This policy brief summarises key findings from the project Hidden Barriers to Conservation-Addressing Social Acceptability to Enhance Effective Management in the Galapagos Marine Reserve, conducted by Heriot-Watt University with the support of The Rufford Foundation, in collaboration with the...

Exclusion-inclusion theory has received attention in various disciplines in the actual world. However, whether and how virtual tourism experiences can affect the degree of exclusion-inclusion for people who use wheelchairs has not been discussed. Driven by an interpretivist paradigm, this study...

Alpinism, a high-risk and skill-intensive form of mountain tourism, is deeply intertwined with the mountain environment, making it a practice highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change. This study examines European alpinists' motivations and the impact of climate-driven landscape...

The resilience of the tourism industry is increasingly reliant on robust health infrastructure and effective disease detection systems, particularly in the face of ongoing global health challenges. This study introduces a modified tourism area life cycle model to explore the interplay between...

Couchsurfing, a non-commercial form of accommodation, has become a way of life for travellers who want to open to other cultures and exchange with the inhabitants of the countries or regions they are visiting in a more active and authentic way. Despite the growing number of studies on...

This research aims to investigate the effect of five-factor personality traits and environmental identity on the flow experience of levels of individuals participating in trekking activities, a form of special-interest tourism. The research model was built on flow theory. The relationship among...

The concept of multi-local living is a current and growing phenomenon in Nordic countries and elsewhere. However, the changes that multi-local causes in the temporal recreational activity of areas have remained unknown because official population statistics are not capable of detecting the...

This study attempts to reveal whether smart tourism practices in the destination of Istanbul have an impression on destination brand equity (DBE) and destination competitiveness (DC). The sample group of the study consisted of domestic tourists visiting Istanbul. The data were obtained through a...

Tourism has become one of the most important industries in the business world, significantly impacting various economies. In order to have a better understanding of tourist behavior, this study aims to examine the image of the destination and the value of the brand as predictors of the behavior...

Tourist satisfaction with destinations is intricately tied to competitiveness and sustainable growth, which shape destinations' fortunes. Although user satisfaction has received much attention in the tourism literature, little exists on beaches, which are distinctive destinations. To this end,...

As tourism continues to grow worldwide, traditional destination planning models have faced criticism for neglecting environmental sustainability, socio-cultural preservation, and equitable economic distribution. This article examines how sustainable local development can be integrated into...

This study aims to investigate the existence of statistically significant variations in sustainability practices among accommodation facilities in different tourism destinations in the Czech Republic. Data was collected from 429 col-lective facilities listed on Booking.com, selected in...

Web surveys often suffer from low response rates when invitations are sent via email. We conducted an experiment testing the effects of a $5 Starbucks gift card incentive on response rates and survey results from an email-web survey of Gulf of Mexico recreational anglers. Half the sample was...

In today's dynamic tourism industry, shaped by globalization and digitalization, understanding destination competitiveness is crucial for crafting sustainable development policies. This paper explores Romania's competitive advantage as a tourist destination through both theoretical and practical...

In the scientific literature on tourism, a set of variables is frequently utilized. The objective of this study is to analyze the scenario of scientific publications on these variables between 2000 and 2023. This analysis employs a bibliometric approach, utilizing data collected from the Scopus...

Cableways alleviate access to the Alps and were crucial in establishing the skiing tourism boom of the after-war years. Moreover, cableway operators employ a large share of residents, are complemented by tourism-related services and are therefore a key economic pillar in otherwise laggard...

This study examines the relationships among festival success factors, festival satisfaction, destination image and des- tination loyalty. Based on the literature review, festival success factors were identified and a model was developed to measure the direct impact of these factors on...

In response to the arrival of Ukrainian migrants, this project assessed Lodz's region capacity to host them. The analysis focused on tourism facilities and social care entities, considering the needs of the local population and communication accessibility.

In response to the arrival of Ukrainian migrants, this project assessed Lodz's region capacity to host them. The analysis focused on tourism facilities and social care entities, considering the needs of the local population and communication accessibility.

Perceived value is a multidimensional construct that optimizes tourists' stay in different destinations. This study analyzes the marketing of coastal and marine destinations from the perspective of foreign tourists. This research aimed to to a) establish the factors that influence foreign...

The link between sustainability and tourist value in the tourism sector remains unclear and contextual. In the current discourse, evaluation of sustainability value from the perspective of tourists (i.e. tourist-perceived value) has been limited. This paper thus investigates approaches to...

This study contributes to the understanding of how residents in tourism-based communities were and are being impacted by changes in population due to migration of second homeowners and new full-time residents during COVID-19 where individuals relocated to areas with more space and outdoor...

Canadian ski tourism destinations face increasing climate and carbon risks yet are not currently prepared to adapt to climate change or a decarbonized future. Considering the urgency of climate change and complexity of tourism systems, ski destinations need research identifying stakeholder-held...

Environmental aspects are considered a specific process that requires a multidisciplinary analysis, as the application of indicators in organizations stems from effective performance management; the tourism sector is no exception. In 2015, the United Nations formulated 17 sustainable development...

The aim of this work is the reconceptualisation of beaches as internal objects of smart tourist destinations and to offer a means to capitalize pandemic distintictives such as the Safe Tourism Certification (STC) on the physical pressure of the coastal tourist space to contribute to the natural...