Travel restrictions and travel bans
Use of technology for crisis alerts and communication
Panic buying and stockpiling
Experience of trauma on tourists’ travel attitudes, future intentions, decision – making and experiences Impact of crisis communication on tourists’ perceived risks, decision-making, future travel intentions and service quality evaluations Impact of fake news and misinformation on tourists’ perceived risks and destination image Impact of booking restrictions and firms’ cancelation policies on tourists’ attitudes and behaviour towards booking restrictions and booking patterns | | | Experiencing a new tourism service and experience: Setting new priorities determining tourists’ selection, evaluation of services and consumption behaviour, e.g.: Self-care, safety, hygiene | e.g. | | Managing the safety and health of tourists and employees Handling customer communication and requests for: | | Ensure business continuity and building resilience | | Resetting the new business normal | |
| | | e.g. Tourism Greece #GreecefromHome e.g.#traveltomorrow by UNWTO World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new Visit Portugal “we’re-all-in-this-together” #CantSkipHope social media campaign | | | |
3.1. Tourism demand
Tourists have experienced themselves, through their loved ones and/or through the shared experiences of others (e.g. user-generated-content) significant disruptions and health-risks in their travel and bookings plans. The tourists’ experiences and/or exposure to others’ experiences (that are also magnified through the emotional contagion and information diffusion of the social media) can have a significant impact on their travel attitudes, intentions and future behaviours. Psychiatric research investigating the impact of traumatic experiences on people’s life, behaviours and experiences of places and services (e.g. Baxter & Diehl, 1998 ) can provide a useful theoretical lenses for understanding the travel behavior and attitudes of tourists that have been exposed to own or others’ COVID-19 travel trauma. Tourism research has mainly focused on studying how tourists develop their perceived risk and the impacts of the latter on tourists’ decision-making processes, future intentions and segmentation profiles (e.g. Dolnicar, 2005 , Aliperti and Cruz, 2019 , Araña and León, 2008 ). Others have also examined the impact of the tourists’ perception of crisis management preparedness certification on their travel intentions (e.g. Pennington-Gray, Schroeder, Wu, Donohoe, & Cahyanto, 2014 ). Such research is important, as risk perceptions are important for predicting future tourism demand and drafting appropriate recovery strategies ( Rittichainuwat & Chakraborty, 2009 ). It is also relevant for COVID-19 tourism research because of the new COVID-19 standards and certification rules that companies are now required to adopt. Research has shown that perceptions of risks may differ between tourists with different origin-country, final destination, age, sex and the typology of travel ( Rittichainuwat & Chakraborty, 2009 ). However, the impact of crisis communication and social media on perceived risk has been totally ignored. Some research is done for examining the impact of social media use on tourists’ mental health ( Zheng, Goh, & Wen, 2020 ) and crisis information systems and communication – social media ( Sigala, 2012 , Yu et al., 2020 ), however, given the increasing role and impact of social media on crisis communication and people’s health and risks perceptions, this is an area where more research is granted. As a vaccine for COVID-19 may take long to be developed and travelers may need to live with it, tourism research might benefit from medical and health research investigating how people behave, live and cope with chronic and lifestyle-related diseases (e.g. AIDS).
During lockdowns, people have experienced and become familiar with virtual services and tourism experiences. Research in technology adoption would claim that increased technology familiarity and trialability will increase its adoption. But will this apply for the controversial technologies introduced by COVID-19? Political economy and law research explaining how people react and accept human rights ‘violations’ (e.g. surveillance measures, freedom of speech, lockdowns) under conditions of ‘state of exception’ like terrorism or the COVID-19 ( Carriere, 2019 , Bozzoli and Müller, 2011 , Scheppele, 2003 ) can provide a new lenses for studying adoption of the COVID-19 controversial technologies and restrictions Research on political ideologies could further enlighten why people’s ideologies and political values may further perplex their reactions and behaviours to such interventions in their human rights.
It is claimed that while experiencing low pace, new lifestyles and working patterns, people are reflecting and recalibrating their priorities and social values. Is that true in relation to their travel behavior? Would people require and expect greater responsibility and sustainability from tourism operators and destinations? Would they be motivated to travel more but for a meaningful purpose? Or would people go back to their previous travel behaviours and preferences? Past research ( Pieters, 2013 ) has shown that consumers face a “material trap” in which materialism fosters social isolation and which in turn reinforces materialism. This might explain why during lockdowns people increased their online shopping and consumption of virtual entertainment and probably they might not have reflected and reset their values. Is that true and what is its impact on tourists’ behaviours? Consumer psychology and behavioural science explaining how people wish to align the time they spend with their values (congruence theory) can provide useful insights into such investigations. In addition, religion and spirituality studies can further enlighten the impact of COVID-19’s living conditions on tourists’ tourism sustainability preferences and attitudes as well as responses to tourism operators’ and destination sustainability practices and communications. This is because religion and spirituality is found to play an important role in influencing individuals’ thoughts and behaviors ( Laurin, Kay, & Fitzsimons, 2012 ).
Social distancing imposed by COVID-19 includes actions such as, reducing social contact, avoiding crowded places, or minimizing travel. Social distancing can significantly impact how people experience and evaluate leisure and travel activities like hiking, outdoor activities and nature-based tourism or even personal services like spas, dining, concierge services. Social distancing or better physical distancing may influence tourists’ perceptions of health hazards, insecurity and unpleasant tourism experiences. But how ‘far’ away is enough for tourism employees and other customers to be from each other without compromising sociality, personal service and perceptions of social distancing measures? Social distancing has not been studied before in service provision, while law and criminology research on ‘sexual’ consent may provide a different perspective on how people define social space and the ‘invasion’ or not of others into it.
Tourism is heavily a hedonic and sensorial experience. Servicescape design plays a major role in tourism experience by influencing customers’ emotions, behaviors, attitudes and service evaluations. However, COVID-19 operating standards require servicescapes to be redesigned eliminating or inhibiting sensorial elements and ‘changing’ tourism experiences, e.g.: smell of cleanliness instead of fragrance; social distancing and number of co-presence of clients in restaurants, festivals and other tourism settings will influence new standards of psychological comfort and acceptable levels of perceived crowdness; raised voices may generate a wider “moist breath zone” increasing viral spread; warmer temperatures create relaxing environments encouraging customers to stay and spend more, but poorly ventilated or air-conditioned indoor spaces may spread COVID-19. Would tourists and tourism firms change their behaviour and attitudes towards these new COVID-19 servicescapes? What new service etiquettes, customer expectations, behaviours and experiences would COVID-19 determined servicescapes and operational procedures may generate?
These and many other fields of research have been raised due to COVID-19 conditions, and as explained a plurality of theoretical lenses can be beneficial to provide a better understanding of these new concepts introduced in tourism research.
3.2. Tourism supply – Businesses
Tourism businesses have been racing to ensure the safety of their employees, customers, brand image and cash liquidity. To re-start, tourism companies are re-designing experiences (e.g. winery experiences, museum visits, tours, sports events, in-room dining and entertainment instead of hotel facilities) to feature smaller groups of tourists, outdoor activities and/or private experiences complying with social distancing and gathering restrictions and travellers’ expectations. Tourism companies have already upgraded their cleaning procedures by adopting new standards and restraining staff. Many of companies promote their hygiene certifications accredited by health expert associations. Tourism professionals are being trained to become ‘contact tracers’ obtaining relevant certifications confirming their skills to identify cases, build rapport and community with cases, identify their contact and stop community transmission. Restaurants, hotels, airports, public spaces are re-engineering their operations to make them contact-free or contactless. Mobile apps (for check-in, check-out, room keys, mobile payments, bookings-purchases), self-service kiosks, in-room technologies for entertainment and destination e-shopping (e.g. virtual reality for destination virtual visits to museums, attractions and destinations, movies), robots (for reception and concierge services, food delivery museum guides), artificial intelligence enabled websites and chatbox for customer communication and services, digital payments (e.g. digital wallets, paypal, credit cards). In addition, the new operating environment enforced by COVID-19 measures require firms to adopt new technologies and applications to ensure management of crowds and number of people gathered in public spaces (e.g. airports, shopping malls, museums, restaurants, hotels), human disinfectors and hand sanitiser equipment, applications identifying and managing people’s health identity and profiles.
Research can conduct a reality check and benchmarking of the effectiveness of the various respond and recovery strategies adopted by tourism operators. Research can also investigate the role and the way to build resilience to fast develop and implement such strategies. However, such research is useful and important but probably not enough for investigating the resetting of the next tourism industry normal. Transformative COVID-19 research should help industry to reimagine and implement an operating environment that is human-centred and responsible to sustainability and well-being values.
3.3. Destination management organisations and policy makers
Governments and destinations have been providing stimulus packages and interventions (e.g. tax reliefs, subsidies, deferrals of payments) to ensure the viability and continuity of tourism firms and jobs. Governments have intervened in mobility restriction and closures of businesses. Because of these, COVID-19 has resulted in a greater intervention of governments in the functioning and operations of the tourism industry. The government has also become a much bigger actor in the tourism economy (e.g. re-nationalisation of airlines and other tourism firms and tourism infrastructure like airports). This is very unique for COVID-19, as previous crises have generated research and institutional interest, but they did not have policy impact, specifically in tourism ( Hall et al., 2020 ). Would such government interventions and role sustain in the future? How will this influence the structure and functioning of the industry at a national and global level? Debates have already started questioning the effectiveness of such interventions, their fairness and equal distribution amongst tourism stakeholders ( Higgins-Desbiolles, 2020 ), their long-term impacts in terms of austerity and cuts of public expenditures. Future research looing into these issues is highly warrantied. In their CIVID-19 reactions and responses governments and destinations seem to have acted individually and nationalistic and recently selectively (e.g. bilateral and multilateral agreements amongst tourism bubbles). However, systems theory and crisis management, would argue that crises need to be addressed collectively. What would be the impact of such governmental behaviours on the future of tourism and destinations tourism policy making and strategies? As it seems, COVID-19 has raised political, geopolitical and governance issues that frameworks and concepts from these disciplines would need to be used to enlighten such research.
4. Conclusions: What is more and what is next
COVID-19 resulted in numerous socio-cultural, economic and psychological impacts on various tourism stakeholders, some of them for years to stay. Consequently, the pandemic has created a ‘fertile’ new context whereby tourism researchers can conduct research with valuable end-user benefits. However, COVID-19 tourism research should try to avoid the ‘publish or perish’ old mantra that has been driving and mushrooming tourism research ( Hall, 2011 ). Although studies conducting a reality check of impacts, predicting tourism demand, and benchmarking good and best practices are very useful and contextually interesting to assess COVID-19 impacts on various geographies sectors and stakeholders, they potentially offer limited scope to advance our knowledge on crisis management as well as to potentiate the pandemic’s affordance to reset our research agendas and expand the contribution and frontiers of tourism research and industry. It is the aim of this paper to inspire tourism scholars to view and use the COVID-19 as a transformational opportunity for reforming their mindsets in designing and conducting research and for the tourism institutions to reset their standards and metrics for motivating and evaluating the purpose, role and impact of tourism research. In addition, crises also accelerate technology innovation and change ( Colombo, Piva, Quas, & Rossi-Lamastra, 2016 ). However, these should not be viewed as inevitable, unquestionable and impossible to re-shape and re-adjust to serve real needs and meaningful values. It is the responsibility scholars to ensure that COVID-19 tourism research can ensure the latter.
The present analysis is not exhaustive in terms of the COVID-19 impacts, while impacts may not be uniform across all the actors of the same tourism stakeholder group. For example, the COVID-19 has different impacts on tourism operators based on their characteristics such as, the nature of the tourism sector (intermediaries, event organizers transportation, type of accommodation or attraction provider), their size, location, management and ownership style. Similarly, the highly heterogenous tourism demand (e.g. leisure and business travelers, group and independent tourists, special interest tourists such as religious, gay & lesbian, corporate travelers) also means that different COVID-19 impacts and implications are anticipated and worthy to be investigated for different market segments. COVID-19 tourism research should not only disclose such differentiated COVID-19 impacts, but it should also provide an enriched explanatory power about the roots of such disparities with the scope to envision and/or test any suggestions on how to address any inequalities and disadvantages that they may cause to various groups of tourism stakeholders. The analysis did not also include other major tourism stakeholders such as tourism employees, local communities, tourism entrepreneurs and tourism education (scholars, students and institutions alike). Recent developments and pressures faced by some of these tourism stakeholders were further strengthen by the COVID-19, which in turn place them in a more disadvantaged situation. COVID-19 research related to these stakeholders is equally important.
For example, COVID-19 has worsen the already difficult situation (e.g. high labour flexibility but at the expense of low salaries, lack of job security, insurance and other benefits) faced by an increasing number of tourism micro-entrepreneurs (e.g. food delivery people, ‘Uber taxi drivers’, “Airbnb hoteliers”) ( Sigala & Dolnicar, 2017 ). Algorithmic management, increased pressure and work stress are some of the negative impacts of the gig economy, which become more evident and fortified due to the COVID-19 (e.g. food delivery employees have no health insurance or coverage of lost salaries in case they get infected while working; ‘micro-hoteliers’ risk loosing their homes, as they cannot collect ‘accommodation fees’ to pay off home mortgages). Being an unofficial and sometime black economy/employment, gig tourism workers may not even be entitled to governmental subsidies provided to COVID-19 vulnerable employees or businesses. As the COVID-19 is expected to continue and reinforce contemporary paradigms and trends of this ‘causalisation’ of tourism employment (due to the upcoming economic recession and greater operating costs of tourism firms), COVID-19 tourism research needs to urgently investigate issues of employee psychological, mental and physical health, engagement, working conditions (e.g. remote working, virtual teams and virtual leadership) and other human resource issues within the COVID-19 setting. For example, traditional leadership, recruitment, management, and motivational incentives may not inspire, engage, motivate, and attract employees who have recalibrated their personal values and priorities during the COVID-19 lockdown and remote working.
The COVID-19 impacts on tourism employment create further pressures on tourism education that has severely affected by the pandemic. Apart from the virtualization of teaching and learning processes, tourism students and graduates have to also address the halt of industry interships, recruitment and questionable career paths. Tourism programs and universities are faced with reduced students’ intakes, industry and government sponsorship and research funding. Tourism researchers need to find new ways and sources for conducting research addressing social distancing, respecting the mental health and privacy issues of COVID-19 affected stakeholders. Investigating pedagogical issues such as how to make the design and delivery of tourism curricula more ‘resilient’, agile and updated to develop graduates with flexible and transferable skills to other industries is also equally important. For example, new online and offline courses and certifications have already emerged training graduates to become professional ‘contact tracer’ possessing the technical, emotional/social and ethical skills to manage customers and employees in situations of contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine (e.g. how contact tracing is done, how to build rapport with cases, identify their contacts, and support both cases and their contacts to stop transmission in their communities ( https://uh.edu/medicine/education/contact-tracer/ , https://www.coursera.org/learn/covid-19-contact-tracing?edocomorp=covid-19-contact-tracing , https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/trace ). However, is that just an opportunistic educational offering and/or a new ‘skill and qualification standard’ that tourism industry and demand would expect alike?
Many other specialized topics also warrant research within the domain of COVID-19. For example, the social entrepreneurship has been booming in tourism during the last decade ( Sigala, 2019 ) for several reasons including the 2008 economic recession. COVID-19 has boosted such tourism social ventures aiming to create social value, solve social problems created by the COVID-19 and provide help to people in need (e.g. marketplaces enabling the repurposing of various tourism unutilized resources such as labour, hotel and function space, food, cleaning material, e.g. HospitalityHelps.org ). The mushrooming of COVID-19 related tourism social ventures provides many opportunities to study and better understand this phenomenon within new and various ecosystems, stakeholders and circumstances.
Marianna Sigala is Professor at the University of South Australia and Director of the Centre for Tourism & Leisure Management. She is an international authority in the field of technological advances and applications in tourism with numerous awarded publications, research projects, keynote presentations in international conferences. In 2016, she has been awarded the prestigious EuroCHRIE Presidents’ Award for her lifetime contributions and achievements to tourism and hospitality education. She is the co-editor of the Journal of Service Theory & Practice, and the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Professor Sigala was also appointed as CAUTHE Fellow in 2020.
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- “Understanding the Impact of Project-Based Learning on Student Engagement in High School Classrooms: A Qualitative Study”
- “Navigating the Transition: Experiences of International Students in American Universities”
- “The Role of Parental Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Perspectives from Teachers and Parents”
- “Exploring the Effects of Teacher Feedback on Student Motivation and Self-Efficacy in Middle Schools”
- “Digital Literacy in the Classroom: Teacher Strategies for Integrating Technology in Elementary Education”
- “Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices: A Case Study in Diverse Urban Schools”
- “The Influence of Extracurricular Activities on Academic Achievement: Student Perspectives”
- “Barriers to Implementing Inclusive Education in Public Schools: A Qualitative Inquiry”
- “Teacher Professional Development and Its Impact on Classroom Practice: A Qualitative Exploration”
- “Student-Centered Learning Environments: A Qualitative Study of Classroom Dynamics and Outcomes”
- “The Experience of First-Year Teachers: Challenges, Support Systems, and Professional Growth”
- “Exploring the Role of School Leadership in Fostering a Positive School Culture”
- “Peer Relationships and Learning Outcomes in Cooperative Learning Settings: A Qualitative Analysis”
- “The Impact of Social Media on Student Learning and Engagement: Teacher and Student Perspectives”
- “Understanding Special Education Needs: Parent and Teacher Perceptions of Support Services in Schools
Health Science
- “Living with Chronic Pain: Patient Narratives and Coping Strategies in Managing Daily Life”
- “Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on the Challenges of Rural Healthcare Delivery”
- “Exploring the Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Frontline Healthcare Workers: A Qualitative Study”
- “Patient and Family Experiences of Palliative Care: Understanding Needs and Preferences”
- “The Role of Community Health Workers in Improving Access to Maternal Healthcare in Rural Areas”
- “Barriers to Mental Health Services Among Ethnic Minorities: A Qualitative Exploration”
- “Understanding Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine Services: A Qualitative Study of User Experiences”
- “The Impact of Cultural Competence Training on Healthcare Provider-Patient Communication”
- “Navigating the Transition to Adult Healthcare Services: Experiences of Adolescents with Chronic Conditions”
- “Exploring the Use of Alternative Medicine Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Qualitative Inquiry”
- “The Role of Social Support in the Rehabilitation Process of Stroke Survivors”
- “Healthcare Decision-Making Among Elderly Patients: A Qualitative Study of Preferences and Influences”
- “Nurse Perceptions of Patient Safety Culture in Hospital Settings: A Qualitative Analysis”
- “Experiences of Women with Postpartum Depression: Barriers to Seeking Help”
- “The Impact of Nutrition Education on Eating Behaviors Among College Students: A Qualitative Approach”
- “Understanding Resilience in Survivors of Childhood Trauma: A Narrative Inquiry”
- “The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Work-Related Stress Among Corporate Employees: A Qualitative Study”
- “Coping Mechanisms Among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”
- “Exploring the Psychological Impact of Social Isolation in the Elderly: A Phenomenological Study”
- “Identity Formation in Adolescence: The Influence of Social Media and Peer Groups”
- “The Experience of Forgiveness in Interpersonal Relationships: A Qualitative Exploration”
- “Perceptions of Happiness and Well-Being Among University Students: A Cultural Perspective”
- “The Impact of Art Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Adult Cancer Patients”
- “Narratives of Recovery: A Qualitative Study on the Journey Through Addiction Rehabilitation”
- “Exploring the Psychological Effects of Long-Term Unemployment: A Grounded Theory Approach”
- “Attachment Styles and Their Influence on Adult Romantic Relationships: A Qualitative Analysis”
- “The Role of Personal Values in Career Decision-Making Among Young Adults”
- “Understanding the Stigma of Mental Illness in Rural Communities: A Qualitative Inquiry”
- “Exploring the Use of Digital Mental Health Interventions Among Adolescents: A Qualitative Study”
- “The Psychological Impact of Climate Change on Young Adults: An Exploration of Anxiety and Action”
- “Navigating Identity: The Role of Social Media in Shaping Youth Culture and Self-Perception”
- “Community Resilience in the Face of Urban Gentrification: A Case Study of Neighborhood Change”
- “The Dynamics of Intergenerational Relationships in Immigrant Families: A Qualitative Analysis”
- “Social Capital and Economic Mobility in Low-Income Neighborhoods: An Ethnographic Approach”
- “Gender Roles and Career Aspirations Among Young Adults in Conservative Societies”
- “The Stigma of Mental Health in the Workplace: Employee Narratives and Organizational Culture”
- “Exploring the Intersection of Race, Class, and Education in Urban School Systems”
- “The Impact of Digital Divide on Access to Healthcare Information in Rural Communities”
- “Social Movements and Political Engagement Among Millennials: A Qualitative Study”
- “Cultural Adaptation and Identity Among Second-Generation Immigrants: A Phenomenological Inquiry”
- “The Role of Religious Institutions in Providing Community Support and Social Services”
- “Negotiating Public Space: Experiences of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Urban Environments”
- “The Sociology of Food: Exploring Eating Habits and Food Practices Across Cultures”
- “Work-Life Balance Challenges Among Dual-Career Couples: A Qualitative Exploration”
- “The Influence of Peer Networks on Substance Use Among Adolescents: A Community Study”
Business and Management
- “Navigating Organizational Change: Employee Perceptions and Adaptation Strategies in Mergers and Acquisitions”
- “Corporate Social Responsibility: Consumer Perceptions and Brand Loyalty in the Retail Sector”
- “Leadership Styles and Organizational Culture: A Comparative Study of Tech Startups”
- “Workplace Diversity and Inclusion: Best Practices and Challenges in Multinational Corporations”
- “Consumer Trust in E-commerce: A Qualitative Study of Online Shopping Behaviors”
- “The Gig Economy and Worker Satisfaction: Exploring the Experiences of Freelance Professionals”
- “Entrepreneurial Resilience: Success Stories and Lessons Learned from Failed Startups”
- “Employee Engagement and Productivity in Remote Work Settings: A Post-Pandemic Analysis”
- “Brand Storytelling: How Narrative Strategies Influence Consumer Engagement”
- “Sustainable Business Practices: Stakeholder Perspectives in the Fashion Industry”
- “Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges in Global Teams: Strategies for Effective Collaboration”
- “Innovative Workspaces: The Impact of Office Design on Creativity and Collaboration”
- “Consumer Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Customer Service: A Qualitative Exploration”
- “The Role of Mentoring in Career Development: Insights from Women in Leadership Positions”
- “Agile Management Practices: Adoption and Impact in Traditional Industries”
Environmental Studies
- “Community-Based Conservation Efforts in Tropical Rainforests: A Qualitative Study of Local Perspectives and Practices”
- “Urban Sustainability Initiatives: Exploring Resident Participation and Impact in Green City Projects”
- “Perceptions of Climate Change Among Indigenous Populations: Insights from Traditional Ecological Knowledge”
- “Environmental Justice and Industrial Pollution: A Case Study of Community Advocacy and Response”
- “The Role of Eco-Tourism in Promoting Conservation Awareness: Perspectives from Tour Operators and Visitors”
- “Sustainable Agriculture Practices Among Smallholder Farmers: Challenges and Opportunities”
- “Youth Engagement in Climate Action Movements: Motivations, Perceptions, and Outcomes”
- “Corporate Environmental Responsibility: A Qualitative Analysis of Stakeholder Expectations and Company Practices”
- “The Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Ecosystems: Community Awareness and Behavioral Change”
- “Renewable Energy Adoption in Rural Communities: Barriers, Facilitators, and Social Implications”
- “Water Scarcity and Community Adaptation Strategies in Arid Regions: A Grounded Theory Approach”
- “Urban Green Spaces: Public Perceptions and Use Patterns in Megacities”
- “Environmental Education in Schools: Teachers’ Perspectives on Integrating Sustainability into Curricula”
- “The Influence of Environmental Activism on Policy Change: Case Studies of Grassroots Campaigns”
- “Cultural Practices and Natural Resource Management: A Qualitative Study of Indigenous Stewardship Models”
Anthropology
- “Kinship and Social Organization in Matrilineal Societies: An Ethnographic Study”
- “Rituals and Beliefs Surrounding Death and Mourning in Diverse Cultures: A Comparative Analysis”
- “The Impact of Globalization on Indigenous Languages and Cultural Identity”
- “Food Sovereignty and Traditional Agricultural Practices Among Indigenous Communities”
- “Navigating Modernity: The Integration of Traditional Healing Practices in Contemporary Healthcare Systems”
- “Gender Roles and Equality in Hunter-Gatherer Societies: An Anthropological Perspective”
- “Sacred Spaces and Religious Practices: An Ethnographic Study of Pilgrimage Sites”
- “Youth Subcultures and Resistance: An Exploration of Identity and Expression in Urban Environments”
- “Cultural Constructions of Disability and Inclusion: A Cross-Cultural Analysis”
- “Interethnic Marriages and Cultural Syncretism: Case Studies from Multicultural Societies”
- “The Role of Folklore and Storytelling in Preserving Cultural Heritage”
- “Economic Anthropology of Gift-Giving and Reciprocity in Tribal Communities”
- “Digital Anthropology: The Role of Social Media in Shaping Political Movements”
- “Migration and Diaspora: Maintaining Cultural Identity in Transnational Communities”
- “Cultural Adaptations to Climate Change Among Coastal Fishing Communities”
Communication Studies
- “The Dynamics of Family Communication in the Digital Age: A Qualitative Inquiry”
- “Narratives of Identity and Belonging in Diaspora Communities Through Social Media”
- “Organizational Communication and Employee Engagement: A Case Study in the Non-Profit Sector”
- “Cultural Influences on Communication Styles in Multinational Teams: An Ethnographic Approach”
- “Media Representation of Women in Politics: A Content Analysis and Audience Perception Study”
- “The Role of Communication in Building Sustainable Community Development Projects”
- “Interpersonal Communication in Online Dating: Strategies, Challenges, and Outcomes”
- “Public Health Messaging During Pandemics: A Qualitative Study of Community Responses”
- “The Impact of Mobile Technology on Parent-Child Communication in the Digital Era”
- “Crisis Communication Strategies in the Hospitality Industry: A Case Study of Reputation Management”
- “Narrative Analysis of Personal Stories Shared on Mental Health Blogs”
- “The Influence of Podcasts on Political Engagement Among Young Adults”
- “Visual Communication and Brand Identity: A Qualitative Study of Consumer Interpretations”
- “Communication Barriers in Cross-Cultural Healthcare Settings: Patient and Provider Perspectives”
- “The Role of Internal Communication in Managing Organizational Change: Employee Experiences”
Information Technology
- “User Experience Design in Augmented Reality Applications: A Qualitative Study of Best Practices”
- “The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Understanding Employee Behaviors and Attitudes Towards Phishing”
- “Adoption of Cloud Computing in Small and Medium Enterprises: Challenges and Success Factors”
- “Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management: A Qualitative Exploration of Potential Impacts”
- “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Personalizing User Experiences on E-commerce Platforms”
- “Digital Transformation in Traditional Industries: A Case Study of Technology Adoption Challenges”
- “Ethical Considerations in the Development of Smart Home Technologies: A Stakeholder Analysis”
- “The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on News Consumption and Public Opinion”
- “Collaborative Software Development: Practices and Challenges in Open Source Projects”
- “Understanding the Digital Divide: Access to Information Technology in Rural Communities”
- “Data Privacy Concerns and User Trust in Internet of Things (IoT) Devices”
- “The Effectiveness of Gamification in Educational Software: A Qualitative Study of Engagement and Motivation”
- “Virtual Teams and Remote Work: Communication Strategies and Tools for Effectiveness”
- “User-Centered Design in Mobile Health Applications: Evaluating Usability and Accessibility”
- “The Influence of Technology on Work-Life Balance: Perspectives from IT Professionals”
Tourism and Hospitality
- “Exploring the Authenticity of Cultural Heritage Tourism in Indigenous Communities”
- “Sustainable Tourism Practices: Perceptions and Implementations in Small Island Destinations”
- “The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Destination Choice Among Millennials”
- “Gastronomy Tourism: Exploring the Culinary Experiences of International Visitors in Rural Regions”
- “Eco-Tourism and Conservation: Stakeholder Perspectives on Balancing Tourism and Environmental Protection”
- “The Role of Hospitality in Enhancing the Cultural Exchange Experience of Exchange Students”
- “Dark Tourism: Visitor Motivations and Experiences at Historical Conflict Sites”
- “Customer Satisfaction in Luxury Hotels: A Qualitative Study of Service Excellence and Personalization”
- “Adventure Tourism: Understanding the Risk Perception and Safety Measures Among Thrill-Seekers”
- “The Influence of Local Communities on Tourist Experiences in Ecotourism Sites”
- “Event Tourism: Economic Impacts and Community Perspectives on Large-Scale Music Festivals”
- “Heritage Tourism and Identity: Exploring the Connections Between Historic Sites and National Identity”
- “Tourist Perceptions of Sustainable Accommodation Practices: A Study of Green Hotels”
- “The Role of Language in Shaping the Tourist Experience in Multilingual Destinations”
- “Health and Wellness Tourism: Motivations and Experiences of Visitors to Spa and Retreat Centers”
Qualitative Research Topics
Qualitative Research Topics are as follows:
- Understanding the lived experiences of first-generation college students
- Exploring the impact of social media on self-esteem among adolescents
- Investigating the effects of mindfulness meditation on stress reduction
- Analyzing the perceptions of employees regarding organizational culture
- Examining the impact of parental involvement on academic achievement of elementary school students
- Investigating the role of music therapy in managing symptoms of depression
- Understanding the experience of women in male-dominated industries
- Exploring the factors that contribute to successful leadership in non-profit organizations
- Analyzing the effects of peer pressure on substance abuse among adolescents
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with disabilities in the workplace
- Understanding the factors that contribute to burnout among healthcare professionals
- Examining the impact of social support on mental health outcomes
- Analyzing the perceptions of parents regarding sex education in schools
- Investigating the experiences of immigrant families in the education system
- Understanding the impact of trauma on mental health outcomes
- Exploring the effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy for individuals with anxiety
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful intergenerational relationships
- Investigating the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace
- Understanding the impact of online gaming on social skills development among adolescents
- Examining the perceptions of teachers regarding technology integration in the classroom
- Analyzing the experiences of women in leadership positions
- Investigating the factors that contribute to successful marriage and long-term relationships
- Understanding the impact of social media on political participation
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with mental health disorders in the criminal justice system
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful community-based programs for youth development
- Investigating the experiences of veterans in accessing mental health services
- Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health outcomes
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood obesity prevention
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful multicultural education programs
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in the workplace
- Understanding the impact of poverty on academic achievement
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in the workplace
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful employee retention strategies
- Investigating the experiences of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
- Understanding the impact of parent-child communication on adolescent sexual behavior
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding mental health services on campus
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful team building in the workplace
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with eating disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of mentorship on career success
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with physical disabilities in the workplace
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful community-based programs for mental health
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with substance use disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of social media on romantic relationships
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding child discipline strategies
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful cross-cultural communication in the workplace
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with anxiety disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural differences on healthcare delivery
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with hearing loss in the workplace
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful parent-teacher communication
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with depression in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of childhood trauma on adult mental health outcomes
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding alcohol and drug use on campus
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful mentor-mentee relationships
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the workplace
- Understanding the impact of work-family balance on employee satisfaction and well-being
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in vocational rehabilitation programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful project management in the construction industry
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with substance use disorders in peer support groups
- Understanding the impact of mindfulness meditation on stress reduction and mental health
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood nutrition
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful environmental sustainability initiatives in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with bipolar disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of job stress on employee burnout and turnover
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with physical disabilities in recreational activities
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful strategic planning in nonprofit organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with hoarding disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of culture on leadership styles and effectiveness
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding sexual health education on campus
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain management in the retail industry
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with personality disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of multiculturalism on group dynamics in the workplace
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic pain in mindfulness-based pain management programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful employee engagement strategies in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with internet addiction disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of social comparison on body dissatisfaction and self-esteem
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood sleep habits
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful diversity and inclusion initiatives in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with schizophrenia in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of job crafting on employee motivation and job satisfaction
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with vision impairments in navigating public spaces
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful customer relationship management strategies in the service industry
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with dissociative amnesia in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural intelligence on intercultural communication and collaboration
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding campus diversity and inclusion efforts
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain sustainability initiatives in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of transformational leadership on organizational performance and employee well-being
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with mobility impairments in public transportation
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful talent management strategies in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with substance use disorders in harm reduction programs
- Understanding the impact of gratitude practices on well-being and resilience
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood mental health and well-being
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful corporate social responsibility initiatives in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with borderline personality disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of emotional labor on job stress and burnout
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with hearing impairments in healthcare settings
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful customer experience strategies in the hospitality industry
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with gender dysphoria in gender-affirming healthcare
- Understanding the impact of cultural differences on cross-cultural negotiation in the global marketplace
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding academic stress and mental health
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain agility in organizations
- Understanding the impact of music therapy on mental health and well-being
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with dyslexia in educational settings
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful leadership in nonprofit organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in online support groups
- Understanding the impact of exercise on mental health and well-being
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood screen time
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful change management strategies in organizations
- Understanding the impact of cultural differences on international business negotiations
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with hearing impairments in the workplace
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful team building in corporate settings
- Understanding the impact of technology on communication in romantic relationships
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful community engagement strategies for local governments
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of financial stress on mental health and well-being
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful mentorship programs in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with gambling addictions in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of social media on body image and self-esteem
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood education
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful virtual team management strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with dissociative identity disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural differences on cross-cultural communication in healthcare settings
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic pain in cognitive-behavioral therapy programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful community-building strategies in urban neighborhoods
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with alcohol use disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of personality traits on romantic relationships
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding mental health stigma on campus
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful fundraising strategies for political campaigns
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with traumatic brain injuries in rehabilitation programs
- Understanding the impact of social support on mental health and well-being among the elderly
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in medical treatment decision-making processes
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful innovation strategies in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with dissociative disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural differences on cross-cultural communication in education settings
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood physical activity
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful conflict resolution in family relationships
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with opioid use disorders in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of emotional intelligence on leadership effectiveness
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with learning disabilities in the workplace
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful change management in educational institutions
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with eating disorders in recovery support groups
- Understanding the impact of self-compassion on mental health and well-being
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding campus safety and security measures
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with postpartum depression in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of ageism in the workplace
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with dyslexia in the education system
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with anxiety disorders in cognitive-behavioral therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on access to healthcare
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood screen time usage
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain management strategies
- Understanding the impact of parenting styles on child development
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with addiction in harm reduction programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful crisis management strategies in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with trauma in trauma-focused therapy programs
- Examining the perceptions of healthcare providers regarding patient-centered care
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful product development strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in employment programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural competence on healthcare outcomes
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in healthcare navigation
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful community engagement strategies for non-profit organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with physical disabilities in the workplace
- Understanding the impact of childhood trauma on adult mental health
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain sustainability strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with personality disorders in dialectical behavior therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of gender identity on mental health treatment seeking behaviors
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with schizophrenia in community-based treatment programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful project team management strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder in exposure and response prevention therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural competence on academic achievement and success
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding academic integrity
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful social media marketing strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with bipolar disorder in community-based treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of mindfulness on academic achievement and success
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with substance use disorders in medication-assisted treatment programs
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with anxiety disorders in exposure therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of healthcare disparities on health outcomes
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain optimization strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with borderline personality disorder in schema therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of culture on perceptions of mental health stigma
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with trauma in art therapy programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful digital marketing strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with eating disorders in online support groups
- Understanding the impact of workplace bullying on job satisfaction and performance
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding mental health resources on campus
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful supply chain risk management strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic pain in mindfulness-based pain management programs
- Understanding the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy on social anxiety disorder
- Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and well-being
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with eating disorders in treatment programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful leadership in business organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic pain in cognitive-behavioral therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of cultural differences on intercultural communication
- Examining the perceptions of teachers regarding inclusive education for students with disabilities
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with depression in therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of workplace culture on employee retention and turnover
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with traumatic brain injuries in rehabilitation programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful crisis communication strategies in organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with anxiety disorders in mindfulness-based interventions
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in healthcare settings
- Understanding the impact of technology on work-life balance
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with learning disabilities in academic settings
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful entrepreneurship in small businesses
- Understanding the impact of gender identity on mental health and well-being
- Examining the perceptions of individuals with disabilities regarding accessibility in public spaces
- Understanding the impact of religion on coping strategies for stress and anxiety
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in complementary and alternative medicine treatments
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful customer retention strategies in business organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with postpartum depression in therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of ageism on older adults in healthcare settings
- Examining the perceptions of students regarding online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful team building in virtual work environments
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with gambling disorders in treatment programs
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in peer support groups
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful social media marketing strategies for businesses
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with ADHD in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of sleep on cognitive and emotional functioning
- Examining the perceptions of individuals with chronic illnesses regarding healthcare access and affordability
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with borderline personality disorder in dialectical behavior therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of social support on caregiver well-being
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in disability activism
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful cultural competency training programs in healthcare settings
- Understanding the impact of personality disorders on interpersonal relationships
- Examining the perceptions of healthcare providers regarding the use of telehealth services
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with dissociative disorders in therapy programs
- Understanding the impact of gender bias in hiring practices
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with visual impairments in the workplace
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful diversity and inclusion programs in the workplace
- Understanding the impact of online dating on romantic relationships
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood vaccination
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful communication in healthcare settings
- Understanding the impact of cultural stereotypes on academic achievement
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with substance use disorders in sober living programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful classroom management strategies
- Understanding the impact of social support on addiction recovery
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding mental health stigma
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful conflict resolution in the workplace
- Understanding the impact of race and ethnicity on healthcare access and outcomes
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder in treatment programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful project management strategies
- Understanding the impact of teacher-student relationships on academic achievement
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful customer service strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with social anxiety disorder in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of workplace stress on job satisfaction and performance
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with disabilities in sports and recreation
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful marketing strategies for small businesses
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with phobias in treatment programs
- Understanding the impact of culture on attitudes towards mental health and illness
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding sexual assault prevention
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful time management strategies
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with addiction in recovery support groups
- Understanding the impact of mindfulness on emotional regulation and well-being
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with chronic pain in treatment programs
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful conflict resolution in romantic relationships
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder in social skills training programs
- Understanding the impact of parent-child communication on adolescent substance use
- Examining the perceptions of parents regarding childhood mental health services
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful fundraising strategies for non-profit organizations
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses in support groups
- Understanding the impact of personality traits on career success and satisfaction
- Exploring the experiences of individuals with disabilities in accessing public transportation
- Analyzing the factors that contribute to successful team building in sports teams
- Investigating the experiences of individuals with chronic pain in alternative medicine treatments
- Understanding the impact of stigma on mental health treatment seeking behaviors
- Examining the perceptions of college students regarding diversity and inclusion on campus.
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However, this person has mixed tastes and would love to try living in a tent but with some benefits of civilization. The research may study whether it is possible operationally and beneficial for business. 23. Space tourism. For sure, among other tourism research paper topics, this one is the most exotic.
Here are some previous topics that I have supervised to give you an idea of a suitable tourism management research project topic: Perception and attitude towards ecotourism in Albania among tourists. Does ecotourism economically benefit local communities: The Case Study of Nicaragua. Sustainable tourism practices in developing countries.
Tourism and Hospitality Research (THR) is firmly established as an influential and authoritative, peer-reviewed journal for tourism and hospitality researchers and professionals. THR covers applied research in the context of Tourism and Hospitality in areas such as policy, planning, performance, development, management, strategy, operations, marketing and consumer behavior…
A list Of tourism dissertaton topics. Studying the concept of eco-tourism and eco-tourism destinations in the world. Implications of the internet and iPhone applications on the travel industry. Examining the factors that affect the tourist's decisions to travel. To study the concept of dark tourism and how it is affecting the tourism rates.
Measuring Long-Term Advertising Effects in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Rui Qi. PDF. Selling Rooms and Making Money in the Lodging Industry: Analyzing the Effects of RevPAR and GOPPAR Together, Thomas Rogers. PDF. Investigating Managerial Priority of Environmental Inputs and Outputs in Public Assembly Venues, Walker Ross
However, tourism could also have a negative effect on the economy. Its boom may lead to a deindustrialization in other sectors (Copeland, 1991); this phenomenon is often called 'Dutch Disease effect'.Despite contractions of the manufacturing sector are not found in the long-run period, the authors warn that the danger of this effect could still be valid in either short or medium run (Song ...
Human Resource Management in Tourism. In his research, Nickson points out that the human resource management in the tourism incorporates the management principles to integrate with the specific needs in the tourism industry. We will write. a custom essay specifically for you by our professional experts.
A few topics, for example, eco-tourism, rural tourism, tourist management and planning, and marketing strategies for sustainable tourism (Topics 2, 3, 14, 16, and 23) have followed a declining trend, which suggests that academic research in these areas may have reached a maturity level and researchers' attention has shifted toward more novel ideas.
4200-465 Porto, Portugal. * Correspondence: [email protected]. Abstract: In this paper, we analyze the progress of tourism towards sustainability and innovation. through a systematic literature ...
Abstract: is paper aims to systematically review and analyse the current research on tourism. impacts on destinations for the period 2016-2020. e study evaluated 80 published articles. selected ...
ISBN: 9781003046721. Published/Created: 2020-12-14. This is a revised and updated, the 4th edition and looks at how to manage and market tourism effectively in a variety of sectors of tourism including tour operations, hospitality, visitor attractions, transport, retail travel, cruising and airlines.
A title reflects the originality of a research article, and audiences assume that the authors have been prudent in selecting the title and keywords for each paper (Whittaker, 1989). Hence, to focus on the originality of destination research, this study chose the title rather than keywords as the paper screening condition.
Qualitative tourism research not only refers to (qualitative) methods but also denotes a larger movement which challenges the previously dominating role of quantitative methods within the study of tourism. This movement is reflected in the emergence of new tourism research (Tribe 2005) and critical tourism studies (Ateljevic et al. 2007 ...
But to regenerate and transform tourism and its socio-economic system, tourism research should not only support new ways and perspectives of researching, knowing and evolving. COVID-19 tourism research should also inspire, motivate and inform all tourism stakeholders alike to adopt new ways of being, doing and politicising. For example:
Despite the definition of tourism being far from obvious or unproblematic, there is broad consensus that it consists of individuals on the move for any purposes "other than to be employed by a resident entity in the country or place visited" (UNWTO 2010: 10).Tourism scholars are interested in analyzing the displacement of subjects in time and space; the motivations, attitudes, and behavior ...
Qualitative Research Titles. Qualitative research titles often reflect the study's focus on understanding the depth and complexity of human behavior, experiences, or social phenomena. Here are some examples across various fields: ... "The Role of Eco-Tourism in Promoting Conservation Awareness: Perspectives from Tour Operators and Visitors
Quantitative tourism research is usually employed to examine and understand tourism-related. phenomena (e.g., behavior of tourists, traveler characteristics, destination image assessment. and ...
Cultural tourism essay specifics. Any given tourism destination is more than just a building, a place, or a culinary recommendation. A good dive into a place's meaning for the local community and the whole area or state is what makes a tourism essay example effective. Research in tourism essays. Research in tourism essays differs from any ...
This research was designed to explore the role of working-holiday tourism (WHT) attributes and satisfaction in generating WH travelers' behavioral intentions for WHT destinations by considering ...