Regenerative tourism has emerged as a critical evolution from traditional approaches to sustainable tourism, which have proven insufficient to address contemporary environmental, social, and economic challenges. This study examines the case of 'Aves de la Sierra' in Huelva, Spain, a pioneering...

The assessment presents findings from comprehensive desk research, semi-structured interviews, and key informant interviews conducted in-person in São Tomé and Príncipe in September 2023. The report is structured as follows: Section 2 presents the methodology, including the assessment...

African economies are undergoing significant structural transformation, transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, services, and technology-driven industries. Driven by urbanization, technological innovation, and global trade, this shift offers opportunities for sustainable growth but...

In this paper, the non-parametric frontier methodology (DEA) with input orientation, variable returns to scale, and the Malmquist productivity indices are used to study the level of national and regional efficiency and know the productive change of Spanish hotels in the period 2014-2021, after...

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of entrepreneurship education on the social entrepreneurial intentions of undergraduate tourism students at a Greek university. Using a qualitative diary-based research tool, the study examined how different educational practices shape students'...

Innovation has become a defining trend across various socio-economic sectors, including tourism, where it plays a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining competitiveness. Within the tourism industry, innovation encompasses technological advancements, strategic...

This study aimed to evaluate the financial performance of tourism companies listed on the Borsa Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIST) using a multi-criteria decision-making method called the Range of Values (ROV) technique. This approach was chosen because it allows multiple financial indicators to be...

This study examines the crucial relationship between Madagascar's protected areas and tourism, estimating the economic impact on these sites and their surrounding communities. It highlights the lack of data on the economic implications of nature-based tourism, which hinders the ability of...

Purpose This research aims to explore the intricate dynamics influencing the adoption of AI-driven smart tourism technologies within the specific context of the United Arab Emirates. It seeks to address the following key questions: How do ethical AI practices and personalization impact tourist...

Purpose This study aims to provide a theoretical foundation and guidance for practitioners by redefining digital strategies in the tourism and hospitality industry. Additionally, factors influencing the buying decisions of live broadcast shoppers for tourism and hospitality products are...

This report aims to contribute to fill those gaps, analyzing the tourism chain and SMEs access to finance the three African countries where tourism is a major economic sector: Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and the Gambia

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...

The intention to co-create plays a pivotal role in sustainable tourism development. This study investigates whether tourist nationality moderates the intention to co-create within the tourism experience. The research sample consists of 400 international tourists visiting Indonesia for tourism...

In this paper, we use a theoretical model to show that the development of the tourism industry is very likely to significantly reduce environmental problems in Mongolia. Among other issues, Mongolia suffers from an excessively large livestock population, which causes considerable environmental...

Purpose This study empirically assesses the effects of two key types of organizational and managerial capabilities-dynamic capabilities, and coordination and cohesion capabilities-on environmental performance, considering the moderating effect of family ownership. By applying the tenets of the...

The aim of this article was to analyse modern approaches to tourist zoning in Ukraine and assess the balanced development of cultural tourism in regions, considering economic, social, and ecological factors. Methods for evaluating the development of cultural tourism were identified, problems...

The hospitality and tourism (H&T) sector, marked by intense employee-customer interactions, dynamic labor shifts, and high physical and emotional labor demands, faces chronic talent acquisition and retention. Therefore, tailored employer branding (EB) strategies that address the unique...

To maintain competitiveness and sustainability, firms must implement a combination of internal and external strategies that enhance their innovation potential. This study identifies absorptive capacity (ACAP) as a strategic antecedent of open innovation (OI) and examines its effect on innovative...

Given a situation of moderate instability in Colombia's tourism, a sector of high importance for the development of this country, it is relevant to analyze the factors that could be influencing the performance of its Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). For this purpose, in 2022, 364 of...

Recently, in the Hospitality 5.0 era, the Smart Tourism industry has experienced disruptions due to the widespread integration of cutting-edge technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Robots, Big Data, and others) enabling the overall tourist experience enhancement. This study...

This study explores the under-researched domain of self-drive tourism in rural and developing regions, focusing on the Asia-Pacific, particularly Peninsular Malaysia. The primary objective is to enhance understanding of self-drive tourism dynamics in this region by examining aspects such as...

Climate change models are becoming increasingly granular, making it possible to predict how specific tourist destinations will be affected according to four different greenhouse gas emission scenarios, ranging from current levels of emissions to enhanced mitigation measures. For a popular...

Inclusivity has become a critical focus in tourism studies, but still limited attention has been given to how tourism advances women's economic participation in societies with entrenched gender roles. This study addresses this gap by examining shifts in gender dynamics across five villages on...

Background: The concept of applying smart devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) is widespread in many industries, including tourism. However, a gap has been observed regarding retrofitting possibilities in existing facilities. Objectives: This paper explores feasible scenarios for...

This research examines the impact of COVID-19 on Spanish international tourism, focusing on the routes of access to the country. Using data from October 2015 to March 2024, a counterfactual analysis was conducted to calculate the severity of the impact on Foreign Tourism Access to Spain by Air...

Die Tourismuswirtschaft ist eine Querschnittsbranche, die in ihrer Gesamtheit in keiner amtlichen Wirtschaftsstatistik abgebildet wird. Das führt zu Fragen wie: Welchen Anteil hatte die Tourismuswirtschaft an der inländischen Bruttowertschöpfung oder an den deutschen Treibhausgasemissionen?...