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Mangwane, Jacqueline, Uwe Peter Hermann, and Antje Inge Lenhard. "Who visits the apartheid museum and why? An exploratory study of the motivations to visit a dark tourism site in South Africa." International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 13, no. 3 (November 5, 2019): 273–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcthr-03-2018-0037.
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Purpose This paper attempts to fill the gap that exists in research regarding visitor motivations at dark heritage sites. The purpose of this paper is to explore the motivations of visitors to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum (HPMM) as an iconic dark site in South Africa to identify what motivates visitation and which demographic variables may have an influence on these motivators. Design/methodology/approach To achieve the goal of this research, 205 participants completed a self-administered questionnaire using a random sampling technique at the HPMM. A statistical analysis through the use of factor analysis revealed seven motivational factors. Findings Novelty and knowledge seeking, remembrance and curiosity were identified as the three main motives for visiting HPMM. Novelty and knowledge seeking was found to be the main motive that contradicted similar research done in other parts of the globe. Escape and relaxation, which is usually found to be one of the main motivators to heritage sites, was revealed to be one of the least motivators for this study. The results also identified significant relationships between demographic and motivator variables. Practical implications The findings of this study revealed that people visit the HPMM primarily for novelty and knowledge seeking, remembrance and respect for victims and curiosity. From the results, it is clear that visitors are driven to visit the site for different motives and that these motives, although common amongst visitors, differ from person to person subject to demographic differences. This study provides an improved understanding of dark tourism demand, which is essential for the sustainable development and promotion of sites in South Africa and globally commemorating people’s struggle against injustice and for democracy. Social implications South Africa is a country with a cosmopolitan history; however, the history associated with apartheid has only recently become topic of tourism research. This study provides a basis to better understand the type of tourist visiting these sites of historical sites, thus leading to better provision of services to visit such attractions. Originality/value This study is one of the first to delve into understanding the motivational typology of tourists to a tourism attraction in South Africa associated with the country’s Apartheid-era heritage. It provides an insight into enhancing the current fragmented understanding of dark tourism demand.
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Vujičić, Miroslav D., James Kennell, Alastair Morrison, Viachaslau Filimonau, Ivana Štajner Papuga, Uglješa Stankov, and Djordjije A. Vasiljević. "Fuzzy Modelling of Tourist Motivation: An Age-Related Model for Sustainable, Multi-Attraction, Urban Destinations." Sustainability 12, no. 20 (October 20, 2020): 8698. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12208698.
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Tourist motivation, as a core of travel behavior, significantly influences consumer intentions and has attracted academic attention for decades. A plethora of studies analyse sets of internal and external motivators, while methodologies that exclusively focus on a single factor, such as age, that can sometimes have a determining influence in multi-attraction destinations, are less prevalent. This study introduces a fuzzy logic approach to develop a new model for analysing the internal motivations of different-aged consumers in multi-attraction urban destinations. Fuzzy models, as a mathematical means of representing vagueness and imprecise information, have the capability of recognizing, representing, manipulating, interpreting, and utilizing data and information, which typically for urban tourist motivations, are vague and lack certainty. This research tests the model in a real-life setting, using the example of Novi Sad, a mid-sized European city, which is typical of many similar cities who are attempting to develop sustainable tourism by attracting older tourists. The new model shows how tourist motivations for multi-attraction destinations are affected by age, through a specially developed m-file for MATLAB, so that it can be applied and tested in other tourism contexts. Theoretical and practical implications for sustainable destination management and marketing are described.
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Masina, Nontsikelelo O., Liezel Boshoff, and Portia Pearl Siyanda Sifolo. "Wildlife Tourism Motivation: A Case for Manyeleti Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga." African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure 10(4), no. 10(4) (August 31, 2021): 1414–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.170.
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This study explores key motivators of wildlife tourism to Manyeleti Game Reserve, a private nature reserve in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to establish what motivates tourists to visit privately owned game lodges in Mpumalanga, and Manyeleti game reserve in particular. The intention was to focus on both the supply and demand perspective of wildlife tourism. The Push and Pull theory was adopted to contextualise its applicability on Manyeleti Nature Reserve. This study is quantitative in nature. Structured questionnaires were used through a convenience sample of 400 visitors to Manyeleti Nature Reserve. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was adopted to identify the fundamental wildlife motivational constructs. Six pull factors were identified as motivators of wildlife tourists (escape, relaxation, social, enriching and learning experiences, novelty, and adventure) as well as four push factors that emerged from the study. Although nature – based parks serve as a key tourist attraction for nature enthusiasts, this study revealed that there is a need for park managers to promote outdoor activities (recreational) and ‘visitors’ learning experiences’ as these were rated highly by the visitors.
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Jørgensen, Matias Thuen. "The Attraction of the Mundane – How everyday life contributes to destination attractiveness in the Nordic region." Tourist Studies 20, no. 4 (September 13, 2020): 467–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1468797620955251.
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The paper exhibits how environments, lifestyles and institutions that are considered as mundane parts of everyday life for locals, play an important role for Chinese tourists visiting the Nordic region – as motivators to visit and as tangible or intangible attractions during the visit. It contributes to ongoing discussions about the role of mundane everyday life in tourism studies, as it highlights that tourist do not only bring their everyday lives to destinations, they also travel to experience tangible and intangible elements that locals may regard as mundane. Based on these findings, the paper aims to position such mundane destination elements not only as a supplement to, but in line with traditional attractions, in terms of their contribution to destination attractiveness. The paper is based on the findings of a qualitative interview study on Chinese tourism to the Nordic region. The interviewees include fourteen Chinese tourists, sixteen representatives of Chinese tourism intermediaries and six tour guides.
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Kiseleva, G. S. "Assessment of motivation of potential employees of an industrial enterprise." Economy in the industry 11, no. 1 (July 12, 2018): 81–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.17073/2072-1633-2018-1-81-86.
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A competently constructed incentive system ensures a high level of interest and satisfaction with the work activities of the staff, reducing costs and increasing production efficiency. The effectiveness of staff involvement largely depends on determining the motivational attitudes of candidates, identifying the dominant motivators of the applicant, which will save effort and time in dealing with many candidates, hire a specialist focused on achieving goals that do not run counter to the company’s policies. The article outlines the main aspects of assessing the motivation of potential employees. The measures on attraction of necessary quantity of the personnel from external and internal environment are offered. Research of motivational installations of candidates and employees of the industrial enterprise «Signal» Engels Design Bureau named after A.I. Glukharev Joint-Stock Company, on the basis of the data obtained, the values of candidates were determined depending on various parameters: age, position, on a territorial basis. The corporate values that are common to the employees of the enterprise and candidates in search of work are defined: decent wages, comfortable workplace, leadership professionalism, competent company policy, these factors were included in the corporate motivator map. In the area of staff incentives, knowledge of a variety of incentives is required, the ability to link incentives with motivations, and to receive evaluation information on the perception of incentives by candidates and employees to increase the efficiency of staff involvement and enrich the motivation system. The effectiveness of staff involvement can be increased by studying the motivational attitudes of candidates and selecting personnel at the initial stage, the motivational profile of which must match the company’s goals.
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Beaudoin, Luc, Monika Pudło, and Sylwia Hyniewska. "Mental Perturbance." SFU Educational Review 13, no. 1 (August 21, 2020): 29–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.21810/sfuer.v13i1.1282.
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Understanding intrusive mentation, rumination, obsession, and worry, known also as "repetitive thought" (RT), is important for understanding cognitive and affective processes in general. RT is of transdiagnostic significance—for example obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia and addictions involve counterproductive RT. It is also a key but under-acknowledged feature of emotional episodes. We argue that RT cannot be understood in isolation but must rather be considered within models of whole minds and for this purpose we suggest an integrative design-oriented (IDO) approach. This approach involves the design stance of theoretical Artificial Intelligence (the central discipline of cognitive science), augmented by systematic conceptual analysis, aimed at explaining how autonomous agency is possible. This requires developing, exploring and implementing cognitive-affective-conative information-processing architectures. Empirical research on RT and emotions needs to be driven by such theories, and theorizing about RT needs to consider such data. Mental perturbance is an IDO concept that, we argue, can help characterize, explain, and theoretically ground the concept of RT. Briefly, perturbance is a mental state in which motivators tend to disrupt, or otherwise influence, executive processes even if reflective processes were to try to prevent or minimize the motivators’ influence. We draw attention to an IDO architecture of mind, H-CogAff, to illustrate the IDO approach to perturbance. We claim, further, that the intrusive mentation of some affective states— including grief and limerence (the attraction phase of romantic love) — should be conceptualized in terms of perturbance and the IDO architectures that support perturbance. We call for new taxonomies of RT and emotion in terms of IDO architectures such as H-CogAff. We point to areas of research in psychology that would benefit from the concept of perturbance.
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Yang, Jen-Shou. "Differential moderating effects of collectivistic and power distance orientations on the effectiveness of work motivators." Management Decision 58, no. 4 (August 29, 2019): 644–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/md-10-2018-1119.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the moderating effects of power distance and collectivistic orientations on the effectiveness of intrinsic, extrinsic and reciprocal motivators in promoting employees’ willingness to cooperate for organizational interest. An integrated theoretical framework which incorporated cultural influence on need priority and on legitimacy of social exchange was established to develop the hypotheses. Design/methodology/approach This study used the methodology of information-integration theory to test the research hypotheses. Findings This study found that power distance orientation enhanced the effectiveness of extrinsic motivator but mitigated that of intrinsic motivator, and was irrelevant to that of reciprocal motivator. In contrast, collectivistic orientation mitigated the effectiveness of extrinsic motivator but enhanced that of reciprocal motivator, and was irrelevant to that of intrinsic motivator. Practical implications Managers may use reciprocal motivators for employees with high collectivism in order to increase their willingness to cooperate for the interest of the organization. Meanwhile, extrinsic motivators may be utilized for employees with high power distance but may not be as effective for those with low power distance. However, managers should not expect intrinsic motivators to be as attractive to those with high power distance as to those with low power distance. Originality/value By integrating multiple cultural orientations and multiple work motivators in one study, this research clarified the differential moderating effects of power distance and collectivistic orientations on the effectiveness of intrinsic, extrinsic and reciprocal motivators in promoting employees’ willingness to cooperate. Potential confounding problems in prior studies derived from the correlation between cultural values and coexistence of multiple motivators were discussed.
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Williams, Joseph, and Ryan C. LaBrie. "Unified communications as an enabler of workplace redesign." Measuring Business Excellence 19, no. 1 (March 16, 2015): 81–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mbe-11-2014-0044.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine how advances in unified communications (UC) technologies are enabling radical changes in workplace redesign. Low-cost and readily available technologies allow individuals to participate in work in ways that they could not before. Mobile hardware, networking infrastructure and robust UC platforms are making work less location- and time-dependent. Whereas these technologies provided the catalyst for the reimagining of the workplace in the early to mid-2000s, it was the explosion of BYOD (bring your own device) in recent years that has caused organizations to reconsider innovative workplace usage. Design/methodology/approach – In this case study on the Microsoft Corporation, business motivators for workplace innovation, driven by performance metrics, are examined. Findings – Included in the findings are increased productivity, talent attraction and retention, reduced sick leave, reduced communications costs, reduced IT and administration costs, reduced carbon footprint, lower real estate costs and reduced travel and training costs. Practical implications – While many of these findings are beneficial to both employer and employee, they do not come without a cost. UC typically makes the employee accessible from anywhere at any time and this challenges a traditional work–life balance model. Moving forward will require both employer and employee to find a healthy work-life integration model that balances the needs of the individual with the needs of the organization. Originality/value – This research documents a workplace redesign initiative enabled by UC at a global high technology company.
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Fard, Maryam Mosahebipoor, and Hamid Saberi. "Studying the Motivations of Choosing Foreign Tourism Destinations: Case Study of Thailand." Journal of Sustainable Development 8, no. 9 (November 29, 2015): 254. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v8n9p254.
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Nowadays tourists choose their destinations according to their taste, conditions and provided facilities. Aimed at psychologically understanding the reasons of travelling and the attraction of trip destinations, the scientists have presented different patterns for the travelling and the choice of trip destination. This study has been done in order to realize the motivations of choosing Thailand as a trip destination by tourists departed from Isfahan. The study is methodologically descriptive-analytic and is done in 2014. In total, 384 people were chosen through Cochran formula among the whole population –including all the tourists departed from Esfahan to Thailand- in order to achieve the goals of the research. The results of the research show that the existence of cheap attractive centers and proper currency of Iran and Thailand and also on the other hand beach attractions in Thailand affect the choice of this country as a tourist destination but the men’s and women’s motivation of choosing this country as a tourist destination differs significantly.
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Wirayanthi, Ni Luh Yuning, and Ida Ayu Suryasih. "Persepsi Wisatawan Terhadap Museum Bali Sebagai Daya Tarik Wisata Budaya." JURNAL DESTINASI PARIWISATA 5, no. 1 (October 31, 2018): 114. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/jdepar.2017.v05.i01.p21.
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The museum is one of the cultural heritages that should be preserved. Museum Bali is one of the old museum is located in the city of Denpasar and became an icon of cultural tourism. The purpose of this study to determine the perceptions and motivations of tourists to Museum Bali as cultural tourist attractions in Denpasar. This study uses primary data and secondary. Data collection technique used observation, interview, questionnaire, and documentation. Sampling technique using the formula slovin by sampling using accidental sampling devoted to 96 respondents. To analyze data using qualitative descriptive. The results of this study indicate that the perception of tourists to Museum Bali shows a good response because from 17 indicators used as a measure of the response has been positive, there are two indicators got bad response. Advice can be given is the need for more interesting information and support so that tourists are more interested to know the collections of the Museum Bali.There needs to be a cultural attraction, the better promotion and attractive to increase the number of tourist visits.
Keywords: Tourist Perception, Museum, Cultural Tourist Attraction
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Ding, Keying, Mian Yang, and Shixian Luo. "Mountain Landscape Preferences of Millennials Based on Social Media Data: A Case Study on Western Sichuan." Land 10, no. 11 (November 13, 2021): 1246. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land10111246.
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Mountain area is one of the most important modern tourist attractions, and unique mountain landscapes are highly appealing to millennials. Millennials post their travel photos and comments on social media, and these media messages can positively influence other millennials’ travel motivations. To fully understand the attraction of mountain tourist destinations to millennials, this study analyzed their landscape preferences using images posted on social media. As a case study, we analyzed the landscape resources in Western Sichuan Plateau Mountain Areas (WSPMA). We found that differences in genders, modes of transportation, and travel patterns of the millennials influenced their preferences for mountain landscapes. Our results broaden the current knowledge on mountain tourism from the perspective of millennials through social media data. Moreover, studying the landscape resources in WSPMA can facilitate the analysis of regional advantages. This will ultimately enhance tourism publicity and integrate various resources for tourism management and planning in more targeted and attractive ways.
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Benjamin, Stefanie, Paige P. Schneider, and Derek H. Alderman. "Film Tourism Event Longevity: Lost in Mayberry." Tourism Review International 16, no. 2 (November 1, 2012): 139–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.3727/154427212x13485031583939.
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The purpose of this study is to examine a US festival widely known for attracting television fan tourists, build a traveler profile or typology of festival goers, and reflect on how the behavioral segmentation of these tourists may affect the longevity of the film tourism event and the broader planning of the destination community. Specifically, this study examines the Mayberry Days Festival, an annual event held in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Mount Airy is the birthplace and boyhood home of actor, Andy Griffith, whose television series (The Andy Griffith Show) was set in the fictional hamlet of Mayberry. Online survey invitation cards were distributed during the 2010 Mayberry Days Festival to gather data on the sociodemographic characteristics, motivations, perceptions, and economic impact of the attendee to comprehend how sustainable the Mayberry Days Festival will be for Mount Airy. Results suggest that visitors are drawn to Mount Airy for a variety of reasons and that The Andy Griffith Show is not necessarily the main motivator. It is important for the town's tourism promoters not to get “lost in Mayberry” as they plan for alternative marketing and attraction development in the future.
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Ghosh, Sowmya, Jenny Lee, and John Haupt. "Understanding the Attraction of the Microcampus." Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education 13, no. 5 (December 10, 2021): 53–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.32674/jcihe.v13i5.3679.
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As collaborative transnational education models are increasing in number globally, this study provides a snapshot of motivations for newly enrolled students at microcampuses in China, Cambodia, Jordan, and Indonesia. This research centers on the influence of country choice for students. We apply Nye’s (1990, 2004) concept of soft power on student motivations and conduct quantitative analysis to trace enrollment influences. Mainly, in this case we find that U.S. soft power potentially influences students abroad to enroll in dual-degree programs. Other motivations related to cost and U.S. culture are apparent influences. Furthermore, findings provide greater insights into emerging trends in international student mobility. Our study also identifies strategies to sustain transnational education ventures in the face of challenges. Implications of this research are especially of use to university stakeholders, faculty leaders and policymakers who are working to advance U.S education on an international platform.
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Law, Kuok Kei, Andrew Chan, and Muammer Ozer. "Towards an integrated framework of intrinsic motivators, extrinsic motivators and knowledge sharing." Journal of Knowledge Management 21, no. 6 (October 9, 2017): 1486–502. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jkm-03-2016-0119.
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Purpose This paper aims to develop an integrated framework to demonstrate the individual and combined effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators on two forms of knowledge sharing behaviors – in-depth knowledge sharing and routinized knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach A range of work on the use of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and the differential degrees of costs and risks involved in the two forms of knowledge sharing is being reviewed with the aim to locate gaps and problems arising from propositions of different scholars. An integrated framework is then proposed to connect different schools of thoughts into a single, unifying framework. Findings Knowledge sharing behaviors among employees are subject to both attractive and distractive forces. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators might interact positively or negatively depending on the type of extrinsic motivator and the form of knowledge sharing. While enhancing the intrinsic enjoyment of employees along with outcome-based extrinsic motivators can promote in-depth knowledge sharing, the use of behavior-based extrinsic motivators is more appropriate for fostering routinized knowledge sharing. Research limitations/implications This paper mainly focuses on the sharing of knowledge without examining the receiver side in knowledge sharing. Also, the use of punitive means by superiors in encouraging knowledge sharing is not discussed in the framework. Future research can also add into the authors’ integrated framework the effects of personal traits in knowledge sharing. Originality/value This paper narrows the gap between existing theories on the use of extrinsic and intrinsic motivators and offers an integrated theoretical framework for those interested in examining the inter-relationship among intrinsic motivators, extrinsic motivators and knowledge sharing behaviors.
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Karin Olsson, Anna, and Martin Gellerstedt. "Doing good at a nonprofit tourist attraction." International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 8, no. 1 (February 25, 2014): 74–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcthr-07-2012-0051.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the growing field of membership research by applying a relationship marketing perspective on members in tourism settings. Focus is on exploring why consumers are members (motivational dimensions) and how motivations are related to member behaviours (retention, participation and co-creation), and to member demographics (gender, age, distance between the member's home and the supported organization). Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted among members of a nonprofit tourist attraction (n=755). Classical chi-square tests, t-tests and multivariate analysis using logistic regression were used to analyze data and to test eight hypotheses on member demographics, member motivations and member behaviours. Findings – Findings show that among the three motivational dimensions, altruism, i.e. doing good for others, was the strongest motive, followed by self-interest, i.e. doing good for yourself, and then the social motive, i.e. doing good with others, which scored lowest. Furthermore, findings show that gender, age and distance were significantly related to member motivations and member behaviours. Member behaviours were significantly related to motivations. Research limitations/implications – This study was conducted at a single nonprofit tourist attraction. However, it provides insights into different motivational dimensions for why people pay to become members and what kind of member behaviour they demonstrate. This topic calls for further research to explore the complex membership phenomenon such as extending this study by identifying member motives and behaviour in other contexts. Practical implications – This explorative study of members of a nonprofit tourist attraction contributes insights into why consumers are members (motivational dimensions), how motivations are related to member behaviours in a membership relationship context, and how member demographics are related to motivations and behaviours. Findings have implications for membership managers and the development of memberships in terms of giving a deeper insight into members as consumers in order to develop memberships as strategic resources and hence use the full potential of memberships especially vital to non-profit organizations. Several aspects of memberships are discussed that may inspire the development of member offerings. The present study contributes to the developing field of membership research as it is a response to the calls for more empirical studies of members to develop an integrated understanding of motivations of memberships. Furthermore it contributes with research of co-creation in customer relationships linking the co-creation concept to research of members in tourism settings. Originality/value – This study contributes to the developing field of membership research and furthermore gives insights into consumer motivations and behaviours that may inspire development of innovative and competitive membership offerings building membership relationships in tourism settings.
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Hasyim, Djamil, Amiruddin Gunawan, Moh Sudi, Delly Mustafa, and Rijal Rijal. "The Government’s Role in the Development of Yendi Beach Tourism Destinations in Biak Numfor Regency." Jurnal Ad'ministrare 6, no. 2 (February 4, 2020): 189. http://dx.doi.org/10.26858/ja.v6i2.12515.
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Tourism is a magnet of a region to realise a developing area. This study aims to clarify the role of the Government in the Development of Yendi Beach Tourist Attraction in Biak Numfor Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are done through observation, interviews, literature studies, and documentation. The results showed that the role of the Tourism Office in developing Yendi Beach's tourism potential in Biak Numfor District was dominant as a Motivator compared to other roles, namely as a Facilitator and a Dynamicsator. This role as a facilitator is seen mainly in the form of: provision of facilities and infrastructure for tourist attraction objects, which are still largely borne by the Department of Tourism as the leading sector, facilitation in channelling stimulant financial assistance for people who want to develop tourism attractions, promotion of attraction objects tourism, as well as facilitation to third parties, such as investors and tourism entrepreneurs to develop Yendi Beach tourism business in Biak Numfor Regency.
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Ramlee, Maimunah, Dasimah Omar, Rozyah Mohd Yunus, and Zalina Samadi. "Successful Attractions of Public Space through Users Perception." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 1, no. 2 (June 28, 2016): 188. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i2.268.
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The success of the revitalization program of urban public space is viewed through attractions that have been identified. This study aims to investigate the perception of users in public space through the on-site survey. In summary, the motivations, behavioural patterns, impressions on the public space as an attraction and the perceived importance of urban public spaces in the development of the city are important attraction for successful public space. The findings of this study will show main attraction in successful revitalization of urban public space based on users perception and can be used in a meaningful way to the users.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Public space; successful attraction; users perception; revitalization
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Pyo, Sungsoo, Brian J. Mihalik, and Muzaffer Uysal. "Attraction attributes and motivations: A canonical correlation analysis." Annals of Tourism Research 16, no. 2 (January 1989): 277–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0160-7383(89)90077-7.
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Suhartanto, Dwi, Anthony Brien, Norzuwana Sumarjan, and Nono Wibisono. "Examining attraction loyalty formation in creative tourism." International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences 10, no. 2 (June 18, 2018): 163–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqss-08-2017-0068.
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PurposeThis study aims to examine a creative attraction loyalty model which includes experience quality, satisfaction and motivation and to assess the model’s applicability in terms of customer attraction, namely, tourists and residents.Design/methodology/approachThe data collection was conducted at four culture-based attractions in Bandung, Indonesia. Self-administrated questionnaires were distributed to visitors after they experienced the attraction. In total, 415 useful questionnaires were collected. The hypotheses developed were examined using partial least square structural equation modelling.FindingsThis study reveals a significant effect of experience quality on both satisfaction and attraction loyalty. Moreover, the effect of motivations on satisfaction and loyalty is partially supported, as only the pull motivation factor has a significant effect on satisfaction. Finally, this study reveals that the proposed attraction loyalty model is insignificant in terms of difference between tourists and residents.Originality/valuePast studies have examined many of the drivers of loyalty both independently and separately. This study examines simultaneously three important loyalty drivers: experience quality, satisfaction and motivation in the context of a creative tourism attraction. To create visitor loyalty, this study suggests that attraction managers need to deliver high experience quality and develop customer pulling strategies through promotion efforts.
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Umam, Chotibul Umam, Dadang Suganda, Ute Lies Siti Khadijah, Evi Novianti, and Mukti Utama. "PELATIHAN KELOMPOK SADAR WISATA (POKDARWIS) MELALUI KEGIATAN TATA KELOLA DESTINASI PARIWISATA DI KAB SERANG." ABDIKARYA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat 4, no. 2 (August 30, 2022): 33–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.47080/abdikarya.v4i2.1472.
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Serang Regency consists of 326 villages. The existence of villages has the potential for tourist attractions such as nature, culture, culinary and creative economy, but most of the villages have not used them as tourist destinations. Therefore, the community plays an important role in utilizing and managing tourist attractions, one of the institutions at the village that is engaged in tourism is the Tourism Awareness group (Pokdarwis), which acts as a motivator and communicator in an effort to increase the readiness and awareness of the community around the tourist attraction. Training activities aimed at Pokdarwis throughout Serang Regency in order to strengthen knowledge about Tourism Destination Management. The training method are presentation, Forum Group Discussion (FGD), brainstorming and evaluation. The results of this training are expected that pokdarwis have knowledge and be able to implementation in their village.
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Mourali, Mehdi, Ulf Böckenholt, and Michel Laroche. "Compromise and Attraction Effects under Prevention and Promotion Motivations." Journal of Consumer Research 34, no. 2 (August 2007): 234–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/519151.
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Clarke, Marilyn. "To what extent a “bad” job? Employee perceptions of job quality in community aged care." Employee Relations 37, no. 2 (February 9, 2015): 192–208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/er-11-2013-0169.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how community aged care workers evaluate job quality using a job quality framework. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a qualitative approach. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and focus groups from a large aged care organisation. Findings – Perceptions of job quality are influenced by individual motivations, match between life-stage and work flexibility, as well as broader community views of the value of this type of work. Intrinsic factors (e.g. autonomy, job content) moderate the impact of extrinsic factors such as pay and job security. Research limitations/implications – The sample is relatively small and the study is based on data from one aged care organisation which may not reflect employment conditions in other organisations. Practical implications – Attraction and retention of community care workers can be improved by addressing factors associated with remuneration (including employment contracts and hours of work) and career structures. Skill and experience-based career structures would help build organisational capacity as well as making these jobs more attractive. Social implications – The demand for community care will continue to increase. Attracting, retaining and managing this workforce will be critical to meeting society’s expectations regarding the future care needs of older people. Originality/value – This research explores an under-researched workforce group in a critical area of aged care management. It highlights two key areas with the potential to improve employee perceptions of job quality and therefore address issues related to attraction, retention, job satisfaction and ultimately organisational performance.
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Dotov, Dobromir, and Laurel J. Trainor. "Cross-frequency coupling explains the preference for simple ratios in rhythmic behaviour and the relative stability across non-synchronous patterns." Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 376, no. 1835 (August 23, 2021): 20200333. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2020.0333.
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Rhythms are important for understanding coordinated behaviours in ecological systems. The repetitive nature of rhythms affords prediction, planning of movements and coordination of processes within and between individuals. A major challenge is to understand complex forms of coordination when they differ from complete synchronization. By expressing phase as ratio of a cycle, we adapted levels of the Farey tree as a metric of complexity mapped to the range between in-phase and anti-phase synchronization. In a bimanual tapping task, this revealed an increase of variability with ratio complexity, a range of hidden and unstable yet measurable modes, and a rank-frequency scaling law across these modes. We use the phase-attractive circle map to propose an interpretation of these findings in terms of hierarchical cross-frequency coupling (CFC). We also consider the tendency for small-integer attractors in the single-hand repeated tapping of three-interval rhythms reported in the literature. The phase-attractive circle map has wider basins of attractions for such ratios. This work motivates the question whether CFC intrinsic to neural dynamics implements low-level priors for timing and coordination and thus becomes involved in phenomena as diverse as attractor states in bimanual coordination and the cross-cultural tendency for musical rhythms to have simple interval ratios. This article is part of the theme issue ‘Synchrony and rhythm interaction: from the brain to behavioural ecology’.
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Biraglia, Alessandro, Maximilian H. E. E. Gerrath, and Bryan Usrey. "Examining How Companies’ Support of Tourist Attractions Affects Visiting Intentions: The Mediating Role of Perceived Authenticity." Journal of Travel Research 57, no. 6 (July 9, 2017): 811–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0047287517718352.
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As public funding for the restoration of tourist attractions decreases, assistance is often sought from the private sector in the form of corporate social responsibility (CSR). However, research has yet to understand how such CSR activities impact the beneficiary, namely tourist attractions. Thus, extending past CSR literature, we explore whether differing company CSR motivations can influence a tourists’ visiting intentions. The results of two experimental studies show low company altruism (e.g., demanding to acquire naming rights of the site), compared to high company altruism (e.g., demanding nothing in return), decreases visiting intentions. Furthermore, we show that perceived authenticity of the site mediates this effect. Finally, we find the negative effect of low altruistic CSR is mitigated in the case of no heritage. Based on the results, we show tourist attraction managers should be wary of companies displaying nonaltruistic intentions, as such activity may have harmful consequences.
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Macdiarmid, Rachel, Patricia McClunie-Trust, Kay Shannon, Rhona Winnnington, Andrea E. Donaldson, Rebecca J. Jarden, Rachel Lamdin-Hunter, Eamon Merrick, Rosemary Turner, and Virginia Jones. "What Motivates People to Start a Graduate Entry Nursing Programme: An Interpretive Multi-Centred Case Study." SAGE Open Nursing 7 (January 2021): 237796082110113. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23779608211011310.
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Introduction While graduate entry nursing programmes are well established in the United Kingdom and the United States of America (USA), they are relatively new to New Zealand and Australia. These programmes have been developed to meet the demands of the health workforce and provide graduates an alternative pathway to becoming a RN. Nursing is viewed as an attractive career option for this growing market of graduate entry students. Objective This study explored the motivations underpinning students choosing a graduate entry MNSc degree over a traditional undergraduate nursing programme. Methods A qualitative, longitudinal single case study design, informed by Yin was used. The first phase of the study is reported here. All students commencing a MNSc degree at the beginning of 2020 across four education providers (3 in New Zealand & 1 in Australia) were eligible to take part in the study. Ten students agreed to take part and undertake an interview. Braun and Clarke’s approach to thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data. Results Three key themes of motivation were identified from the data: the attraction of nursing; the clarity nursing offers in terms of career progression; and the design of the intensive programme. Conclusions The motivations to choose a MNSc degree were deeply considered, multifaceted, and influenced by nursing role models. Students wanting to engage with a graduate entry MNSc programme did so through a reflective process of assessing their current career status and future career values. Participants in this study believed nursing would provide a secure and sustainable career path, potentially creating new horizons or possibilities beyond their previous work and life experiences. Having insight into what motivates individuals to enrol in such programmes may assist both education providers and the health sector with RN graduate recruitment and graduate entry programme enrolment.
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Madani, Fatemehalsadat (Fatima), Ali Gohary, and Eugene Y. Chan. "Motivations behind visiting unplanned tourist attractions: an Iranian context." Current Issues in Tourism 23, no. 8 (March 8, 2019): 947–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2019.1586845.
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Luh Putu Pusparini, Putu Agus Prayogi, and Ni Wayan Mekarini. "MOTIVASI DAN PERSEPSI WISATAWAN YANG BERKUNJUNG KE DAYA TARIK WISATA PANTAI PENIMBANGAN DI KABUPATEN BULELENG." Journal of Tourism and Interdiciplinary Studies 2, no. 1 (July 1, 2022): 41–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.51713/jotis.v2i1.68.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the motivation and perceptions of tourists visiting the tourist attraction of Penimbangan Beach in Buleleng Regency. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. In this study, data collection was carried out by observation, interviews with resource persons, and distributing questionnaires to 55 tourists using incidental sampling technique in which 31 statements down. The questionnaire given consists of thirteen statements regarding tourist motivation which refers to the theory of push and pull motivation. These push factors and pull factors are actually internal and external factors that motivate tourists to make decisions to travel, as well as eighteen statements regarding tourist perceptions that refer to the Tourism Destination Attributes theory (4A), namely attraction, amenities, accessibility and ancillary services. The research found out 2 conclusions, such as (a) aspect of push and pull motivations that get the highest score are because visitors want to do recreation while swimming and to visit modern spot as well as contemporary hangouts. (b) Meanwhile, the perception of tourists on the attributes of tourist destinations (4A) in the tourist attraction of Penimbangan Beach in Buleleng Regency is that Penimbangan Beach is one of the unique tourist attractions, equipped with adequate facilities, very easy access to achieve, but not yet supported by sources of information and organization but still incomplete tourist attraction management.
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Lascu, Dana-Nicoleta, Lalita A. Manrai, Ajay K. Manrai, and Allison Gan. "A cluster analysis of tourist attractions in Spain." European Journal of Management and Business Economics 27, no. 3 (October 2, 2018): 218–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ejmbe-08-2017-0008.
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Purpose Natural and cultural tourism are important motivators for international tourism. Spain has impressive tourist attractions that are outstanding on the natural and cultural tourism dimensions. The purpose of this paper is to identify traits of the most attractive destinations in Spain and to understand the relative importance of natural, cultural, and dual (natural and cultural) attractions to target consumers. Design/methodology/approach The authors compare the level of tourism in the 17 major regions of Spain and identify the key natural, cultural, and dual attractions using a two-step cluster analysis to ascertain the relative importance of the three types of attractions. Findings The findings of the cluster analysis suggest that natural attractions had the highest importance, followed by dual attractions, with cultural attractions having the lowest importance in affecting the level of tourism in a region. The study identified four categories of regions resulting from “high vs low” total number of attractions by “high vs low” levels of tourism (operationalized via the number of tourist-nights). The regions with high levels of tourism were either located in the bodies of water (a group of islands) or on ocean/sea(s) surrounding Spain. The study suggests placing greater emphasis on promoting cultural attractions in Spain. Practical implications The findings suggest that there is a need to put more emphasis on promoting the cultural attractions in Spain. Spain is a diverse country with huge potential for tourism from people all over the world, due to its diverse geography and rich history. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that analyzes 17 regions of Spain in relation to their tourism characteristics, identifying attractions that are not sufficiently leveraged, and suggesting strategies for identifying opportunities for the tourism industry in Spain.
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Albers, Wulf, Reinhard Selten, Robin Pope, and Bodo Vogt. "Experimental Evidence for Attractions to Chance." German Economic Review 1, no. 2 (May 1, 2000): 113–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1468-0475.t01-1-00007.
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Abstract Divide the decision-maker's future into: (i) a pre-outcome period (lasting from the decision until the outcome of that decision is known), and (ii) a sequel postoutcome period (beginning when the outcome becomes known). Anticipated emotions in both periods may influence the decision, in particular, with regard to an outcome that matters to the person, the enjoyable tension from not yet knowing what this outcome will be. In the experiments presented, lottery choice can be explained by this attraction to chance, and cannot be explained by either convex von Neumann-Morgenstern utility, or by rank-dependent risk-loving weights: attraction to chance is a separate motivator.
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Stern, Marc J., Robert B. Powell, and Karen S. Hockett. "Why Do They Come? Understanding Attendance at Ranger-Led Programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park." Journal of Interpretation Research 16, no. 2 (November 2011): 35–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/109258721101600204.
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This study examines the perceptions of interpretive rangers and of the visiting public regarding explanations for attendance of ranger-led interpretive programs at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Interpretive rangers’ perceptions about the most important barriers to program attendance were corroborated by park visitors and included a lack of awareness of the programs, insufficient time or inconvenient timing, and a preference for a more solitary park experience. While interpreters suggested that interest in a specific topic or place, the offering of a tangible reward or souvenir, and chance/serendipity would be the most consistently important predictors of attendance, surveys with park visitors suggested that desires to be entertained, a better chance to actually see the park's unique attractions, and a good group experience were more consistent motivators. This paper discusses recommendations for increasing interpretive program attendance and compares the value of collecting information about motivations for program attendance directly from visitors versus relying on ranger perceptions.
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Folgado-Fernández, José Antonio, Elide Di-Clemente, and José Manuel Hernández-Mogollón. "Food Festivals and the Development of Sustainable Destinations. The Case of the Cheese Fair in Trujillo (Spain)." Sustainability 11, no. 10 (May 23, 2019): 2922. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11102922.
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Food-based events and festivals are being increasingly organized around the world, both in large cities and in small towns with the aim of attracting the many benefits they provide to the destinations where they are held. While the impact of mega events is sufficiently studied in scientific literature, the works that address the effects of small events are still scarce. To close this gap, this research investigates the significance of small food-based events for tourism and the sustainable development of destinations. An exhaustive study of a renowned festival based on cheese was carried out in the Spanish city of Trujillo. A survey was used to ask non-local attendants and it explored their motivations, the event itself, the assessment of the permanent elements of the destination, and loyalty to the festival. The impact of these small festivals is not only relevant for the tourism sector and the sustainable positioning of the destination, however it is also relevant for the local economy due to the consumption of local gastronomic products. Given their role in attracting visitors, these small festivals as tourist motivators must be integrated into the communication campaigns of those destinations that seek to enhance their sustainability.
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Anggraini, Dewi, and Vina Kumala. "ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN OBJEK WISATA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUNJUNGAN WISATAWAN PADA TAMAN MARGASATWA DAN BUDAYA KINANTAN KOTA BUKITTINGGI PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT." Ensiklopedia Sosial Review 3, no. 1 (June 2, 2021): 97–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.33559/esr.v3i1.762.
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The city of Bukittinggi as one of the largest tourist cities in West Sumatra has a leading tourist attraction which is one of the oldest zoos in Indonesia. This zoo also displays various Minangkabau cultural attractions, therefore the government named this zoo Kinantan Wildlife and Culture Park (Taman Margasatwa dan Budaya Kinantan). Based on preliminary observations, data shows that the number of tourist visits to Kinantan is not proportional to the level of tourist visits to the City of Bukittinggi. Therefore, an in-depth research is carried out on the development of facilities and the role of the government in that development. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the analysis showed that the role of government in developing Kinantan, namely as a motivator, facilitator, and dynamist has been running well and can increase the number of tourist visits.
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Harmini, A. A. Ayu Ngurah. "MODEL OF GREEN TOURISM DESTINATION AT NUSA LEMBONGAN, KLUNGKUNG REGENCY, BALI PROVINCE." Journal of Business on Hospitality and Tourism 2, no. 1 (January 6, 2017): 250. http://dx.doi.org/10.22334/jbhost.v2i1.60.
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This research was conducted in the area of Nusa Lembongan district, at Klungkung regency with the specifications of the main potential is nautical. The purpose of this research is to determine the characteristics of the tourist attractions in Nusa Lembongan and also to design a model of green tourism destination. The data collection is done by observation, interview, and literature.The analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative research that seeks to describe and illustrate the relationship between the phenomenon or phenomena studied by systematic, factual and accurate. From the discussion, it can be described that tourism development today is more directed to the development of green tourism rather than conventional tourism. To make this happen, the authors will try to design a model of the development of green tourism destination in Nusa Lembongan. Based on the above motivations there are three factors that play an important role in supporting green tourism destination, namely: green tourist, green area (object and attraction) , and information about the area. Therefore by the next implication, every object and attraction developed are expected to follow the model of the development of green tourism for Nusa Lembongan because Nusa Lembongan only suitable as a green tourism destination.
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Olsson, Anna Karin. "A Tourist Attraction’s Members: Their Motivations, Relations and Roles." Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism 10, no. 4 (January 2010): 411–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15022250.2010.520858.
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Dey, Banasree, Jones Mathew, and Chin Chee-Hua. "Influence of destination attractiveness factors and travel motivations on rural homestay choice: the moderating role of need for uniqueness." International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 14, no. 4 (August 26, 2020): 639–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcthr-08-2019-0138.
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Purpose Rural homestays have emerged as an interesting option for tourists. This study aims to assess the role of destination attractiveness factors and travel motivations in homestay choice. The moderating role of need for uniqueness towards enhancing these relationships is also examined. Design/methodology/approach A survey of 201 Indian tourists who had visited rural homestays in the Uttarakhand state of India was conducted. Data were analyzed using SPSS and WarpPLS, based on structural equation modelling approach. Findings Results indicate that two destination attractiveness factors – (a) cultural and rural attractions and (b) destination location and transportation – have a significant association with rural homestay choice. Further, need for uniqueness enhances the relationship between natural attractions and choosing rural homestays. Originality/value Although there are several studies on rural homestays, there is scant research on the factors influencing the choice of rural homestays from a tourists’ perspective. Besides, studies on rural homestay tourism have not assessed the role of need for uniqueness in influencing such choices. The implications of the study for destination marketers, homestay operators and owners are discussed which would hopefully aid in attracting discerning tourists to the rural homestays to such regions.
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Camponovo, Giovanni, Anna Picco-Schwendener, and Lorenzo Cantoni. "Motivations and Barriers for Participation in a Hybrid Wireless Community." International Journal of Technology Diffusion 5, no. 3 (July 2014): 22–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijtd.2014070102.
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Wireless communities may be an intriguing alternative to 3G networks for offering mobile Internet, but their success depends on their ability to reach a critical mass of active members. The main issue is to understand what motivates and hinders people to join and participate in these communities to design suitable incentives to attract people and promote an active and enduring participation. This paper studies the factors that influence participation in FON, the largest wireless community, based on a theoretical model based combining research on technology adoption, self determination theory and prosocial behavior. The model is then empirically tested employing a mixed methodology drawing on 30 interviews and a survey of 268 members. Two types of participations are found to be driven by different motivations: participation by sharing, mainly driven by idealistic motivation linked to community values and reciprocity, and social participation is driven by social and technical motives like interacting and learning with other community members. On the other hand, utilitarian motivations do not have a significant effect on participation, even though they are deemed important for attracting members.
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Hede, Anne-Marie, and John Hall. "Leisure Experiences in Tourist Attractions: Exploring the Motivations of Local Residents." Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management 13, no. 1 (April 2006): 10–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/jhtm.13.1.10.
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Widiandari, Ni Komang Otami Astuti, and Saptono Nugroho. "Motivasi Pengunjung Melakukan Leisure and Recreation di Daya Tari Wisata Malioboro, Yogyakarta." JURNAL DESTINASI PARIWISATA 9, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 158. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/jdepar.2021.v09.i01.p20.
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Shopping center Malioboro offers a variety of souvenirs typical of Yogyakarta such as shirts, batik, blankon, sandals, and various types of handicrafts. In addition, Malioboro also serves as a culinary center with stalls along the street serving typical food and beverages at very cheap prices. Malioboro also has old buildings of Dutch colonial heritage.
This research is located at Jalan Malioboro, Sosromenduran, Gedong Tengen, Yogyakarta City, Special region of Yogyakarta. The aims of this research to understand the attraction, accessibility, amenities, and ancillary also the tourist motivations in this tourist destination. The accidental sampling technique using for informants to collecting data. This research uses qualitative methods with techniques of observation, interview, questionaire, and documentation study. The data analysist technique used descriptive qualitative analysis.
The research finds that many variety of attractions (culinary, shopping tour, building architecture, and street artists), accesibility (by transportation and information), amenities (hotels and tourism support facilities) and ancillary (UPT and merchant associations) existed in Malioboro. The motivation of visitors divided by two factors that is the push factor (out of saturation and curiosity) and pull factor (images owned, cheap prices provided, and the atmosphere offered by Malioboro).
Keywords: Tourist Motivations, Leisure and Recreation, Malioboro
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Nicolosi, Agata, Valentina Laganà, Lorenzo Cortese, and Donatella Privitera. "Using the Network and MCA on Tourist Attractions. The Case of Aeolian Islands, Italy." Sustainability 10, no. 11 (November 13, 2018): 4169. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10114169.
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This study highlights the preferences and motivations of tourists for the choice of destinations to visit. Natural, cultural, gastronomic attractions, places of consumption, and identity/immaterial motivations are examined through social network analysis and validated through the multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). The study explores the relational variables that can explain the attractiveness of the places and the propensity to visit them. To identify the visitor profiles and the reasons behind their choices, a sample survey was carried out in Lipari, in the Aeolian Islands, interviewing tourists, residents, and people present on the island for work reasons. From the results obtained, profiles emerged with very different characteristics. They vary among those who are attentive to the identity and sustainability of the territory and appreciate the beauty of the sea to others who are attracted mainly for places of consumption and gastronomy, and finally, to people who are indifferent to the attractiveness of the place. This study contributes to the knowledge of the tourist understanding of fragile places with a strong tourist attraction and provides indications for better use of the resources present, oriented towards eco-sustainable hospitality systems and the environment. The study discusses the implications of its findings for future research and provides insights for planning tourism services.
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Choi, Ayeon, Graham Berridge, and Chulwon Kim. "The Urban Museum as a Creative Tourism Attraction: London Museum Lates Visitor Motivation." Sustainability 12, no. 22 (November 11, 2020): 9382. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12229382.
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The urban museum has become a multi-functional institution that transcends the functional display of artifacts. The museum has become, in cities, a hybrid institution that keeps its doors open late to support a wide variety of special events. This study explored London’s “Museum Lates” programs and event characteristics, theoretical views of museums as cultural and creative tourism attractions. Furthermore, the study applied the contextual model of learning to understand visitor attendance motivations. The authors employed an interpretive approach using interviews with two types of participants: event visitors and event coordinators. The findings suggest that attendees possess personal, physical, and socio-cultural motivations for participating in “Museum Lates” events. The characteristics of late events—extraordinary quality and evening-time atmosphere—produce different effects from those of current museum exhibitions held during regular operating hours. “Museum Lates” events can contribute to achieving cultural sustainability, adding a cultural construct to the traditional three pillars of sustainability.
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Besharat, Ali, and Sajeev Varki. "Examining How Self-Regulation Determines Choice-Processing Strategies and Motivations Underlying Attraction Effect." Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice 22, no. 4 (October 2014): 421–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2753/mtp1069-6679220405.
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Lehner, Matthias, Oksana Mont, Giulia Mariani, and Luis Mundaca. "Circular Economy in Home Textiles: Motivations of IKEA Consumers in Sweden." Sustainability 12, no. 12 (June 19, 2020): 5030. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12125030.
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(1) If policy-makers and businesses are to encourage consumers to participate in circular consumption systems, knowledge is needed about what motivates consumers to choose different disposal options. This paper aims to shed light on what motivates consumers to engage in circular home textile disposal practices. (2) Quantitative data was collected through a survey of members of the IKEA Family programme (N = 238), and logistic regressions were carried out to complement the quantitative analysis. Qualitative data was collected in semi-structured interviews with a total of 24 Swedish consumers. (3) Our findings show that donating and discarding are the most common options for handling home textiles, followed by reusing/storing, repairing, and reselling. Regression results indicate that environmental concerns, convenience, and economic reasons are the dominant motivations in choosing a disposal option. Prosocial behaviour and normative issues play a lesser role. (4) We recommend that policy-makers and businesses work to increase convenience of consumers’ participation in circular product practices, and continually communicate environmental benefits of circular disposal options. Businesses and policy-makers aiming to make circular consumption more attractive also need to ensure economic benefits for consumers.
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Clément, Thibaut. "Fans as the Researcher’s Unwitting Collaborators." Journal of Festive Studies 1, no. 1 (May 13, 2019): 52–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.33823/jfs.2019.1.1.22.
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This article examines the notion of fan labor through Disney park fans’ work of “Disney scholarship” and “Disney history,” as well as the extent to which such data might be used by academic researchers. While it provides unavoidable entry points to academic investigations of Disney theme parks and their history, this body of knowledge reveals underlying motivations specific to fandom’s social and cultural economy. A brief history of Disney park fandom will show how fan-created works of “Disney scholarship” evidence popular expertise in often disregarded areas of culture, as well as processes of fan labor that complicate the traditional amateur/professional binary. For all their claims to professionalism, fans generally regard paid labor with suspicion and trade fan-collected data by rules typical of a gift economy. As self-styled Disney historians morph into Disney custodians, they reveal underlying motivations that help make sense of the data they produce: in their struggle to preserve Walt-era attractions and protect the park from the corporation’s commercialism, fans reveal a set of prescriptive attitudes on how to engage with the parks that inform their practices as park chroniclers. This is especially evident in controversies over proposed attraction updates, as fans set out to promote a historically and aesthetically discerning appreciation of Disney products, outside the imperatives of commercial culture.
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Mulder, Karel F., Didac Ferrer, Jordi Segalas Coral, Olga Kordas, Eugene Nikiforovich, and Kateryna Pereverza. "Motivating students and lecturers for education in sustainable development." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 16, no. 3 (May 5, 2015): 385–401. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-03-2014-0033.
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Purpose – This paper aims at identifying factors that could contribute to the motivation of students in sustainable development (SD) education. The underlying idea of the paper is that SD education is not always as attractive among students and lecturers as many would like it to be. Design/methodology/approach – The paper briefly reviews literature regarding behavioral change for long-term benefits. It identifies four motivators that could be effective to make people pursue longer-term objectives. It identifies if these motivators were present in five cases of successful SD education. Findings – The four motivators for students that were identified in the literature review (a sense of autonomy, a challenge of reflection on the future role, connection with others, self-fulfillment, focus on the individual learning need) could be observed in the cases of successful SD education, although to various degrees. Individual autonomy in learning was not observed, but group autonomy was present in all cases. Research limitations/implications – The case studies were all electives. It is unclear how the motivators could work out in mandatory courses. Moreover, the curriculum as a whole will affect the success of single courses. Successful courses being “the exception” of the curriculum might be judged differently if they would be part of the curriculum in which such courses would be the main stream. Further research is required to check if the motivators are effective in mandatory and not specifically SD-targeted courses. It is also not clear how various motivators could be applied most effectively in a curriculum. Practical implications – The paper gives guidance to lecturers and educational managers to design attractive and effective SD education. Originality/value – The paper treats SD education from a novel perspective: how to convey a credible behavioral message, and how to motivate students for education for SD.
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Smith, Melanie Kay, and Titanilla Virág Tevely. "Blurring the boundaries between fact and fiction: serial killers in the context of dark tourism." Tourism and Heritage Journal 4 (January 9, 2023): 53–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1344/thj.2022.4.4.
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Serial killers fascinate people and books, films, TV series and other types of entertainment increasingly cater to this interest providing sensationalized media coverage. The theory suggests that the boundaries are blurred considerably between fact and fiction, even for the serial killers themselves. For many people, serial killers are both frightening and attractive enough to motivate them to go on tours and visit sites, museums and other attractions that are associated with them. This paper explores the motivation for consuming true and fictional crime including murders and serial killing with an emphasis on literature, films, TV series as well as tourism. A content analysis of the websites of walking tours, museums and other attractions connected to fictional and real serial killers was undertaken, as well as a questionnaire with a niche sample of respondents who commented on their experience and perceptions of serial killers within a dark tourism context. The results suggest that while tourists tend to prefer real serial killers to fictional ones, only a small number of tourists actually engage in this form of dark tourism. Their motivations tend to be more connected to education or entertainment rather than a morbid obsession with death or tragedy.
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Peng, Kun. "To be attractive or to be authentic? How two competing motivations influence self-presentation in online dating." Internet Research 30, no. 4 (March 25, 2020): 1143–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-03-2019-0095.
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PurposeThis paper examines how and why online daters, differentiated by gender, strategically self-present in online dating profiles when pursuing two competing goals: attracting potential daters and avoiding detection as a liar.Design/methodology/approachA survey and a content analysis were employed to test four hypotheses.FindingsThe results revealed that seeking to project an attractive image in online dating was significantly associated with acquisitive self-presentation. The online daters adopted falsification more than any other strategies, and women were more likely than men to embellish their self-presentation, especially their physical appearance.Originality/valueThe findings clarify people's mate selection processes in light of the interpersonal deception theory (IDT) and the information manipulation theory (IMT) as well as take an evolutionary psychological perspective on computer-mediated communication. For practitioners, they provide a more nuanced picture of deceptive communication in online dating and, for online daters, can guide the adaptation of their online behaviors.
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Zheng, Lijun, Jing Zhang, and Yong Zheng. "Power motivates heightened sexual attraction to the opposite sex among heterosexual men and women." Asian Journal of Social Psychology 21, no. 4 (May 23, 2018): 295–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajsp.12324.
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Gomez-Casero, Gema, Carol Angélica Jara Alba, Tomás López-Guzman, and Jesús Claudio Pérez Gálvez. "Theatre festival as a tourist attraction: a case study of Almagro International Classical Theatre Festival, Spain." International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research 14, no. 4 (July 31, 2020): 599–617. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcthr-04-2019-0061.
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Purpose Researchers have become aware of the importance of festivals as a phenomenon worthy of studying, but in-depth studies of cultural festivals are lacking. The purpose of this study is to describe the attributes of cultural festivals, specifically theatre festivals and examine the motivations to organise them. Similarly, this study seeks to discover the type of tourist that attends these types of festivals. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was applied to a representative sample of tourists who visited one of the most prestigious festivals in the international panorama: Almagro International Festival of Classical Theatre. A non-probabilistic technical sample was used. Tabulation of the data was performed by the study group using the SPSS, v. 23. Findings This study makes a segmentation of the tourists who attend the festival based on their motivations. Using this segmentation, the authors analyse the socio-demographic characteristics and tourists’ behaviour, as well as their experience at the festival. Amongst the higher-rated attributes of the festival are care and service organisation and interpretative quality of the actors and/or theatre company. Research limitations/implications The main practical application of this study is to help understand the peculiarities of each segment of visitors and their evaluation of the destination to create tourist and cultural products that provide greater satisfaction with respect to their needs. Originality/value The main value is the novelty of studying this kind of cultural event. The authors analyse the reasons to visit it in relation to the motivations that move the visitors. The authors also study the assessment the tourist does of the qualities of the festival.
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Chrobak, Anna, Francesca Ugolini, David Pearlmutter, and Antonio Raschi. "Thermal Tourism and Geoheritage: Examining Visitor Motivations and Perceptions." Resources 9, no. 5 (May 13, 2020): 58. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/resources9050058.
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Kúpele Vyžne Ružbachy spa and San Giovanni spa are very well known spas located in Slovakia and in Italy. Both spas are surrounded by environmental and historical richness, including geological features that hold considerable potential for geotourism. In order to gauge the promotional value of these geological features, this study investigates: (a) The motivation of tourists for visiting the area, (b) the level of visitors’ interest and knowledge regarding the area’s geological features, (c) their assessment of the attractiveness and accessibility of these features, (d) their overall opinion about the area for geotourism, and (e) indications for utilizing these features to improve the landscape knowledge of the general public. The data were collected using on-site survey methods and examined by statistical analysis. Results of the survey show that the attraction of tourists to these areas is due not only to health and wellness benefits, but also to social aspects and the desire for exploring new places. It was found that the geological elements in both locations hold significant geotourism potential—and efforts to increase visitors’ awareness of their environmental and cultural significance could be decisive in capitalizing on the attraction of these unique sites. Improvement of the accessibility to the sites would be highly recommended as a way to increase tourism diversity.
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McGrath, John M., David Primm, and William Lafe. "Tourist motivations for visiting heritage attractions: new insights from a large US study." International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing 5, no. 4 (2017): 298. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijltm.2017.087497.
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