In the rural areas where there is an economic potential clearly defined by the agricultural or commercial activities, tourism is the business key within reach. Under the circumstances, the socio-economic reflex takes the form of developing projects for tourist services, especially in the places...

Destination image influences the tourist decision-making process, and their intention to visit, revisit and recommend. Therefore, a positive destination image is considered one of the key destination success factors. Tourists will form the image according to their own or others' experiences and...

The measurement of loyalty is a topic of great interest for the marketing academic literature. The relation that loyalty has with the results of organizations has been tested by numerous studies and the search to retain profitable customers has become a maxim in firm management. Tourist...

This article collects and analyzes the results of a research project1 that deals with possible synergies between the tourism sector and the audiovisual sector in Spain. Through the qualitative technique of in-depth interview, experts and representatives of those sectors were interviewed. The...

After January 25th 2011 Egypt witnessed political, economic and social instability leading to drastic consequences in the hospitality and tourism industry. Thus unstable situation reflected on the deteriorated occupancy percentages that led to declined profit margins, higher employee layoffs and...

This paper aims to provide a better understanding of marketing issues relevant to sustainable tourism development. Marketing issues are of crucial importance for Russian regions with unique landscapes and many small towns with their ancient churches, original local museums, and other...

Purpose - The aim of this study is to investigate the most important criteria that prompted tourists to visit a destination. In the present paper we will attempt to examine the factors affecting tourists to select a destination, the factors motivating tourists to select a destination and if...

Alternative tourism represents an important source of income in Mexico. There are many potential sites remaining to be developed in the southeast of the country. Included in this group is the state park Cañón del Río Usumacinta, Boca del Cerro. This park is located in the municipality of...

This study conducts an investigation of cruise passengers across the Taiwan Straits in an attempt to compare travel destination features among the three major port cities of Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei (Keelung), and to obtain findings regarding passengers profiles. Data were collected in...

The purpose – The purpose of this paper is to research the role of marketing concept in the process of the sustainable rural tourism development.Design – The special focus is given to analysis of the factors that influence the implementation of marketing philosophy in tourism and its...