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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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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A Tale Of Two Biennales: How Contemporary Art In Italy Reflects Current European Politics, Hannah Rosabel Capucilli-Shatan

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

No abstract provided.

Using Immersive Data Visualization To Highlight Changing Travel Patterns In Maine Due To Covid 19, Colleen Metcalf, Charlotte Aucoin

Thinking Matters Symposium

The impacts of COVID 19 are of top concern to tourism policy makers and stakeholders across Maine, as tourism plays a vital role in the state’s economy. This project shows the value of the Storymap to present, in an accessible and visually appealing way, the continuing research on how volunteered geographic information from social media can track changes in tourist’s movement and spending in Maine. The metadata from Flickr photos was used to examine where visitors spent time in the summer of 2020, revealing new patterns of tourism activity due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. In addition, we incorporate the results …

Evaluation Of Sport Facilities In Sport Cities In Jordan, Sari Hamdan

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

The aim of this study was to evaluate facilities in sport cities in Jordan. The sample of this study consisted of (24) employees in sport cities the researcher bilt a tool and validity and reliability was done for the research tool. The results showed that sport cities were in a good condition, however, El-Hussien city was significantly better than the other sport cities. The researcher recommended to using the research tool of this study as instrumentation to evaluate sports facilities in sport cities.

Italian Ambitions In Syria And Lebanon (1870-1945), Ahmad Alshrideh

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

The aim of this study is to clarify the Italian Ambitions in Syria and Lebanon (1870-1945), and shows the Italian orientation in this region, and to know the Italian methods to achieve its ambitions. The study talks about the Italian movement towards Lebanon, and the Italians Intervention in Lebanese civil war 1860. Finally, the study recalls the Italian claims her mandate to Syria and Lebanon as an alternative to the French mandate. The study concluded that, despite Italys efforts to achieve its ambitions in Syria and Lebanon, it deeply collides with the legacy institutions that established by England and France …

The Impact Of Implementing The Principles Of Good Governance On The Quality Of Administrative Reports In The Palestinian Municipal Councils, Faeyz Abuamria, Nasser Mohammad Soud Jaradat, Mohammad Shaded

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

This study aims at clarifying the impact of implementing the principles of good governance on the quality of administrative reports in the Palestinian municipal councils. A questionnaire was designed to pilot the views of mayors, deputy mayors, directors, heads of departments and employees in Bethlehem and Hebron directorates. Results showed that it is too early to talk about sound governance at local councils in the absence of applying the minimal principles of governance such as accountability, transparency and involving staff in decision-making. Furthermore, the administrative reports administered by the heads of administrative departments do not reflect the real situation nor …

International Travel And Its Impacts On Black/African American Identity Construction, Jordan K. Knox

Student Publications

How does going abroad impact Black/African Americans’ conceptualization of self? To assess the answer to this question I analyzed and reflected on mine and the international experiences of my participants, conducted thirteen interviews, and had participants answer survey questions. I argue that identity has two parts: your external and internal parts. The external identity I attributed to international experiences. My findings showed there are three impacts international travel has on Black/ African American identity constructions: the reinforcement, creation of something new, and added new dimension. There is little scholarship that studies the impact of international travel as it pertains to …

What A Load Of Rubbish! The Efficacy Of Theory Of Planned Behaviour And Norm Activation Model In Predicting Visitors’ Binning Behaviour In National Parks, Kourosh Esfandiar, Ross Dowling, Joanna Pearce, Edmund Goh

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

© 2021 The Authors A specific concern for many park managers is the generation of waste by visitors. One way to combat this issue in national parks is to encourage visitors to put their litter in a bin. This study investigates binning behaviour, as a type of pro-environmental behaviour, of visitors to Yanchep National Park, Australia. Using structural equation modelling, this study tested an integrated structural model combining the theory of planned behaviour and the norm-activation model with data from 219 visitors to this park. The study tried to move away from measuring visitors' pro-environmental intention and instead gathered data …