Preparing for Matera 2019: Local Resident Participation in Research and Perceptions of Destination Competitiveness

Wise, Nicholas; Aquilino, Lucia; Armenski, Tanja

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-72311-2_9

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“…They make the destination or community competitive, and thus should be a key element in the strategic planning of tourism development of a destination (Saarinen et al, 2017). They must also include the collaboration of the local community, making them a permanent attraction for the brand awareness and value associated with the destination (Akhoondnejad, 2016;Kim, 2018;Wise et al, 2018). The touristic event is "any organized event, unique and temporal, intended to promote the attraction of people to a tourist destination or provide the leisure of those who visit."…”

Section: The Role Of Traditional Markets As Cultural Eventsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Increase competitiveness in the region by a permanent attraction for brand awareness and value associated with the destination (Akhoondnejad, 2016;Saarinen et al, 2017;Kim, 2018;Wise et al, 2018) Improves governance; business models and stakeholder engagement are key elements in tourism management…”

Section: Brand Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The effects on the local community have different natures (positive/negative) and dimensions (tourist, cultural, social, physical/environmental and economic/political), proving the superiority of the positive over of the negative in all dimensions (e.g. Akhoondnejad, 2016;Amir et al, 2015;Kim, 2018;Mottiar et al, 2018;Oliver et al, 2019;Saarinen et al, 2017;Shone & Parry, 2004;Wise et al, 2018;Ziakas, 2016). Positive tourism effects are those that stand out, followed by cultural and social ones.…”

Section: Negative Socioeconomic Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Role and effect of traditional markets: The internationally awarded case of Barcelos

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Rodrigues

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Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science

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Social, economic, and environment sustainability are more than ever hot topics. Because of their importance in this context, we examine how and why traditional markets play such a critical role in local as well as regional development and sustainability, along with their respective effects. We use a single case methodology based on the internationally awarded case of Barcelos (a northern region of Portugal). The main results show that the traditional market of Barcelos plays a critical role in the region, especially with respect to socioeconomic, environmental, and political and administrative effects. To optimize the role and influence of this traditional market, authors suggest the application of artificial intelligence.

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Section: The Role Of Traditional Markets As Cultural Eventsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Brand Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Negative Socioeconomic Effectsmentioning

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Role and effect of traditional markets: The internationally awarded case of Barcelos

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2021

Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science

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“…It is further noted that familiarity and perception are important in sustaining a competitive destination (Herrero et al, 2017). Many organisations tend to develop strategic plans every five years to check up on industry standards and current benchmarks to realise potential strengths and weaknesses (Wise, Aquilino & Armenski, 2018). For instance, universities use subject benchmarks to ensure courses being delivered are meeting industry demands/needs.…”

Section: Destination Benchmarkingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Benchmarking service delivery for sports tourism and events: Lessons for Gorski Kotar, Croatia from Pokljuka, Slovenia

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Ðurkin³

2019

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Benchmarking is essential for developing destinations to improve and develop their service delivery. Croatia is a well-established summer tourism destination, but more remote (inland) destinations seek to increase their competitiveness to help sustain Croatian tourism year-round—to diversify tourism offerings beyond the (more traditional) sea and sun opportunities. Expanding Croatia’s tourism offer will require additional investments, not only in coastal destinations but in rural continental areas as well. Looking at how more established rural and winter destinations are planned and managed, this paper seeks to discuss how Croatia can learn from its neighbour Slovenia which has well-established winter sports destinations (in rural areas). This is where a benchmarking approach, building on a comparative analysis conducted through fieldwork research contributes new insight. Research was conducted in both Pokljuka (Slovenia) and Gorski kotar (Croatia) between 2015 and 2017. Three different procedures were used to collect data: (1) documental research of the destinations, facilities and events, (2) on site visits involving qualitative interviews and conversations with key stakeholders and (3) direct observation of the destination while attending events. Three emergent themes best reflected the analysed insights from the data collection: infrastructure, business operations and community involvement/stakeholder participation. To assess different points of service offering and delivery, discussions in Pokljuka were framed around sports tourism opportunities and their established business models to understand planning, management, organisation and service delivery. These same three points are then discussed as opportunities for Gorski kotar. To reiterate the benchmarking focus, first research must present a comparative analysis and then put emphasis on planning and managing service delivery to help highlight how insight from a well-established destination informs emerging destinations with tourism potential.

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“…Also in this connection is the competition between cities more than ever increasingly high [45], which means that creativity and innovations play a crucial role in keeping events and making them even more attractive [46]. Also in the context of big events, research has shown that creating social conditions to improve locals' well-being is of high importance, which is a newer determinant [47].…”

Section: Events' Role In Sustainable City Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable City Development by Tourism Over Cross-Sectoral Industries: A Case Study in Central Sweden

Schmudde

2019

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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The purpose of this paper was to study how sustainable development occurs in a smaller Swedish city through tourism. This study was designed as a qualitative single case study of a smaller city (Östersund) situated in the northern part of central Sweden. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with regional destination management organisations (DMOs), infrastructure managers, and real estate managers for shopping areas, as well as growth and development managers for the municipality and business entrepreneurs. Data were also collected from secondary sources such as the internet and publications. The results of the study show that different stakeholders play various roles in sustainable development for Östersund. Such development is highly dependent on tourism, mainly summer tourism and events. The famous events have been important in building the brand of the city, and tourists know the area because of them. The conclusions are that sustainable city development needs stakeholders who collaborate or even cooperate across sectors, and particularly those who see their potential crosssectorally. It is not just the tourism industry that contributes to tourism development; shopping and creative business entrepreneurs are vital for the city as well. Sustainable development is also important not just for the tourists but also for the inhabitants of the city. The inhabitants' pride and satisfaction in their city and their word-of-mouth recommendations are the key drivers for the brand of the city, which contributes to its sustainable development.

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Preparing for Matera 2019: Local Resident Participation in Research and Perceptions of Destination Competitiveness

Cited by 7 publications

References 46 publications

Role and effect of traditional markets: The internationally awarded case of Barcelos

Role and effect of traditional markets: The internationally awarded case of Barcelos

Benchmarking service delivery for sports tourism and events: Lessons for Gorski Kotar, Croatia from Pokljuka, Slovenia

Sustainable City Development by Tourism Over Cross-Sectoral Industries: A Case Study in Central Sweden

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