The Importance of International Volunteering for the Tourist Destination Image: Case Study in Barcelos (Portugal) DOI Creative Commons
Ricardo Pacheco Coutinho, Bruno Sousa, Vasco Santos

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Administrative Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 178 - 178

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

This research investigates the significant role of international volunteering, particularly through European Solidarity Corps (ESC), in shaping image Barcelos as a tourist destination. The study specifically examines various volunteer programs Barcelos, such construction projects, teaching, and agricultural assistance. It focuses on volunteers’ perceptions motivations impact their experiences city’s touristic recognition. Using mixed-methods approach, this analyzes responses from electronic surveys with 92 former ESC volunteers interviews four local organizations that host these participants. findings reveal volunteering specific enhances Barcelos’ welcoming, culturally rich, civically engaged highlights importance integrating initiatives into tourism management strategy, suggesting efforts can significantly enrich experience overall Furthermore, identifies areas for future research, including need more in-depth analysis long-term activities economy cultural sustainability. limitations study, use convenience sample reliance self-reported data, which may influence results generalizability, are also discussed. In conclusion, work provides valuable insights managers policymakers, demonstrating how be strategic component enhancing destinations. Through careful management, continue to develop promote its identity destination solidarity vibrancy.

Language: Английский

Is Green Transformational Leadership the Panacea to Environmental Challenges in Africa? A Systematic Review of Literature DOI Open Access

Tabithah Wanjiru K. Kimani,

Daniel M. Nzengya

Published: March 28, 2025

Modern organizations have developed ambitious environmental goals, but there is a gap between espoused goals and actual practices outcomes. Green transformational leadership (GTL) viewed as one of the strategies that can use to translate into green However, literature examining outcomes fragmented disjointed. This study sought conduct systematic review studies on GTL for purposes synthesis presenting them single platform. A search was conducted EBSCOhost yielded 141 results out which 36 articles made it final review. The analysis revealed majority been in Southeast Asia focus employee behaviour outcome. Other include creativity, performance, resilience. reveals utilize quantitative approach predominantly employing cross-sectional designs, with significant emphasis identifying mediating moderating factors shape this relationship. Based these findings, recommends diversification research methodologies incorporate longitudinal, experimental qualitative approaches enhance understanding paucity within African continent raises questions regarding commitment countries towards realization sustainable development (SDGs). There need explore regions currently underrepresented literature, particularly East context, gain insights local challenges.

Language: Английский

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Strength of green HRM practices towards green performance management DOI
Naimatullah Shah, Safia Bano, Ummi Naiemah Saraih

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Benchmarking An International Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 22, 2025

Purpose This paper explores the effect of green HRM practices and greener dynamics towards performance management (GPM) in hotels Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach is a quantitative study. We collected cross-sectional data from employees working Pakistan used 376 usable samples to conclude results. Findings Using structural equation model (SEM), study’s results exert positive impact practices, i.e. hiring (GH), training development (GTD) discipline (GDM), on self-efficacy (GSE) involvement (GI). Also, study demonstrates GSE creativity (GC) GPM. Further, GI substantial predictor GPM but not GC, which positively significantly affects Practical implications The offers new insights provides guidelines for policymakers hotel authorities understand leverage industry. By providing fresh theoretical lens, such as GPM, HRM, GSE, analyse these correlations personnel, this will help advance theory field. Originality/value novel contribution regarding empirical confirmation Pakistani

Language: Английский

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Catalyzing Green Identity and Sustainable Advantage in Tourism and Hotel Businesses DOI Open Access
Fahad Kamal Alsheref, Hazem Ahmed Khairy, Omar Alsetoohy

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Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(12), P. 5267 - 5267

Published: June 20, 2024

Global environmental concerns necessitate a heightened focus on green practices by businesses to balance sustainability and profitability. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of ambidexterity (GA), organizational identity (GOI), internal marketing (GIM) sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in travel agencies hotels. The PLS-SEM approach was used test proposed model study. In total, 317 valid responses were gathered from full-time middle- upper-management personnel category A five-star hotels operating Egypt. findings revealed that GA positively impacts GOI, GIM, SCA. Also, GOI GIM impact addition, mediate relationship between advanced dynamic capability theory emphasizing importance processes harnessing sustainability-oriented capabilities. recognized SCA, provided insightful implications how might develop use their sustainability-related strengths.

Language: Английский

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The Importance of International Volunteering for the Tourist Destination Image: Case Study in Barcelos (Portugal) DOI Creative Commons
Ricardo Pacheco Coutinho, Bruno Sousa, Vasco Santos

et al.

Administrative Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(8), P. 178 - 178

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

This research investigates the significant role of international volunteering, particularly through European Solidarity Corps (ESC), in shaping image Barcelos as a tourist destination. The study specifically examines various volunteer programs Barcelos, such construction projects, teaching, and agricultural assistance. It focuses on volunteers’ perceptions motivations impact their experiences city’s touristic recognition. Using mixed-methods approach, this analyzes responses from electronic surveys with 92 former ESC volunteers interviews four local organizations that host these participants. findings reveal volunteering specific enhances Barcelos’ welcoming, culturally rich, civically engaged highlights importance integrating initiatives into tourism management strategy, suggesting efforts can significantly enrich experience overall Furthermore, identifies areas for future research, including need more in-depth analysis long-term activities economy cultural sustainability. limitations study, use convenience sample reliance self-reported data, which may influence results generalizability, are also discussed. In conclusion, work provides valuable insights managers policymakers, demonstrating how be strategic component enhancing destinations. Through careful management, continue to develop promote its identity destination solidarity vibrancy.

Language: Английский

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