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The Dynamic Role Of Entrepreneurs In Destination Development, Theresa Ryan, Ziene Mottiar, Bernadette Quinn
The Dynamic Role Of Entrepreneurs In Destination Development, Theresa Ryan, Ziene Mottiar, Bernadette Quinn
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This article explores the significant role that entrepreneurs play in destination development. It contends that while the influence of entrepreneurs is discussed in the literature, scant attention has been paid to the dynamic, catalytic and longstanding nature of this influence. This research shows that entrepreneurial activity is dynamic and creative, and has the ability to influence the creation of a culture for tourism that underpins tourism development over long periods of time. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research investigates Killarney, Co. Kerry, a developed tourism area in Ireland. It identifies not only the way in which entrepreneurs can …
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The Holiday Experience And Personal Values: An Irish Case Study, Sean Ruane, Deirdre Quinn
The Holiday Experience And Personal Values: An Irish Case Study, Sean Ruane, Deirdre Quinn
Conference papers
Personal values have been a focus of interest for consumer behaviour researchers for many years due to the belief that values influence a person’s lifestyle, and therefore provide a useful explanation for the multitude of interests, outlooks on life and consumption priorities that define a person’s consumer behaviour (Muller, 1991). Tourist satisfaction is a positive function of both functional congruity between the expectations of the individual and choice of destination, and their perception about themselves. Linking destination image with the self can help in understanding this behaviour by focusing on the specific attributes of the holiday and how they match …
Is There A Future / Career For Tourist Guides?, Detta Melia, Josephine Rice
Is There A Future / Career For Tourist Guides?, Detta Melia, Josephine Rice
Conference papers
Tourist guides are the essential interface between a tourism destination and its visitors, and are very much responsible for the overall impression and satisfaction offered by a destination. However, despite the prominent role that tourist guides play in the system of tourism, fairly scant scientific attention has been paid to them to date. Tourist Guides create a link between the visitor and the host country. Yet, of the small amount of literature devoted to them, very few studies have asked tourist guides their views and opinions, and have built up a profile of the tourist guide. This paper is an …