Winning Tourism Digitalization Opportunity in the Indonesia CBT Business

Zlatev

et al. 2022

Sensors

The old fibers that make up heritage textiles displayed in museums are degraded by the aging process, environmental conditions (microclimates, particulate matter, pollutants, sunlight) and the action of microorganisms. In order to counteract these processes and keep the textile exhibits in good condition for as long as possible, both reactive and preventive interventions on them are necessary. Based on these ideas, the present study aims to test a natural and non-invasive method of cleaning historic textiles, which includes the use of a natural substance with a known antifungal effect (being traditionally used in various rural communities)—lye. The design of the study was aimed at examining a traditional women’s shirt that is aged between 80–100 years, using artificial intelligence techniques for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imagery analysis and X-Ray powder diffraction technique in order to achieve a complex and accurate investigation and monitoring of the object’s realities. The determinations were performed both before and after washing the material with lye. SEM microscopy investigations of the ecologically washed textile specimens showed that the number of microorganism colonies, as well as the amount of dust, decreased. It was also observed that the surface cellulose fibers lost their integrity, eventually being loosened on cellulose fibers of cotton threads. This could better visualize the presence of microfibrils that connect the cellulose fibers in cotton textiles. The results obtained could be of real value both for the restorers, the textile collections of the different museums, and for the researchers in the field of cultural heritage. By applying such a methodology, cotton tests can be effectively cleaned without compromising the integrity of the material.

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interdisciplinary Research to Advance Digital Imagery and Natural Compounds for Eco-Cleaning and for Preserving Textile Cultural Heritage

Zlatev

et al. 2022

Sensors

“…In this sense, healthy interaction between hosts and tourists is crucial for the development of this tourism model [26] and can be achieved through a collective effort of hosts [36,47]. That is, rural tourism is a business activity that must include elements of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) [7,48]. CBT focuses on interactions between local communities and tourists [49], strengthening community organizations [48], being "managed and owned by the community and for the community" [50].…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Community-based Rural Tourism (Crt)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…That is, rural tourism is a business activity that must include elements of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) [7,48]. CBT focuses on interactions between local communities and tourists [49], strengthening community organizations [48], being "managed and owned by the community and for the community" [50].…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Community-based Rural Tourism (Crt)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are already several technological solutions in the tourism sector, such as TripAdvisor, tripadvisor.com, travelocity.com, visiteurope.com, and airbnb.com (accessed on 24 April 2022), among others, which provide a direct channel between suppliers and consumers, reducing dependence on intermediaries [48,68]. These tools have gained popularity in recent years, showing the growing importance of e-tourism to meet tourism needs [69][70][71].…”

Section: Digital Transformation For Crtmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Intelligent Digital Platform for Community-Based Rural Tourism—A Novel Concept Development in Peru

Maquera

Costa

Mendoza³

et al. 2022

Sustainability

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven the rapid evolution and digitization of different tourism sectors through Industry 4.0. However, Community-based Rural Tourism (CRT) has not experienced the same technological advancement. Thus, considering tourism as a powerful socioeconomic driver, this research is based on the relevance of the CRT for the development of rural areas through job creation, preservation of historical-cultural and architectural heritage, and appreciation of the local market. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to present a concept development model of an intelligent digital platform (IDP), where tourism products and services are visualized, articulated, and integrated with the different actors of the CRT, offering a personalized tourist experience. The concept was developed based on Business Process Management and Business Model Canvas (BMC). Thus, through meetings and interviews, it was possible to extract essential information to obtain the necessary know-how for the development of the concept. It was concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has established a new business scenario, intensifying and accelerating the use of digital tools and ICTs in several sectors, including tourism. However, the use of ICTs in CRT is still incipient. As Peru is a country where rural tourism has a strong tradition, but there are no specific platforms for CRT, which makes the broad dissemination of rural experiences difficult, a BMC template has been developed to integrate the expected objectives, and the application of the proposed framework serves as a guide for other platforms with different niches markets in the tourism sector.

“…The increase in the number of tourists affects the management of tourism destinations in Indonesia (Deery et al, 2012;Husain et al, 2018;Maddinsyah et al, 2020;Papalapu et al, 2016;Postma & Schmuecker, 2017;Štetić, 2012;Yuangga et al, 2017), it is necessary to have a targeted management by stakeholders involved in the sustainability of tourism in Indonesia with good and comfortable amenities (Loulanski & Loulanski, 2011;Tang et al, 2014;Waligo et al, 2013). The growth of hotels and travel agency companies in Indonesia is not commensurate with the inadequate number of professionals (Jonathan & Tarigan, 2016;Priatmoko & David, 2021;Wicaksono & Maharani, 2020). The rapid growth of tourism colleges and universities that have just opened tourism and hospitality study programs has led to intense competition (Dunmade, 2019;Foo, 2013;Isenmann et al, 2020).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Influence of Brand Image, Promotion, Price, and Quality of Service on Sahid Polytechnic Lecture Decisions

Juhaeri

Rinova

2022

pdr

The purpose of the study was to determine the partial and simultaneous influence of brand image, promotion, price, and service quality on college decisions at Sahid Polytechnic. This research is associative with a quantitative approach. The population in this study were students of the Sahid TA Polytechnic. 2018-2021 with a total sample of 92 respondents. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, data analysis techniques using instrument tests, classical assumption tests, regression tests, coefficients of determination, t tests, and F tests. Based on the results of research partially brand image (X1) and price (X3) variables have no significant effect on the college decision variable (Y) at the Sahid Polytechnic. The promotion variable (X2) and service quality (X4) have an influence on the college decision variable (Y) at Sahid Polytechnic. From these results, it is known that the better and increase the promotion in line with the increasing decision to study at the Sahid Polytechnic. Simultaneous research shows the results of the variable brand image (X1), promotion (X2), price (X3) and service quality (X4) simultaneously and significantly on the college decision variable (Y) at Sahid Polytechnic.