Satun is the first geopark in Thailand, recognized by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having the longest succession of fossils as well as an abundance and diversity of fossil species. It is also renowned for its rich nature, cultural diversity and harmony. Satun geopark has a high potential to be further developed for world tourism. However, the geopark green card is validated only for 4 years. Thailand must ensure a delicate balance between local community development and geopark tourism. The goal of this study is to review existing literature on Satun Geopark's destination image, visitor expectations, and intended travel dates. It also aims to develop a conceptual framework for evaluating the importance of Satun Geopark's destination image and visitor expectations. According to the literature, it is clear that tourist expectations and internal motivation have an impact on affective destination image, while external motivation and word of mouth have an impact on cognitive destination image. Cognitive destination image also acts as a mediating factor between external motivation and word of mouth. The results of this study can be used to modify the tourism and information package to maximize tourists' satisfaction and loyalty. It will also guide the Satun geopark in terms of marketing and providing information to the tourists.
{"title":"DESTINATION IMAGE AND EXPECTATIONS OF TOURISTS IN SATUN GEOPARK, THAILAND","authors":"Ketwadee Madden, Pongsak Thongnueakhaeng","doi":"10.32890/jeth2022.2.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/jeth2022.2.3","url":null,"abstract":"Satun is the first geopark in Thailand, recognized by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having the longest succession of fossils as well as an abundance and diversity of fossil species. It is also renowned for its rich nature, cultural diversity and harmony. Satun geopark has a high potential to be further developed for world tourism. However, the geopark green card is validated only for 4 years. Thailand must ensure a delicate balance between local community development and geopark tourism. The goal of this study is to review existing literature on Satun Geopark's destination image, visitor expectations, and intended travel dates. It also aims to develop a conceptual framework for evaluating the importance of Satun Geopark's destination image and visitor expectations. According to the literature, it is clear that tourist expectations and internal motivation have an impact on affective destination image, while external motivation and word of mouth have an impact on cognitive destination image. Cognitive destination image also acts as a mediating factor between external motivation and word of mouth. The results of this study can be used to modify the tourism and information package to maximize tourists' satisfaction and loyalty. It will also guide the Satun geopark in terms of marketing and providing information to the tourists.\u0000 ","PeriodicalId":304737,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Event, Tourism and Hospitality Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130816696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study provides contextual evidence on recreational noise exposure in a typical Nigerian urban park. It investigated perceived sonic characteristics as well as the spatial noise variations across Agodi Park and Gardens in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Integration of noise mapping and soundscape methods was used to understand the nature of noise being generated in this outdoor setting. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) was used to obtain data from nine major locations within the park. Using a non-probabilistic method of sampling, fifty respondents were selected incidentally to participate in this study. With the aid of an instrument consisting structured questionnaires and observation checklist, information on respondents’ demographic characteristics, their perceptions of the recreational noise, and desirability levels of soundscape in the park was obtained. Recreational noise data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Test of Difference (T-test) to investigate time-based variations in the level of noise (morning and evening periods). Although most respondents were oblivious of the noise exposure, findings show that the average sound level in the park was 77 dBA which exceeded the recommended noise limit of 60 dBA expected in recreational parks. The study recommends that soundscape characters should be considered in the design of future urban parks as they would go a long way in improving and enhancing the quality of perceived user’s comfort.
{"title":"SOUNDSCAPE MAPPING OF AGODI PARK AND GARDENS, IBADAN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA","authors":"A. Ajayi, Tola Adeleke","doi":"10.32890/jeth2022.2.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/jeth2022.2.6","url":null,"abstract":"This study provides contextual evidence on recreational noise exposure in a typical Nigerian urban park. It investigated perceived sonic characteristics as well as the spatial noise variations across Agodi Park and Gardens in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Integration of noise mapping and soundscape methods was used to understand the nature of noise being generated in this outdoor setting. Sound Pressure Level (SPL) was used to obtain data from nine major locations within the park. Using a non-probabilistic method of sampling, fifty respondents were selected incidentally to participate in this study. With the aid of an instrument consisting structured questionnaires and observation checklist, information on respondents’ demographic characteristics, their perceptions of the recreational noise, and desirability levels of soundscape in the park was obtained. Recreational noise data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Test of Difference (T-test) to investigate time-based variations in the level of noise (morning and evening periods). Although most respondents were oblivious of the noise exposure, findings show that the average sound level in the park was 77 dBA which exceeded the recommended noise limit of 60 dBA expected in recreational parks. The study recommends that soundscape characters should be considered in the design of future urban parks as they would go a long way in improving and enhancing the quality of perceived user’s comfort.","PeriodicalId":304737,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Event, Tourism and Hospitality Studies","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123904004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ely Elprida Sigiro, Yuwana M. Marjuka, Risnandyah Yudea, Tri Emil Alim
This study identified factors that are crucial in sustaining the performance of tourism village through the village fund. Village Fund is one of the fiscal development instruments aimed at accelerating the distribution of welfare for the villages especially for tourism villages. Data used in this study includes the realization of the Village Fund in 2018 and 2019 from the Fiscal Policy Agency (BKF), Ministry of Finance. Data on the realization of the Village Fund are categorised into output codes in the form of numbers. For achieving the research objectives, the analytical tool used is Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to measure the efficiency level of a DMU (Decision Making Unit). The lack of efficiency in utilizing the Village Fund is influenced by several factors, including the lack of knowledge and capabilities of village officials, the lack of data base common platform, the lack of technical capability in managing administrative aspects, and the misalignment of Village Fund expenditures and the village needs or targets. The study concluded that there is a need for more substantial synergies and coordination between the central and regional governments on the common platform village fund data base to minimize the deficiencies to overcome these obstacles.
{"title":"IDENTIFYING THE VILLAGE FUND’S EFFECTIVENESS IN STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM VILLAGES","authors":"Ely Elprida Sigiro, Yuwana M. Marjuka, Risnandyah Yudea, Tri Emil Alim","doi":"10.32890/jeth2022.2.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/jeth2022.2.4","url":null,"abstract":"This study identified factors that are crucial in sustaining the performance of tourism village through the village fund. Village Fund is one of the fiscal development instruments aimed at accelerating the distribution of welfare for the villages especially for tourism villages. Data used in this study includes the realization of the Village Fund in 2018 and 2019 from the Fiscal Policy Agency (BKF), Ministry of Finance. Data on the realization of the Village Fund are categorised into output codes in the form of numbers. For achieving the research objectives, the analytical tool used is Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to measure the efficiency level of a DMU (Decision Making Unit). The lack of efficiency in utilizing the Village Fund is influenced by several factors, including the lack of knowledge and capabilities of village officials, the lack of data base common platform, the lack of technical capability in managing administrative aspects, and the misalignment of Village Fund expenditures and the village needs or targets. The study concluded that there is a need for more substantial synergies and coordination between the central and regional governments on the common platform village fund data base to minimize the deficiencies to overcome these obstacles.","PeriodicalId":304737,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Event, Tourism and Hospitality Studies","volume":"105 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127157720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The study deals with wine tourism in two countries namely Canada and Slovakia, and the discussion is focused on answering the question of how important wineries are for tourism by arranging wine tours with wine tasting and visits to cultural attractions. A case study has been used as a research method in both countries, focusing on wine tourism and cultural tourism. The information for this study was gathered through secondary research, a study visit, and teaching at Waterloo University in Canada. In Slovakia, both primary and secondary research results were gathered. Organizing events in tourist destinations can increase the destination’s significance and improve the competitiveness of tourism destinations. It is important to mention that during this event periods, the consumers' preferences change and it may influence their choice of destinations and tourism products. The ageing population and their interest in travel destinations that offer wine tasting, culinary products, and culture are other factors contributing to the growth of wine tourism and cultural tourism. It also affects where marketing and branding ideas are placed in tourist destinations.
{"title":"IMPORTANCE OF WINE TOURS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN EVENTS ORGANIZED IN CANADA AND SLOVAKIA WINERIES","authors":"M. Mazurek","doi":"10.32890/jeth2022.2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/jeth2022.2.2","url":null,"abstract":"The study deals with wine tourism in two countries namely Canada and Slovakia, and the discussion is focused on answering the question of how important wineries are for tourism by arranging wine tours with wine tasting and visits to cultural attractions. A case study has been used as a research method in both countries, focusing on wine tourism and cultural tourism. The information for this study was gathered through secondary research, a study visit, and teaching at Waterloo University in Canada. In Slovakia, both primary and secondary research results were gathered. Organizing events in tourist destinations can increase the destination’s significance and improve the competitiveness of tourism destinations. It is important to mention that during this event periods, the consumers' preferences change and it may influence their choice of destinations and tourism products. The ageing population and their interest in travel destinations that offer wine tasting, culinary products, and culture are other factors contributing to the growth of wine tourism and cultural tourism. It also affects where marketing and branding ideas are placed in tourist destinations.\u0000 ","PeriodicalId":304737,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Event, Tourism and Hospitality Studies","volume":"516 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116567693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Badiora, S. B. Adedotun, T. O. Sobowale, Henry Afolabi
In the travel industry, safety and security are imperative and any attraction sites which ignore these tasks stand to lose out on the intense competition for tourists. One way to ensure that safety and security are satisfactorily provided is to regularly assess and seek the perceptions of stakeholders. Studies that make such an attempt, particularly in a Nigerian Geopark are relatively underrepresented in the literature. This study therefore evaluates safety and security situations at a large geopark and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Nigeria. Through direct observation, an on-site assessment of safety and security measures was undertaken by experts. The assessment instrument was designed using an empirical adaptation of standards which have been suggested in the literature. In addition, members of the site management were interviewed on various outcomes of the field study. Generally, the safety and security architecture in the study area appeared to be insufficient as the management seemed restrained to be too proactive for fear of scaring wildlife and visitors. Besides, the management did not consider the site to be under any serious threat as no major accident and/or crime has been recorded in the last decade. The study concludes that safety and security approaches in the study area do not reflect standard measures but rather cautious approach and an overly dependence on a supposed good past record. The result of this study can facilitate standard practice for safety and security in tourist destinations. This study fills the knowledge gap by providing information on the Nigerian experience regarding safety and security of Geopark in the Global South.
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The driving role of technology in building a sustainable and resilient future has been long acknowledged. As one of the most resilient industries, the hospitality sector is the focus of this research, particularlythe hotel lodging industry in the Bucharest metropolitan area (Romania’s capital city) as it relates to passenger traffic at two important international transportation hubs: the international airport and railway station. The site selection, or selection of an appropriate location for lodging, is astrategic choice. The distinction between success and failure is also determined by other external factors as well as internal company factors. There is a wealth of literature on business location, and the main approaches are highlighted in the section onliterature reviews. Future research will need to address the issue of business location in relation to transportation hubs that can attract potential customers. There are two specific questions to reach the research objective: to find out if the traffic from the transit terminals influences the number of accommodation facilities and if there is a specific pattern for choosing the location of tourist accommodation facilities (hotels) in the studied area. The investigation methodology consists of both secondary sources and primary research, respectively: national statistics as well as international databases such as Google Maps and OpenStreetMap, extensively use the geographic information system (GIS) database and software tools (QGIS 3.22 and Google Earth Pro 7.3.4.8573). The intent is to find whether there is a relationship between the two databases studied. It can be concluded that the number of tourist accommodation facilities and its locations are related to the main passenger traffic flows from/to the Bucharest “Henry Coanda” International Airport OTP and Bucharest North Railway station. The results, which are presented in both tabular and dynamic graphical formats, are beneficial for scholars and mostly for practitioners and businesspeople. Besides, the findings from this study is valuable for policymakers and strategists at a macroeconomic level, as well as for tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs and managers. The implications are highlighted, and recommendations are presented in this paper.
技术在建设可持续和有复原力的未来方面的推动作用早已得到承认。作为最具弹性的行业之一，酒店业是本研究的重点，特别是布加勒斯特大都市区(罗马尼亚首都)的酒店住宿行业，因为它关系到两个重要的国际交通枢纽的客流量:国际机场和火车站。选址，或选择一个合适的住宿地点，是一个战略性的选择。成功与失败的区别不仅取决于公司内部因素，也取决于其他外部因素。关于企业选址的文献非常丰富，主要方法在文献综述部分进行了重点介绍。未来的研究将需要解决与交通枢纽相关的业务位置问题，以吸引潜在客户。为了达到研究目的，有两个具体的问题:一是研究交通枢纽的流量是否会影响住宿设施的数量，二是研究区域内旅游住宿设施(酒店)的选址是否存在特定的模式。调查方法采用二次来源和一手研究，分别采用国家统计数据和Google Maps、OpenStreetMap等国际数据库，广泛使用地理信息系统(GIS)数据库和软件工具(QGIS 3.22和Google Earth Pro 7.3.4.8573)。目的是找出所研究的两个数据库之间是否存在关系。可以得出结论，旅游住宿设施的数量及其位置与布加勒斯特“亨利·康达”国际机场OTP和布加勒斯特北站的主要客流量有关。结果以表格和动态图形两种格式呈现，有利于学者，主要是从业者和商人。此外，本研究的发现对宏观经济层面的政策制定者和战略家，以及旅游和酒店业的企业家和管理者都有价值。本文强调了其影响，并提出了建议。
{"title":"GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY-BASED STUDY ON TOURIST ACCOMMODATION IN BUCHAREST METROPOLITAN AREA–IN RELATION TO PASSENGER TRAFFIC IN MAJOR TRANSPORTATION HUBS","authors":"Nistor Andrei, Cezar Scarlat","doi":"10.32890/jeth2022.2.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/jeth2022.2.8","url":null,"abstract":"The driving role of technology in building a sustainable and resilient future has been long acknowledged. As one of the most resilient industries, the hospitality sector is the focus of this research, particularlythe hotel lodging industry in the Bucharest metropolitan area (Romania’s capital city) as it relates to passenger traffic at two important international transportation hubs: the international airport and railway station. The site selection, or selection of an appropriate location for lodging, is astrategic choice. The distinction between success and failure is also determined by other external factors as well as internal company factors. There is a wealth of literature on business location, and the main approaches are highlighted in the section onliterature reviews. Future research will need to address the issue of business location in relation to transportation hubs that can attract potential customers. There are two specific questions to reach the research objective: to find out if the traffic from the transit terminals influences the number of accommodation facilities and if there is a specific pattern for choosing the location of tourist accommodation facilities (hotels) in the studied area. The investigation methodology consists of both secondary sources and primary research, respectively: national statistics as well as international databases such as Google Maps and OpenStreetMap, extensively use the geographic information system (GIS) database and software tools (QGIS 3.22 and Google Earth Pro 7.3.4.8573). The intent is to find whether there is a relationship between the two databases studied. It can be concluded that the number of tourist accommodation facilities and its locations are related to the main passenger traffic flows from/to the Bucharest “Henry Coanda” International Airport OTP and Bucharest North Railway station. The results, which are presented in both tabular and dynamic graphical formats, are beneficial for scholars and mostly for practitioners and businesspeople. Besides, the findings from this study is valuable for policymakers and strategists at a macroeconomic level, as well as for tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs and managers. The implications are highlighted, and recommendations are presented in this paper.","PeriodicalId":304737,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Event, Tourism and Hospitality Studies","volume":"81 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130417185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Quick Response code or QR code is a type of bar code that is used widely in many organizations including in tourism to provide various information. This study aims to investigate tourists’ expectations of information provided by QR codes and to study tourists’ satisfaction with QR codes on Street Art in Songkhla old town, Thailand. Quantitative research design was employed in this study. 100 Thai and non-Thai respondents from each of the two phases of data collection answered each set of two questionnaires. Majority of the tourists responded for the need of QR codes to represent Street Art paintings in Songkhla old town as they would like to know the meaning of the paintings in more detail. The language used in QR codes should be English and Thai. The majority of the tourists showed satisfaction with QR code as information sources for Street Art paintings in terms of design, codes’ easy usage, and its accessibility which is not complicated. The results of this study can facilitate travelers’ rapid and easy access to tourism information. The QR codes can improve tourists’ experience by giving background information behind each painting related to history, culture and local ways of life. It helps both tourists and locals to discover more information about the cultural heritage they inherited and to enhance their awareness of heritage preservation. Tourism stakeholders and policy makers also benefit from this study as the information can be used to develop the QR codes for other tourist destinations. Additionally, street art plays an important role in creating creativity in the city and contributes in promoting Songkhla Old Town. It is considered as a tool to drive the local economy.
{"title":"TOURIST SATISFACTION WITH THE QR CODES ON STREET ART IN SONGKHLA OLD TOWN, THAILAND","authors":"Panatda Siriphanich, Prapaporn Mitmuang, Sunisa Thawonthong","doi":"10.32890/jeth2022.2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32890/jeth2022.2.1","url":null,"abstract":"Quick Response code or QR code is a type of bar code that is used widely in many organizations including in tourism to provide various information. This study aims to investigate tourists’ expectations of information provided by QR codes and to study tourists’ satisfaction with QR codes on Street Art in Songkhla old town, Thailand. Quantitative research design was employed in this study. 100 Thai and non-Thai respondents from each of the two phases of data collection answered each set of two questionnaires. Majority of the tourists responded for the need of QR codes to represent Street Art paintings in Songkhla old town as they would like to know the meaning of the paintings in more detail. The language used in QR codes should be English and Thai. The majority of the tourists showed satisfaction with QR code as information sources for Street Art paintings in terms of design, codes’ easy usage, and its accessibility which is not complicated. The results of this study can facilitate travelers’ rapid and easy access to tourism information. The QR codes can improve tourists’ experience by giving background information behind each painting related to history, culture and local ways of life. It helps both tourists and locals to discover more information about the cultural heritage they inherited and to enhance their awareness of heritage preservation. Tourism stakeholders and policy makers also benefit from this study as the information can be used to develop the QR codes for other tourist destinations. Additionally, street art plays an important role in creating creativity in the city and contributes in promoting Songkhla Old Town. It is considered as a tool to drive the local economy. ","PeriodicalId":304737,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Event, Tourism and Hospitality Studies","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115498358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roshita Abdul Razak, Jasmine Raziah Radzi Radha Rashid Radha, Rozila Ahmad
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the tourism and hospitality industry globally and the accommodation sector is amongst the hardest-hit. As for hospitality education, the internship program is part of the core component curricula for most undergraduate degrees which provide students with the opportunity to gain hands on experience within the industry. This paper provides some insights on issues and challenges faced by hospitality students in securing internship placements during the Covid-19 period. The study utilizes qualitative research methodology using in-depth interviews. The interviews are conducted through WhatsApp voice calls and video calls and WEBEX virtual meeting platform. The findings revealed problems faced by hospitality students when securing their internship placements. This paper offers some practical suggestions for the department in charge of internship placements to be more informed about the challenges faced by the students. This is vital as acknowledging the problems will help the university become more prepared when handling internship placements during the time of pandemic. More interaction between the industry and universities as well as corporate participation in internship acceptance are crucial for the benefit of all stakeholders.
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