Aboriginal Interpretation in Australian Wildlife Tourism

Zeppel, Heather; Muloin, Sue

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“…Further studies exploring the significance of cultural differences would be beneficial as the ways in which people are brought up to live in their society can greatly affect environmental opinions (Cater, 2006). Additionally, Zeppel and Muloin (2008) claimed few Australian wildlife sites use education strategies that recognise Aboriginal land management, so further studies could integrate Aboriginal interpretations to gain an understanding when spiritual, utilitarian and symbolic attitudes are all included. Research into tourist understanding of the science behind culling and other contentious management practices could also be undertaken to ensure messages are correctly understood and consequently more successful (Porter & Howard, 2002).…”

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Tourist Opinions on Animal Culling: A South Australian Example

Moskwa

2015

Aust. J. environ. educ.

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Environmental education is commonly used to satisfy the natural curiosity of tourists, increase conservation awareness and strengthen proconservation values. Yet it does not always address the more sensitive ecosystem management issues such as animal culling as it may be seen to upset the balance of the positive tourist experience. For this reason, this study compared acceptance and non-acceptance of animal culling from two angles: for tourists either provided or not provided with a brief passage of information regarding why animals may be culled; and tourists' opinions on the culling of native versus non-native animal species. Conducted in the Flinders Ranges of South Australia where conservation and tourism co-exist within a traditional pastoral setting, 789 self-administered questionnaires were analysed. Results highlighted the differences in tourists' acceptance levels for the culling of native and non-native species, as well as the possible influence of environmental information on these acceptance levels.

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Tourist Opinions on Animal Culling: A South Australian Example

Moskwa

2015

Aust. J. environ. educ.

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“…Non-personal interpretation refers to communication between tourists and materials or devices, such as brochures and audio guides, whereas interpersonal interpretation involves face-to-face communication between tourists and on-site interpreters (Ballantyne et al, 2014; Weng et al, 2020). Tourism interpretation can also be classified as written or verbal forms (Zeppel & Muloin, 2008). Written forms include brochures, interpretation boards, on-site interpretative signs, and other printed materials (Io & Hallo, 2011).…”

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“…Verbal forms are based on verbal communications, including human-guided interpretations and audio recordings (Sutcliffe & Kim, 2014). Verbal forms are considered more direct and important than written forms in influencing tourist experiences (Io & Hallo, 2011; Liao & Bartie, 2022; Zeppel & Muloin, 2008). In the digital era, researchers have increasingly discussed digital forms of tourism interpretation, including audio (Beattie & Schneider, 2018; Z.…”

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How Do Voice Characteristics Affect Tourism Interpretation Purchases? An Empirical Study Based on Voice Mining

Wang

Yang

Wang

et al. 2023

Journal of Travel Research

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This study investigates how voice characteristics (i.e., speech rate, loudness, pitch) affect interpretation purchases in digital interpretation platforms through the lenses of signaling theory and nonverbal communication. Based on auditory and transactional data from a leading digital interpretation platform in China, this study uses voice mining techniques to extract voice characteristics and examine their effects on interpretation purchases. Findings demonstrate the significant positive effects of speech rate and the significant inverted U-effects of loudness and pitch on interpretation purchases. This study thus extends tourism interpretation research focused on traditional forms to digital interpretation platforms and provides empirical evidence that nonverbal signals (voice characteristics) matter in tourism interpretation purchases. Findings also offer practical implications for tourism interpretation innovation and platform operation.

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“…The local residents shall play an important role in receiving tourists and interpreting the value of heritage. As indicated by experience, native people shall be encouraged to work as the tour guide to further enhance tourists' emotional experience by telling stories based on their own personal place experience especially the aboriginal cultural experience through their verbal interpretation (Zeppel and Muloin 2008). It is hereby suggested that the education and training will encourage community residents to convey their feelings, values, culture (including related activities such as daily folk customs and family life), and knowledge (including their wisdom about the local special plants), around the core value of Hani Rice Terraces; aspects which are currently lacking in the tourism narration of heritage sites in China, and that cannot be provided by non-native tour guides (Yang and Chen 2009).…”

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Sustainable Tourism Development of Landscape Heritage in a Rural Community: A Case Study of Azheke Village at China Hani Rice Terraces

Zhang

Stewart

2017

Built Heritage

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According to the World Heritage Convention, rural landscapes are evolving cultural landscapes and their heritage and management is a major international concern. The proposal of 'UNESCO World Heritage Sustainable Tourism (WH+ST)' has enlightened different arguments about protection and utilisation of the value of rural landscape heritage. The Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of rural landscapes results from the interaction of nature and humankind. Local community residents are critical for the sustainable tourism development of rural landscape heritage. Landscapes would lose their authenticity and integrity without participation of community residents. At the same time tourism is promoting the economic development of communities, tourism will affect its natural environment and social culture in varying extents. Because of such impacts, rural landscapes are subject to the risk of becoming overly commercialised. In this sense, the discussion will focus on how to achieve balance among the various forces stemming from protection of the OUV of rural heritage, economic development and sustainable community-based tourism. This paper is based on field research at the World Heritage Hani Rice Terraces at Azheke Village (Yunnan Province, China). At this site, the agricultural landscape, architectural design, rural culture, and social traditions have confronted challenges because of the rapid development of the tourism industry soon after designation as a World Heritage Site in 2013. The planning was carried out in respect of three key problems:(1) How to motivate community residents' sense of recognition and honour of the heritage value? (2) How to create the manner and approach for the community residents to participate in rural sustainable tourism? and (3) How to improve the social residents' interests in the course of developing rural heritage tourism? Specific planning measures and suggestions have also been proposed in hopes that community residents take the initiative to protect, utilise and undertake the OUV of the Hani Rice Terraces.

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Aboriginal Interpretation in Australian Wildlife Tourism

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Tourist Opinions on Animal Culling: A South Australian Example

Tourist Opinions on Animal Culling: A South Australian Example

How Do Voice Characteristics Affect Tourism Interpretation Purchases? An Empirical Study Based on Voice Mining

Sustainable Tourism Development of Landscape Heritage in a Rural Community: A Case Study of Azheke Village at China Hani Rice Terraces

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