scholarly journals Sustainable Tourism: The Elephant in the Room

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8376
Author(s):  
Thomas Bausch ◽  
Tilman Schröder ◽  
Verena Tauber ◽  
Bernard Lane
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Precise Understanding ◽  
Intercultural Differences

Research on sustainability and sustainable tourism has thus far avoided evaluating how tourists actually understand these terms. Instead, scholars have focused on the supply side, presuming a common and precise understanding of sustainability and sustainable tourism among all tourists and stakeholders. This study shows that most consumers link sustainability only to environmental issues, and understand sustainability differently from sustainable tourism. It finds significant interpersonal and intercultural differences regarding consumers’ conceptualisations of sustainability. The results illustrate that empirical research methodology for conceptualising consumers’ sustainability understanding frequently is doubtful or weak. This research exposes tourists’ limited understanding of sustainability, and helps tackle widespread scepticism about the effectiveness of sustainable tourism, by creating better informed sustainable tourism marketing.

scholarly journals Mediating Factor of Emotional Intelligence in Intercultural Competence and Work Productivity of Volunteers

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolita Vveinhardt ◽  
Rita Bendaraviciene ◽  
Ingrida Vinickyte
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mediating Factor ◽  
The Impact

Volunteering, the volunteer’s intercultural competence and emotional intelligence contribute to intercultural education and sustainability in various societies of today. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of emotional intelligence and intercultural competence on work productivity of volunteers. The first part of the article substantiates theoretical associations between emotional intelligence, intercultural competence and work productivity. Based on theoretical insights, empirical research methodology was prepared, which consisted of four categories divided into sub-categories that provided the structure of the question groups. The empirical research involved seven informants working in Lithuania, who welcomed volunteers from abroad. The research was conducted using the method of semi-structured interviews. The conclusions present a systematic perspective towards the role of emotional intelligence in the intercultural competence and work productivity of volunteers. In this context, emotional intelligence works as a mediating factor. The contributing role of volunteer-receiving organisations in the development of the volunteers’ emotional intelligence is also highlighted.

scholarly journals The position of the farm holiday in Austrian tourism

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 697-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Quendler
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Relative Position ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Tourist Accommodation

AbstractTourism is vitally important to the Austrian economy. The number of tourist destinations, both farms and other forms of accommodation, in the different regions of Austria is considerably and constantly changing. This paper discusses the position of the ‘farm holiday’ compared to other forms of tourism. Understanding the resilience of farm holidays is especially important but empirical research on this matter remains limited. The term ‘farm holiday’ covers staying overnight on a farm that is actively engaged in agriculture and has a maximum of 10 guest beds. The results reported in this paper are based on an analysis of secondary data from 2000 and 2018 by looking at two types of indicator: (i) accommodation capacity (supply side) and (ii) attractiveness of a destination (demand side). The data sets cover Austria and its NUTS3 regions. The results show the evolution of farm holidays vis-à-vis other forms of tourist accommodation. In the form of a quadrant matrix they also show the relative position of farm holidays regionally. While putting into question the resilience of farm holidays, the data also reveals where farm holidays could act to expand this niche or learn and improve to effect a shift in their respective position relative to the market ‘leaders’. However, there is clearly a need to learn more about farm holidays within the local context. This paper contributes to our knowledge of farm holidays from a regional point of view and tries to elaborate on the need for further research.

Strategic tourism marketing of C.E.I. countries - basic framework

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Vinka Cetinski ◽  
Sanda Weber
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Working Group ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Central European ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Regional Association ◽  
Basic Framework ◽  
Survey Results

Political changes in Europe at the end of the 80's have resulted in the establishment of the Central European Initiative as an international regional association. Interests in cooperation in the field of tourism can be explained by the fact that the majority of Central European countries have significant cultural, historical and natural resources which are not sufficiently used. The Working Group for Tourism, which has been led by Croatia since 1993, made a decision to conduct research with the main aim of determining basic tourism indicators as a basis for developing a common tourism marketing strategy. This paper presents the research methodology and discusses the main survey results.

Sustainable Tourism Marketing Strategy

2015 ◽  
pp. 54-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alžbeta Kiráľová
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Marketing ◽  
Internet Surveys ◽  
Informal Interview ◽  
Tourism Destinations

The chapter describes how sustainable tourism marketing strategy can bring competitive advantage to a destination. It defines tourism destinations; characterizes the principles of sustainable tourism development and its role in competitiveness of the destination. The chapter also shows a destination´ best practice in the implementation of sustainable tourism marketing strategy. The destination was subject to research using onsite and internet surveys, semi-structured and informal interview and the results were subjected to evaluation using the VRIO model.

The Empirical Research on the Estimation of the Construction CO2 Emission Based on EPA Non-Road Modeling

2011 ◽  
Vol 71-78 ◽  
pp. 4943-4948
Author(s):  
Hong Xian Li ◽  
Zhen Lei ◽  
Zhen Yun Hu ◽  
Bing Sheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Real Case ◽  
Important Process ◽  
Quantification Method ◽  
Green House ◽  
Green House Gas ◽  
Micro Level

The green and sustainable construction has become a popular topic, especially with the respect of the green house gas emissions. Meanwhile, the estimation of the CO2 emission during the construction is an important process among the CO2 emission management. The paper carries out the empirical research on the construction CO2 emission based on the EPA non-road modeling and a real case. Firstly, the research methodology is developed based on the EPA non-road modeling. Then, based on a real case, the total CO2 emission of the project and the CO2 emission of each machine are calculated. Finally, other scenarios are considered and compared, and the optimal solution is found. The proposed methodology provides an accurate, consistent & realistic quantification method of CO2 emissions at micro level during construction, which will be of benefit to the green and sustainable construction.

EVIDENCE ON THE FAVORITE-LONGSHOT BIAS AS A SUPPLY-SIDE PHENOMENON

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77
Author(s):  
Matti Metsola
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Expected Returns ◽  
Decision Making Under Uncertainty ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Betting Markets ◽  
Empirical Regularity

The favorite-longshot bias has been referred to as the most longstanding empirical regularity in literature concerning decision-making under uncertainty, as well as a central theme of the literature on betting. However, it has defied authoritative explanation to date. Several attempts have been offered to explain the bias. They can be divided to two main categories: demand-oriented and supply-oriented explanations. This article argues in favour of supply-side explanations. The study is based on comparison of bookmaker odds to betting exchange odds in three betting markets. The data obtained illustrate that the disparity between bookmaker odds and betting exchange prices increases rapidly as the implied probability of the event decreases. This provides an explanation of the favorite-longshot bias which is consistent with earlier empirical research, showing declining expected returns on bets as odds increase. In addition, this explanation is consistent with the evidence concerning the volume of bets actually received by bookmakers.

By Measure: Creativity in Design

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 353-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Hokanson
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
First Year ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Design Students ◽  
Creative Problem

Specific training may be required to develop creativity in design students. At the very least, training is valuable in developing creativity in first-year students. Creativity is a skill that can be examined, used and taught - and it is one that is central to designing. This paper presents the results of empirical research from a class in creative problem solving for design students. The nature of creativity and the structure of the class are described, and this is followed by an outline of the research methodology and the use of the verbal Torrance Test of Creative Thinking. Creativity, as measured through the test, significantly increased.

scholarly journals Business advice and lending in small firms

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 537-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anoosheh Rostamkalaei ◽  
Mark Freel
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Business Risk ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Sme Finance ◽  
Advice Seeking ◽  
Show Evidence ◽  
The Uk

The literature on lending to small firms has primarily focused on the mechanisms and methods used to evaluate entrepreneurs and businesses and on the types of firms that are more likely to experience unfavourable application outcomes. That is, the focus of most empirical research is on supply-side decisions. The current research attempts to shed some light on demand-side considerations. Drawing upon data collected as the UK SME Finance Monitor (2011–2014), we identify links between entrepreneurs' diligence, business risk and finance-related advice-seeking prior to initiating loan and overdraft applications. The results show evidence of the usefulness of advice in ameliorating, both structural and strategic, business risk and improving the prospects of successful debt applications to banks.

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