach resorts in Lagos, Nigeria and three resorts were carefully selected through purposive sampling. A qualitative data collection method was adopted and data collected were analysed through content analysis and findings revealed that there is high adoption of sustainable site planning strategies by beach resorts. Design strategies for site planning in a bid to create more sustainable developments in Nigeria were recommended.
... However, harm to the environment [7], a decrease in air quality [43], and (over)crowding of ports and cities [44] have increased the concerns. To increase tourist satisfaction and improve the quality of life (UN SDG #3), the industry should be ecologically sustainable [45]. ...
Maritime sectors have always dealt with uncertainties and disruptions. The COVID pandemic confronted the cruise industry with profound, wide-ranging, and lasting challenges while disrupting normal operations. Although the cruise industry contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), resumption and sustainable cruising requires the industry to adapt to the challenges presented. To this end, the paper suggests adaptive actions for the cruise sector to respond to the pandemic and links the actions to the UN SDGs to highlight their sustainable contributions. A system thinking approach is applied and a literature review is conducted to identify suitable adaptive actions. This paper shows the importance of UN SDGs 3, 4 and, in particular, 17 for sustainable cruising. The results of this paper provide support for informed decision-making to increase the cruise industry’s sustainability. This paper recommends that stakeholders: 1- identify drivers and barriers of sustainable cruising, 2- adapt to changes and embrace the UN SDGs, as they provide a platform for realizing sustainability, and 3- use educational programs to improve and transfer knowledge on sustainable cruising between academia and policymakers.
... From the end of 1980 and onwards, environmental protection and performance have been of great interest by authorities, businesses, and the communities (Erdogan & Tosun, 2009;Lim & McAleer, 2005). The tourism industry relies heavily on the environment since natural, beautiful, and impressive sceneries and places are destination attributes that attract tourists (Chen et al., 2021;Lee et al., 2010;Li et al., 2021). ...
Tourism consists of a “neuralgic” sector of the economy of many countries, and for it to be viable in the future years, sustainable practices are applied. One area of sustainability in the tourism sector is the interest in sustainable practices that hotels employ. This research focuses on the sustainable practices that hotels use, and specifically, it measures the green hotel practices as evaluated by the Greek Generation Z cohort. Seven statements referring to a hotel’s (0–5 star) environmental policy that is easily detected when staying at a hotel room are evaluated by 736 Generation Z members. Criteria for participating in the study were to be an adult member of the Greek Generation Z cohort, thus born 1995–2001 in 2019, have internet access, an email or Facebook account, and stayed at a hotel for at least two nights. Additionally, satisfaction, intention to return, and intention to recommend the hotel are measured based on the hotel’s environmentally friendly practices. A web-based questionnaire was utilized for data selection in May 2020, during the country’s lockdown, with questions referring to hotel accommodation of the previous year. Data analysis incorporated descriptive statistics, K-Means Cluster analysis, chi-square, and cross-tabulation tests. Cluster analysis is applied to all seven statements, plus the three statements: satisfaction, intention to return, and intention to recommend. K-Means Cluster analysis extracted three segments, precisely the “environmentally indifferent,” the “environmentally sensitive,” and the “environmentally insensitive but dissatisfied”. Marketing directions are provided two-fold: towards the targeted customer group, i.e., the Greek members of the Generation Z cohort for increasing environmental awareness, as well as towards the hoteliers with recommendations referring to low-cost sustainable practices.KeywordsGeneration ZSustainabilityEnvironmental policyTourismSegmentationTourist behaviorMarketing communicationDigital communicationJEL ClassificationM31M39L83Z32Z33
... Đặc trưng điểm đến đất ngập nước tạo ra tầm nhìn tổng thể và chiến lược cho du lịch, quy định lượng khách đến và loại hình du lịch được chấp nhận, có tính bền vững, quyết định nơi và cách thức mà các hoạt động du lịch được diễn ra, được quản lí và phát triển (Ramsar & UNWTO, 2012). Nhận thức được mối quan hệ này, nhiều doanh nghiệp du lịch toàn cầu cũng đang đóng góp công sức cho việc phục hồi, bảo tồn hệ sinh thái đất ngập nước (IUCN, 2012;Lim et al., 2005). ...
TÓM TẮT Trong bối cảnh suy giảm đất ngập nước ngày càng gia tăng, phát triển du lịch gắn với bảo tồn đất ngập nước được coi là định hướng chiến lược giúp đáp ứng mục tiêu sử dụng khôn khéo đất ngập nước. Bài viết này tổng hợp và phân tích các tài liệu trong và ngoài nước về du lịch gắn với bảo tồn đất ngập nước. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra quan điểm định hướng kết hợp giữa phát triển du lịch và bảo tồn hệ sinh thái đất ngập nước, làm rõ thực trạng của hoạt động du lịch gắn với bảo tồn các vùng đất ngập nước vùng biển đảo Việt Nam. Trên cơ sở đó, bài viết đưa ra 5 nhóm giải pháp phát triển du lịch gắn với bảo tồn vùng đất ngập nước ven biển và đảo ở Việt Nam. Từ khóa: biển đảo; du lịch; Việt Nam; đất ngập nước; bảo tồn đất ngập nước 1. Đặt vấn đề Đất ngập nước chiếm một tỉ lệ đáng kể trong diện tích hành tinh, ước tính toàn cầu (chưa đầy đủ) là 1280 triệu ha (khoảng 9% diện tích bề mặt) (Ramsar, 2010). Tính đến nay, toàn thế giới có 2431 vùng đất ngập nước đã được công nhận là khu Ramsar với tổng diện tích đạt hơn 254,6 triệu ha (Ramsar, 2021). Tuy nhiên, hệ sinh thái các vùng đất ngập nước ven biển đang bị đe dọa nghiêm trọng cùng với sự gia tăng các hoạt động khai thác của con người. Tình trạng suy thoái đất ngập nước diễn ra trên toàn cầu với tốc độ nhanh (0,78%/năm), lớn hơn cả tốc độ mất đất rừng tự nhiên (0,24%/năm) (thống kê giai đoạn 1990-2015) (Ramsar, 2018). Trước thực trạng đó, bảo tồn giá trị hệ sinh thái đất ngập nước được nhận thức là nhiệm vụ cấp bách và cần thiết. Nằm bên bờ Biển Đông, với đường bờ biển dài 3260km không kể các đảo, Việt Nam là quốc gia có vị trí địa chiến lược quan trọng của khu vực Đông Nam Á cũng như vùng (2022). Tourism development in association with wetland conservation: Current status and solutions for sea and islands in Vietnam.
... In other words, natural resources are expected to become increasingly constrained over time, and those firms that respond adequately to uncertainty in the availability of natural resources will have a sustainable competitive advantage over their competitors. In this respect, studies have posited the importance of environmental management as a significant function to enhance the prospects of continued viability (Lim and McAleer, 2005) as well as a value creation channel through environmental certification (Chan and Hawkins, 2010). ...
Recently, many firms that have caused direct pollution to the environment have begun to think about the necessity of environmental management. As buildings have played an important role in environmental issues, the real estate industry can no longer ignore demands for environmental management. Research on environmental management has mainly focused on its financial implications. However, there has been no consensus in the literature about the relationship between environmental management and firm performance. By comparing portfolios of environmentally certified properties of 19 lodging Real Estate Investment Trusts, this study explores the relationship between environmental management and firm performance, while taking into account the moderating role of outside board of directors. The relationship between environmental management and firm performance appeared to have mixed results, but this study found a positive moderating effect of outside board of directors. This study provides new insights into the hospitality and the real estate literature from a corporate governance perspective.
... Çevre, turizm sektörünün gelişebilmesi ve faaliyetlerine devam edebilmesi husussunda vazgeçilmez bir kaynak olarak görülmektedir (Lim ve McAleer, 2005: 1432. 1970'li yıllarda ekonomik etkisi üzerine durulan turizmin, doğal, kültürel ve çevresel kaynaklar üzerinde olumsuz gelişmelere yol açmasıyla sadece ekonomik etkisinin odaklanmanın yeterli olmadığı anlaşılmış ve 1980'li yıllarda çevresel düzenlemelere yer verilmeye başlanmıştır (Çelik, 2016: 67). ...
Journal of Tourism Intelligence and Smartness, 4(2), 2021
... The analysis and understanding of the national and international value of Zambia's tourism and its sustainability must be contextualised within the larger space of sustainable development.To be sustainable, tourism "musttake full account of its current and future economic, social-cultural and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities" (UNEP, 2005).Tourism, as an economic activity (job creation, foreign currency earner, source of disposable income, growth of transnational corporations, stimulates inward and industrial investments), has an effect on the environment of the destination, which inadvertently contributes to the desirability and attractiveness of a tourist destination. Thus, the protection and conservation of environmental resources, upon which the tourism industry depends as primary inputs in the production of the tourism output, are prime considerations for the industry (Swarbrook, 1999;Lim & McAleer, 2003). ...
... The organization of these two levels enjoys tourism activities, socio-cultural, economic, political environmental benefits, and so on. In this way, guidelines and strategies can be designed with a long-term perspective for the benefits of tourism and environmental protection [6]. ...
... It was found that there was a significant correlation (p < 0.001) between community building, the culture of life, cultural security and the willingness to revisit or purchase property, and the effectiveness of community building (0.686), cultural security (0.618), and culture of life (0.588) affected the willingness to recommend friends and relatives to travel and experience, and the results were not identical in the literature [19,34,36,51], as shown in Table 8. Based on the above description, Hypothesis 5 was no confirmed. ...
The purpose of the research is to explore how to reach a consensus on the development of cultural tourism and the sustainability of the entire rural environment from the perspective of different rights holders. Using Beigang Township in Taiwan as a case study, we first conducted a questionnaire survey and analyzed 600 respondents by statistical verifications method, then used an interview method to compile suggestions from experts and scholars, and finally conducted a field survey to collect actual information. After summarizing, organizing, and analyzing all the data, the study was examined in a multivariate manner. This study concludes that creating parking spaces, providing a comfortable resting place, facilitating the exchange of ideas, and improving the environmental literacy of the public will increase the public attention to issues such as village visibility, people interaction, ancient architecture, culture and totems, public health and transportation, and entrepreneurial development, as well as address the concerns of local residents and some men and people over 31–40 years old. By doing so, we can improve community building and security, enrich cultural resources, build and develop sufficient industries, stabilize prices, obtain a safe and hygienic village environment, increase the desire to revisit, become a recommendation for family travel, and achieve the goal of sustainable development of rural environment and health.
... Bu sorunların ortaya çıkmasında destinasyona ait altyapı ve üstyapı yetersizlikleri önemli rol oynamaktadır. Altyapı ve üst yapı yetersizliklerin giderilmesine yönelik gerçekleştirilen yatırımlar ise yoğun sezonlarda kitle turizmin ihtiyaçlarına cevap verememekte, bunun bir sonucu olarak da doğal kaynaklar tükenmekte ve turizm destinasyonları çekiciliklerini kaybetmektedir (Deng vd., 2002, s. 423;Lim ve McAleer, 2005, s. 1431Türkay ve Saraç, 2019, s. 99). Bu duruma en çok Ege ve Akdeniz kıyı bölgelerinde rastlanmaktadır. ...
İslamiyet; çevreyi korumayı emreden, israfı yasaklayan ve toplumların sosyal yaşantısı ve inancına saygı duyan semavi bir dindir. İslam dininin gereklerine göre turizm faaliyeti gerçekleştiren bireylerin sürdürülebilir turizme katkı sağladığı düşünülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda bu araştırmanın temel amacı, İslam dinine mensup helal duyarlı turistlerin sürdürülebilir turizm gelişimine yönelik algılarının ortaya koyulmasıdır. Veriler beş yıldızlı helal konseptli otellerde konaklayan toplamda 486 kişiden anket tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları helal duyarlı turistlerin turizm faaliyeti gösterdikleri destinasyonun sürdürülebilirliğine duyarlı olduklarını ve İslam dinin gerekleri arasında sayılan çevrenin korunması ve israftan kaçılması emirlerini benimsediklerini göstermektedir. Helal duyarlı turistlerin sürdürülebilir turizmin gelişiminde öncelikle çevresel konulara dikkat ettiği ve sürdürülebilir turizm gelişiminde uzun vadeli planlamaların yapılması gerektiği düşüncesinde oldukları tespit edilmiştir.
... Bu sorunların ortaya çıkmasında destinasyona ait altyapı ve üstyapı yetersizlikleri önemli rol oynamaktadır. Altyapı ve üst yapı yetersizliklerin giderilmesine yönelik gerçekleştirilen yatırımlar ise yoğun sezonlarda kitle turizmin ihtiyaçlarına cevap verememekte, bunun bir sonucu olarak da doğal kaynaklar tükenmekte ve turizm destinasyonları çekiciliklerini kaybetmektedir (Deng vd., 2002, s. 423;Lim ve McAleer, 2005, s. 1431Türkay ve Saraç, 2019, s. 99). Bu duruma en çok Ege ve Akdeniz kıyı bölgelerinde rastlanmaktadır. ...
İslamiyet; çevreyi korumayı emreden, israfı yasaklayan ve toplumların sosyal yaşantısı ve inancına saygı duyan semavi bir dindir. İslam dininin gereklerine göre turizm faaliyeti gerçekleştiren bireylerin sürdürülebilir turizme katkı sağladığı düşünülmektedir. Bu doğrultuda bu araştırmanın temel amacı, İslam dinine mensup helala duyarlı turistlerin sürdürülebilir turizm gelişimine yönelik algılarının ortaya konulmasıdır. Veriler beş yıldızlı helal konseptli otellerde konaklayan toplamda 486 kişiden anket tekniği ile toplanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları helala duyarlı turistlerin turizm faaliyeti gösterdikleri destinasyonun sürdürülebilirliğine duyarlı olduklarını ve İslam dinin gerekleri arasında sayılan çevrenin korunması ve israftan kaçılması emirlerini benimsediklerini göstermektedir. Helala duyarlı turistlerin sürdürülebilir turizmin gelişiminde öncelikle çevresel konulara dikkat ettiği ve sürdürülebilir turizm gelişiminde uzun vadeli planlamaların yapılması gerektiği düşüncesinde oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Abstract Islam; It is a celestial religion that orders to protect the environment, prohibits waste and respects the social life and beliefs of societies. It is thought that individuals who carry out tourism activities according to the requirements of the Islamic religion contribute to sustainable tourism. Accordingly, the main purpose of this research is to reveal the perceptions of halal-sensitive tourists belonging to the Islamic religion towards sustainable tourism development. The data were collected from a total of 486 people who stayed in five-star halal-concept hotels with a survey technique. The results of the research show that halal-sensitive tourists are sensitive to the sustainability of the destination where they do touristic activities, and that they adopt the orders "protecting the environment and avoiding waste" which are considered among the requirements of Islam. It has been determined that halal-sensitive tourists think that firstly environmental issues should be paid attention and long-term planning should be made in sustainable tourism development.
The global tourism industry has undergone a paradigm shift towards sustainability, prompting tourist destinations to adopt environmentally responsible or green practices. This paper focuses on sustainable tourism management, with a special focus on Belgrade, exploring the city's endeavors to incorporate green practices in its tourist product. The primary goal is to assess the efficacy of these sustainable measures in promoting environmental conservation and enhancing the overall tourist experience. By employing a comprehensive research methodology, including analysis and synthesis of secondary data, and existing scientific literature in this field, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the impact of green practices on the management of tourist destinations. The paper highlights the importance of incorporating and promoting green practices in the management of sustainable tourism, emphasizing their critical role in sustaining Belgrade as a tourist destination.
Yeşil Yönetim ve Çevre Bilinci kitabı, konaklama işletmeleri için bir modelleme üzerine Dr. Ergün Kara tarafından kaleme alınmıştır. Kitap, yeşil yönetim kavramının anlamını ve önemini ele almaktadır. Yeşil yönetim anlayışının ilkeleri, üretim faaliyetleri, insan kaynakları faaliyetleri, pazarlama faaliyetleri, muhasebe-finans faaliyetleri, Ar-Ge faaliyetleri ve halkla ilişkiler faaliyetleri gibi çeşitli alanlarda nasıl uygulanabileceği üzerinde durulmaktadır. Ayrıca, yeşil yönetim anlayışının işletme başarısına nasıl katkı sağladığı da incelenmektedir. Kitabın ikinci bölümünde ise çevre bilinci ve gelişimi konusu ele alınmaktadır. Çevre kavramı, çevre bilincinin önemi, çevre sorunları ve çözümleri gibi konular kitapta yer almaktadır.Bu kitap, konaklama işletmeleri için yeşil yönetim ve çevre bilinci konularında bilgi edinmek isteyenler için önemli bir kaynak niteliği taşımaktadır. Kitap, çevre dostu uygulamaların işletme başarısına nasıl katkı sağlayabileceğini anlatarak, işletmelerin çevreye duyarlı ve sürdürülebilir bir şekilde faaliyet göstermelerine yardımcı olmayı amaçlamaktadır. The book \"Green Management and Environmental Awareness\" is written by Dr. Ergün Kara and focuses on modeling for accommodation businesses. The book discusses the meaning and importance of green management concept. It emphasizes how the principles of green management can be applied in various areas such as production activities, human resources activities, marketing activities, accounting and finance activities, R&D activities, and public relations activities. Additionally, it examines how the green management approach contributes to business success. The second part of the book addresses the topic of environmental awareness and development. It covers subjects such as the concept of environment, the importance of environmental awareness, environmental issues, and their solutions. This book serves as an important resource for those who want to acquire knowledge on green management and environmental awareness in accommodation businesses. It aims to assist businesses in operating in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner by explaining how environmentally friendly practices can contribute to business success.
Dünya genelinde turizm sektörü ve çevre alanında yaşanan hızlı gelişmeler doğal çevreyi tahrip etmektedir. Çevreye karşı duyarlı olmayan doğa ile uyumsuz konaklama işletmeleri turizm bilincine sahip çağdaş insanlar için çekiciliği olmayan itici yapılar olarak görülmektedir. Turizmde klasik anlayış, özellikle 1980’lerin ortalarından başlayarak değişim sürecine girmiştir. Böylelikle turizmde doğa ve çevre önem kazanmıştır. Bugüne kadar çevrenin korunması ve kirliliğin azaltılması yönünde konaklama işletmelerinin çevre dostu uygulamaları ve yaptıkları diğer çalışmaların maliyetleri artıracağına inanılmaktaydı. Oysa ki günümüzde yeşil yönetim anlayışına uygun faaliyetlerde bulunan konaklama işletmelerinin çevreyi korumak için yaptıkları her yatırım, kazanç olarak kendilerine mutlaka geri dönmektedir. Bu kitap çalışması, 2017 yılında Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü’ne sunmuş olduğum “Konaklama İşletmelerinde Çevre Bilinci ve Yeşil Yönetim Uygulamalarının İşletme Başarısına Katkısı: Muğla İli Üzerine Bir Araştırma” başlıklı doktora tezimden üretilmiştir.
This paper is an attempt of designing and developing a framework for employing the concept of tourism, in particular the eco-tourism – the gain from tourism without compromising on the yield from ecological balance. This paper gives a multidimensional view to the readers to look tourism as a need for the economic growth and on the other side its usual disturbance to the environment with a closer look in particular applied to various quality aspects of life promoted by sustainable development. Here, a framework which is proposed is not just confined to tourism locations, destinations or the pictures relating to the gain of it. Rather it includes the scope for further research to articulate and address the issues concerning to broad array of positive and negative shades of tourism developments and to explore the potential for sustainable call of an action to protect, preserve and purify the thoughts of human with regard to the exploitation of nature as a whole and forest in particular. Western Ghats – A spread in the state of Karnataka, A popular destination, naturally created heaven on the earth with entire elements of green and green resources have taken for the study for an in-depth look and thereby to propose the ways for sustainability to renew the interest in the impact of tourism on environment, society and culture.
Bu bölümde, her iki ülkenin yerel yönetim yapıları ve sundukları rekreasyon hizmetleri detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir. İspanya, 1978 Anayasası ile iller ve belediyeler olmak üzere iki kademeli bir yerel yönetim sistemi kurmuş, ancak esas reformları bölgesel yönetimler gerçekleştirmiştir. İspanya'da yerel yönetimler geniş bir yerinden yönetim sistemi uygulamakta olup, belediyeler, il yönetimleri ve bölgesel yönetimler gibi üç ana sınıfa ayrılmaktadır. Rekreasyon hizmetleri kapsamında, sosyal uyumu sağlamak ve toplumun tüm bireylerinin entegrasyonunu teşvik etmek amacıyla çeşitli programlar ve projeler uygulanmaktadır. Portekiz'de ise yerel yönetimlerin gelişimi 1974'teki diktatörlüğün yıkılmasıyla başlamış ve 1999 yılında belediyelerin sorumluluklarını artırmak amacıyla çeşitli kanunlar çıkarılmıştır. Portekiz'de yerel yönetimler asimetrik bölgeselleşmiş bir yapıdadır ve rekreasyon merkezleri ile bireylerin sosyal uyumunu ve psiko-sosyal refahını iyileştirmeye yönelik hizmetler sunmaktadır. Her iki ülke de rekreasyon hizmetleri aracılığıyla toplumsal kalkınmayı ve bireylerin yaşam kalitesini artırmayı hedeflemektedir.
Bu araştırma ile küresel kriz dönemlerinde marka özdeşleşmesi ve marka güveninin reklam hatırlama düzeyine etkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Markaların seçilmesinde Youtube Ads Leaderboard’un her ay en fazla seyredilen reklamlarla ilgili verilerinin arasından Covid-19 temalı reklam sloganları esas alınmıştır. Bu amaçla 2020 Mart ayından itibaren yayınlanan marka reklamları içerisinden 6 marka reklamı araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini 18
yaş üstü bireyler oluşturmakta olup, online anket bazı dijital platformlar üzerinden (WhatsApp, E-posta, Facebook, ınstagram) yapılan paylaşımlarla katılımcılara ulaştırılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri 22/06-22/07 2022 tarihleri arasında 30
günlük süre içerisinde toplanmıştır. Ankete toplam 453 geri dönüş yapılmıştır.
Araştırmada sağlanan verilerin analiz edilmesine yönelik olarak SPSS 25.0 paket
programlarından yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmada hipotezlerle ilgili neticelerin incelenmesine yönelik olarak regresyon modeli tercih edilmiştir. Buna göre marka
özdeşleşmenin slogan hatırlama düzeyleri üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisinin olmadığı
marka güveninin ise slogan hatırlama düzeyi üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisin olduğu
belirlenmiştir.
The tourism industry of Bangladesh is growing very rapidly in recent
years though international tourist arrival is very limited compared to the neighboring
countries. However, domestic tourist flow has been increasing excessively. This
book chapter reveals the status of sustainable tourism indicators of Bangladesh
guided by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Department of
International Development (DFID). It has been found that the local people of the
topmost revenue-generating destination of Bangladesh are slightly dissatisfied with
mass tourism development, yet, it varies for different factors. In terms of social and
environmental concerns, local people are dissatisfied with conventional tourism
practices. However, they are very satisfied with the increase of diversified livelihood
and economic multiplication. On the other hand, livelihood capital is used limited
to sustainability in the four major sectors of the tourism industry for the country.
The main reason for it could be depicted lack of theoretical understanding of
research. However, the tourism industry of the country is still in the booming stage.
Therefore, the application of effective knowledge with proper investments and
development practices could improve the industries involved in the tourism business
in a sustainable manner. Thus, this industry could rise and bring about decent
employment offerings in a sustainable manner to everyone (i.e. from the community
to investors or the government). Moreover, these practices will improve the capacity
of the destination’s inhabitants to protect the environment and ensure community
empowerment.
It is with profound sadness that we write this statement for the former editor of this journal, our colleague and friend, Michael McAleer. Mike passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021, and he will be sorely missed by his vast number of colleagues and friends. Mike served on the editorial board of the Annals of Financial Economics (AFE) for more than 16 years and was the Editor-in-Chief since 2016. Mike was a wonderful friend, colleague, and mentor to all that knew him, and provided countless hours of service to AFE. He touched our lives deeply and was ever ready to lend a hand in any way he could, whether through his vast knowledge of econometrics, his willingness to work together on research projects, his efforts on behalf of this journal, or his contagious joie de vivre. We will miss him greatly. In the remainder of this editorial, we include a short biography, as well as a number of statements from co-authors, colleagues and friends of Mike.
A country’s touristy appeal majorly relies on its culture, archaeology, ancient heritage, historic palaces, natural beauty, etc. From this angle, Bangladesh can be considered as a touristic country. The present-day landmass that constitutes Bangladesh has a rich history with many tourist attractions. The Bangladesh economy is more integrated with the tourism industry. In this context, this research aims to outline the scenario and prospect of development and investment of tourism in the country. Findings of this review chapter show that adequate development and investments in the tourism industry of Bangladesh can facilitate the economy’s integration with greater financial and technical strengths.
Bangladesh’s historical, cultural, and natural possibilities are diverse. The topic of this paper is the marketing strategies prepared with the aim of creating and developing tourism in Bangladesh. The research conducts SWOT analysis and TOWS matrix on tourism development strategies and communication of Bangladesh as a tourist destination. With the progression of time, the tourism industry has moved toward becoming a valuable piece of our typical life. Bangladesh is blessed with excellent scenic beauty the rich culture and is known for its various tourist spots, which help the economy to develop. Because of certain threats and challenges, Bangladesh has failed to utilize its strengths and opportunities and to present itself as a tourist destination country. The purpose of this chapter is to overview the concept, impacts, types, and tourism industries of Bangladesh generally. The major concern of the writer is to highlight the current situation of tourism according to the national budget, income-expenditure, and contribution. This study also highlights strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats by using SWOT analysis. The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of tourism in Bangladesh. The primary data was collected from 360 respondents, and the secondary data was taken from various national and international reports, journals, books, magazines, and newspapers. A few investigations have been done on the qualitative analysis of Tourism in Bangladesh. But, very few studies have been undertaken to analyze tourism in Bangladesh rigorously and to assess both positive and negative economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts. Additionally, no single initiative was undertaken to find out the optimal solution by using SO, WO, ST and WT strategies. This study suggests SO strategy is best for the tourism industry in Bangladesh.
Development of sustainable tourism is not possible without the support and involvement of the local community. Thus, it would be beneficial to understand how residents perceive tourism development. This study investigates the main factors that influence residents’ support for tourism development in the context of wetland tourism. The study was conducted in one of the most extensive wetland areas in Sri Lanka, situated not far from the capital, Colombo. The main instrument for data collection was a survey applied both to residents living inside the Muthurajawela
Wetland and to residents living outside but in the proximity of the wetland. The data collected were subsequently processed, evaluated, and explained using SPSS 26. Besides descriptive statistics, a binomial logistic regression was employed to understand which factors influence residents’ attitudes toward future tourism development. The study found that six factors could predict support for tourism development: gender, age, employment (connected or not to tourism), residence (inside or outside the wetland), interaction with tourists, and satisfaction with the current level of tourism development. The results were then discussed in the context of the extant literature and limitations were acknowledged.
Bu araştırmanın amacı, Güney Marmara’nın önemli bir turizm destinasyonu olarak Erdek’te ikamet eden yerel halkın, turizmin gelişimi sonucu ortaya çıkan sosyo-kültürel, ekonomik ve çevresel pozitif-negatif etkilere yönelik algılarının ve turizmin gelişimine yönelik katılımlarının, demografik değişkenler üzerindeki etkisini tespit etmektir. Araştırmanın örneklemini, Erdek’te yaşayan yerel halk oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma verileri, 10 Temmuz-10 Ağustos tarihleri arasında Erdek’te ikamet eden 183 kişiden anket yöntemi ile elde edilmiştir. Yapılan istatistiksel analizler sonucunda cinsiyet, yaş, medeni durum, eğitim seviyesi, meslek, turizm sektöründe çalışma ve gelir düzeyi değişkenleri üzerinde yerel halkın turizme yönelik algı ve gelişimine yönelik katılımlarının etkileri incelenmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, yerel halkın ekonomik pozitif etki algıları cinsiyete ve turizm sektöründe çalışma durumuna göre, sosyo-kültürel pozitif etki algıları cinsiyete göre ve turizme verdikleri destek de yine cinsiyete göre anlamlı bir farklılık göstermektedir. Araştırmadan elde edilen sonuçlar ışığında sektörün gelişimine katkı sağlayacak teorik ve pratik uygulamalar tartışılmıştır.
Purpose
Mass tourism in urban settings has proven to be economically significant in many parts of the world. To date, however, the academic debate on sustainable tourism has focused primarily on the ecological and socio-cultural sustainability of tourism in rural and coastal, rather than urban, settings. This paper aims to review the emerging debate on sustainable urban tourism, its complexities and challenges, and questions how urban destinations that are striving to become sustainable cities, can leverage benefit from the implementation of sustainable policies and practices to achieve tourism ‘destination’ competitiveness.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses a qualitative, exploratory research approach using in-depth interviews to seek responses from key stakeholders on their views and experiences of sustainability in the context of an urban destination. Thematic analysis is used to analyze and present the findings.
Findings
This study concludes that destinations need to be viewed in their broader regional context. Rather than be viewed solely as destinations that are ‘kind to the environment,’ sustainable urban destinations need to demonstrate a deeper commitment to all stakeholder groups, and especially local residents, to provide a fair and desirable ecosystem for achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Originality/value
This paper reflects on the potential relationship between ‘urban sustainability’ and the ‘destination competitiveness’ of an urban tourism destination. This then will provide the platform for sustainability to truly contribute to future destination competitiveness.
New travelers (tourists) of the modern world, wonder different and authentic things and can visit any destination with sufficient resources. However, the way to create a sufficient and sustainable tourism supply is possible by understanding and managing the expectations and demands of its own people as well as responding to the demands. Therefore, the knowledge of how much the quality of life of the local people, which is one of the most important stakeholders of tourism, is affected by tourism is one of the
prerequisites for developing and managing tourism. In this context, this study, which is about the quality of life of the local people in Batman province, was carried out by face-to-face survey method with 387 people residing in the city center. After the data were arranged through a package program, regression, correlation and difference analysis tests were conducted for the purpose of the study. According to the findings obtained, it is understood that tourism in Batman affects the life quality of the local people positively in terms of certain variables. On the other hand, it is understood that it follows a mixed course in environmental and socio-cultural terms and the number of questions that are answered negatively is increasing. For example, men who interact more with the city due to socio-cultural variables think that tourism increases cultural cohesion, whereas individuals with a high level of education think that tourism causes cultural degeneration, especially for young people.
Strategies of sustainable tourism are not easily implemented and there is a need to examine case studies of 'best practice' to offer ideas, solutions and models of organisation, funding and conflict resolution to guide others who seek to introduce similar approaches. This paper discusses the management of the Cape Byron Headland Reserve in New South Wales, Australia, which has faced problems of maintaining the integrity of the site from inappropriate uses and commercial exploitation. A review is made of the achievements of the Cape Byron Headland Trust as a model of sustainable tourism management, which has involved permanent, on-site management of the area, its own fund-raising activities and local community participation in its management.
Wetlands are major occupiers of coastal areas in the Caribbean. They have been impacted seriously by tourism in many islands, through drainage and filling for resorts and biting insect control. Some island wetlands contribute to tourism and recreation, both generally and for special interest visitors. This article reviews wetland losses. Case studies in Jamaica and Trinidad are used to evaluate the potential use of wetlands for diversification of the tourism industry. A methodology is presented for evaluating potential visitor use of wetlands in relation to regional needs in conservation. This methodology selects ecological and socioeconomic criteria in relation to national priorities for wetland conservation, before consideration of site potential for visitor use.RésuméL'utilisation des marécages pour le tourisme dans les îles des Caraïbes. Une grande partie des régions côtières des Caraïbes se forme de marécages. Dans beaucoup d'îles, le tourisme a eu un impact considérable sur les marécages, à cause du drainage et du remplissage pour la construction des stations balnéaires et pour l'élimination des insectes piqueurs. Quelques marécages des îles contribuent au tourisme et à la récréation, soit d'une façon générale soit pour les visiteurs qui s'y intéressent en particulier. Le présent article examine la perte des marécages. On discute des cas particuliers à la Jamaïque et à la Trinité pour évaluer la possibilité d'utiliser des marécages pour la diversification de l'industrie touristique. On présente une méthodologie pour évaluer l'utilisation éventuelle des marécages par des visiteurs vis-à-vis des besoins régionaux pour la défense de l'environment. Cette méthodologie choisit des critères écologiques et sociologiques par rapport aux priorités nationales pour la protection des marécages avant de considérer les attraits de l'endroit pour l'usage touristique.
International tourism is increasingly driven by destinations' natural and cultural resources. To combine quality with profitability, resorts in the 21 st century should be "ecoresorts." Ecoresorts will augment their guests' experiences by providing interpretation of the location and by offering guests the opportunity to participate in the destination's preservation. The quality of the destination environment, the potential for learning, and the complexity and authenticity of the experience will be important in the traveler's destination choice. The challenge for eco tourism is to enhance the tourism value of the natural and cultural resources in a way that will produce a ripple effect through local and national economies and also sustain the character of those resources. The future of resort ecotourism depends on solutions that provide for an enjoyable, authentic, and enlightening ecotourism experience despite conservation efforts that limit access to the heritage attractions.
Concerns about the impact of human activities on the environment have encouraged policy makers in New Zealand, and other nations, to reassess the relative effectiveness and efficiency of environmental taxes. Countries' experience with environmental taxation differ and discussions in New Zealand coincide with announcements by the government of new carbon and energy taxes to be introduced before the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. With this in mind, it is timely to ask questions as to the relative effectiveness and efficiency of alternative environmental taxes. A computable general equilibrium (CGE) model is used to address some of the important questions related to environmental taxation, in particular carbon, energy and petroleum taxes. The model is developed within a theoretical structure that focuses on the energy sector and allows for substitution between various sources of energy and between energy and capital. The paper provides preliminary simulation results that show the impact of alternative carbon, energy and petroleum taxes on the New Zealand economy and the competitiveness of industry sectors including energy intensive industries.
Strategies adopted by the international hotel industry for achieving greater environmental sensitivity and sustainability are assessed from three perspectives: ecotechniques, environmental sponsorship, and eco-packaging. The key finding is that the business as well as the environmental cases for a ‘green hotel’ fall short of tapping the potential of a ‘green resort’. Evidence is also presented for the increasing convergence of international tourism and international ecotourism, a trend that will effect a shift from vacation product to place product in defining the competitiveness and quality of international resort destinations. The article pioneers guidelines for an ecoresort masterplan, conceptualized specifically to benefit the international resort industry and introduced as complementary to the directives of the International Hotel Environment Initiative. The resort-plus scope of masterplanning, an expanded capacity to assimilate, and a layered approach to product development are the core principles that, in their interplay, will distinguish an ecoresort product from a resort product. The guidance provided by the ecoresort concept will be of greatest use to new developments. It will also help to structure the international multi-resort expansion of hotel groups, taking maximum advantage of the large-scale ecotourism initiatives undertaken by a growing number of countries and regions.
This paper reviews a variety of the definitions which have been given to the term ‘ecotourism’, and presents them as a continuum where, at one pole, all tourism can be viewed as ecotourism and, at the other, no tourism can be viewed as ecotourism. Examples of ecotourism definitions are then classified according to their position along this continuum. As a result of this classification it is suggested that it is desirable to implement management strategies which attempt to shift the ‘ecotourist experience’ from simple enjoyment and satisfaction through stages of greater understanding, attitude change and finally more environmentally responsible behaviour. A model which displays this shift is offered and a series of indicators which can be used to measure the transition are suggested.
Tourist arrivals series from Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore to Australia exhibit strong seasonality. For data and policy analysis, it is useful to obtain seasonally adjusted data for international tourism from the respective origin countries. This paper applies the moving average technique for estimating the seasonal components of time series to monthly tourist arrivals time series data to Australia. The autocorrelation and partial autocorrelation functions, the Lagrange multiplier test for the absence of serial correlation, and model selection criteria, namely the Akaike Information Criterion and Schwarz Bayesian Criterion, are used to examine which time series processes best describe international arrivals data for Australia.RésuméVariations périodiques mensuelles du tourisme asiatique en Australienne. Les séries d'arrivées touristiques en provenance de Hong Kong, Malaisie et Singapour en Australie exhibent une forte périodicité. Afin d'analyser les données et les politiques, il est utile d'obtenir des données ajustées périodiquement pour le tourisme international des pays d'origine respectifs. Dans cet article, la technique de moyenne-mobile est appliquée aux données mensuelles des arrivées en Australie pour estimer les éléments périodiques des séries chronologiques. Les fonctions d'autocorrelations et d'autocorrelations partielles, le test du multiplicateur de Lagrange pour l'absence de correlation en série et des critères de sélection du modèle, particulièrement le critère d'information d'Akaike et le critère Schwarz Bayésien, sont utilisés pour examiner quels procédés de séries chronologiques décrivent le mieux les données d'arrivées en Australie.
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