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The Effect Of Covid- 19 Pandemic Process On Social Psychology And Nature-Based Therapeutic Activities, Aysun Yalvac, Esmahan Yalcin, Murad A. Kasalak

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Today, many scientists have stated that the use of nature-based products and activities at certain rates together with the healing effect of modern medical techniques during the epidemic that affects the whole world has health-supporting benefits. Based on these views, people's consumption of products obtained from natural resources has increased and the interest in outdoor activities in nature has increased. Due to the positive effects of these activities on mental health, socialization and rehabilitation processes, over time, it became necessary to consider these activities within the scope of therapeutic recreation applied to groups with health restrictions such as the disabled, …

A Scientometric Review Of Artificial Intelligence In Tourism (2000-2021), Rujun Wang, Yu Mu, Ying Huang

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

With the increase in the combination of artificial intelligence and the service industry, many applications of artificial intelligence in tourism have been gradually spawned. However, most of the existing research focuses on the algorithms and models of artificial intelligence, and few scholars have systematically reviewed the intersection of tourism and artificial intelligence, this study is based on scientometric, reviewing and sorting out 2689 relevant literature published in 2000-2021, and achieving the three purposes of status carding, hot spot snooping and trend prediction. First, through the participating locations, institutions and authors of collaborative networks, the main sources of AI-related research in …

Predicting Intentions To Continue Using Travel Apps In The Post Covid-19 Crisis, Ahmed C. Bouarar, Smail Mouloudj, Asma Makhlouf, Kamel Mouloudj

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

In the era of information technology and the Internet, travel apps have become a significant element influencing modern travel behavior. However, research in this context remains limited in the tourism literature. This paper aimed to investigate the factors that influence intentions to continue using travel apps in the post-COVID-19 crisis in Algeria. A convenience sample of 380 Algerian tourists was surveyed, and a total of 244 questionnaires were collected over three months. The method used to test the proposed hypotheses empirically was the multiple regression analysis using SPSS 26. Results showed that attitude, perceived behavior control (PBC), degree of satisfaction, …

The Village Law In Indonesia As Mechanism To Support Decentralisation In Tourism, Masrura R. Idjal

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This study aims to evaluate the mechanism of Indonesia's village-level tourist planning and development decision-making process following the adoption of the Village Law (Law No. 6 of 2014). The Village Law aimed to alter the concept of authority, how villages developed, including in terms of tourism. The village Law is a component of Indonesia's decentralized governance structure, which has been in place for the past 20 years. Decentralization is the process by which national government functions such as administration, financing, and authority are transferred to local governments. The Village Law was enacted to give the village government greater power, authority, …

The Relationship Between Balloon Tourism And Well-Being, Serkan Bertan

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The relationship between balloon tourism and well-being was analyzed in this study. In line with this purpose, a questionnaire was implemented on people living at Pamukkale destination. The reason for selecting Pamukkale was its importance as one of the most prominent localities with many hot air balloon activities. Structural equation model was used in this study which was conducted to determine the relation between well-being and the effects of and support for balloon tourism. The sample was determined with random sampling method. Data were analyzed through PLS-SEM method. Economic, cultural and environmental impacts were found to be positively affecting the …

An Evaluation Of The Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development: The Case Of Urgup, Duygu Bora, Mehmet Bahar

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The limited number of resources that humanity has creates the responsibility of protecting those resources and transferring them to future generations. It is vital that the natural, cultural and historical assets that form the basis of the tourism sector can be sustained without being consumed by excessive use. Research is aimed to investigate the attitudes of the local people, one of the key stakeholders of tourism, towards sustainable tourism development. Research population consists of local people living in Ürgüp destination, which hosts thousands of national and international tourists every year. According to the data obtained from the study, it has …

The Effects Of Pull And Push Motivation Factors On The Tourists’S Behavioral Intention: The Case Of Mugla, Ozgur Davras, Elvan Tatik

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of tourist push and pull motivation factors on their behavioral intentions. For this purpose, a survey was conducted on 405 national and international tourists who came to Muğla in the 2021 summer season. Explanatory factor analysis results determined that the push motivation factors were adventure and knowledge acquisition, relaxation, friendship and escape” pull motivation factors were natural, historical and cultural attractions, events, economic conditions and infrastructure, hygiene and security. The results of the multivariate regression analysis revealed that all pull motivation factors significantly and positively affect the behavioral intentions of …

Geriatric-Tourism, Pmr, And Thermal Treatments In The Third Age, Ozge Buyuk, Gulsah Akkus

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This study aims to reveal the situation of geriatric-tourism (gerontourism) in Turkey with longitudinal data obtained from digital and social media. As a result of the study i) geriatric-tourists visiting Turkey mostly benefit from thermal treatments in complementary medicine and PMR in traditional medicine, and also resort to hair transplantation among aesthetic interventions, ii) they come mostly from Iraq and Libya (Middle East), Germany (Europe), Azerbaijan (the Turkic Republics), and Ukraine and Russia (CIS), iii) they mostly prefer big cities such as Izmir, Ankara, Istanbul, Antalya, Bursa, iv) motivation factors are cost, thermal resource richness, medical service quality and additional …

Positive Influences Of Covid-19 On Local Touristic Sites: The Role Of Country Image In Stimulating Tourism In Jordan And India, Nadine Khair, Vimal C. Verma, Sara El-Deeb

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Tourism took one of the hardest hits during COVID-19 pandemic, especially in Jordan and India, as they are tourism-dependent countries. Despite the restrictions that followed the pandemic, this study identifies the positive influence that this may have caused in enhancing local tourism. The study employed qualitative research methodology in which a sample of 30 interviews were conducted using convenience sampling technique in India and Jordan. Data was analysed using the thematic analysis. Results suggest that countries that have positive country image during the pandemic, may motivate civilians participate in domestic tourism resulting in improving local economy. The issue addressed is …

Determining The Opinions Of Travel Agencies In Terms Of Cultural Tourism: The Case Of Ankara Province, Gonca Aytas, Fatma Doganay Ergen, Baris Bas

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The fact that Turkey has hosted many civilizations for thousands of years and as a result the traces left by civilizations has made the country a rich country in terms of cultural tourism potential. In this context, Ankara has taken its place among our important cities in terms of cultural tourism potential, thanks to its deep-rooted history and its continued importance as an important center throughout history by being the capital of many states. In this context, in this study, which aims to evaluate the cultural tours carried out in Ankara by the travel agency employees, the survey technique, one …

Scope Of Rural Tourism Inroads Through Nonvegetarian Gastronomic Tradition In Western Himalayas: The Hindu’S Bakrid, Rohit Chauhan

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This study explores the potential of rural gastronomic capital as tourism product in Shimla district of Western Indian Himalayas keeping in view the sustainable community-based approach. Bottom-up community driven approach is essential for sustainable tourism development and the state under study accounts for 89% of rural population. Gastronomic tradition is one such approach involving a large number of populations bringing them direct benefits. In this study a mixed research design was adopted for first identifying themes and lately looking for scope in a broader area. For getting initial idea 16 interviews were conducted. Upon analyzing the responses from this pilot …

Pandemic Time And Tourism In Oecd Countries: Artificial Intelligence And Digital Platforms, Alfonso Marino, Paolo Pariso, Michele Picariello

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Introduction underline the three phases related to sector crisis, Background, starting from literature highlight the importance of what are the main actions implemented in 38 Member States. Methodology, with SPAD, elaborates a qualitative and quantitative set of policy responses that are displayed in Results. Discussions highlight the different approaches within the OECD area, but also the absence of a common strategy to exit to the sector crisis. The conclusion emphasizes that crisis response policies still need to be built and developed in the OECD area, even though initial responses showed strong responses in individual Member States that did not address …

Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Local Food Preference And Environmental Awareness Among Potential Domestic Tourists In Turkey, Ulker Colakoglu, Selma Atabey

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Local cuisine is the gene that distinguishes the society from others. Because this gene is encoded with information about the geography where their ancestors lived, their dietary habits, religious beliefs, migrations, and wars. For this reason, locally produced agricultural productions gain importance as raw materials for local food production. In today's conditions, environmental concerns come to the fore with the increase in population and industrialization. Different agricultural production methods have been used to produce enough food for the population. However, these productions increase environmental pollution. In this study, in which the relationship between the preference of local food, which is …

Proceedings Of The Conference On Managing Tourism Across Continents: Volume 2, Levent Altinay, Osman M. Karatepe, Muharrem Tuna

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ISSN: 2834-4731

Advances In Managing Tourism Across Continents: Volume 2, Levent Altinay, Osman M. Karatepe, Muharrem Tuna

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Advances in Managing Tourism Across Continents book consists of peer-reviewed (double-blind) research papers that were presented at the third Managing Tourism Across Continents (MTCON22) conference in March 2022. The book is published by the University of South Florida M3 Publishing as open-access.

ISBN 978-1-955833-08-0

Table of Contents

• Analysis of green marketing orientations of green hotels during COVID-19 with fuzzy
  • Ceylan Bozpolat and Burcu Simsek Yagli
• The effect of organizational change on organizational commitment
  • Ali Sukru Cetinkaya and Shafiq Habibi
• Tourism-oncology: More than a treatment
  • Ozge Buyuk and Gulsah Akkus
• A literature review on tourism studies based on technology acceptance model …

A Literature Review On Tourism Studies Based On Technology Acceptance Model (2000-2021), Yakup K. Ozekici

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Although there is ample research on technology acceptance model from both out of tourism (Marangunić & Granić, 2015) and tourism literature (Pourfakhimi et al., 2019). There is no paper explicating how the TAM have been addressed in tourism and hospitality literature to guide researchers in accelerating theoretical advancement and help tourism professionals in designing creative solutions. Thus, it is the aim of this study to unfold progress of TAM in tourism and hospitality literature through overviewing it. To fulfil this aim, 145 quantitative papers based their theoretical framework on TAM, published at journals involved within SSCI, ESCI or Scopus indexes …

Examining Social Media Views On Post-Pandemic Tourism Rebuilding: The Case Of Twitter, Muharrem Tuna, Nilgun Demirel Ili, Onur Celen

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The world is trying to keep up with the COVID-19 pandemic's new normal conditions. The ongoing pandemic has adversely affected global tourism sectors and their activities like all sectors. Institutions and organizations in various countries, especially UNWTO, are taking initiatives to ensure the recovery of the tourism sector, which has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the case study design, one of the qualitative analysis methods, was used to examine the views on social media activity (motivation) that occurred for the resumption of tourism. In the study, the effects of the pandemic on tourism were determined and a …

The Influence Of Demographic Characteristics On Satisfaction With Adventure Tourism Experience, Tahir Albayrak

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Although the researchers extensively investigate white-water rafting as an adventure tourism type, little is known about the influence of participants’ demographic characteristics on the formation of rafting satisfaction. This study examines the influences of gender, marital status, age, and previous experience on overall satisfaction with the rafting experience by using data obtained from 319 German tourists, who participated in white-water rafting on holiday. Research results revealed that the respondents’ ages and previous experiences significantly contribute to their overall satisfactions with rafting experience. The findings of this study give comprehensive insights to scholars and practitioners targeting to identify white-water rafting participants’ …

Mechanism And Empirical Analysis Of The Optimization And Upgrading Of The Tourism Industry Structure—Takes Western Jilin As An Example, Xu Bo, Alaa N. Abukhalifeh, Yichao Wu, Qiong Zhao, Xinbo Zhou, Biao Gao

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This paper analyzes the role of the structure of tourism has been improved and upgraded on the industrial development. The research, especially the relevant data analysis of Western Jilin, provides good data support for this research. Secondly, this article starts from the seven elements of the tourism industry structure, analyzes the accommodation, catering and transportation aspects, and proposes different measures according to the different situation of each city. Finally, from the perspective of the internal development of the tourism industry structure, this paper makes relevant suggestions on the tourism industry structure in Western Jilin. Improve the tourism service facilities, establish …

A Study About Recommendation Of Research And Development The “Green Generation Restaurants”, Sena Ersoy, Atilla Akbaba

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

In this study, the subject of "Green Generation Restaurant" was examined based on Turkey, and suggestions were developed for Turkey to use this movement more efficiently. “Green Generation Restaurant”, a concept that has become increasingly popular today, has started to shape the field of gastronomy with the philosophy it contains. Turkey's participation in this trend, which is still in the initial state, has the potential to be one of the important steps for the Anatolian culinary culture to finally reach the place it deserves. In this context, it is important to produce and develop new ideas on “Green Generation Restaurant …

Islamic Hospitality Philosophy, Islamophobia Host-Guest Relationships, Traveler Psychographic And Archetype In The Muslims World, Jamaliah Jamil, Zulhasni A. Rahim

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The Islamic hospitality emerged within the cultural transformation between tradition and religion context. Throughout history, the Islamic hospitality it spreads to all parts of the world together with the adoption of Islamic faith and lifestyle. Today, the it is visible to identify the Islamic hospitality in many shapes and form of social activities and also commercial industries sectors. Once of the significant form of brand of the Islamic hospitality is the halal industries, which covers food, services, tourism and more based on the increasing demand on the Muslim market. However, the negative concept of Islamophobia that are dominantly prompted by …

Daha Iyi Bir Dunya Icin Turizm: Sayi 2, Levent Altinay, Osman M. Karatepe, Muharrem Tuna

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Daha İyi Bir Dünya İçin Turizm [Tourism for a Better World] book consists of peer-reviewed (double-blind) Turkish research papers that were presented at the Third Managing Tourism Across Continents (MTCON22) conference in March 2022. The book is published by the University of South Florida M3 Publishing as open-access.

Daha İyi Bir Dünya İçin Turizm kitabı, Mart 2022'de Üçüncü Kıtalar Arası Turizm Yönetimi (MTCON22) konferansında sunulan hakemli (çift kör) Türkçe araştırma makalelerinden oluşmaktadır. Kitap, University of South Florida M3 Publishing tarafından açık erişim şekilinde yayınlanmaktadır.

ISBN 978-1-955833-10-3

Table of Contents

• Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on career planning: A study on university …

The Mediating Role Of Corporate Prestige Perception In The Effect Of Person-Organization Fit On Intention To Leave: A Research In Hotel Enterprises, Bayram Kirmizigul

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

In this study, it has been aimed to measure the effect of person-organization fit on employees’ intention to leave and to determine the mediating role of employees' corporate prestige perceptions on this effect. In line with this purpose, face-to-face surveys were conducted with the personnel currently working in hotel enterprises to reach the required data firsthand. Within the scope of this study, 396 valid questionnaires were included in the research, and data obtained were subjected using SPSS and AMOS statistical programs. Reliability and validity analyses of the collected data, demographic statistics of the participants, and correlation analyses regarding the relationships …

A Bibliometric Study To Identify Recent Trends In International Tourism Literature, Asli Ersoy, Ruya Ehtiyar

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This study aims to reveal the development and recent trends of the international tourism literature. In this context, the answers to the research questions such as what the current themes in the tourism literature and which concepts are come to the fore were sought. For this purpose, the Tourism Management journal, which was scanned in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) and included in the Q1 (quartile) category of the Scientific Journal Rankings in the field of tourism, was selected. The data set, which includes 1750 articles published in the Tourism Management journal between 2013 and 2022, was analysed with …

Concretizing The Fictional Places In Literary Works And Bringing Them To Tourism: Zeyniler Village Calikusu House, Zeynep Yamac Erdogan

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

In this study, in line with the relationship between tourism and literature, Zeyniler Village which is included in the novel Çalıkuşu by Turkish Literature writer Reşat Nuri Güntekin, has been examined in terms of literary tourism. In the study, it is aimed to determine the tourism potential of Zeyniler Village with the house in which the fictional main characters live concretized and opened to visitors under the name of Çalıkuşu Evi. Zeyniler Village was examined on-site, at the same time as one of the qualitative research methods, interview technique was used, and content analysis was conducted by compiling the data …

New Trends In Gastronomy And Its Effects In Tourism, Gulsun Duran, Yasin Bilim

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The effect of gastronomy in the field of tourism has been a subject emphasized by everyone. In this context, gastronomic tourism is one of the most popular research areas of recent times. Especially its cultural, historical and economic dimensions are at the forefront. However, the rapidly developing different aspects of gastronomy have not found a place in the field of tourism. In this study, which evaluates the impact of new trends in gastronomy on tourism, new areas of gastronomy and their places in tourism are discussed. Since the study was developed with a theoretical approach, the literature and different secondary …

An Attempt To Develop A Measurement Tool For Interpretation Performance Of Tourist Guides, Gizem Capar, Dilek Atci

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

The search for different experiences in touristic visits brings the necessity of differentiating the tours for tour guides with. Interpretation lies at the heart of this differentiation. This research aims to examine the structure of interpretation performance of tour guides empirically within the framework of E.R.O.T/T.O.R.E model. For this purpose, in line with the literature firstly conceptual structure of interpretation performance and interpretative guiding was determined, then expert opinion was sought with the expression pool consisting of draft statements. After expertising process, the measurement tool was first applied on a sample of 191 participants. For preliminary analysis the performance of …

A Study On Tourist Guides’ Use Of Social Media Platforms, Ozge Gudu Demirbulat

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

In this research, which was carried out to determine how and for what purposes tourist guides use social media platforms; the Facebook and Instagram accounts of 42 active tourist guides registered with the Trabzon Regional Chamber of Tourist Guides, which was established in accordance with the Profession Law of Tourist Guide numbered 6326, were examined. In the research, it was determined what kind of posts the tourist guides make on their Facebook and Instagram accounts, to what extent they use the relevant platforms as a personal promotional element, and to promote the relevant platforms in the tourism sector. In order …

In The Scope Of Paris Agreement Of Environmental Policies Changes Of Potential Impact On Tourism, Mehmet Bahar, Sabri Bozca

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

Since the Paris Agreement is globally accepted, it obliges the decisions taken to change the paradigm for the future of all sectors. The ecological and environmental problems brought about by the increasing touristic mobility make it difficult for tourism to reach low carbon targets in line with the provisions of the Paris Agreement. The problems brought by climate change were discussed in the article, the process leading to the Paris Agreement was mentioned and finally the agreement's connection with tourism and the environment has been evaluated. The rapid increase in tourism mobility (mobility), especially after the Second World War, due …

The Trace Of Sustainability Approach In Gastronomy Science: Bibliometric Analysis Of Studies On Green Restaurants, Murat Goral, Zehra Bulut, Berkan Basar, Uzeyir Kement

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In this study, it is aimed to analyze the studies on green restaurants in the literature through a bibliometric method. Thus, it is aimed to evaluate the performance of research on green restaurants in the international databases and to shed light on the evolutionary development of studies in this field through bibliometrics. It is thought that providing a holistic view to the studies on green restaurants and revealing the possible relationships between them will make important contributions to the literature. According to the research findings, the number of studies published in this field in the last two years has increased …