This paper investigates the potential of the fairly recent phenomenon of entrepreneurial lifestyle migration, in the context of rural Algarve (Portugal) from the perspective of lifestyle migrant entrepreneurs (LMEs) and their socioeconomic contribution to the development of rural areas. The...

The tourism sector in Indonesia offers a significant platform for family businesses to drive economic growth, particularly in rural areas. In such settings, these enterprises often involve not only nuclear families but also extended families connected through kinship networks. This study...

In recent years, some localities in Tunisia that are among the most amenable to agritourism have focused on the development of agritourism houses with a focus on rural women through agritourism entrepreneurial training. In this regard, the current study examines the influential determinants of...

Before the COVID-19 crisis, Thailand's tourism industry, which is critical to the economy, relied on global tourists. The Thai government initiated a policy reform to stimulate domestic focus on the agricultural sector as the key occupation for income distribution, which involved changing...

Tourism villages play a vital role in developing rural areas in Indonesia. However, they are vulnerable to external shocks, including economic fluctuations and recent public health events like the COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyses the resilience of 24 tourism village destinations in...

Hungary's rich rural heritage values include traditional local products, handicrafts, terroir products, "Hungaricums". However, these products are not only about preserving values and exploiting them for economic purposes, but also about adding high intellectual capital, community collaboration...

In recent decades, agritourism has been proposed by various agencies as a strategy for the sustainable development of rural areas and the diversification of the rural economy. The study aimed to examine and identify the role of agritourism in entrepreneurship and sustainability. Semi-structured...

In recent decades, tourism has evolved into one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most dynamic industrial sectors, encompassing various complementary businesses across diverse fields. The pivotal role of local knowledge in shaping tourism services and products in rural areas cannot be...

We use two waves of census data with detailed farm characteristics for the total population of Austrian farms to examine the causal effect of agritourism on farm survival. To account for self-selection into agritourism, we use regional variation in tourism intensity that is exogenous to...

This investigation delineates the multi-faceted determinants integral to the evolution of agrotourism within rural domains, concentrating on the province of Jambi as a case study. This scholarly inquiry engaged with four representative villages, utilizing primary data procured through focus...

This study aims to examine the success factors and build the framework of rural tourism entrepreneurship for a sustainable tourism village. This is an important research topic, as 44.28% population in the world live in rural areas; specifically 44.02% population in Indonesia resides in a rural...

Purpose: The paper presents empirical evidence of sustainable practices adopted by rural tourism stakeholders. It explores the concept and meaning of sustainable practices and what motivates rural tourism stakeholders to adopt sustainable tourism practices as well as recommendations to enhance...

"As rural tourism continues to grow, managing the environmental impact, particularly solid waste, becomes increasingly important. Effective waste management and disposal practices are essential for maintaining the natural beauty and sustainability of rural tourist destinations. Addressing the...

Potentials and Challenges of Social Media Marketing Among Agritourism Operators in Nyanyadzi -- Adoption of Agritourism and Technology as a Strategy for Enhancing Sustainable Development of Developing Countries -- Ethical Considerations in the Social Media Marketing of Agritourism in a Pandemic...

This research study aims to examine the association between cognitive destination image (CDI) attributes and tourist satisfaction. Data for the present research work was attained from a sample of tourists at Sisaket Fruit Festival/Thailand. Participants self-managed the questionnaires. A total...

The present study unveils the factors affecting the potential behaviour of tourists to visit rural destinations. It also intends to measure the influence of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) on tourists’ intention to travel to rural destinations, incorporating two additional constructs:...

Nitrate pollution in oxygenated karst aquifers is common due to nitrification and anthropogenic inputs. However, the shift of nitrogen sources influenced by enhanced rural tourism activities and land use changes are not well understood. In this study, hydrochemistry and dual nitrate isotopes of...

An extensive literature demonstrates that hard dimensions contribute to the growth of tourism destinations. To remain competitive, these resources are significantly important for selecting a tourism location and they also serve as a key attraction for travelers. Therefore, this study is an...

This study aims to analyze the factors that determine rural tourism competitiveness in Indonesia, measure the tourism competitiveness in each rural tourism, and discover the gap between rural tourism in four provinces. This study adopts the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report (TTCR) Model...