Efficient companies and results of Istrian tourism industry through transforming of ownership and privatisation

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-342
Author(s):  
Desimir Bošković ◽  
Zdenko Tomčić ◽  
Zdravko Šergo
Keyword(s):  
Complex Problem ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Property Relations ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Technological Structure ◽  
New Development ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Great Percent

The transforming of ownership in the tourism sector of Istrian industry, has been conducted as in different sectors whereby a great percent of sectors have become the state- property , and the final privatisation has still to be conducted. The future property structure is dominated by the institutionalized forms of the state as the Croatian privatisation fund, Retirement fund and banks, which is contradictory with the foreseen goals of privatisation and market economy which Croatia is turning to. The transforming of ownership relations of tourism companies has created the presumptions for new property relations and development of business and management as the most secure way towards the healing of the tourism industry. This article analyzes the processes of ownership transforming and privatisation of Istrian hospitality and tourism enterprises, main limitations which influence the direction and success of privatisation, and also give propositions and possible solutions of this complex problem. The long-termed meaning of this process is characterized in the structural change of the tourism offer, business, management, technic-technological structure, marketing and a new development cycle.

scholarly journals Exploring Tourism Opportunities: Role of Financial Institutions in the Promotion of Tourism Entrepreneurship in Kerala

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-100
Author(s):  
Ibrahim P. A. ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Financial Assistance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Asset Creation

This study aims to assess the role of financial institutions in promoting tourism entrepreneurship in the state of Kerala; Kerala is a brand of Indian tourism and the destiny of world tourism. The study highlights the acumen behind the promotion of tourism entrepreneurship, tourism opportunities in Kerala and identifies the role of financial institutions in exploring tourism opportunities with the primary data sourced from 222 tourism entrepreneurs of Kerala. The study found that financial institutions significantly assist tourism enterprises in asset creation. Further, the findings reveal a positive association between financial assistance in the innovation of recreation facilities and a stimulus to start enterprises in the tourism sector. The study provides deeper insights to managers and academicians that the financial institutions should extend credit to the tourism industry as Priority Sector Lending (PSL) along with other prime lending sectors.

Gender Awareness and Women Managers in Tourism

2019 ◽  
pp. 218-238
Author(s):  
Inês Carvalho ◽  
Carlos Costa ◽  
Anália Torres
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The Status ◽  
Gender Awareness ◽  
State Organizations

The purpose of this chapter is to reveal women top-level managers' gender awareness in relation to two aspects: 1) perceptions of discrimination and 2) views of what could be done towards gender equality (by the state, organizations, and women themselves), so that more women can advance their careers. Women top-level managers in the Portuguese tourism sector were interviewed. The interview data suggests that discrimination might still be pervasive in the Portuguese tourism industry. However, many women do not perceive it as “real” discrimination and have contradictory discourses about it. Informants were also asked what could be done so that more women advance in their careers. They place the solution to the problem of gender equality mostly in women's hands. While some of the strategies proposed by women confront the gender order, others align with the status quo by ensuring that women “fit in” without challenging existing structures.

scholarly journals Tourism and Security in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Rup Kumar Chhetri
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Security Sector ◽  
Cognitive Improvement ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Education Culture

This paper discusses the concept of tourism and security in Nepal and focuses on the association in between tourism and security aspects. Tourism is important for leisure, business, education, culture and recreation. Tourism industry is a fast developing sector for the economy worldwide and becoming a popular global leisure activity. As a fast growing industry in the today’s world, tourism industry events are getting more attraction for study and appropriate intervention. The key question this paper raises is whether there is association between tourism and security in Nepal. It answers rationally to its prime research questions like; what are the dimensions of tourism and security in Nepal? What is the association in between tourism and security in Nepal? In order to look for the answers of these questions, Thamel area was chosen for study site as it is popular among people and the major tourism hub in Nepal. The findings of the study show varied association in between tourism sector and tourism security sector on the specifics such as tourism, hospitality, events and security in Nepal. Although tourism enterprises increasingly realize the aspects of tourism, hospitality, events management and relevant security parameters, but the extent to which they are strategically used varies. The assessment revealed the impacts of tourism on security aspects and vice versa. So, the impacts of security situation on tourism sector have a certain and intermingled association. Even the findings aligned with above said statement which reflects the limitations and gap in between the tourism sector and tourism security sector in term of setups, coordination and execution. That is why, it roves and looking for the rational, empirical and cognitive improvement and development on those identified aspects which are keenly observed during the research process.

scholarly journals Risk factors for failure in newly established small, micro and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector of Gauteng Province, South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-18
Author(s):  
Zeleke Worku
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The South ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Networking Ability ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

The annual report issued for the financial year 2013/2014 by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2015) shows that the business confidence index of South Africa was equal to 89.3% in January 2015. According to the South African National Department of Tourism (2015), the tourism sector contributed 93 Billion Rand (3%) to the South African GDP in the year 2012. The contribution of the tourism sector was equal to 189.4 Billion Rand in the year 2009. This figure is projected to grow to 499 Billion Rand by the year 2020. According to the South African Small Enterprise Development Agency (2015), newly established and emerging business enterprises conducting business in the tourism sector of Gauteng Province are less viable and efficient in comparison with well-established tourism enterprises. The objective of this study was to identify and quantify risk factors for underperformance and bankruptcy in the tourism sector of Gauteng Province in South Africa. The study was based on data collected from a stratified random sample of size 311 tourism enterprises that operate in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Data was collected on a large number of socio-economic factors that adversely affect entrepreneurial activities in the tourism sector of Gauteng Province. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analyses was used in the study. Examples of variables on which data was gathered was level of entrepreneurial skills, level of formal education, location of business, duration of experience, amount of capital, number of employees, ability to network with other tourist operators, degree of competition from rival operators, geographical location, category of business, category of entrepreneurial skills, average number of visitors per month, net profit, size of business, market share, access to finance, and degree of support from Government agencies. Results obtained from the study showed that the long-term survival and viability of African entrepreneurs in the tourism industry of Gauteng Province was significantly and adversely affected by the degree of competition from rival operators, poor networking ability, lack of entrepreneurial skills, low capital, and geographical location. The study found that African entrepreneurs in the tourism industry of Gauteng Province lagged behind their white counterparts significantly in terms of networking ability, capital and entrepreneurial skills. In addition, 82% of the 311 African entrepreneurs who participated in the study lacked suitable skills due to their poor and irrelevant academic and vocational background, and that 59% of entrepreneurs had received little or no assistance in terms of mentoring or training opportunities from South African Government agencies.

scholarly journals RESEARCH OF THE MODERN CONDITION OF THE TOURIST SERVICES OF UKRAINE TOURIST MARKET

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Business Entities

The article is devoted to the study of the current state of the infrastructure of Ukrainian tourist market, particularly, in Kharkiv region. The dynamics of the country's tourist flows over the last five years, the problems of tourism development in Ukraine as well as the ways of improving Ukrainian tourist market were analysed. The tourism industry is developing around the world, and in some countries it is the basis for budgeting. Ukraine has all the preconditions for tourism development and it can become competitive in the global tourism market. The development of a tourism structure must be balanced and fully responsive to the needs of people. The tourism enterprises must work effectively. The process of market infrastructure development should be proportional and it requires a systematic approach to management. It is necessary to work out a strategy for developing the infrastructure of tourist market on the basis of a scientifically grounded procedure of its forecasting, regulation, adaptation to changes in consumer priorities, external conditions and risks. Our research proves that there is a significant potential for tourist services in Ukraine that can increase the level of competitiveness. The strategy for development of the infrastructure of the tourist market in Ukraine should take into account the following ways: rationalization of schemes of tourist routes; active integration of information technologies in the field of tourist services; active participation in international programs; financing of applied research in the field of tourism; simplification of state regulation of business entities in the sphere of tourism business; improvement of legal regulation; monitoring of the state of the infrastructure of tourist market and co-financing of objects by the state and private sector; introduction of an advertising campaign to attract domestic and foreign tourists to Ukraine; implementation of measures for the development of tourist transport infrastructure.

STATE RISK MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Singutskiy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Public Risk

The article researchers the process of public risk management and identifies that the tourism industry in each country presents an individual variety of recreational resources, which set it apart from others. That, the globalization of the tourism sector has launched a flywheel of world development. The tourism sector in the world GDP accounts for 10%, with an average annual growth of 4-5%. Each state, the tourism sector is among the priorities for development. The influence of the external and internal environment determines a constant response from the state through control mechanisms. The main element of the country's development is strategic planning with periods for implementation, including all spheres of the economy, as well as tourism. Strategic planning should contain factors that will negatively affect the development of the system in dynamics, namely risks. Risk management requires the use of separate tools in terms of probability of occurrence, prevention and response. The authorities directly implementing the state policy for the development of tourism, namely ministries, departments, for identifying and countering negative factors should deal with Monitoring and development of recommendations. The risks affecting the tourism sector can be divided into external and internal. Internal include: epidemiological, legal, infrastructural, environmental, natural, social, crisis political and economic. External risks are distinguished by their ability to geographically expand, which can develop into a crisis from internal ones, due to ineffective or deliberate actions on the part of a separate state, which has become the epicenter. States with a weak political and economic system in most cases are not able to resist the crisis phenomena that characterize the absence of an effective risk management policy. The global crisis is characterized by a chain reaction with unpredictable consequences, which can lead to global changes and conflicts. The global travel industry is very sensitive to environmental changes. That, the state should develop tools that are able to prevent and counteract the likely negative consequences. Strategic planning is an effective risk management mechanism. Public risk management precedes, or creates preconditions for countering the crisis.

scholarly journals Innovations and Online Marketing Services Trends in Albanian Tourism Sector

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Elton Noti ◽  
Brunela Trebicka
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Communist Regime ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Resources ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Tourism Services

Albania is a rich country with a lot of nature and cultural tourism resources situated in the in the Balkans region where there are much opportunities for developing different types of tourism. After a long period of transition, since the fall of the communist regime in 1990, the tourism industry began to be considered as one of the economic sectors with potential for development in the future. But, tourism enterprises had to be faced with a high competition from other countries in the region and a lack of experience in the field of tourism services. This study aims to identify the attitudes of senior management of tourism enterprises (Accommodation units, Travel Agencies and Restaurants) on the adoption of new services on the Internet, the use of ICT to sell the services offered and how much they were aware of the benefits that online marketing brought using their websites etc. To realize the aim, are raised the research questions and hypotheses. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. The sample consisted of N = 208 participants, representatives of tourism enterprises at five districts of Albania, respectively: Tirana, Durres, Shkodra, Vlore and Saranda .The results show that the entrepreneurs/managers make a very good job for the creation of new services via the Internet, also they support significantly the use of ICT-s to sell their services, they were aware of the benefits that brought a website to the marketing of tourism services and there was a great interest to learn more about the internet.

scholarly journals TOURIST SPHERE: SEARCH FOR WAYS TO OVERCOME THE CRISIS IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBAL QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (158) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
V. Svitlychna
Keyword(s):  
World Economy ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
Tourism Enterprises

The issues of activity of enterprises of the tourism sector in conditions of quarantine restrictions are investigated. The thesis about the relevance of developing a number of anti-crisis measures that would help stabilize the development of these enterprises is substantiated. The aim of this work is to study the issues of stabilizing the functioning of enterprises in the tourism sector under quarantine conditions. The article presents the thesis that the tourism industry is considered one of the most dynamic industries in the world economy and international trade in services. In the modern world, tourism is economic activity related to the movement of a person outside the permanent place of residence, his recreation with health improvement, raising the level of culture and education. The author of the article states that over the past two decades, the indicators of the development of the tourism sector have been characterized by positive indicators, the number of countries participating in international tourism has expanded, and the scale of tourist arrivals and international tourist receipts has grown every year. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has made significant adjustments to the functioning of the tourism sector at all levels (global and regional). Indeed, the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China at the end of 2019 and spread throughout the world, has become the biggest challenge and threat to all countries since World War II. The article substantiates that this negatively affected the inbound and outbound tourism markets on a global scale. Thus, the uncertainty of the further development of the situation, the occurrence of obstacles to the normal implementation of travel, restrictions on movement, the concern of mankind to preserve their own health and safety have caused the crisis and an increase in the volume of losses of travel companies. The focus of the article is concentrated on the analysis of the negative consequences of the aggravation of the epidemic situation for the world economy. The article emphasizes that for each country it is extremely important to take a number of measures to minimize the consequences of quarantine restrictions on the activities of tourism enterprises. Within the framework of this study, the author emphasizes that the main criterion for the restoration of the tourism sector should be the achievement of an optimal balance between security, health and economic interests. The article proposes recommended measures to stabilize the tourism sector in Ukraine and minimize losses as a result of the pandemic. The complex of such measures includes: – continuation of the policy of canceling the obligations to pay income tax and VAT for accommodation facilities, catering; – government support and stimulation of domestic rail and air traffic (government subsidies for the cost of tickets); – gradual introduction of permission to organize open terraces, sites for cafes, restaurants (while maintaining all the necessary safety measures for health protection); – аctivation of measures for digital transformation of the domestic tourism sector; – introduction of a transparent mechanism for the use of funds received in local budgets from the tourist tax exclusively for the development of domestic tourism and related infrastructure. The authors emphasize that today there is no doubt about the need to activate the processes and measures to overcome the harmful effects of the pandemic on the tourism sector of the domestic economy. We emphasize that the nationwide implementation of all anti-crisis levers, consistency and consistency in the implementation of all measures will contribute to their speedy stabilization of the development of tourism entities and their achievement of the level of economic efficiency of their activities. Keywords: tourism, tourist flows, quarantine, epidemic risks, pandemic, Covid-19, «Roadmap for the competitive development of tourism in Ukraine», development of the tourism sector.

scholarly journals Insurance of tourist activity in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (92) ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
O. Dadak ◽  
M. Dorosh-Kizym ◽  
R. S. Grabovsky ◽  
R. P. Dudiak
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Insurance Market ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
Economic Nature ◽  
High Degree

At present, tourism insurance is in high demand in Ukraine, as there has been a big tendency in recent years to increase the number of people traveling abroad. The reason for such growth in the tourism sector is primarily due to a change in the way of life of Ukrainian citizens, the adoption of a visa-free regime, adequate prices for rest and quality of service provision in comparison with domestic ones. The modern insurance market offers a large assortment of insurance products, which enables it to integrate with other sectors of the economy. Tourist activity in its economic nature is characterized by a high degree of riskiness, and therefore its effective functioning is impossible without insurance. All developed countries have long introduced insurance in the tourist market for the successful functioning of this industry and the state economy as a whole. The issue of insurance in tourism in the Ukrainian market is problematic, as it is characterized by low awareness and trust in the population, insufficient attention from the state authorities. Insurance and tourism are of great importance for the development of the economy. The growth of the dynamics of international tourist flows requires the strengthening of the quality requirements of tourist services and the existence of the insurance market. Insurance of tourism industry is a new type of insurance in Ukraine, the study and analysis of the problems of this type of insurance is not perfect and little studied by domestic scientists, in contrast to foreign ones. The tourism industry always has a certain danger to the life of both tourists and its employees. Natural disasters, accidents and other unforeseen events can affect the balanced activities of the tourist complex. After all, with the development of scientific and technological progress, the natural and industrial-economic cataclysms are not decreasing, but on the contrary increasing. In order to ensure the stable operation of travel companies and to ensure quality recreation for tourists in various areas of high risk, there are various risk management tools, one of which is insurance. Insurance as a component of the security system in the tourism industry helps to stabilize the activity of tourism enterprises and tour operator companies, as well as safety of tourist trips both in Ukraine and abroad.

scholarly journals FEATURES OF THE USE OF ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS IN THE TOURISM SECTOR

2020 ◽  
pp. 134-142
Author(s):  
Olga V. Nazarenko ◽  
◽  
Natalia S. Martynova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Potential Client ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Personal Services ◽  
Key Sectors ◽  
Tourism Enterprises ◽  
High Level ◽  
Almost All

In recent decades, the development of the tourism industry has been a worldwide trend. The interest shown in the development of the tourism sector is associated not only with the fact that the industry is developing dynamically but also with the fact that the development of tourism affects almost all key sectors of the economy. The task of the activities of tourist enterprises is the organization of comprehensive services for tourists. Services in tourism are varied ‒ transportation, accommodation, meals, excursions, entertainment, and personal services etc.The tourism sector is characterized by such characteristics as rapid growth rates, continuous improvement of the industry, and a high level of competition. That is why the success of enterprises in this area largely depends on carefully implemented advertising campaigns as one of the main elements of the communication complex and marketing strategy.Advertising campaigns in the tourism sector have their own characteristics and play an essential role in the lives of consumers when choosing travel products and services. The popularity of a travel product is largely due to how well the potential client is aware of it. And this is one of the main functions of advertising campaigns in the tourism industry. Advertising campaigns, like any other type of marketing communications, play an important role in implementing the strategy of tourism enterprises. With the help of advertising, they are developing new markets, and as a means of competition, advertising campaigns exacerbate it, helping to improve the quality of tourist services.The purpose of the article is to explore and analyze the features of the use of advertising campaigns in the tourism industry, to identify the positive and negative aspects, as well as prospects in this area.The relevance of the topic of the article is significant, because tourism is one of the largest and most dynamic sectors of the economy. High rates of its development, large volumes of foreign exchange earnings actively affect various sectors of the economy and contribute to the formation of a full-fledged tourism industry.

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