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Using Dialectic Thematic Analysis In Dark Tourism: Combining Deductive And Inductive Reasoning In A Modular Method, Martin Maccarthy

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

This study combines the results of two antithetical research processes: induction and deduction. Using a prescribed dialectic method commemorative pilgrimage at two non-substitutable sites is explored. A metamodel, comprising an amalgam of published commemorative models and ideas is first constructed and used as the project's interpretive frame. Parsing the metamodel produces 17 constructs: four of which are motives (inputs) and 11 of which are typified behaviours (outputs). The combined data from two Australian memorials; one in Western Australia and one in France is then analysed using the metamodel as representative of existing theory. The constructs are then deduced whilst simultaneously …

Survey Measures On Substance Use Amongst College Students, Jacquelyn Reiss, Amy Donley

Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS)

The Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS) reviewed measures utilized in 3 major surveys administered within middle schools, high schools, and colleges state-wide and nationally to compile a list of tested survey measures on youth substance use. The 3 surveys that were assessed are the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS), the American College Health Association National Collegiate Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA), and the Monitoring the Future Survey (MFS).

Government Response To Covid-19 And Gender Discrepancy: Tour Operator Perspective From New Zealand, Marie Haley, Asif Hussain

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

The New Zealand government closed the international borders for the first time in history to pursuit an elimination strategy to COVID-19. This has had a severe impact upon tour operators who have been excluded from a free and fair market, to protect the broader economic and public health systems. This paper argues that the government response needs a focus at the whanau and community level, with a targeted focus on women empowerment in the communities that are dependent upon international tourism. The government should pursue an approach of engagement with systems to facilitate community lead COVID-19 recovery. Thus, allowing the …

Building Destination Tourism Alliances In The Central-Western Region Of Mexico For The Recovery Of Post-Covid-19 Tourism, Silvia María López Ruiz

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

This study focuses on knowing the joint work between Mexico’s tourist destinations and the private sector, promoting proximity tourism for the recovery of tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic, through the creation of the “Central West Pact for Tourism” in Mexico. For the qualitative empirical analysis based on a case study, it is based on secondary data and an in-depth interview conducted virtually with two pioneering leaders of this pact and responsible for tourism management in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. In addition, a qualitative content analysis of the project’s official website (Viaja En Corto – Descubre El Centro de …

From Hurricanes To Pandemics: Community-Based Transformation And Destination Resilience In Utuado, Puerto Rico, Patrick J. Holladay, Pablo Méndez-Lázaro, Katja Brundiers

Journal of Sustainability and Resilience

Community-based tourism that is both sustainable and resilient lends strength to the community-based tourism system. Local mobilization of resources, cohesiveness, coordination, opportunities for change, healthy social and natural capital, economic diversification, strong leadership, and management that embraces creativity all build resilience. An example from Utuado, Puerto Rico is presented that illustrates these concepts with conceptual parallel of Hurricane Maria’s devastating impact to that of COVID-19. Post-coronavirus tourism should support local communities that could be resilient, creative, adaptive and transformative while it protects and provides long-term benefits to local communities and people.

An Introduction To The Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium Issue For The Journal Of Motorsport Culture & History, Duke Argetsinger, Mike Stocz

Journal of Motorsport Culture & History

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Sullivan County Economy Improvements With Tourism, Katrina Babb

2021 Spring Reports (Sullivan)

Sullivan County and Sullivan, IN identified a need to increase tourism to the county and incorporated city limits. Seven students in ECON351 were tasked with performing SWOT analyses of Sullivan County’s tourism industry and providing recommendations to improve tourism. Three dimensions of tourism were analyzed: Eco-Tourism, Entertainment, and Historical/Heritage. Recommendations for improving tourism centered on these three dimensions and included expanding trails and facilities, improving social media accounts, preservation and educational opportunities, billboard usage, and more.

Spatial Behavior Of Backcountry Anglers And Hikers In Rocky Mountain National Park, Robin Graham, Noah Creany, Christopher Monz

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In Rocky Mountain National Park, managers are concerned about informal trails resulting from off-trail travel in popular backcountry areas. The distribution of informal trails near water bodies raised questions for park managers about the potential impacts of different visitor activities, specifically hiking and angling use. This report examined the spatial behavior of hikers and anglers using GPS tracking and explored hiker experience preferences in relation to their spatial behavior. Anglers on average traveled farther and spent more time during their trip than hikers. Across all study locations, there was no difference in the amount of off-trail travel between hikers and …

Post-Experience Survey Of Backcountry Anglers And Hikers In Rocky Mountain National Park, Robin Graham, Anna Miller, Christopher Monz

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

In Rocky Mountain National Park (ROMO), visitation has increased by over 1 million visitors per year over the last 5 years (NPS Stats, 2021). Park managers are especially concerned about the impacts of crowded conditions in the Bear Lake region of the park where hiking and fishing are common activities and those participants may perceive crowding differently (Kainzinger et al., 2015). Therefore, this study focuses on describing the perceptions of crowding and potential displacement of hikers and anglers. Additionally, to aid in park-visitor communication, specifically for hikers and anglers, this study also addresses how visitors are getting information …

Tourism And The Climate Crisis: A Travelers' Guide To Low Carbon, Madison Mcconnell, Jonathon Day

Tourism Insights

This report provides recommendations for reducing your carbon footprint while travelling

Sustainable Tourism Challenges: Systems Change - Slovenia Tourism's Green Scheme, Hannah Bromm, Jonathon Day

Tourism Insights

The report addresses ways that Slovenia has encouraged the adoption of sustainable tourism practices

Sustainable Tourism Challenges: Getting Started - Sustainable Supply Change Management, Jonathon Day

Tourism Insights

Introduction to sustainable supply chain management in tourism.

Factors Affecting Success Bidding Event At Pt. Astrindo Convex, Shifa Adinda Kansa Amran, Anisatul Auliya, Dhiny Anjung Sari

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

Bidding is an offer letter for MICE (meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition) organizers made by MICE companies such as Event Organizers to compare prospective clients to select the Event Organizer to be selected as the host of the event. The purpose of this study is to find out what factors influence the success of a bidding event and how to succeed and win a bidding event. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The data used in this study were obtained utilizing observation, interviews, and literature study. This research was conducted during the Field Work Practice Program at …

Marketing Strategy Of Betawi Setu Cultural Village Through Social Media, Dennis Feriano, Budiman Mahmud Mustofa, Prihatni Wuryatmini

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This paper discusses how the Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village in marketing tourist attractions through social media. This research uses qualitative research supported by quantitative data. The data collection techniques in this final project are observation, interviews, literature study, and questionnaire. The results of this study suggest that Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village Activities Unit to further improve marketing especially through social media, multiply activities that are inviting many visitors, overcome negative responses that still exist in the community regarding Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village, and improve hospitality and conduct training for tour guides which will be provided in the …

Domestic Business Event Tourism Marketing Strategy, Aditya Putra Desharyanto, Retno Wulandari

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This paper discusses the application of the 6P marketing mix (Product, Price, Place/Distribution, Promotion, Politics, and Public Opinion) by Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office through The Office of Tourism and Creative Economy in order to organize domestic MICE activities ( Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition) in 2019 until 2020. This research uses the type of qualitative research and descriptive research with data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and literature studies. The results of the study are suggested and recommended to The Jakarta Tourism and Creative Economy Office to open new jobs, actively holding MICE events, especially business to customers …

Analysis Of Tourism Product Marketing Strategy In Pt. Almin Ahsan Travel, Aisha Qonitah, D.K.S Nugraha

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This study discusses the marketing strategy of tourism products that happened at PT. Experience Ahsan Travel. Nowadays, the development of Umrah Hajj travel in Indonesia is increasing. With the increase in Hajj and Umrah travel make the competition between travel even tighter. Marketing strategy is one of the most important things in how to sell a product to the public large. Marketing can be done in two ways, namely conventional and digital marketing. PT. Alamin Ahsan Travel carries out various marketing strategies, such as providing information about the products they own, and by growing pilgrims' confidence in travel which is …

Marketing And Promotion Strategies In Increasing Thenumber Of Foreign Tourists To A Thousand Islands, Enggar Panggalih Masaji, Priyanto Priyanto

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This paper discusses the strategy carried out by the Tourism Office in promoting the Thousand Islands to foreign countries increase the number of foreign tourists' visit to the Thousand Islands. The Thousand Islands as one of the leading tourism object in Jakarta must be promoted and marketed to foreign countries. This study uses qualitative research and descriptive research with data collection techniques interviews and observations. The results of this study are to suggest and recommend other ways to promote the Thousand Islands to foreign countries and to see how the Thousand Islands itself in welcoming foreign tourists who visit the …

Operational Management Of The Umroh Plustour Program In Pt. Alamin Ahsan Travel, Farah Nabilla Alwie, Dony Hermawan

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

This article discusses the operational management of Umrah plus tour packages at PT. Experience Ahsan Travel. The discussion described is the programs owned by Alisan Tours & Travel, preparations by Alisan Tours & Travel in undergoing the operational process of organizing Umrah plus tours, obstacles experienced by Alisan Tours & Travel in organizing Umrah plus tours, and analysis of the implementation of operational management in Umrah plus tour activities at PT Alamin Ahsan Travel. The data collection carried out by the author is based on direct observations in the field and literature studies, in a process carried out from the …

Covid-19 Impact On Instagram Travel Influencer Feeds: A Content Analysis, Kerrie Jones

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

Instagram travel influencers are facilitators in the social institution of tourism that help connect potential travelers with stakeholders and destinations. The Covid-19 travel restrictions that started in March of last year have had significant impacts on tourism. Content analysis was used to assess impacts on Instagram travel influencer posts before and after the pandemic travel shutdowns. The analysis answered: 1. Has Covid-19 impacted Instagram travel influencer posts? 2. Is resilience showing in the frequency of posts by reaching pre-pandemic levels? Ten codes were analyzed individually across posts and categorized as: sponsored posts, pandemic-related posts, and current travel trends. Results showed …

Les Potentialités Touristiques Dans La Basse Montagne Rifaine : Le Cas De La Région De Taounat Maroc, M Chaouki, A Taous, H Daide, A Tribak, S Perez, T Ftaita

Dirassat

This article concerns a diagnosis of the various tourist resources in the region of Taounate; in particular the transport and the existing tourist equipments, the natural and landscaped elements and finally the cultural and built potential. It is tourist resources that are not put in tourism yet. The data collection based itself essentially on the investigation of ground. The evaluation and the characterization of the elements of the tourist potential are based on the subjective estimation. A card (map) of set (group) presents the spatial location (localization) of the various tourist potentialities.

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