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Confucian Virtue Ethics And Tourists’ Response To Spiritual Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, An Sor Model Approach, Nguyen Van Si, Vo Duy Minh

International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage

This study aims to identify key factors that impact tourists’ responses, such as electronic word of mouth, and revisit intention to spiritual destinations. Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework, this study introduces ritual propriety in Confucian Virtue Ethics as a new ‘stimulus’, along with destination image and tourism facilities. In addition, this study introduces spiritual belief and gratitude as two new ‘organisms’ together with destination attachment. The quantitative analysis of 470 spiritual tourists’ responses in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed that ritual propriety, destination image, and tourism facilities as ‘stimuli’, impact gratitude, spiritual belief, and destination attachment as ‘organisms’, resulting …

"La Vida Es Un Carnaval": An Exploration Of Cuban Identity And Nostalgia Through Dance/Movement Therapy - A Community Engagement Project, Maria Fernanda Mendez Mendoza

Expressive Therapies Theses

“La Vida Es Un Carnaval” is a community engagement project and thesis that explores how identity and nostalgic resilience show up through dance/movement therapy with Cuban immigrants living in the United States, specifically Massachusetts. This project brought together six Cuban-born participants, ages 26 to 67, each with their own unique migration stories; from the Rafter Balsero Crisis of 1994, to the “Wet-Foot/Dry-Foot” policy, and family reunification. Through a mix of in-person and online sessions, participants explored their experiences using intermodal activities including dance/movement therapy techniques, conversation, journaling, artwork, and music. Themes of cultural pride, “Cubanía” – Cuban-ness, culture shock, and …

Orick Rising: Assessing The Tourism Potential Of Orick, California, Mikel Ash, Zac Claus, Matt Cherovsky, Sophie Collins, Lavender Deng, Teddy Goyette, Keegan Henry, Nancy Nazario, Ara Pachmayer, Mike Sanchez

Recreation Tourism

This project explores the current landscape and future potential for recreation and tourism development in Orick, California. It highlights how natural, built, cultural and economic systems shape a community’s identity, functionality and appeal for residents and visitors. Findings reveal that effective integration of natural and built systems, combined with strong governance, cultural stewardship and tourism planning is essential for sustainable growth, enhancing resident well-being and leveraging tourism as a key economic driver while preserving environmental and cultural assets.

Constraints Of Pt. Dyandra Promosindo Sales Division In Arranging The Indonesia International Motor Show 2023, Syahadam Muhamad Irfan

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Tourism is a journey that is carried out by someone for a while and is carried out from one place to another. with tourists, business suppliers, government of tourist destinations and local communities of tourist destinations. The tourism industry is a fairly broad industry, one of the industries included in the tourism industry is the MICE industry. MICE is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The development of MICE occurred because of the company's need to hold meetings with the aim of expanding the company's business. MICE and the tourism industry cannot be separated because the definition …

Sundanese Culture Education Strategy At Sman 1 Depok, Fernandez Rayhan Al Asskari

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study aims to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of Sundanese cultural education strategies implemented at SMA 1 Depok. This research uses a qualitativeapproach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The respondents of the study were students and teachers at SMA1 Depok who were involved in Sundanese cultural education programs. The results showed that the Sundanese cultural education strategy implemented at SMA 1 Depok has succeeded in increasing students' understanding of Sundanese culture. Students show a high interest in learning Sundanese culture and expressing it in various cultural activities at school. Teachers also …

Promotion And Marketing Role In Increasing The Amount Of Umrah Package Sales At Pt Turisina Buana Tour And Travel, Dyandra Shafa Quamila

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study examines the role of promotion and marketing in increasing the sales of Umrah packages at PT Turisina Buana Tour and Travel. The aim of this research is to explore how promotional activities and marketing strategies implemented through social media can enhance the number of Umrah pilgrims, as well as to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors affecting their effectiveness. A qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through observation and in-depth interviews involving the Director of PT Turisina Buana and a customer who has used the company’s services. The findings indicate that social media promotion, supported by the …

The Implementation Of Digital Marketing Strategy At The Inacraft 2023, Ranisya Yasfiani Syafira

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Digital marketing or digital marketing is needed by companies to market a product or service using digital media or platforms so that they can cover a wider market with the internet. The use of digital marketing strategies is carried out by many companies, one of the companies that uses digital marketing strategies is PT Mediatama Binakreasi. The final work entitled Digital Marketing Strategy at the Inacraft 2023 Event at PT Mediatama Binakreasi discusses five aspects of strategy including customer engagement, viral marketing, buzz marketing, peer influence, and online community, which are implemented by the Marketing Communication division at PT Mediatama …

Cultivating Community And Commerce: A Summary Of The Statewide Social And Economic Impacts Of Utah Farmers Markets, Jaclyn Pace, Bryn Watkins, Roslynn Mccann, Steven Price

Outcomes and Impact Quarterly

Data collected from six markets throughout the market seasons between 2023 and 2024 highlights the transformative impact of Utah’s farmers’ markets on the state’s economy, health, and sense of community. According to market patrons, Utah’s farmers' markets are vital economic and social hubs supporting local agriculture, small businesses, and community well-being.

Sostenibilidad Ambiental En Comunidades Mayas: Riesgos Y Desafíos En La Era Del Cambio Climático, Gertrudis Guzmán Noh Dr.

Journal of Maya Heritage

El presente artículo analiza las dinámicas de sostenibilidad ambiental en comunidades mayas del estado de Yucatán, México, enfocándose en los riesgos ambientales y las respuestas adaptativas desarrolladas frente al cambio climático. El trabajo se desarrolló en tres comunidades: Yaxunah, caracterizada por la producción artesanal y la sobreexplotación del árbol de Chaká (Bursera simaruba); Ixil, que enfrenta disputas territoriales e inundaciones recurrentes; y Sotuta, afectada por la contaminación acuífera derivada de una granja porcina en zonas aledañas. Metodológicamente, se implementó un enfoque de investigación acción participativa que integró diálogo de saberes, matrices de análisis de riesgo y estrategias de intervención comunitaria. …

The Influence Of Hadrah Arts And Emotional Intelligence Towards The Students Social Skills At Mts Nurusshibyan, Siti Fatimah

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study aims to determine the effect of hadrah activities and emotional intelligence on the social skills of students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Nurusshibyan, Singkawang City. This research uses a quantitative research method with the use of questionnaires as a data collection tool. The subjects of this study were students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Nurusshibyan in Singkawang City totaling 181 people with the following characteristics: MTs students, grades VII-IX, 101 female respondents and 80 male respondents. The sample determination used the Slovin formula with a Margin of Error of 5%. The results of the study are as follows: (1) Social skills at …

Reimagining Cultural Intersections: A Book Review Of Maya Christian Murals Of Early Modern Yucatán, Texas University Press, 2024., Lilia Fernández Souza Phd, Lilia Lucia Lizama Aranda Dr., José Israel Herrera

Journal of Maya Heritage

Colonial mural art in the Yucatán Peninsula represents a cultural intersection where Christian iconography and Maya artistic traditions converged in a complex visual dialogue. Maya Christian Murals of Early Modern Yucatán (Texas University Press, 2024) offers a detailed analysis of these pictorial expressions, exploring how Indigenous artists reinterpreted colonial impositions by preserving ancestral techniques, materials, and symbolism. The book proposes a rereading of the murals in Franciscan convents, highlighting their role not only as tools of evangelization but also as evidence of cultural resistance and adaptation.

This review, titled Reimagining Cultural Intersections: A Book Review of Maya Christian Murals of …

Glotopolítica, Identidad Y Lenguas En México En El Siglo Xxi, Marilyn S. Avalos Huesca

Journal of Maya Heritage

Languages, like human beings, have been adapting to the changes produced worldwide, and with this they have grown in number of speakers or disappeared forever from society. These changes are not given arbitrarily, but are conceived from politics and the State, where what should be the best for the speakers, nationalism and society permeates according to the statutes established by those in power. All this from an ethnocentric point of view, which denigrates what is different, what we do not understand, and therefore, we reject. This article analyzes the presence of languages in Mexico from a point of view related …

Analysis Of Operational Form Function For B3c3 Exhibition Hall At Indonesia International Furniture Expo (Ifex) 2023 By Pt. Dyandra Promosindo, Mireil Priscilla

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Good service can be provided, one of which is by providing operational needs services that are well met for exhibitors, which have been implemented at the IFEX 2023 event. In its implementation, good cooperation is needed in understanding the needs of exhibitors so that everything related to what is needed can be recorded properly and ultimately be used effectively to support the running of the IFEX 2023 event. This study analyzed the role of the Operational Form, especially for exhibitors in the B3C3 area at the IFEX 2023 event. The purpose of this study was to determine how important the …

Youtube Upload Scheduling Strategy For Improving The Video Quantity And Audiences' Segmentation Accuracy At Pt Talenta Entertainment, Paris Dermawan

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Youtube provides features for its users to upload and watch other users' videos. PT. Talenta Entertainment utilizes YouTube to upload creative videos of each talent that has been produced. In addition, in addition to the right media, creative and interesting content also needs to be distributed at the right time so that the upload time is right with the free time of the audience segment. Therefore, the content upload scheduling strategy plays an important role in finding the right time for the audience segment so that it can increase the number of views that have been uploaded. The purpose of …

Frameworks For Measuring Regenerative Tourism: Supply And Demand Indicators With A Dynamic And Holistic Approach, Asif Hussain

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

This paper examines regenerative tourism as a holistic approach that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and enhancing social-ecological systems. Recognizing tourism’s interconnectedness with economic, social, cultural, and environmental systems, it presents regenerative tourism as a dynamic model integrating supply and demand perspectives to promote innovation, resilience, and renewal. On the supply side, regenerative tourism emphasizes ecological restoration, sustainable practices, economic stability with minimal environmental harm, and authentic experiences. On the demand side, it aligns with the rising preference for ethical, participatory, and immersive tourism, involving tourists as active contributors to destination well-being. The paper highlights the importance of multidimensional …

Developing Sustainable Medical Tourism: A Framework In The Perspective Of Developing Countries, Abel Ansporthy Mamboleo Dr.

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

This study reviewed the literature to develop the framework for sustainable medical tourism in developing countries. According to the findings, the development of a sustainable tourist destination necessitates the involvement of various stakeholders and adherence to sustainability principles. The framework suggests five essential tasks for sustainable medical tourism development. It contributes to the knowledge of sustainable medical tourism by suggesting the framework for analysing a specific situation for the development of a medical tourist destination. It provides a better understanding of sustainable medical tourism operations by integrating medication, travel, hospitality, and tourism. Moreover, it contributes to the sphere of medical …

Deuce Redemption: Grindhouse Cinema, Moral Panic, And Urban Renewal, Robert Brenner

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

If you consult standard histories of the “redevelopment” of 42^nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue, AKA “the Deuce,” you will read that it was filled with nothing but criminals and pornographers, that decent people avoided it at all costs, and the only way the block could be “saved” was by seizing it via eminent domain, evicting all the current tenants, and replacing them with Disney and its fellow entertainment corporations.

The purpose of this thesis is to offer a more nuanced alternative to these standard histories. I will argue that the Deuce was a lower-class, multiracial, queer entertainment …

Cerrando La Brecha: Difusión Virtual De La Cultura Maya Para La Conciencia Pública Y La Preservación, Ana María Vera Arias, Dr. Lilia Lucia Lizama Aranda, Brenda Marin, José Montesino

Journal of Maya Heritage

En este artículo se aborda el origen, los métodos y el resultado del ciclo de conferencias de divulgación virtual organizado por el Centro del Patrimonio Maya en colaboración con Arqueólogos sin Fronteras del Mundo Maya, esto con el objetivo de compartir conocimientos y generar conciencia sobre diversas facetas de la cultura maya. La pregunta central gira en torno a cómo se pueden comunicar efectivamente las complejidades y la rica herencia de la cultura maya a una audiencia no especializada. Como resultado, encontró que las conferencias de divulgación virtual fueron un método adecuado para ampliar el interés sobre la cultura maya …

Urban Security And The Crisis Of Values In A Risk Society: Elements For Reflection And Research, Bahamou Abdelilah, Abdelghani Chafik

Journal of Maya Heritage

Abstract: Urban security has become one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, shaped by the complexities of modern urban life. As cities grow and evolve, they face unprecedented security challenges that transcend traditional notions of crime prevention. These challenges encompass social, cultural, economic, and psychological dimensions, deeply intertwined with societal transformations.

In the context of what sociologist Ulrich Beck refers to as the "risk society," rapid globalization, technological advancement, and cultural diffusion have disrupted traditional social values. This disruption has created environments of uncertainty and fear, where mutual trust and social cohesion are eroded. As Émile Durkheim …

Still Hungry, Not Enough: The Past, Present, And Future Of Food Tourism Scholarship, Eerang Park, Sangkyun Kim

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper provides a state-of-the-art critical review of past and current food tourism scholarship and offers key insights and directions to establish a more comprehensive perspective on the field. The food tourism scholarship evolved, transformed, and progressed from earlier intellectual discussions and scholarly discourses on ‘food in tourism’. Through a rapid transition from ‘food in tourism’ to ‘food for tourism’ and ‘tourism for food’ as the current status quo, this paper proposes four directions for future food tourism research. These are: the application of contextualism philosophy with particular attention to the localities and peculiarities of emerging and/or new food tourism …

Searching For The City - A Study Of Tourism And Urban Development, Ethan Miskelly Paul

CMC Senior Theses

This thesis uses an interdisciplinary study of urban tourism development to examine a number of points of interest with regard to urban tourism governance. It explores what motivates cities to plan development projects intended to attract tourism, what distinguishes the city as ‘place to visit’ from ‘place to live’ from the perspective of a resident, and if tourism is a viable strategy for promoting sustainable development and resident wellbeing in an urban environment.

These questions are ever more relevant as tourism itself comes to represent a major driver of the global economy. Beginning with a review of the relevant literature …

The Strategy Of Ikatan Motor Indonesia (Imi) In Building Organizational Branding Through The Indonesia International Motor Show (Iims) 2025, Mazaya Fathia Adreya Wibowo, Anisatul Auliya

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Automotive industry is one of growing competitive industry, organisational branding is essential to shape public image and loyalty. This research aims to analyse the branding strategy of the Ikatan Motor Indonesia (IMI) through its participation in the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2025. The research used a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through in-depth interviews, direct observation, literature study, and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model through collection, reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results showed that IMI successfully utilised the five main elements of branding according …

Implementation Of Standard Operating Procedures 'Cold Kitchen' In Food Storage Process At Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, Alya Kamilianada

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

The background of this study was conducted to find out how a kitchen must have SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), because the kitchen is very influential in supporting food management operations at Cold Kitchen Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta and to find out the system of storage procedures for perishable food ingredients has an important role as the main raw material in making types of menus in cold kitchens as a provider of various types of fruits and vegetables. The problem formulation consists of: (1) How to strive for the implementation of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) in the process of storing foodstuffs …

The Role Of Interpersonal Communication With Clients In Supporting Work Effectiveness At Pt. Antavaya Tour & Travel, Dennisa Arofani Aurellia

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Humans are social creatures who cannot live without other people around us. Humans also need to communicate with each other in order to become a basic need to share information with each other. Communication is also used as a measure of the effectiveness of a job. Communication is also divided into several meanings, one of which is interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication is also used in the document division at PT. Antavaya Tour & Travel to support work effectiveness. Generally, the document division of PT. Antavaya Tour & Travel acts as a provider and service provider for making travel documents. Therefore, …

Community Perceptions On Ecotourism Development In Sebangau National Park, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, Lisna Yulianti, Yun Pratiwi, Susan M. Cheyne, Andi Muhammad Kadhafi

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Sebangau National Park (SNP), Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, is home to the world’s largest contiguous population of orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii) and a vast number of other fauna and flora. Ecotourism is a developing activity in this region and has the support of regional and national governments and possibilities for local, national and international tourism are extensive. In this case study we investigate perceptions of the local community in the village of Kereng Bangkirai to ecotourism through the following topics: 1) Ecotourism Development, 2) public tourist presence and visits, 3) how involved local people are in SNP management, 4) …

Tourism Carrying Capacity At Petungkriyono Forest And Its Supporting Areas, Nurwidya Ambarwati

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Supported by a variety of diversity and landscapes, the development of tourism in the Petungkriyono area is growing rapidly. Optimizing ecotourism services in the Petungkriyono forest without disrupting the ecosystem and damaging the environment can be done by limiting the number of visitors at tourism sites. This study aims to find out information about the tourism capacity of some tourist attractions in the local forest. This study uses the Cifuentes model to predict the maximum number of visitor capacities that can be accommodated in a tourist attraction called Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Real Carrying Capacity (RCC), and Effective Carrying Capacity …

Curug Cipamingkis Strategy As A Leading Travel Destination In Kesatuan Pemangkuan Hutan (Kph) Perhutani Bogor, Nurazahra Dwi Putri

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This research discusses the promotion strategy for the Cipamingkis Waterfall as a famous destination at the Kesatuan Pemangku Hutan (KPH) Perhutani Bogor with the aim of knowing how to promote Cipamingkis Waterfall in utilizing its tourism potential. This research was conducted when the author did an internship for 3 months. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques based on observations, interviews with managers, conducting direct surveys to destinations and literature studies or literature studies according to the theme. The results from the promotional strategy carried out by Cipamingkis Waterfall are quite good and must be maintained, …

Expenditure Control By Optimization Of Leftover Food In The Holiday Inn Hotel Kemayoran, Achmad Raihan Suryadi Ningrat

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

The growth of tourism in Indonesia has positively impacted the hospitality sector, particularly in the kitchen department which is in charge of providing food and beverages to guests. Kitchen Hotel Holiday Inn Kemayoran wants to optimize the use of food scraps to control expenses without compromising food quality and hygiene. The results showed that there was a waste of food ingredients at the butcher and commissary in the hotel's main kitchen, such as chicken bones, shrimp shells, and vegetable ingredients. However, the leftovers can be processed with creative use into new dishes that reduce waste. This study provides theoretical benefits …

Impacto De La Pandemia De La Covid-19 En Las Familias De Los Jóvenes Universitarios De Las Poblaciones Rurales Mayas Del Estado De Yucatán, Jorge Atocha Pacheco Castro

Journal of Maya Heritage

Abstract. This study examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the families of university students from rural Maya communities in Yucatán, Mexico. Utilizing an anthropological framework, the research highlights the interplay of structural vulnerabilities and cultural resilience. It explores how families navigated economic challenges, social interactions, and cultural practices amid the crisis. Key findings include the reliance on traditional subsistence practices such as small-scale agriculture and backyard farming, which provided a safety net during economic downturns. Socially, rural families reported lower stress levels and stronger communal bonds compared to their urban counterparts, owing to expansive living spaces and outdoor …

Fall Of Mosul To Isis: Jostle Of Narratives Between Conspiracy Theory And Betrayal, Hamied Al Hashimi, Moh Arak Alzghwabi

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This article examines the rise and conflict of narratives about the fall of the Iraqi city of Mosul to the Islamic State (ISIS), which marks its tenth anniversary this year (2024). ISIS occupied parts of Iraq from 2014 to 2017, and its defeat required Iraqi mobilization and international support from the international coalition. This article attempts to trace the narratives and their conflicts about the main cause of Mosul’s fall to ISIS. The fall of Mosul was like a snowball that rolled and grew, as it spread to a large area of Northwestern Iraq. It has been shown that several …