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Journal Source: Annals of Tourism Research Volume 31 Volume 30 Volume 29 Volume 28 Volume 27 Volume 26 Volume 25 Volume 24 Volume 23 Volume 22 J. Sustainable Tourism Tourism Management  |
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Responsible Tourism Management Annals
of Tourism Research [Volume 30, Issue 1][Volume 30, Issue 2][Volume 30, Issue 4]
The boundaries
of nature tourism, Pages 523-545 This paper illustrates the malleable boundaries that define nature. Personal construct theory is employed to examine the apparent contradiction of the human/nature binary posed by landscapes generated by domesticated agriculture and physical and biological processes. Specifically, the paper reports on how tourists to the Kimberley region of Australia discriminate between their perception of human artifacts as attractions (including Lake Argyle, the Argyle Dam, and irrigated agriculture) and the region's gorges, rivers, billabongs, flora and fauna. Repertory grid analysis suggests that the Argyle Dam is perceived in a similar fashion to physical, geological, and biological attractions. However, the irrigated agriculture is perceived quite differently, as domesticated. Policy implications for the region's nature based tourism are explored. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Linkages between
tourism and agriculture in Mexico, Pages 546-566 Establishing linkages between tourism demand for food and local agricultural production is critical in maximizing host country benefits. Drawing on surveys of Cancun hotels and Yucatan Peninsula tourists, as well as interviews with chefs, food suppliers, farmers, ejido comisariados and urban immigrants, this study takes a holistic approach to analyzing existing linkages between tourism and agriculture in Quintana Roo and understanding factors constraining the development of linkages. The article contends that tourism and agriculture linkages in Quintana Roo are weak due several constraining factors examined in depth. Conclusions suggest areas of potential for fostering linkages. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tourists and
residents use of a shopping space, Pages 567-580 In many communities tourists and residents share shopping spaces. These common areas offer a setting for understanding how the host and guest populations utilize and perceive a leisure locale at one point in the tourism lifecycle. An investigation of tourists and residents of a US city explored the use of and attitudes towards the traditional shopping district. Four segments were developed based on whether the consumer was a tourist or a local and whether this person was a heavy or light user of the shopping place. Findings demonstrate that information from these four groups enhances understanding of tourism lifecycle models. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maltese responses
to tourism, Pages 581-605 This study of residents' responses to tourism in the Maltese islands adopts a contextual rather than tourism-centric approach, with responses related to the sociocultural and political setting as well as to tourism development. Scattered published sources are brought together and analyzed to develop a new research agenda. Several forms of response among the Maltese are examined, including attitudes to tourism's general and specific impacts, and protest action against its schemes. The study shows that after the mid-80s some people's views about the industry became more negative. Consideration is given to likely influences on the continuities and changes in responses since the 60s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tourist roles,
perceived risk and international tourism, Pages 606-624 International tourists can be classified according to the degree of novelty and familiarity sought. This study investigated the hypothesis that tourists seeking familiarity would perceive higher levels of risk associated with international tourism than those seeking novelty. A random sample of US-born young adults was surveyed. Seven risk factors were identified: health, political instability, terrorism, strange food, cultural barriers, a nation's political and religious dogma, and crime. Three-way ANOVAs revealed that women perceived a greater degree of risk regarding health and food. More experienced tourists downplayed the threat of terrorism. However, tourist role was the most significant variable, with familiarity seekers being the most risk adverse. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emergence of
mountain-based adventure tourism, Pages 625-643 Mountains are attractive as tourism destinations. Mountaineering is a long established adventure sport predicated on physical activity, challenge, and risk-taking. It has been, hitherto, the preserve of an experienced elite whose approach is epitomized by self-reliance and independent operation in such destinations. Social boundaries separating mountaineers from tourists are becoming blurred. Existing tourist theory fails to capture the subtleties of emergent mountain-based tourism. Adventure tourism has accelerated a discernible move towards the commodification of mountains. Evidence suggests a dilution of the essential ingredients of "being a mountaineer" as a result of a democratization process facilitated by the arrival of some urban characteristics in wild mountain regions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Relationship
Marketing: The Challenge for Destinations, Pages 644-659 Despite its increasing maturity in the literature, relationship marketing remains an untested concept for destination marketers. This article explores the opportunities and challenges faced by managers of destinations in their attempt to engender loyalty and repeat visitation in a product domain traditionally considered highly complex, fragmented, and difficult to manage. Further, the article analyzes the degree of implantation of relationship marketing in two contrasting destinations: Stockholm and Barbados. The study concludes that the peculiarities of the destination product complicate the building of relationships with the tourist and diminish the suitability and value of such efforts, while promoting the value of greater interorganizational collaboration. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The context
of third world tourism marketing, Pages 660-682 Recent examination of the content of Third World tourism marketing still lacks discussion concerning context. In this paper, an analysis of brochures representing different Third World countries reveals distinct patterns of marketing images occurring across these destinations. Postcolonial theory is used as a critical, contextual perspective to interpret these patterns. Three Third World tourism `Un' myths are discussed: the myth of the unchanged, the myth of the unrestrained, and the myth of the uncivilized. It is shown that the representations surrounding these myths replicate colonial forms of discourse, emphasizing certain binaries between the First and Third Worlds and maintaining broader geopolitical power structures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tourism and
globalization: Economic Impact in Indonesia, Pages 683-701 The issue of whether globalization is beneficial remains controversial, particularly because globalization policies are often examined without consideration of their interactions with key sectors of the economy, notably tourism. This paper uses a computable general equilibrium model of the Indonesian economy to examine the effects of globalization via tariff reductions, as a stand-alone policy and in conjunction with tourism growth. The results show that tourism growth amplifies the positive effects of globalization and lessens its adverse effects. Production increases and welfare improves, while adverse effects on government deficits and the trade balance are reduced. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Staged authenticity
and heritage tourism, Pages 702-719 Much of today's heritage tourism product depends on the staging or re-creation of ethnic or cultural traditions. This study analyzes the role of perceived authenticity as a measure of product quality and as a determinant of tourist satisfaction. The event studied was the Flora Macdonald Scottish Highland Games held in North Carolina (United States). Tourists and event organizers were asked to evaluate the authenticity of specific festival events on a Likert scale. The study revealed that high perception of authenticity can be achieved even when the event is staged in a place far away from the original source of the cultural tradition. Important differences in perceived authenticity were observed among various groups of visitors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Competitive
potential of tourism in destinations, Pages 720-740 The study of tourist demand for a destination often includes an analysis of elements of general nature. This complicates assessing whether a territory will succeed in a type of tourism. To perform this task, it is necessary to consider the resources of the destination. It has been thought that the resource-based approach can offer a suitable theoretical framework for investigation of the subject. This paper explains the main concepts needed to develop a procedure for evaluating the competitive potential of a tourism type in a destination. To illustrate, it further discusses the application of this concept to deep-sea sports fishing tourism in Gran Canaria, Spain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Tourist:
A Messenger of Peace?, Pages 741-744 Tourism Development
in the Canary Islands, Pages 744-747
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