Examination of travel and tourism development levels of the Mediterranean Countries with multicriteria decision making methods

Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(2), С. 225 - 239

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025

This study aims to examine the tourism development levels of countries in Mediterranean region according Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) published by World Economic Forum (WEF) using multi-criteria decision-making methods. For this purpose, compares bordering Sea 5 main criteria 17 sub-criteria index. In context, importance weights index were calculated taking expert opinions with AHP method data ranked TODIM WASPAS After opinions, it was determined that most important Environmental Conditions, Policies Demand Drivers, Infrastructure Sustainability Tourism. According results method, 8 differed from WEF data, while differences observed rankings 6 countries. line study, is concluded can maintain their ranking if they give more weight affect such as Conditions Pressure.

Язык: Английский

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SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL TOURISM IN BĂRĂGANUL MOȘTISTEI BASED ON SACRED MONUMENTS

Public recreation and landscape protection ..., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16, С. 260 - 264

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

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Virtual Journeys, Real Engagement: Analyzing User Experience on a Virtual Travel Social Platform

Information, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(7), С. 396 - 396

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2024

A sustainable smart tourism ecosystem relies on building digital networks that link tourists to destinations. This study explores the potential of web and immersive technologies, specifically Virtual Romania (VRRO) platform, in enhancing by redirecting tourist traffic lesser-known destinations boosting user engagement through interactive experiences. Our research examines how virtual platforms (VTPs), which include web-based support tourism, complement physical visits, influence engagement, foster community social features user-generated content (UGC). An empirical analysis VRRO platform reveals high levels, attributed its intuitive design features, regardless users’ technological familiarity. findings also highlight necessity for ongoing enhancements maintain satisfaction. In conclusion, demonstrates accessible innovative technologies can modernize travel experiences contribute evolution broader supporting practices fostering engagement.

Язык: Английский

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Fostering Urban Destination Prosperity through Post COVID-19 Sustainable Tourism in Craiova, Romania

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(17), С. 13106 - 13106

Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2023

In accordance with the 2030 Agenda, prosperity of tourist destinations holds a crucial role in sustainable development urban areas. Tourism represents an imperative solution transitioning from survival to success after COVID-19 pandemic. The stakeholders field should introduce new tourism forms that enable more comprehensive strategy for managing and developing responsible tourism, bringing into focus skills, resources, levels change develop resilience, community satisfaction, unique intrinsic attraction each destination Romania. This study develops model destinations, which can be applied medium-large cities We propose city Craiova use identification four spheres sustainability, turn have set 17 indicators. research method used determine indicators has two stages: (1) analysis specialized literature identify appropriate (2) statistical analyzes interviews internal (residents), present their perspective city. article tackles innovative concept, called innovation implemented all niches brings perspectives correspond norms direction towards sustainability. addresses concept contains information about: definition prosperity, (an engine its implications), but also prosperous policy tourism.

Язык: Английский

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Geotourism, a New Perspective of Post-COVID-19-Pandemic Relaunch through Travel Agencies—Case Study: Bucegi Natural Park, Romania

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(3), С. 985 - 985

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2024

The proposed approach—geotourism, a new medium- and long-term post-pandemic recovery perspective—provides theoretical foundation for future research regarding the interactions between tourism agencies tourists, visitors landforms, as well cooperation support local residents Bucegi Natural Park. In current context, nature monuments reserves within park are located in rural urban areas. These can be capitalized included directly agencies’ supply, they used zonal regional development without degrading surrounding environment. “Babele Sphinx” landmarks with interesting shapes offer benefits of geotourism Romanian landscape. addition to those listed previously, this study proposes analyses image destination slogan international promotion park. Thus, presents two sources data collection: (1) primary data, i.e., obtained following questionnaire analysed help SPSS Statistics software, version 15.0, (2) secondary statistical from database National Institute (NIS) that available constantly updated. Another method significant impact on analysis was represented using Geographic Information System (GIS). With its help, we mapped tourist routes elements, park, constitute basis relaunch after COVID-19. final objective paper is strengthen role travel promoting by offering visits attractions

Язык: Английский

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Tourism Competitiveness versus Sustainability: Impact on the World Economic Forum Model Using the Rasch Methodology

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(18), С. 13700 - 13700

Опубликована: Сен. 14, 2023

The pandemic changed the strategic business approach of tourist destinations on a global scale. Given this new scenario, there is need to implement sustainability strategies that are aligned with economic, social, and environmental aspects continue competing in international tourism market. Therefore, identifying these strategies, specific each destination, key variable for competitiveness. To help destination managers, paper aims measure competitiveness terms sustainability. Using Rasch model, analysis confirms Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent and, thus, In addition, results obtained show countries highest socioeconomic development most competitive destinations, relevant SDGs related prosperity social guarantees.

Язык: Английский

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Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Trends of Major Agricultural Crops in Romania Using Interactive Geographic Information System Mapping

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(20), С. 14793 - 14793

Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023

This research study presents the spatio-temporal distribution of main agricultural crops in Romania using a modern digitalisation technique, namely interactive GIS mapping. Interactive mapping includes various features specific to development sustainable Romanian agriculture, including arable area Romania, information on (hectares) cultivated with corn, wheat, sunflower, and rape during 1990–2018 period, degree mechanisation, number tractors, regarding landforms, natural factor relation surfaces. Agricultural land should be properly used based its ability meet demands consumers traditional products an ecological label, but also needs local population, and, at same time, ensure sustainability environment through practice agriculture. The purpose this is provide overview current state Romania. From theoretical practical point view, presents, for first retrospective analysis each county terms geospatial major Geospatial data were processed ArcGIS Geographic Information System 10.7.2. results show that most extensive cereal areas level are corn wheat. largest wheat 2018 recorded Western Plain, Moldavian Plateau. For increases Dobrogea intensification labour productivity promotion presented indicator (the tractors) mechanisation higher values counties Bihor, Timiș, Maramureș. Limitations Romania’s present substantial challenges sector’s sustainability. Addressing these essential informed decision making, policy formulation, effective resource allocation.

Язык: Английский

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Localizing Global Standards in Toba, Indonesia Through a Tourist-Centric Perspective On UNESCO Guidelines

Forum Geografi, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 38(1)

Опубликована: Март 16, 2024

This study examines the response to and support of UNESCO recommendations on behalf geo-tourism using actual perspectives tourists visiting Toba region. The employed a detailed map Geo-tourism in Sumatra Utara Province, Indonesia, so as provide comprehensive understanding. research was underpinned by random sampling approach, gathering responses from broad spectrum tourists. results captured an optimistic landscape, demonstrating clear synergy between sentiments Not only did guidelines resonate, but there also palpable feeling among either extend their stay or make subsequent visit, provided were implemented holistically. stresses value adopting localising global sustainable tourism standards suit region such Toba's unique attributes tourist expectations. By means this research, we aim amplify that dialogue, charting path for similar regions embrace future is both ecologically sensitive visitor centric.

Язык: Английский

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Ranking European Countries Using Hybrid MEREC-MARCOS MCDA Based on Travel and Tourism Development Index

Tourism, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 72(4), С. 592 - 608

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024

Improving the conditions for provision of tourist services is critical development tourism. The World Economic Forum uses Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI), calculated based on five main criteria 17 sub-criteria, to assess these generate a ranking list countries their favourable environment conducting tourism-related activities. However, TTDI only considers average value each country's sub-criteria scores without considering significance those criteria. This paper addresses this issue using hybrid multi-criteria analysis, which combines MARCOS (Measurement Alternatives Ranking According Compromise Solution) MEREC (MEthod Removal Effects Criteria) methods. results methods show that observed European countries' order differs from stated in TTDI. Spain ranked first, Turkmenistan ranks last, sensitivity analysis supports findings. When TTDI, importance must be considered accurately reflect prevailing tourism countries, highlighted by research. paper's contribution demonstrates all cannot equally form as requirements important.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing Tourist Infrastructure Using a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model: A Case Study of Ardabil Province's Impact on Regional Tourism Development

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Авг. 28, 2024

The tourism sector in Iran, specifically Ardabil province, is facing challenges related to spatial organization, limited data, and methodological obstacles that hinder comprehensive development planning. Achieving balanced growth addressing regional disparities by effectively ranking equitably allocating infrastructure crucial for advancing the region. This study utilizes TOPSIS model a descriptive-analytic approach evaluate province promote sustainable zone development, despite data constraints complexities. research highlights importance of coordinating organization enhancing interactions among tourist destinations, collection methodology. Ranking across different regions within essential informed decision-making. 0.672207538, Bilesavar 0.648904625, Khalkhal: 0.545977855, Pars Abad 0.579013247, Kosar 0.521208804, Sareyn 0.541886571, Meshkinshar 0.393576942, Moghan 0.367070217, Namin: 0.30225629, Nir 0.175678498. are top-ranked destinations based on criteria used town ranking. These findings emphasize need strategic interventions, investments, establishment more industry limitations

Язык: Английский

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