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Emerging Destinations Tourism Economics

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 51346

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Prof. Dr. Pablo Juan Cárdenas-García

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Department of Economics, University of Jaen, 23071 Jaén, Spain
Interests: tourism economics; tourism impacts; tourism competitiveness; tax tourism
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Dear Colleagues,

From an economic point of view, tourism is enjoying growing interest because it is considered an activity with potential to boost economic growth. In fact, different countries have seen how tourism activity has become the main industry in terms of economic impact or generation of employment.

Nevertheless, few studies have analysed tourism economics in emerging destinations during the first stages of their life cycle, as the literature has focused almost exclusively on destinations where the tourist sector is more mature. Emerging destinations show a significant potential as tourism destinations; however, policymakers and managers of these destinations still need to make major efforts to turn those cultural resources and attractions with potential into attractive tourism products with capacity to compete in the markets.

This Special Issue invites research papers to discuss and analyse specific problems of tourism economics in emerging destinations. The Special Issue welcomes studies from various disciplines and broad scientific methods. Authors of research papers focusing on tourism economics in emerging destinations can conduct investigations using approaches like theoretical constructs and models, econometric analyses, comparative studies and case studies. Studies applying approaches such as these are welcomed in the Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Pablo Juan Cárdenas-García
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • economic tourism
  • tourism development
  • factors that promote tourism growth
  • impact of tourism on tourism growth
  • economic development
  • factors that promote economic development
  • impact of tourism on economic development
  • tourism competitiveness
  • tourism taxation
  • development of tourism infrastructure
  • tourism management
  • sustainable development
  • environmental aspects of tourism
  • tourism and poverty
  • tourism and income inequality
  • analysis of data tourism
  • analysis of pro-sustainable tourism demand and its determinants

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Novel Sentiment Lexica Derived from User Generating Content by Chinese Tourists in Pacific Islands
by Ying Zhang, Jiehang Song, Angelo Sciacca, Jin Chan and Xiaoguang Qi
Sustainability 2022, 14(23), 15833; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su142315833 - 28 Nov 2022
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Identification of tourists’ sentiments is relevant to the destination’s planning. Tourists generate extensive User Generated Content (UGC)—embedding their sentiments—in the form of textual data when sharing experiences on the Internet. These UGC tend to influence tourists’ decision-making, thus, representing an important data source [...] Read more.
Identification of tourists’ sentiments is relevant to the destination’s planning. Tourists generate extensive User Generated Content (UGC)—embedding their sentiments—in the form of textual data when sharing experiences on the Internet. These UGC tend to influence tourists’ decision-making, thus, representing an important data source for tourism research and planning. By obtaining data from Mafengwo and Ctrip, sentiment analysis was conducted to shed light on the sentiment tendency of Chinese tourists in seven Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). Eleven thousand two hundred four reviews were obtained between January and March 2021. The data shows that Chinese tourists’ sentiments towards the PICTs are overall positive. Yet, they pay more attention to practical issues such as transportation, visa and fees, and their sentiment orientations are influenced by tourism resources, weather, and perceived safety. Moreover, the study demonstrates that the needs of Chinese tourists in the region are influenced by their physiology, security, self-esteem, belonging, and self-actualisation needs. The study contributes to theory and practice by constructing an exclusive set of Chinese sentiment lexicons for tourism research based on data from the PICTs. This lexicon complements but also contradicts previous studies. In addition to being relevant for the studied region, it can inform similar destinations that may or may not have a relevant Chinese tourism market. Full article
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The Phenomenon and Development of K-Pop: The Relationship between Success Factors of K-Pop and the National Image, Social Network Service Citizenship Behavior, and Tourist Behavioral Intention
by Joon-ho Kim, Kwang-jin Kim, Bum-tae Park and Hyun-ju Choi
Sustainability 2022, 14(6), 3200; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su14063200 - 09 Mar 2022
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This study aims to understand the impact of six success factors of K-pop on the national image of Korea perceived by global viewers and SNS citizenship behavior. In addition, this study seeks to validate the impact of the national image of Korea/SNS citizenship [...] Read more.
This study aims to understand the impact of six success factors of K-pop on the national image of Korea perceived by global viewers and SNS citizenship behavior. In addition, this study seeks to validate the impact of the national image of Korea/SNS citizenship behavior, as defined in the foregoing, on tourist behavioral intention. Our analysis was conducted within the theoretical frameworks of the SERVQUAL, Image Theory, and the Theory of Planned Behavior. To that end, 1247 global viewers (eight countries) who have listened, watched and searched for information on K-pop are surveyed. Four statistical programs (SPSS/SmartPLS/GSCA Pro/JASP) are used for regression analysis and structural equation modeling. The results indicate the following. (1) Four K-pop success factors (producers, casting, producing/promotion, and contents) demonstrate a statistically significant positive influence on national image. (2) Two K-pop success factors (casting and producing/promotion) demonstrate a statistically significant positive influence on SNS citizenship behavior. In addition, K-pop contents has a statistically significant positive influence on SNS citizenship behavior (only in SPSS). (3) National image has a statistically significant positive influence on SNS citizenship behavior; and national image and SNS citizenship behavior have a statistically significant positive influence on tourist behavioral intention. As an exemplary cultural product, K-pop is creating economic added value. It is necessary to establish the measures to integrate K-pop in product planning and PR for sustainable marketing for Hallyu tourism. Full article
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Configuration of an Integrated Quality-Social Responsibility-Performance Management System in the Hospitality Industry. Case Studies: Balneary Tourism Romania
by Monica Aureliana Petcu, Maria Iulia Sobolevschi-David and Stefania Cristina Curea
Sustainability 2021, 13(13), 7303; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su13137303 - 29 Jun 2021
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The introduction of quality, performance, and social responsibility systems in organizations that are open to learn and wish to permanently improve their activity ensures the sustainable development of those organizations. The purpose of this research is to investigate the characteristics of these three [...] Read more.
The introduction of quality, performance, and social responsibility systems in organizations that are open to learn and wish to permanently improve their activity ensures the sustainable development of those organizations. The purpose of this research is to investigate the characteristics of these three systems in order to identify the common impact areas and the existing interrelations, which would be able to facilitate an integrated approach and create an understanding of equifinalities at the organizational level. Moreover, such an integrated approach highlights the role of economic and financial analysis in the assessment of the quantifiable aspects and the direction in the assessment of the non-quantifiable ones. Through this, we intend to obtain a possible configuration for an integrated quality–performance–social responsibility approach applied to 11 entities in different Romanian health resorts recognized for their natural healing factors. The research was structured on two levels: one addressing the phenomenological approach and one dedicated to the application of the European Foundation for Quality Management. The research presents economic and financial data that are the processed results of a social survey regarding customer satisfaction as well as information from reports provided by internal and financial audit missions. The conclusions of our results reveal three distinct situations: low quality, reduced performance, and stakeholder dissatisfaction; low quality, high performance, and partial stakeholder satisfaction; and appropriate quality, high performance, and adequate stakeholder satisfaction. Full article
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An Attempt to Characterize the “3S” (Sea, Sun, and Sand) Parameters: Application to the Galapagos Islands and Continental Ecuadorian Beaches
by Carlos Mestanza-Ramón, Enzo Pranzini, Giorgio Anfuso, Camilo M. Botero, J. Adolfo Chica-Ruiz and Alexis Mooser
Sustainability 2020, 12(8), 3468; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su12083468 - 24 Apr 2020
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Sea, Sun, and Sand (3S) are relevant and determining elements for choosing a tourist destination in Ecuador, a country with about 1200 km of coast along the Pacific Ocean. This study analyzed the market potential of the 3S in 64 beaches, 10 located [...] Read more.
Sea, Sun, and Sand (3S) are relevant and determining elements for choosing a tourist destination in Ecuador, a country with about 1200 km of coast along the Pacific Ocean. This study analyzed the market potential of the 3S in 64 beaches, 10 located in the Galapagos and 54 in the continental zone (of Ecuador). The methodology used was exploratory and bibliographical, complemented by a descriptive analysis. The color of the water was assessed by direct observation, sand samples were taken to a laboratory for color analysis, and information on the hours of light was obtained from international archive data. The data obtained were compared with other world famous 3S tourism destinations. The Galapagos had the best results, with attractive white sand beaches, sea blue water color, and an elevated sunshine time; meanwhile, the continental zone presented poor beaches with dark sand and unattractive water color. To strengthen 3S tourism, managers should work on the enhancement of complementary aspects such as culture, gastronomy, and architecture, promoting the creation of new coastal tourist routes and destinations. Full article
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The Influence of Hallyu on Africans’ Perceptions of Korea: The Moderating Role of Service Quality
by Woo-Hyuk Kim, Chunghee Lee and Sungsoo Kim
Sustainability 2020, 12(8), 3245; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su12083245 - 16 Apr 2020
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The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between Hallyu, destination image, and behavioral intentions in light of the moderating effect of service quality. To that purpose, we established two objectives: to investigate relationships between Hallyu, destination image, and behavioral intentions [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships between Hallyu, destination image, and behavioral intentions in light of the moderating effect of service quality. To that purpose, we established two objectives: to investigate relationships between Hallyu, destination image, and behavioral intentions and to examine how service quality at a destination affects the relationship between Hallyu and destination image. We collected data from 250 African students studying in Korea, 223 of whom returned usable surveys that we subjected to structural analysis. The results revealed that there is a positive relationship between Hallyu and destination image and that destination image significantly influenced behavioral intention. Moreover, we found differences in the moderating role of service quality. Such findings contribute to tourism marketing for African tourists. Full article
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Chinese Demand for Agritourism in Rural America
by Tong Wu, Shida Rastegari Henneberry, John N. Ng’ombe and Richard T. Melstrom
Sustainability 2020, 12(7), 3052; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/su12073052 - 10 Apr 2020
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China is one of the largest sources of outbound tourists coming to the United States. We used data from a choice experiment to determine whether Chinese tourists are interested and willing to pay for agritourism tour packages in which the U.S. state of [...] Read more.
China is one of the largest sources of outbound tourists coming to the United States. We used data from a choice experiment to determine whether Chinese tourists are interested and willing to pay for agritourism tour packages in which the U.S. state of Oklahoma is the rural destination. Our research is important because agritourism is a growing source of farm revenue, international tourists have potential to accelerate this growth, and China is the largest market for international tourism. Results suggest that, from various agritourism packages offered to them, Chinese travelers are price conscious but willing to pay significant amounts for packages that provide more local foods, that allow them to visit more event and recreation sites, and stay in cabins rather than farmstead accommodations. We also find evidence of significant heterogeneity in Chinese willingness to pay for agritourism attributes. Full article
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