Legal frameworks for sustainable tourism: balancing environmental conservation and economic development

Current Issues in Tourism, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Subtle success of digitalization in hospitality: a triangulation study

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025

Purpose Digitalization in hospitality and tourism (DHT) is undergoing a profound revolution, yet its actual effect remains overlooked. This paper aims to delve into the of DHT uncover underlying mechanisms that trigger subtle success. Design/methodology/approach Triangulation was used by leveraging complementary multisource data mixed methods explore DHT’s challenges. First, regression statistical analysis revealed intricate outcome at regional level. Then, DistilBERT nonnegative matrix factorization were cluster tourists’ complaints about DHT. Finally, based on modified diffusion innovation system stakeholder theory, this study proposed Integrated Framework for Mismatch Hospitality Tourism (IFDMHT). Findings The quantitative techniques identified contributions digitalization demand. qualitative technique explored strategy–practice demand–supply mismatches as core failure. Originality/value synthesizes macroregional micropsychological perspectives examine An IFDMHT model established investigate factors influencing successes findings provide targeted recommendations assist stakeholders developing sustainable

Язык: Английский

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Metaverse in tourism: from virtual worlds to sustainable worlds

Tourism Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025

Purpose This study aims to investigate the metaverse’s capability foster sustainable tourism through word-of-mouth (WoM), by integrating embodied social presence theory with identity theory. It unveil how interplay between metaverse technology and user attributes enhances tourists’ experiences satisfaction, thereby promoting WoM for practices. Design/methodology/approach A scenario-based survey research design was used, comprising a of 528 respondents. used structural equation modelling analyse data, focusing on relationships technological features, attributes, their combined effect WoM. Findings Results indicate that significantly tourist which in turn, fosters tourism. Key factors include (individuality, empathy, naturalness immersion) (prior experience interest practices), collectively influence propensity WoM, also impacted prosocial subcultural identification. Originality/value contributes literature demonstrating potential enhancing promotion innovative engagement. offers practical insights destination marketers service providers leveraging engage wider audience practices, marking significant step towards digital innovations ecological sustainability efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Ancient Wisdom in Modern Tourism: Sustainable Solutions from Greek and Roman Literature

Land, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(1), С. 109 - 109

Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2025

This review examines how ancient Greek and Roman literature can inform sustainable cultural tourism, offering valuable insights for managing heritage landscapes responsibly. By analyzing works such as Homer’s Odyssey, Virgil’s Georgics, Pausanias’ Description of Greece, this study bridges classical wisdom with modern challenges climate change, over-tourism, shifts in accessibility. Key findings practical solutions include respect sacred landscapes: example, reverence sites Delphi demonstrates be protected by fostering ethical relationships significant places. Tourism policies draw on perspective to integrate conservation efforts the promotion historical sites. Moreover, resource stewardship is highlighted: agricultural ethics, seen emphasize harmony between human activity nature. These principles strategies tourism’s environmental footprint, prioritizing local sustainability preserving natural ecosystems. Models slow tourism are also provided: epic journeys Odyssey highlight value slow, immersive travel. promoting meaningful engagement destinations, reduce stress while enriching visitor experiences. In addition these findings, underscores communal responsibility inherent principles, advocating models that balance individual benefits collective well-being. Practical applications community-based models, partnerships stakeholders, incorporating guidelines into management mitigate negative impacts conclusion, argues revisiting texts through lens humanities offers actionable tourism. adopting values stewardship, nature, civic responsibility, stakeholders create preserve ensuring long-term economic social benefits.

Язык: Английский

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Metaverse in tourism and hospitality industry: science mapping of the current and future trends

Journal of Tourism Futures, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

Purpose This study performs a science mapping approach based on bibliometric analysis of the metaverse and its associated technology in tourism hospitality. As an immersive technology, has penetrated various segments human life business activities. digital transformation phenomenon also hospitality mixed reality, comprising virtual, augmented extended reality. Design/methodology/approach The knowledge structure past future trends sector’s application is analyzed to present topological temporal by approach. Findings show that current emerging are related mobilities, cultural heritage tourism, landscape motivation adopt virtual At same time, suggest three themes industry through metaverse: exploration, adoption tourism. Research limitations/implications Metaverse will continue impacting services product offerings. Stakeholders players sector need adapt development stay competitive relevant today’s environment. Originality/value Through approach, this offers crucial structural understanding phenomenon.

Язык: Английский

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80 years of tourism review – transformative and regenerative power of smart tourism

Tourism Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 80(1), С. 1 - 7

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Strategic implications for the evolution of tourism in Asia: a comprehensive analysis

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 28, 2025

Purpose This paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis to explore the strategic implications of evolution tourism in Asia, with specific focus on innovation and sustainability. It synthesises findings from 13 critical studies this special issue Worldwide Hospitality Tourism Themes, ensuring that all key aspects digital transformation, experiential travel, sustainable practices wellness are covered. Design/methodology/approach The study employs qualitative synthesis approach, reviewing Asian studies. selected were identified based their relevance tourism. Common themes, policy and, most importantly, practical applications policymakers practitioners can implement integrated into framework. Findings critically reveals transformation enhances customer engagement market adaptation through technological innovations data-driven marketing. underscores necessity product diversification cultural immersion urging foster creativity. Sustainable demand robust development, ESG integration community-based Furthermore, emphasises importance service personalised journeys, catering needs tourists’ holistic experiences. These call for creative responses meet evolving consumer demands. Practical provide actionable recommendations practitioners. Governments should support policies, encourage community involvement play crucial role promoting literacy. responsibility empowerment literacy inspire Besides, businesses invest platforms, create unique experiences, integrate principles develop innovative services. Originality/value offers evolution, integrating multiple view contributes literature by offering roadmap future development addresses current challenges opportunities.

Язык: Английский

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When disaster strikes a smart tourism city: tourists narratives of Dubai’s recent flooding

Current Issues in Tourism, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 18

Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025

This study addresses a significant gap in tourism disaster management by analyzing the firsthand experience of international tourists during unprecedented recent flooding Dubai, smart city. The uses narrative inquiry to capture tourists' personal accounts, perceptions disaster's impact, and observations local response efforts. goal is assess resilience cities effectiveness their strategies. Employing semi-structured interviews, research collected detailed narratives from 26 impacted flooding, offering an in-depth understanding experiences operational responses teams. findings reveal substantial disruptions travel communication, highlighting deficiencies current infrastructure systems for handling large-scale emergencies. Tourists' indicate blend preparedness oversight, with some elements functioning well while others, especially safety timely fell short. emphasizes necessity comprehensive strategies that enhance robustness, improve communication systems, actively involve all stakeholders boost cities.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Chinese sustainable tourism: a 25-year perspective

Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 19

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024

Язык: Английский

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How Artificial Intelligence in Tourist Guidance Education Is Changing the Game

Advances in higher education and professional development book series, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 93 - 112

Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2024

This chapter explains the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on tourist guidance education, exploring paradigm shift in teaching methodologies and industry practices. As AI technologies continue to advance, their integration into tourism education has revolutionized way students acquire knowledge skills essential for guiding travelers effectively. The reviews incorporating AI-driven tools such as virtual reality simulations, chatbots, machine learning algorithms educational frameworks, fostering immersive dynamic experiences. also underscores economic implications, AI-equipped guides contribute sustainability competitiveness destinations.

Язык: Английский

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