Journal of Tourism Analysis Revista de Análisis Turístico (JTA)
The Journal of Tourism Analysis: Revista de Análisis Turístico (JTA) is an academic, peer-reviewed, open access journal contributing towards scientific knowledge on tourism from a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. Published by of Asociación Española de Expertos Científicos en Turismo since 2006. It is currently indexed in Scopus, as well as in other international Social Science databases such as ERIH-PLUS, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Revistas Españolas de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales (RESH), Difusión y Calidad Editorial de las Revistas Españolas de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas (DICE), Sumarios ISOC – Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades – BDDOC CSIC, Latindex, Sistema de Información de la Investigación Científica en Turismo (SICTUR), Dialnet, Google Scholar… The Journal of Tourism Analysis: Revista de Análisis Turístico (JTA) aims to be an open access forum for scientific exchange and knowledge transfer on tourism. The journal will publish 2 issues per annum and will include topics on but not limited to: Understanding tourism from theoretical and conceptual contributions, methodological approach and empirical research Promoting studies with critical points of view and perspectives. Publishing research from different academic disciplines applied to tourism: economy, marketing, company, geography, heritage, political, sociology, social-psychology, anthropology, law, technology, ecology, etc. Disseminating multidisciplinary and holistic issues applied to tourism: environment, urbanism, culture, training, management, planning, image, sustainability, innovation, accessibility, sharing economy, social media, networks of actors in tourism, management of the online reputation, etc. Identifying and deepening new lines of future research: smart destinations, sharing tourism, dark tourism, creative destinations, tourism decreasing, international terrorism in tourism destinations, climatic change, future scenarios, and other innovative topics yet to be discovered.
Asociación Española de Expertos Científicos en Turismo
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Complex Imaginaries in a Touristic Culture at Son Sant Joan Airport (Palma de Mallorca)
<a href="https://analisis-turistico.aecit.org/index.php/AECIT/Abstract Airports have become places that reflect their cultures. First of all, we analyzed from a more theoretical point of view, the evolution of the airport site from being understood as mere peripheral functional space to becoming its own place, increasingly central. Secondly, we focused on the empirical analysis of a case study to prove how Son Sant Joan airport has become a catalyst for the polyhedric imaginaries of an agglutinative tourist culture. Finally, by way of conclusion, we explored into the relevance of the airport for understanding the complexity of tourist culture in Mallorca, as well as, in order to better understand their cosmopolitan cultures.">Abstract Airports have become places that reflect their cultures. First of all, we analyzed from a more theoretical point of view, the evolution of the airport site from being understood as mere peripheral functional space to becoming its own place, increasingly central. Secondly, we focused on the empirical analysis of a case study to prove how Son Sant Joan airport has become a catalyst for the polyhedric imaginaries of an agglutinative tourist culture. Finally, by way of conclusion, we explored into the relevance of the airport for understanding the complexity of tourist culture in Mallorca, as well as, in order to better understand their cosmopolitan cultures.
imaginarios; antropología del turismo; aeropuerto; lugar; Mallorca
Copyright (c) 2026 Hugo Capellà Miternique https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Expenditure at Festivals: Systematic Literature Review and New Lines of Research
Over the last few years, festivals have been growing and adapting to the cultural diversity evident in a globalized world. More recently, researchers have been paying attention to the expenditure generated by these events and their implications for tourism. The aim of this article is to analyze the state of the art about expenditure at festivals, identify current scientific production and understand/explore the different approaches used. The originality of this study lies in its being the first systematic review of the literature on this subject. To achieve this objective, searches were carried out in two scientific databases, SCOPUS and Web of Science, and a total of 279 published documents were obtained, which after filtering, resulted in fifty-four articles that were considered relevant to this study. The main results were that most of the studies were carried out in the United States and South Africa on different types of cultural festivals. Accommodation, food and drink and transportation are the most studied expenditure components. Sociodemographic characteristics, such as age and income, are also the factors that most influence participants' spending. The article ends with a conclusion of all the results obtained and suggests avenues for future research.
Copyright (c) 2026 Anaïs Kovaleski, Celeste Eusébio, Armando Luís Vieira https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Spatial Contestation of Squatted Social Centers Against the Tourist-based City Model in Barcelona
The tourist city is grounded in utopian foundations that produce controlled and pacified spaces. Utopia, as the etymology suggests, refers to a place, and resistance likewise emerges from a spatial dimension. Accordingly, the contestation organized in and around Squatted Social Centers (CSOs) against the tourist city constitutes a spatial politics. This article explores the notion of utopia, its relationship to the city, and more specifically, to the dominant model of the tourist city. Drawing on a hermeneutic methodology, it focuses on the case of Barcelona and examines how this spatial critique has been articulated by the squatting movement through its spaces, the Squatted Social Centers. The main conclusion is that CSOs indeed interrupt part of the real estate circuits of value extraction upon which this (utopian) tourist city relies.
espacialidad; turismo; monopolio; resistencia
Copyright (c) 2026 Arítz Tutor-Antón https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Tourism Development Model for Colombian Caribbean Destinations: A Theoretical Proposal
The tourist growth of the coastal destinations of the Colombian Caribbean has historically occurred spontaneously and with ineffective planning strategies. This situation has caused an uncontrolled increase in tourist flows, pressures, negative impacts and its opposite to sustainable development principles. For this reason, a tourist model has been proposed and designed based on local development taking the principles of sustainability as a basis. For that proposal, this work paper carried out a literature review, focusing the analysis on the content of five tourist development models formulated and/or implemented in different territories with a tourist vocation, which allowed us to identify the approaches, purposes, methodological phases and procedures necessary for their implementation. These contributions were useful and served as a basis for make the Colombian Caribbean model. This work paper concluded that the implementation process of this proposal would generate long-term benefits for these destinations but also recognizing that the decision to implement it is significantly limited by the potential disinterest of government and business managers.
turismo y desarrollo; política turística; desarrollo sostenible; América Latina y el Caribe
Copyright (c) 2026 Freddy De Jesús Vargas Leira, Jordi Nadal Tersa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Overtourism in the Spotlight: A Bibliometric Analysis of a Concept at the Forefront of Debate
The study examines the concept of "overtourism" arising from the intensification of urban tourism and its impacts on destinations. Using bibliometric methods, the research analyses 433 articles to understand the volume and characteristics of scientific production on overtourism. The results reveal an increase followed by a slight contraction in the overtourism publications in recent years, with European countries, notably Spain, and institutions showing growing interest in the subject. The analysis of journals shows up to 20 journals with a particular inclination towards the topic. Among the 927 contributing authors, 12 stand out as highly prolific, contributing significantly to the literature. The impact study shows an irregular distribution of citations, likely due to the relatively recent emergence of overtourism literature starting from 2017. Keywords analysis indicates that the concept's dissemination has shifted the focus towards identifying its features and effects, often evaluated through new technologies. While some consider overtourism as a media expression, it is gradually gaining acceptance in scientific literature as a reflection of the undeniable reality of tourism's intensification in cities, contributing to ongoing debates in the scientific community.
Copyright (c) 2026 Andrea Ruiz Romera https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Trazabilidad del Turismo Comunitario: Análisis y Perspectivas
El turismo comunitario se ha consolidado en América Latina como una alternativa de desarrollo sostenible que promueve la gestión autónoma del patrimonio natural y cultural por parte de las comunidades locales. Sin embargo, su sostenibilidad enfrenta desafíos vinculados a la informalidad en los procesos de monitoreo, la escasa articulación interinstitucional y la falta de mecanismos sistemáticos de evaluación. Este artículo analiza la trazabilidad como herramienta clave para fortalecer la planificación, el control de impactos y la legitimidad de las experiencias turísticas comunitarias. A partir de una revisión sistemática de literatura y del análisis de casos en Ecuador, México, Perú y Colombia, se identifican distintos niveles de implementación de trazabilidad, desde modelos digitales avanzados hasta prácticas tradicionales sostenidas por el control social. Los resultados muestran que la trazabilidad, cuando es culturalmente pertinente y socialmente apropiada, mejora la transparencia, refuerza la participación comunitaria y permite una gestión más equitativa y sostenible del turismo. Se concluye que su integración requiere enfoques flexibles, tecnologías accesibles y un firme respaldo institucional.
Copyright (c) 2026 Noemi Emperatriz Cayo - Velásquez, Alejandro Apaza-Tarqui, Haydee Clady Ticona-Arapa, Nelly Olga Zela-Payi, Delia Condori Chura https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
LOS SISTEMAS DE TRABAJO DE ALTO RENDIMIENTO PARA LA REDUCCIÓN DEL BURNOUT Y LA MEJORA DE LOS RESULTADOS INDIVIDUALES DE LAS KELLYS
En el presente estudio se analiza el efecto que tienen los sistemas de trabajo de alto rendimiento (STAR) sobre el burnout y los resultados individuales de Las Kellys (limpiadoras de habitaciones de hotel). Para ello se llevó a cabo una investigación en la que se encuestó a una muestra de limpiadoras de hotel en la isla de Gran Canaria, un destino turístico localizado en España. Los resultados muestran que los STAR son beneficiosos para aumentar el rendimiento y la satisfacción laboral de las limpiadoras, así como reducir el síndrome de burnout. Los resultados que se reportan tienen importantes implicaciones teóricas y de gestión. En concreto, sirven a los hoteleros y los expertos en recursos humanos para priorizar las prácticas de gestión para reducir el burnout y mejorar los resultados individuales de las camareras de piso. Además, se discuten interesantes líneas de investigación futuras.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sheila María Díaz Segura, Daniel Dorta Afonso, Claudia Benítez Núñez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF LOW-COST AIRLINES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
This article explores the environmental impact of low-cost airlines within the context of the flourishing development of the tourism and aviation industries, particularly during the post-COVID-19 recovery phase. Through a systematic review of the literature and an empirical analysis, the article assesses carbon emissions, sustainable tourism, and social implications. While low-cost airlines have reduced per-unit carbon emissions through greater operational efficiency and fuel savings, the overall increase in tourist demand has led to a rise in total carbon emissions. Additionally, issues such as overtourism and tourist gentrification associated with low-cost airlines have had negative effects on the environment and the social fabric of tourist destinations. This article also examines the low-cost airline market in China, a developing country, and offers suggestions for achieving sustainable tourism development by using sustainable aviation fuels and enhancing tourism management capacity.
descarbonización; emisiones de CO₂; gentrificación turística; movilidad aérea; políticas de sostenibilidad.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yujun Xu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Between pets and suitcases: The relationship between dogs, family attachment, and accommodation choice in tourism
Pets are increasingly being positioned as an essential element in our lives, so much so that they are part of the family unit. This study investigated the relationship between motivations and obstacles for traveling with pets, the degree of family attachment to them, and the choice of tourist accommodation. The methodology focused on a survey of dog owners who travel with them regularly, including a survey design based on previous literature, a pilot study, and data collection through a questionnaire. Statistical analyses and structural equation models were applied to this database to draw some conclusions. The results highlight the importance of family attachment to pets in the choice of tourist accommodation and suggest the need to adapt destinations and establishments to the needs of this new market segment. It is concluded that understanding the motivations and obstacles for traveling with pets is crucial for designing appropriate tourism policies.
viajes con mascotas; apego; motivaciones de viaje; turismo de mascotas
Copyright (c) 2026 Lucía Castaño-Prieto, Minerva Aguilar-Rivero, José E. Ramos-Ruiz, Tomás López-Guzmán https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Positioning of Active Tourism Organizations in Relation to Sustainability
While addressing the accelerated growth of active and adventure tourism, with its associated impacts, and based on the theoretical models of organizational change toward sustainability , this article analyses the positioning of active tourism companies regarding sustainability, identifies some of the factors which drive their commitment to contributing to sustainable development, and assesses whether the attitude or actions they adopt to integrate sustainability are structural or reactive. To this end, qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with active tourism companies in Mallorca, and the responses were analysed using thematic analysis. It was concluded that certain types of positions predominate and that companies tend to be more reactive than proactive regarding sustainability. Finally, future lines of research are proposed, which delve into key elements such as factors in companies that influence specific aspects of sustainable development and practices to be incorporated by companies for them to contribute further to sustainable development through the proper management of their activities in the destinations where they operate.
Copyright (c) 2025 Silvia González Morcillo, Asunción Fernández-Villarán Ara, Patricia Horrach Rosselló https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Assessment of the vulnerability of tourism infrastructure in the event of a tsunami in the tourist destination of Viña del Mar, Chile
Viña del Mar is a tourist destination in Chile that has experienced great development in recent years. Considering that it is an area susceptible to a tsunami, the high occupation of the territory increases exposure and vulnerability to this hazard. The objective of this research is to identify those areas of Viña del Mar that are under the greatest tourist pressure and to evaluate their tourist infrastructure in order to determine which are the most vulnerable. Following the tourist inventory, the Población Vergara sector has the highest condensation of tourist infrastructure and has therefore been determined as a study area. The physical vulnerability assessment was carried out using the Papathoma Tsunami Vulnerability Assessment (PTVA) methodology. It has been found that Viña del Mar has a large tourist development and that, despite the fact that approximately 88% of the tourist infrastructure is not vulnerable to a possible tsunami, there should be planning at the tourist destination level to safeguard both tourists and the local population residing and/or working in the destination. Such planning could provide a further contribution to the quality of tourism in the destination.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sandra Sánchez-Arcediano, Frank Babinger https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
La planificación turística como una estrategia de resistencia y defensa del territorio
En este artículo se indaga los conflictos derivados de la planificación turística territorial en las comunidades campesinas y cómo emergen diferentes formas de resistencia y defensa del territorio. La estructura metodológica se definió desde el enfoque cualitativo, el método etnográfico y como técnicas de investigación el análisis documental, la encuesta y la entrevista. Los hallazgos sugieren que el proceso de planificación turística gestionado por poderes políticos y económicos constituyen una forma de violencia que propicia el despojo material y simbólico dada la naturaleza conflictiva del turismo. Se concluye que la comunidad ha instrumentalizado el turismo en un medio de resistencia frente a las dinámicas globales que buscan homogenizar y explotar los recursos locales. El principal aporte de este artículo es que se analiza el turismo de base social como una alternativa para la defensa del territorio que hace frente a las desigualdades reproducidas por modelos de planificación desvinculantes.
Copyright (c) 2026 Alvelayis Nieto Mejía, Dra. Sandra Lorena Rosero https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Crisis, Risk, and The Tourist: Understanding Guest Behavior of Risk-Based Segmentation in the Post-Crisis Destination
This study presents a comprehensive approach to segmenting tourists based on their risk perceptions. It recognizes the importance of understanding tourism segmentation in the context of changing tourist behaviors following the health crisis in a destination. While research on risk perception and tourist segmentation is growing, there still needs to be a gap in investigating risk perception as a basis for segmentation, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era. The study employed a mixed-methods strategy; data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) and extensive field surveys involving both domestic and international tourists. The FGDs engaged eleven participants, while the main survey included 568 respondents. The study identifies 21 distinct risk perception items influencing hotel decision-making processes. It utilizes cluster analysis to categorize tourists into four segments: The Performer (engaging in leisure without perceived pressure), The Valuator (seeking leisure experiences based on perceived value for money), The Avoider (preferring private and secluded leisure pursuits), and The Hesitator (experiencing leisure under perceived pressure). This research contributes to the evolving theory of risk perception by proposing 21 indicators categorized into five dimensions. Furthermore, those items are developed as the basis of tourist segmentation in the post-crisis situation. This is one of the few study that conduct tourist segmentation based on multi-items of risk perception. Hotel managers and accommodation owners can tailor their promotional strategies to target specific segments and address their needs based on perceived risks in leisure activities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Noveri Maulana, Rifelly Dewi Astuti, Hariyadi BS Sukamdani, Prijono Tjiptoherijanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Tourist motivations for choosing platform-mediated free tours: An application of extended planned behaviour theory
Platform-mediated free tours in major European cultural cities, where they are notably prominent, remain underexplored in academic literature, despite their role as a contributing factor to overtourism in some instances. This research explores the characteristics of this tourism phenomenon by investigating consumers’ motivations and interactions with it. This is accomplished through a quantitative approach using Ajzen’s well-established theory of planned behaviour (TPB), which has demonstrated its efficacy in predicting various intentions and behaviours. A structural equation model (SEM) was constructed to shed light on the determinants of tourists’ choice of platform-mediated free tours. Our extended TPB model includes trust in the platform eWOM, sustainability values and online loyalty constructs. The results provide insight into tourists’ decision-making processes and validate the TPB’s efficacy in explaining a substantial portion of the variance in purchase intentions for online platform-based free tours.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jorge Rivera Garcia, Eneko Ibarnia Caspistegui, Julie Wilson, Pau Obrador https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Transforming Non-Culinary Destinations into Exotic Culinary Hotspots: An Empirical Analysis of Food-Related Satisfaction Factors Using EFA, CFA, and SEM
Culinary tourism has been growing as a dynamic and non-seasonal segment in the tourism industry, especially in recent decades. The purpose of this article is to explore relevant factors contributing to the food-related experiences of tourists in a non-culinary destination that can help transform the region to an exotic culinary destination. To address these objectives, a combination of Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling is employed to provide a comprehensive approach. Five significant factors are identified using the principal components method. Then the validity of these factors is confirmed by CFA and the structural relationships among them are examined by SEM. "Food Attributes", and "Dining Environments" are considered the most influential among these factors in shaping tourists’ culinary experience. The result of this study contributes significantly to destination marketing literature by highlighting the influence of food attributes and accessibility on future behavioural intentions of tourists visiting a non-culinary destination.
Culinary Tourism, Tourist Satisfaction, Behavioural Intentions, Structural Equation Modelling, Emerging Tourism Segments
Copyright (c) 2026 Maryam Nematzadeh, Arezou Nematzadeh, Hossein Panahi, Parviz Mohammadzadeh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Tourism, Wellness, and Life Satisfaction Among Retirees: A Study of the International Community in Mexico.
Some of the earliest forms of travel for tourism were directly tied to health and well-being, a comprehensive concept that includes various aspects of a person's life, such as emotional, psychological, and social factors. This study examines the relationship between Objective and Subjective Well-being factors (OWB/SWB) and life satisfaction among retirees in Mexico. Specifically, the article investigates the international community in Chapala, known as one of the oldest destinations for North American retirees. Statistical analyses and hypotheses were evaluated using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results reveal that the strongest correlations exist within the SWB factors, including the fulfilment of expectations and engagement with both international and local communities. In contrast, OWB factors, such as sanitation, safety, and environmental issues, show no correlation with life satisfaction. These findings illuminate the complex interplay of factors affecting retirees' life satisfaction in regions like Chapala and challenge conventional assumptions, prompting the tourism and retirement industry to reconsider its focus on environmental appeal and prioritize the development of supportive social and economic arrangements ecosystems.
Retirement Migration, Second-Home Tourism, Wellbeing
Copyright (c) 2026 Sandra Luz Zepeda Hernández https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A systematic literature review of Social Networks uses by tourism stakeholders
Social media has emerged as a transformative tool, enabling destination management organisations (DMOs), businesses, and tourists to engage in real-time interactions and co-create value through user-generated content. In this context, this systematic review examines the utilisation of social media by tourism stakeholders, focusing on their role in marketing, decision-making, and sustainability. Employing the PRISMA protocol, 54 studies published between 2013 and 2022 were analysed, highlighting the diverse applications of platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Key findings reveal that social media influences tourist behaviour, facilitates decision-making, and fosters trust through content shared by peers and influencers. Additionally, the platforms are pivotal for promoting sustainability and managing crises, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, challenges such as privacy concerns, misinformation, and overtourism persist, necessitating strategic approaches. The review underscores the need for future research on advanced technologies like augmented reality, localised studies, and the integration of sustainability in social media strategies. These insights contribute to understanding how social media shapes the tourism sector, enhancing its adaptability and sustainability in an evolving digital landscape.
Copyright (c) 2026 Xavier Lastra-Bravo, Cecilia Jaramillo Moreno https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Contributions of social networks to tourism destination image: A systematic review.
The destination image in social media has been a topic of interest for the academy, particularly in the context of marketing tourism destinations. Its influence on the visitor experience, travel decisions, and the development of promotional strategies by stakeholders has been well documented. Therefore, it is important to identify the theoretical, methodological, and practical-empirical axes of the phenomenon, based on the content found in social media and the techniques used for its analysis. Accordingly, the results of this systematic review cover the period 2012-2023 and include a multidisciplinary theoretical framework, computational and traditional techniques employed, and relevant practical-empirical contributions. Qualitative analysis of textual and photographic content generated in social media has revealed connotations and emotions caused by the image, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence on the identification of image and the optimization of official advertising campaigns. Analyses of trending content, short videos, and digital graphics have been proposed as potential avenues for future investigations.
Copyright (c) 2025 José Osvaldo Orranti Ortega, Carlos Gauna Ruiz de León, Rafael Guerrero Rodriguez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Strategies for managing overtourism at World Heritage sites in China: the Forbidden City (Beijing)
The sustainable management of mass tourism at World Heritage Sites in China is a major challenge for the conservation of this heritage. Taking the case of the Forbidden City of Beijing as a reference, the research has a double objective: on the one hand, to contextualise the discourse of sustainable management of World Heritage in China, and on the other hand, to analyse the implementation of strategies and measures to contain and control the influx of visitors on site. A qualitative methodological approach is adopted in two phases: 1). Exploitation of secondary information sources to study the evolution of approaches and strategies in heritage tourism management; 2). Evaluation of the functioning of the system based on the discourse of the Forbidden City's management body (questionnaire) and the opinions of visitors (exploitation of comments on the Tripadvisor and Mafengwo platforms). The results show that in China, the social sensitivity and political discourse on the management of mass tourism show notable differences with the Western context and thinking, although the most discussed measures are being adapted very quickly in the most popular tourist resources and destinations in other parts of the world.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tiancan Luo, María García-Hernández https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Spanish cultural icons and the cultural motivation of German tourists to visit the main Spanish inland cities
German tourism, one of the main Spanish tourist markets, is associated with sun and beach tourism. But cultural tourism in inland cities is also part of the German travel motivation. This article analyzes to what extent this type of tourism constitutes one of the travel options for German tourists. Focus is set on their motivation to visit four of the most touristic inland cities in Spain (Córdoba, Granada, Madrid and Seville), as well as on the role played by the knowledge of main cultural icons of these cities. The results of surveys among German citizens allow us to observe that the motivation for cultural tourism shows solid correlations with the level of education, the fact of having actually visited one of these inland cities, and the knowledge of their cultural icons.
Alemanes; Motivación; Iconos; España interior
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Eduard Tapia Yepes, Dra. Matilde Farré Perales https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Agritourism Development in the Caspian Sea Region of Iran: Does Culture Matter?
The purpose of this study is to take a phenomenological perspective to understand the role of culture on development of individual agri-tourism ventures in agrarian regions bordering the Caspian Sea in Iran. This study offers empirical support that local culture indeed has an impact on entrepreneurial tasks that structure business launch and expansion. A mix of monetary and non-monetary motives for launching an agritourism venture was observed. In several cases, the non-monetary motivation predominated over monetary motivations. It was also found that entrepreneurs in this study were characterized as collectivist rather than individualist; they had high level of ambiguity tolerance; and they favoured learning more frequently from established role models to provide a practical education. Findings indicate that local culture can be considered as variable influencing individuals' motivation, values, beliefs, and entrepreneurial behaviour. Findings also contribute to the provision of a solid basis of Iranian cultural values that works as the foundation for the future development of dimensions of Iranian cultural values in the agritourism context.
Copyright (c) 2025 Maryam Mahmoodi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Motivations and Collective Decision-Making in Islamic Pilgrimage Tourism: Insights from an Islamic Community Perspective
This study examines the motivations and decision-making processes of a community visiting the pilgrimage site of The Sepulchral Monument of Kanjeng Dalem Cikundul in West Java, Indonesia. 17 participants were selected using purposive sampling, and data was collected via semi-structured interviews and analyzed through thematic analysis. The results show that personal motivations, such as seeking peace of mind, receiving blessings, ensuring effective prayers, honoring legacies, fulfilling pilgrimage as worship mandated by the Prophet Muhammad, reflecting on mortality, and seeking a refreshing escape, align with group motivations that include increasing the likelihood of prayers being answered, reducing costs and travel risks, facilitating socialization, interacting with other community groups, maintaining relationships, upholding tradition, and seeking education. The study identifies three decision-making mechanisms: top-down, perceived bottom-up, and consensus-based, each with distinct advantages and challenges. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for effective tourism management and policy-making. The study emphasizes the importance of targeted marketing, infrastructure improvements, and collaboration with religious and community leaders to enhance the pilgrimage experience.
Copyright (c) 2026 m riza nur sya'ban, Taufik Abdullah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Meta-gentrification: a new paradigm in the process of the new wave in sun-and-beach tourism. First approach. The case of Malaga (Spain)
The aim of this article is to analyze, from a quantitative point of view, the impact of a new wave of tourists, who in turn, have gentrified areas where first-generation tourists originally moved in. A considerable number of visitors, particularly from northern Europe, who spend their holidays in the south of Spain, are realizing that there is a significant flow of people who are buying and renting new houses in Malaga. This situation provokes the expulsion of the first-generation tourists, caused by the price increase of real estate and basic services. To add value to this article, the goal is to focus on the analysis that this new wave of meta-gentrification phenomenon in sun-and-beach tourism has specifically in the province of Malaga (Spain).
Co-integration, Displacement, Real state
Copyright (c) 2026 Álvaro Fierro, Mikel Jiménez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Tourism Security and Social Indicators of Tourism Destinations: A Bibliometric Study of the 21st Century
Security in a tourism destination is related to the social indicators of the destination, affecting both the quality of tourists trips and residents’ quality of life. Therefore, it is necessary to study the link between tourism safety and social indicators. However, research in this field is scarce, and a general discussion is absent. This study provides a comprehensive review of the literature on tourism safety and social indicators to provide a concise and holistic overview. The results of this review provide tourism authorities with means to improve the quality of social indicators in destinations, such as transportation, leisure, media and culture, public safety and crime, and the general life situation. In addition, it also provides a new direction for future research adding to the knowledge base of the field.
Copyright (c) 2025 Chin Han Lin, Nayra Llonch-Molina, Jordi Arcos-Pumarola, Min-Pei Lin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Airline content marketing and its effect on online review volume and polarity
This study analyzes the influence of content marketing on the volume and polarity of online reviews. Using data mining and content analysis techniques, 902 Facebook posts from six Latin American airlines were analyzed. A machine learning model based on a vector support algorithm was established to classify sentiment in comments. Subsequently, regression models were employed to evaluate the effects of content attractiveness, brand consistency, use of spokespersons and type of tourism destination on eWOM. The results reveal that emotional content and brand consistency have positive effects on comment polarity, while transactional content negatively impacts both volume and polarity. Celebrity spokespersons improve comment polarity, and different types of tourism destinations show varied effects. The study's original contribution lies in its comprehensive analysis of multiple elements of content marketing in the airline industry, providing valuable findings on how digital strategies influence the quantity and quality of eWOM
Augusto Rodríguez Orejuela Rodríguez Orejuela
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Carlos Osorio, Dr. Edwin Arango , Dr. Augusto Rodríguez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW USING THE PRISMA FRAMEWORK: AN ASSESSMENT ON TOURISM INNOVATION PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
This systematic literature review reveals into the jurisdiction of sustainable tourism development, serving as a comprehensive exploration of current knowledge on emerging practices and innovations. By exclusively incorporating research focused on innovative drivers in sustainable tourism development from selected journals and specific periods, the review meticulously analyzes 32 research papers using the PRISMA framework. The objective is to gain a clear understanding of how sustainable tourism innovations are approached in terms of research themes, disciplines, and methodologies. The findings reveal a noteworthy upswing in research on sustainable tourism development, particularly in areas like rural homestays, farms, and social tourism, often employing econometric models and descriptive statistics. Despite this surge, the review identifies a research gap pertaining to diverse sustainability issues. It also charts a compelling direction for future research, aligning with the current strategic agenda of sustainability in the tourism industry.
Copyright (c) 2025 Chet Narayan Acharya, Prachyakorn Chaiyakot, Nuttaya Yuangyai https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Improvement of crisis management in Kazakhstan in the light of the pandemic and Russian military actions in Ukraine: Challenges and development directions
In the first decade of the 21st century, the global community faced a number of significant crises that have a negative impact on the economic condition of all states. Thus, the issue of finding recommendations on levelling or reducing the negative impact has become particularly relevant. The purpose of this study was to offer some recommendations in the field of crisis management for Kazakhstan in order to reduce the negative impact of the consequences of the pandemic COVID-19, as well as the war in Ukraine. The main methods of research within the framework of the work were analysis, forecasting, abstraction, historical method and others. Within the framework of the work, the assessment of modern complexities of crisis management was carried out. The problems were divided into 4 separate groups; also approaches to them were described, which should be applied by the state or enterprises to ensure the most effective functioning. The paper assessed the importance of structuring business activities in order to prepare in advance for possible crisis events while maintaining financial stability and optimal profitability. It also analysed the impact of crises on macroeconomic factors using Kazakhstan as an example, highlighting the impact of events such as the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the factors noted were: international trade, inflation rates, unemployment, wages, and gross domestic product (GDP) trends. In summary, the role of competent decision makers who can navigate and implement development strategies during crises was described, taking into account the unique characteristics of each event. The analysis provides a comprehensive view of crisis management issues, providing recommendations that can be applied by businesses and governments seeking effective strategies to navigate through uncertain and turbulent circumstances.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zhanagul A. Nazikova, Aikun Kh. Akhmetzhanova, Gaini K. Mukhanova, Aiman N. Narenova, Tatyana P. Kastalskaya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
From Innovation Capacity to NPP, Mediation of Inter-Organizational Relations and Moderation of Marketing Capabilities in Tourism
The current dynamic operating context of organizations necessitates continuous efforts to maintain competitiveness. This study aims to analyze to analyze the mediating role of interorganizational relationships in the correlation between innovation capability and new product performance, as well as the moderating effect of marketing capability on the relationship between innovation capability and new product performance in tourism companies. A questionnaire was administered to 300 tourism companies operating in the city of Arequipa-Peru, to gather research data. The empirical analysis utilized structural equations (PLS-SEM) with the Smart PLS software. The research finding indicate that innovation capacity positively influences new product performance. Furthermore, interorganizational relationships play a positive mediating role in the connection between innovativeness and new product performance. Lastly, marketing capability serves a moderator in the relationship between innovativeness and new product performance. These results contribute to enhancing the theoretical foundation of the variables and offer valuable insights for the strategic management of tourism companies.
Innovation capability, interorganizational relationships, marketing capability, new product performance
Copyright (c) 2026 PATRICIA PILAR ZIRENA-BEJARANO, FRANCISCO JAIME CHAVEZ-GONZALES https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Assessing tourism impact on cultural landscapes using mobile phone data: the case of Las Médulas (Spain).
Cultural landscapes often pose problems for planning and management because of insufficient information regarding visitor movements, interests and infrastructure burden. Traditionally visitor surveys have helped to fill this gap, albeit limited to their incomplete and occasional nature. This paper presents a methodology for using cellular antenna metadata for understanding tourism flows. This information is collected systematically by the mobile phone network but only recently has its big data potential begun to be exploited for understanding socio-economic phenomena. The present case study of the Roman gold mine of Las Médulas (León, Spain) provides a model for tourism impact analysis using anonymized data from cell phone towers.
Copyright (c) 2024 Brais X. Currás Refojos, Almudena Orejas, Alberto Hernando de Castro, David Mateo, Juan Carlos Sánchez Figueroa, Guillermo S. Reher, Sonia García-Basanta, F. Javier Sánchez-Palencia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
El anime como contenido de entretenimiento, discurso promocional y formato turístico: el caso de los Mystery Tour en la serie Detective Conan
La visibilidad y anticipación de los destinos turísticos, la configuración y transmisión de su marca y la incitación a visitarlos encuentra en la industria audiovisual un aliado de gran valor (Beeton, 2005; Macionis, 2004). Al margen de películas y series, la ficción animada resulta un formato menos convencional, pero puede ser un dispositivo de igual o mayor eficacia entre públicos de perfiles muy determinados a los que sus personajes favoritos les mueven a viajar a ciudades o parques temáticos (Blaya, 2019; Florido-Benítez, 2023). El propósito de esta incipiente investigación es estudiar el caso de la saga de anime Detective Conan y sus “Mystery Tours” (2017-2019), cuyos episodios se localizan en lugares emblemáticos de Japón, aunque no primordiales en la oferta turística del país. Sus tramas son aderezadas con costumbres culturales o rasgos identitarios y sus emisiones se complementan mediante rutas dirigidas al fandom. Para ello, la metodología cualitativa utilizada se compone del análisis de contenido propuesto por Méndiz Noguero (2011), denominado City Placement, un focus group para conocer las reacciones y la cualidad persuasiva entre el público, así como la recopilación de materiales turísticos compartidos en internet por aficionados de la serie.
Copyright (c) 2025 Salvador Martínez Puche, Antonio Martínez Puche, Víctor José Blaya Pérez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0