PUSH AND PULL FACTORS AFFECTING DOMESTIC TOURISM IN THE ERONGO REGION, NAMIBIA

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 53(2), С. 575 - 583

Опубликована: Май 30, 2024

Despite being a well-established economic activity in numerous countries the world, domestic tourism has received relatively little academic exploration, particularly Namibia. While this study acknowledges significance of work already done field, there remains general lack understanding factors motivating tourists’ decisions to travel area. As result, aims understand key push and pull for tourists, using Erongo region Namibia as case study. The adopts quantitative research approach through survey 400 tourists Relaxation escapism, seeking participatory experiences, enriching experiences emerged three main factors, while destination attributes, events activities, safety familiarity, variety were identified dominant factors. recommends that planners marketers tailor offerings asserted motivations induce more demand consumption among tourists.

Язык: Английский

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Motives for Participating in Study-Abroad Programmes and the Impact of the Pandemic on Selected Universities in South Africa

Studia Periegetica, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 41(1), С. 27 - 44

Опубликована: Март 23, 2023

The article explores the motivations of students participating in study-abroad programmes and effects pandemic-related travel restrictions associated regulations at three universities South Africa. author analyses policies Western Cape province regarding when pandemic were place once they lifted. discussion is based on quantitative data collected during a survey involving 75 foreign qualitative obtained interviews with 5 programme coordinators international offices selected universities. majority surveyed from Europe. While anxieties uncertainties exist, university representatives found to be hopeful about future programmes.

Язык: Английский

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The Minibus Taxi Industry’s Communication Strategies in Dealing with Linguistic Diversity on the Way to Business Leadership: The Case of South Africa

Business Ethics and Leadership, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(3), С. 50 - 61

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2023

Informal businesses, such as the minibus taxi industry, positively contribute to country’s economy whilst providing an essential public transport service linguistically diverse communities of multilingual South Africa. The systematisation scientific literature on development industry proved absence comprehensive studies aimed at understanding communication strategies that operators use among themselves and when interacting with passengers. This paper aims investigate types language take place in six associations which IsiZulu English are two dominant languages. investigation is conducted against context country its attractiveness international domestic tourist destination determine how business leadership responds. article’s theoretical framework draws from transformative paradigm it enables one explore experiences marginalised communities. In this case, who stand benefit appropriate strategies. By taking initiative showing “agency”, they direct their efforts solve existing problems qualitative approach was adopted a research methodology researcher selected structured interview approach. It involved interviews twenty-four drivers were purposefully eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality KwaZulu-Natal province participants gave account bi-/multilingualism during association meetings, informally results analysis responses respondents showed used mediate challenges posed by linguistic diversity translation, interpretation, slang dominance. concluded through agency initiatives deal economically be commended for being able resolve impediments economic growth.

Язык: Английский

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Spatial analysis of public attitudes towards domestic leisure tourism in Bulgaria

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 1, С. 11 - 25

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2024

Tourism is a very important sector for the Bulgarian economy with its GDP share varying between 10 and 13% before COVID-19 health crisis. In 2021 domestic tourism accounted 89% of personal travel expenditures Bulgarians. The purpose present paper to analyse public attitudes towards leisure in Bulgaria spatial distribution at NUTS-2 regions residence place type level. data used research are from national representative survey based on two-staged random sample stratified by districts (capital, district administrative centre, town village). methodology includes: literature review, descriptive analysis, average values, building one- two- dimensional frequency distributions, statistical hypothesis testing, etc. indicators are: practices tourism, stay duration resorts, people not practicing satisfaction obtained results show differences those level, as well summer winter tourism. presented particular importance, since some these significantly large.

Язык: Английский

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Navigating turbulent waters: The impact of business continuity management (BCM) practices on financial and nonfinancial performance of tour operator companies

Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 32(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2024

Abstract This study examines the influence of Business Continuity Management (BCM) practices on tour operator companies' financial and nonfinancial performance amid COVID‐19 pandemic. Employing purposive cluster sampling, a survey was conducted with 331 operators, hypotheses were evaluated using Partial Least Squares—Structural Equation Modelling. Findings reveal that organizational preparedness embeddedness continuity significantly both performance. Additionally, management support external requirements impact either or The reveals resilience demonstrated through their skills, particularly in adapting to business challenges during research contributes fresh perspective interplay between BCM performance, emphasizing importance robust strategic planning for future tourism companies.

Язык: Английский

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DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES AND FIRM PERFORMANCE IN TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA

Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Март 3, 2024

This study examined the effect of dynamic capabilities on firm performance in travel agencies and tour operators Mombasa County Kenya. Specifically, managerial capability alliance The theoretical framework was anchored resource-based view theory, theory theory. Drawing positivist research philosophy, utilized quantitative non-experimental methodology. employed correlational, cross-sectional survey design to test non-causal relationships between variables. proportionate stratified random sampling technique select a sample size 29 86 from target population 40 121 County, A structured self-administered questionnaire used as means collecting primary data. survey-based approach collect collected data processed entered into statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 26 create sheet analysis. Data analyzed using descriptive statistics inferential statistics. Pearson's product moment correlation results indicated that had positive significant relationship with Kenya . standard multiple linear analyses conducted dependent variable predictor regression recommended it is imperative management develop foster operators. policy makers should consider initiating review encourage points several intriguing paths future research. Future researchers examine moderating environmental turbulence other sectors or contexts. Key words: Dynamic Alliance Capability , Capabilities, Managerial Capability, Firm Performance CITATION: Omechi, V. C., & Kising'u, T. M. (2024). Strategic Journal Business Change Management, 11 (1), 445 – 467. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v11i1.2862

Язык: Английский

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Tourism Performance During and Post COVID-19 in Africa: Conclusion and Recommendations

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 Domestic Tourism Recovery Strategies by Wildlife-Based Tourist Destinations in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Tourism Marketing During and Post COVID-19 in Africa

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Factors Influencing the Development of Domestic Tourism in the Erongo Region, Namibia

Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(2), С. 400 - 400

Опубликована: Май 29, 2024

Domestic tourism is viewed as the main driving force of industry in major economies globally. It has received worldwide recognition a dynamic part with enormous potential for growth and considered useful tool socio-economic development. However, Namibia, case many developing countries, sector academically less explored economically misrepresented. On that background, aim this study was to understand key factors influencing development domestic economies. The Erongo region Namibia served study. A structured questionnaire used collect usable data from 400 respondents. From study, it found obstacles area include affordability awareness issues, limited infrastructure, poor government policies. While collaboration amongst stakeholders, robust policies, coordinated marketing efforts were identified determinants development, they also enabling factors. Consequently, recommends differential pricing, augmenting promotion products tourists, promoting among stakeholders.

Язык: Английский

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