Based upon years of related experience, the author suggests “The 10 As” as a useful set of attrib... more Based upon years of related experience, the author suggests “The 10 As” as a useful set of attributes for judging the success of tourism destinations. Each of these 10 attributes begin with the letter “A” (Figure 1).
ABSTRACT Hutongtels have become a favorite tourism product for domestic and international tourist... more ABSTRACT Hutongtels have become a favorite tourism product for domestic and international tourists to Beijing. This research defines the hutongtel as a city tourism product using previous descriptions of various types of specialist accommodations. Through site inspections and interviews, the history of hutongtel development in Beijing is explained in four stages; infancy (1980s), stagnation (1990 to 2000), rejuvenation (2001 to 2005), and rapid growth (2006 and after). The spatial distribution pattern of hutongtels in Beijing’s historic districts is identified and visualized by quadrat analysis and kernel density estimation. The two highest agglomerations of hutongtels were in the Dongsi (东四) and Nanluoguxiang Lane (南锣鼓巷) Blocks. The four other highest agglomerations were in the Xisi (西四), Shichahai Lake (什刹海), Dashila (大栅栏) and Dongdan Beidajie (东单北大街) Blocks. All six agglomerations are located in authorized historic streets of old Beijing.
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ABSTRACT This study examined meetings and conventions as a market segment of rural tourism. The r... more ABSTRACT This study examined meetings and conventions as a market segment of rural tourism. The review of extant work on meetings and conventions and rural tourism indicated the lack of and need for a better understanding of the market. Using data collected from people attending meetings and conventions in seven Indiana counties, the study examined their demographic characteristics, travel behavior, media habits and information sources, and perceptions of rural Indiana as a vacation destination. Findings of the study were discussed in the context of overall Indiana tourism development and marketing. Recommendations were made in conjunction with an overview of opportunities and challenges in promoting rural communities as a destination for small-scale meetings and conventions.
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... past rather than looking toward the future, and this paralleled management&am... more ... past rather than looking toward the future, and this paralleled management's inward looking view (Bourne, 2002 ... Source: Morrison, AM, Taylor, JS, Morrison, AJ & Morrison, AD (1999 ... As noted by Ismail, Labropoulos, Mills and Morrison (2002), the use of many Likert scales in the ...
Based upon years of related experience, the author suggests “The 10 As” as a useful set of attrib... more Based upon years of related experience, the author suggests “The 10 As” as a useful set of attributes for judging the success of tourism destinations. Each of these 10 attributes begin with the letter “A” (Figure 1).
ABSTRACT Hutongtels have become a favorite tourism product for domestic and international tourist... more ABSTRACT Hutongtels have become a favorite tourism product for domestic and international tourists to Beijing. This research defines the hutongtel as a city tourism product using previous descriptions of various types of specialist accommodations. Through site inspections and interviews, the history of hutongtel development in Beijing is explained in four stages; infancy (1980s), stagnation (1990 to 2000), rejuvenation (2001 to 2005), and rapid growth (2006 and after). The spatial distribution pattern of hutongtels in Beijing’s historic districts is identified and visualized by quadrat analysis and kernel density estimation. The two highest agglomerations of hutongtels were in the Dongsi (东四) and Nanluoguxiang Lane (南锣鼓巷) Blocks. The four other highest agglomerations were in the Xisi (西四), Shichahai Lake (什刹海), Dashila (大栅栏) and Dongdan Beidajie (东单北大街) Blocks. All six agglomerations are located in authorized historic streets of old Beijing.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1300 J143v03n03_06, Oct 15, 2008
ABSTRACT This study examined meetings and conventions as a market segment of rural tourism. The r... more ABSTRACT This study examined meetings and conventions as a market segment of rural tourism. The review of extant work on meetings and conventions and rural tourism indicated the lack of and need for a better understanding of the market. Using data collected from people attending meetings and conventions in seven Indiana counties, the study examined their demographic characteristics, travel behavior, media habits and information sources, and perceptions of rural Indiana as a vacation destination. Findings of the study were discussed in the context of overall Indiana tourism development and marketing. Recommendations were made in conjunction with an overview of opportunities and challenges in promoting rural communities as a destination for small-scale meetings and conventions.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1300 J073v17n02_18, Sep 22, 2008
... past rather than looking toward the future, and this paralleled management&am... more ... past rather than looking toward the future, and this paralleled management's inward looking view (Bourne, 2002 ... Source: Morrison, AM, Taylor, JS, Morrison, AJ & Morrison, AD (1999 ... As noted by Ismail, Labropoulos, Mills and Morrison (2002), the use of many Likert scales in the ...
Travellers are demanding authentic, experientially-oriented opportunities with more meaningful in... more Travellers are demanding authentic, experientially-oriented opportunities with more meaningful interactions with locals. The sharing economy has emerged partly as a response to these consumer trends with major potential impacts for tourism. This research investigated the phenomenon of authenticity-seeking tourism and its links to the hospitality sector through consumer choices related to accommodation offered by sharing economy providers. It explored the relationship between perceived authenticity of the “local” experience and its significance when purchasing accommodation. The three themes of unique accommodation interiors and atmosphere, interactions with hosts, and interactions with local culture were found to be important to Airbnb users.
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