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Socio-Demographic Characteristics Affecting Sport Tourism Choices: A Structural Model, Nataša Slak Valek, Mike Shaw, Jakob Bednarik

All Works

© 2014 N. Slak Valek et al. Background: Effective tourism management in the field of sports tourism requires an understanding of differences in socioeconomic characteristics both within and between different market segments. Objective: In the broad tourism market demographic characteristics have been extensively analyzed for differences in destination choices, however little is known about demographic factors affecting sport tourists’ decisions. Methods: A sample of Slovenian sports tourists was analyzed using data from a comprehensive survey of local and outbound tourist activity conducted by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia in 2008. After data weighting the information for 353,783 …

Ecotourism Enterprises: The Case For Indigenous Community-Owned Tourism In Ecuador, Simone A. Berkovitz

CMC Senior Theses

With the rapid growth of the global ecotourism industry, the sector has had difficulty attaining its intended goals of environmental responsibility and local development. In recent years, there has been a recognized need for greater incorporation of local communities into tourism operations. This thesis explores the challenges facing ecotourism, while arguing for the potential found in ecotourism enterprises owned and operated by indigenous communities in Ecuador. An analysis of two distinct Ecuadorian cases demonstrates the potential for multi-faceted environmental and social impact in diverse contexts. Finally, by understanding the processes that build impact embedded in the business models, this study …

Liminal Experience Of East Asian Backpackers, Huong T. Bui, Hugh Wilkins, Y S. Lee

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Acknowledging the increasing popularity of independent travel from East Asia, this article explores the backpacking experience of young travellers of the region, from a socio-anthropological angle. Using liminality theory as a guideline and adopting a qualitative investigative approach, 31 interviews with East Asian backpackers were conducted. The findings suggest there are dual facets of the liminal experiences of the backpackers. On one hand, young travellers were motivated to escape from temporal, spatial and social pressures at home. On the other, their narratives reflected a strong commitment to home through a sense of filial piety, an awareness of their identity and …

The Relationship Between Place Attachment And Return Visits To Heritage Sites : A Case Study Of Ras Al Khaimah, Ahmed Alshemeili

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

Over the past decade, heritage tourism has become a significant growth industry worldwide. Fuelled in part by nostalgia for the past, tourists seem to have the desire to visit archaeological sites. A review of the literature reveals that many visitors return to heritage places repeatedly over a short period of time. While the reason visitors return to heritage sites vary and may be individualistic; place attachment may be a major intrinsic element.

The main purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between place attachment and tourists’ intentions for return visits to heritage sites. The overall objectives of the …

Industri Perbankan Yang Terkonsentrasiapakah Tetap Dapat Berkompetisi?Kasus Perbankan Syariah, Sancoko Sancoko

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This paperdiscusses theconditions ofcompetitionbankingindustryin Indonesia, especiallyIslamic Bankingentity. Islamic Bankbecame the objectof research because significant growth in industrial banking.This studyuses a quantitative approachwith adescriptivedesign. Source ofdata used fromindividualbank's annual reporton the websiteof BankIndonesia fromthe period 2008-2011. Tomeasureaspects ofcompetition Islamic Bankingusing Panzar&Rosestatisticmethods. Results of studyshowed thatIslamic banking came into condition of monopolisticcompetitition structure.

Peningkatan Keterlibatan Mahasiswa Dalampembelajaran Biostatistik Dengan Metode Kooperatifmelalui Media Lembar Kerja Mahasiswa (Lkm) Di Program Studi Perumahsakitan, Nia Murniati, Supriadi Supriadi, Tri Gunadi

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This research is motivated by the lack of passionate students of the Program Studi Perumahsakitan Vokasi in the following study courses Biostatistics, because the teaching method does not make the students become active and participate. Consequently Biostatistics courses often leave some students are forced to repeat the due credit limit does not reach the threshold value eventually pass (C) and of course is very detrimental to the student having to repeat the course credit until they intern (last semester). This study is a class act with the entire student subjects RS1 50 people Academic Year 2012/2013 in the University of …

Praktik Governance Perbankan Indonesia Ditinjau Dari Aspek Risiko, Erwin Harinurdin, Asti Setiawati, Wahyu Nofiantoro

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Performance -based banking structures Indonesia does not have a normal life characters banking and still largely determined by the ideological and political policies of the government. Banking recovery by using a very protective manner, such as from the purchase of government bonds with limited or margin lending and guaranteed withdrawal. Various indicators such as bank loan-deposit ratio ( LDR ) and the structure of third-party funds that are still dominated by short-term funds such as checking and savings shows that the bank has not been able to carry out its primary function in the economic system, intermediation. In the framework …

Analisis Sistem Akuntansi Pemerintah Pusat (Sapp) Di Kantor Akuntansi Regional Jakarta, Titis Wahyuni

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

This research is intended to describe Central Government Accounting System (SAPP) implemented by the State Financial Accounting Agency (BAKUN) through The Regional Accounting Office (KAR) and the expected outcomes of Central Government Accounting System. In a accounting system, financial statements generated rely on the accuracy and validity of data input transactions. The accuracy and validity of the Government's financial statements generated will depend on the quality of the work done by KARs in managing the Government's financial transaction data input. The method usedin this research isby analyzing the problems/obstaclesfaced by KAR Jakarta and also analyzing the process performed by KAR …

Analisis Rasio Lancar Rumah Sakit X, Marsdenia Marsdenia

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

Increasing the efficiency of hospital management sustainability is an ongoing financial management guidelines that absolutely must be adopted by any hospital. This study aims at obtaining information about the components that contribute to the fluctuations of the current ratio Hospital X between 2000, 2001 and 2002. This study used quantitative and qualitative approaches, with the primary data source (in-depth interviews to the relevant parties ie Hospital Director, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Director Adiministrasi Finance) and the secondary data source include financial statements. The research shows that RS X’s current ratio are still in a normal range except in the …

Berbagi Pengetahuan Sebagai Alternatif Penciptaanpengetahuan Untuk Staf Pengajar Vokasi Ui, Dyah Safitri

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

The process of knowledge sharing becomes important processes for an organization in creating new knowledge and innovation. Tacit and explicit knowledge can be moved through several processes to knowledge sharing. Culture an important part of the process, especially an appreciation of the sources of knowledge that is willing to share the knowledge. In educational organizations especially recently established such as Vocational Program UI should institutionalization of knowledge as a knowledge center will be beneficial in the process of knowledge sharing.

Online Hotel Booking Experience: Flow Theory, Measuring Online Customer Experience And Managerial Implications, Anil Bilgihan, Fevzi Okumus, Khaldoon Nusair

Rosen Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The past decade has perceived a significant development of various Internet technologies including HTML5, Ajax, landing pages, CSS3, social media and SEO to name a few. New web technologies provide opportunities for e-commerce companies to enhance the shopping experiences of their customers. This article focuses the phenomenon of online experiences from a services marketing aspect by concentrating online hotel booking. Successful lodging management strategies have been associated with the creation of experience, which in turn leads to fruitful performance outcomes such as superior financial performance, enhanced brand image, customer loyalty, positive word of mouth and customer satisfaction. E-commerce researchers and …

Vacation Planning And Route Choice, Christine Oschell

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study was to understand the time frame in which decisions are made for vacations and more specifically decisions about driving routes during vacations in Montana. This study examines what factors affect travel route decisions and what specific information sources influence them.

Successful Marketing Strategies For Promoting Event Destinations, Evease Iniece Tucker

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Travel and tourism has been recognized as being an important driver of jobs, growth and economic recovery in the United States. Meetings, events and incentive travel contribute $98.7 billion of the direct spending, $15.0 billion in taxes and 859,000 jobs. As a result, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in the United States are taking advantage of this impact for growth in their destinations. As a destination marketing organization's main job responsibility is to promote their destination to attract visitors, which requires superior marketing strategies to achieve these goals.

This research investigates the marketing strategies of DMOs in the United States. The …

The Dollars And Sense Of Coastal Valuation In Australia, David Anning, Geoff Withycombe, Dale Dominey-Howes, Michael Raybould

Michael Raybould

No abstract provided.

Beach And Surf Tourism And Recreation In Australia: Vulnerability And Adaptation, Michael Raybould, David Anning, Dan Ware, Neil Lazarow

Michael Raybould

No abstract provided.

Beach, Sun And Surf Tourism, Neil Lazarow, Michael Raybould, David Anning

Michael Raybould

Beaches are arguably the most valuable of coastal tourism assets. Around beaches, communities develop and tourism markets expand, often resulting in intimate human interaction with diverse environments. This chapter provides an overview of economic research on beach and surf recreation and tourism in existing and expanding markets, including a description of the techniques most commonly used to estimate the economic impact and value of beach recreation and some of the challenges around developing accurate estimates of use and value. Better understanding of the drivers and values for beach and surf tourism is an important consideration for optimal management of coastal …

A Travel Cost Model Of Local Residents' Beach Recreation Values On The Gold Coast, Michael Raybould, Neil Lazarow, David Anning, Dan Ware, Boyd Blackwell

Michael Raybould

The beach is generally recognised as the most important recreation amenity in the region for Gold Coast residents, as well as tourists. However, there is very little data to support the role that this amenity plays in the life of over 500,000 (ABS 2011) Gold Coast residents. This paper reports the results of a survey that set out to collect data from Gold Coast residents regarding their beach use and the values they associate with the beach, and to develop estimates of the economic value of the beach to residents. A mail survey of 8,000 households resulted in 1,862 responses. …

Beaches As Societal Assets: Council Expenditure, Recreational Returns, And Climate Change, Boyd Blackwell, Michael Raybould, Neil Lazarow

Michael Raybould

Drawing on expenditure and survey data from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts in Queensland, Australia, this chapter compares expenditures on beaches relative to their recreational benefits. Beaches are found to be exceptional investments. The comparison of the two councils also provides insights into their relative capacity to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. The Gold Coast can rely to some extent on historical large investments in infrastructure to defend itself against change. In contrast, the Sunshine Coast has more options which may lower the cost of adaptation e.g., it can rely more heavily on retreating from change in …

Behavioural Responses To Beach Erosion And Climate Change, David Anning, Michael Raybould, Dan Ware, Neil Lazarow

Michael Raybould

No abstract provided.

Is A Wide Beach More Valuable? -The Impact Of The Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypass Project On Nearby Property, Dan Ware, David Anning, Michael Raybould, Neil Lazarow, Rodger Tomlinson

Michael Raybould

No abstract provided.