Distinction through ecotourism: Factors influencing sustainable consumer choices

Negacz, Katarzyna

doi:10.1080/15022250.2021.1978860

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“…In 2021, the progression of the digital economy (PT) and the standard of government intervention (PR) were added, indicating that we should pay attention to the interplay between the drivers of the progression of the digital economy (PT) and the level of government intervention (PR) in the increase in the efficiency. In 2009, the efficiency in the tourism sector in Guangdong Province was inseparable from the energytechnology level, transportation-infrastructure level, social consumption level, economic development level [46], government intervention level [47], transportation driving force, and other factors. The comprehensive interaction between these factors could significantly promote the increase in the tourism ecological efficiency in Guangdong Province.…”

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The Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Driving Factors of Regional Ecological Efficiency in the Tourism Sector

Deng,

Chen

2024

Sustainability

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Improving tourism’s ecological efficiency and facilitating harmony between tourism development and the ecological environment are profitable and conducive to sustainable development. In this study, we investigated the relationship between tourism’s eco-efficiency for sustainable tourism development and environmental protection by incorporating unexpected outputs to calculate tourism’s eco-efficiencies, analyzing the three-dimensional spatial variation and, finally, considering the effects of nine comprehensive factors on the extent of the spatial variation in tourism efficiencies: economic development, openness, social consumption, the digital economy, transportation infrastructure, government intervention, technological innovation, energy consumption, and passenger turnover. First, an unexpected slack-based measure model was applied to calculate the tourism ecological efficiencies of 21 cities in Guangdong Province from 2009 to 2021. Second, the natural breakpoint method and trend surface analysis were used to identify the spatiotemporal differences in and spatial trends of these tourism ecological efficiencies. Finally, the geographical detector model was utilized to analyze the elements affecting the spatial and temporal differences in the tourism ecological efficiencies. Overall, the tourism ecological efficiencies of 21 cities in Guangdong Province are at a high level, showing obvious spatiotemporal changes. Compared with 2009 and 2021, the overall tourism ecological efficiencies of 21 cities in Guangdong Province shifted from a trend of high in the north, low in the south, low in the west, and high in the east to a trend of low in the north, low in the south, high in the west, and low in the east. The distribution in the north–south and east–west directions is in a “U” shape, and the spatial differences in the north–south and east–west directions are relatively significant. We suggest considering the roles of factors such as the development of the digital economy, the level of government intervention, the level of technical innovation, the driving force of transportation, the standard of the transportation infrastructure, and the standard of social consumption. This study provides a constructive approach to elevating the tourism ecological efficiencies of 21 cities in Guangdong Province with regards to the nine driving factors.

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The Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Driving Factors of Regional Ecological Efficiency in the Tourism Sector

Deng,

Chen

2024

Sustainability

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“…It is considered to be an important determinant of socio-economic development due to the fact that it has a direct impact on the behavior of both individuals and entire societies [34]. This is especially important in relation to sustainable development [35,36], including by emphasizing its importance during the education process [33] as well as changes in consumption behavior [37].…”

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Competitiveness of the Regions of the European Union in a Sustainable Knowledge-Based Economy

2022

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The aim of the article is to analyze the level of the knowledge-based economy (KBE) in the European Union countries in terms of sustainable development. The added value of the work is the presentation of research results at different levels of data aggregation (EU countries, EU macro-regions, EU regions). This type of approach was used for the first time in this study. The research assumes that knowledge and skills are one of the basic factors in implementing the concept of sustainable development. Currently, there are very large disproportions at the level of KBE in the countries, macro-regions, and regions of the EU. It also translates into their socio-economic situation and thus into competitiveness and innovation. The highest level of KBE is in north-western and central Europe countries, while the lowest is in the countries of eastern and south-eastern Europe. This regularity also applies to macro-regions and regions located in these countries.

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“…In this context, we are witnessing changes in consumption patterns and lifestyles today. Ecotourism is one of the most popular forms of sustainable tourism and also a model of responsible consumption; the habits and behavior of ecotourists are being influenced mainly by education, knowledge and awareness, love for nature, and the desire for new experiences beneficial to health (Negacz, 2021). Research on the innovative transformation of tourism also refers to "regenerative tourism" (Scheyvens et al, 2021), which is not only environmentally friendly but also constructive giving it a better state, expressing the desire of people to preserve nature.…”

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Youth’s perception toward ecotourism as a possible model for sustainable use of local tourism resources

Stanciu

Popescu

Sand

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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The knowledge, perception, and behavior of young people toward ecotourism are important for the sustainable development of this sector. The purpose of this research is to evaluate and analyze the knowledge of young Romanian students about ecotourism and the main ecotourism destinations in Romania, their behavior in relation to the practice of this form of sustainable tourism at the local level in the last 2 years (2020 and 2021), and people’s use of the Internet for planning holidays and digital applications while traveling in nature. A quantitative research was conducted based on a self-administered questionnaire, structured in 13 sections on ecotourism, to which were added the sociodemographic data of the respondents. The conclusions of the research are that young people know well the main ecotourism destinations in Romania; they choose them according to the beauty of the landscape, multitude of outdoor activities, and the hospitality of the hosts. In the last 2 years of the pandemic, young people have visited several times the main existing ecotourism destinations locally, with an average vacation duration of 1–3 days. The Internet remains the main source of information, and in the field, they use mobile applications that allow the download of digital maps and recognize different plant species. By integrating various activities in nature, in close connection with the local culture, ecotourism can contribute to the sustainable use of local tourism resources. This study provides a detailed and realistic picture of the knowledge and the type of ecotourism experience that young people want. The implications are theoretical and managerial, highlighting the importance of assessing the preferences of young ecotourists, as a basis for developing ecotourism strategies, sustainable use of local tourism resources, and management of protected areas.

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Distinction through ecotourism: Factors influencing sustainable consumer choices

Cited by 8 publications

References 26 publications

The Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Driving Factors of Regional Ecological Efficiency in the Tourism Sector

The Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Driving Factors of Regional Ecological Efficiency in the Tourism Sector

Competitiveness of the Regions of the European Union in a Sustainable Knowledge-Based Economy

Youth’s perception toward ecotourism as a possible model for sustainable use of local tourism resources

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