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Challenges and Future Trends of Tourism Management

A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 21386

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Camelia Oroian

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Department of Economics Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: rural development; sustainable development
Dr. Iulia Cristina Muresan

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Department of Economics Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: tourism management; rural development; sustainable development
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Prof. Dr. Ioan Oroian

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Department of Engineering and Environmental Protection, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: waste management; environment protection

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Dear Colleagues,

The pandemic period influenced the tourism industry and tourist preferences. The lockdowns and travel restrictions affected global tourism activity, impacting economic and social environments. In this context, the tourism managers have to be flexible and adapt their services to new environments and conditions. Sustainable economic development towards tourism can be achieved by assuring environment protection, preserving natural and cultural heritage, enhancing employment, and improving life standards of residents. At the same time, tourists are more preoccupied with the health and safety measures when selecting a destination, on the one hand, while the tourism services’ providers are using more digitalization solutions to improve their management activities and fulfil tourist needs. 

Dr. Camelia Oroian
Dr. Iulia Cristina Muresan
Prof. Dr. Ioan Oroian
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • tourism digitalization
  • tourist behavior
  • tourism policies
  • e-tourism
  • service quality
  • sustainable tourism development
  • tourism destination management
  • resilience
  • ecotourism
  • rural development

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Creative Tourism: Two Decades of Conceptual Evolution and Characterization
by Soufiane Benhaida, Larbi Safaa, Dalia Perkumienė and Gintautas Labanauskas
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14080172 - 9 Aug 2024
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The concept of “creative tourism”, emerging at the century’s start, responds to the “creative turn” in tourist destinations, aligning with the evolving creative class, clusters, and cities. This study employs a bibliometric analysis to examine the evolution and academic focus on creative tourism [...] Read more.
The concept of “creative tourism”, emerging at the century’s start, responds to the “creative turn” in tourist destinations, aligning with the evolving creative class, clusters, and cities. This study employs a bibliometric analysis to examine the evolution and academic focus on creative tourism over the past two decades. Using databases like Scopus and Web of Science, we analyzed key trends, thematic developments, and the impact of creative industries on tourism. Our study reveals significant growth in creative tourism research, emphasizing creativity’s role in enhancing tourism experiences and formulating sustainable, culturally rich models. It underscores the importance of integrating creative industries into tourism and the positive impact on local economies and community development. This analysis not only maps the academic trajectory of creative tourism but also highlights its practical implications for future tourism management and sustainable community development. Full article
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The Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Environmental (PMSE) Framework for Enhancing Wellness Tourism Experiences and Its Validation in the Context of Kerala, India
by Anju Kandan Parakkal, Bindu Vazhakkatte Thazhathethil and Babu George
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 140; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14070140 - 2 Jul 2024
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Wellness tourism has emerged as a thriving sector in Kerala, India, renowned for its Ayurveda treatments, yoga, and holistic well-being offerings. However, a comprehensive framework capturing the key dimensions of wellness tourism experiences remains underexplored. This study aims to validate the physical, mental, [...] Read more.
Wellness tourism has emerged as a thriving sector in Kerala, India, renowned for its Ayurveda treatments, yoga, and holistic well-being offerings. However, a comprehensive framework capturing the key dimensions of wellness tourism experiences remains underexplored. This study aims to validate the physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental (PMSE) framework within the context of Kerala’s wellness tourism industry. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing data collected from wellness tourists who participated in various wellness services in Kerala. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to assess the fitness of the PMSE framework. The findings reveal that mental experience and physical experience, with their respective sub-attributes, contribute significantly to the overall wellness tourism experience. The validated PMSE framework provides valuable insights for stakeholders, enabling them to enhance the quality and competitiveness of wellness tourism services in Kerala. By prioritizing the mental and physical dimensions of wellness experiences, Kerala can strengthen its position as a leading wellness tourism destination. This study advances the theoretical understanding of wellness tourism experiences and offers practical implications for destination management and service providers in Kerala’s wellness tourism industry. Full article
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Exploring the Factors Involved in Tourists’ Decision-Making and Determinants of Length of Stay
by Valentin C. Mihai, Diana E. Dumitras, Camelia Oroian, Gabriela O. Chiciudean, Felix H. Arion and Iulia Cristina Mureșan
Adm. Sci. 2023, 13(10), 215; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13100215 - 1 Oct 2023
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This study aimed at identifying the factors influencing tourists’ decisions in choosing their vacation destinations as well as factors influencing their behavior. An online survey was applied to 861 Romanian tourists. The principal component analysis was run to reduce the dimensionality of the [...] Read more.
This study aimed at identifying the factors influencing tourists’ decisions in choosing their vacation destinations as well as factors influencing their behavior. An online survey was applied to 861 Romanian tourists. The principal component analysis was run to reduce the dimensionality of the 23 items and used to determine the factors that influence tourists’ decision in choosing their destination, leading to a four-component solution. The results indicated that aspects related to destination image, destination unique characteristics and the accommodation facilities are more important for women than for the men. Regarding the travel organization factor, there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Families and older tourists with high incomes are positively linked to the length of stay. These insights on the factors influencing tourists’ decision-making process are of the utmost importance for managers and overall tourism service providers in the design of marketing and management strategies in accordance to tourists’ expectations and needs. Full article
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Environmental Sustainability in Hotels: A Review of the Relevance and Contributions of Assessment Tools and Techniques
by Toshima Makoondlall-Chadee and Chandradeo Bokhoree
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14120320 - 29 Nov 2024
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The hospitality industry is a major segment of tourism, which is, in turn, a main economic contributor for many destinations. Sustainable tourism practices are promoted worldwide by international organizations like the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to assist different countries. Various frameworks [...] Read more.
The hospitality industry is a major segment of tourism, which is, in turn, a main economic contributor for many destinations. Sustainable tourism practices are promoted worldwide by international organizations like the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to assist different countries. Various frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), and environmental indices and management systems such as ISO 14001 are common assessment tools for environmental sustainability. This research reviews the relevance of incorporating environmental and socio-economic factors within hotel operations that may lead to improved transparency and operational effectiveness while guaranteeing adherence to sustainability within the hotel business. Accordingly, a systematic review of environmental sustainability assessments in hotels was carried out. A comprehensive analysis of research articles published between January 2000 and January 2023 by reputed databases ranging from Google Scholar, Scopus, and others, were used to conduct the literature review. A total of 38 papers were examined adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards, and it is worth noting that a significant increase in interest emerged in 2018, especially in Europe and Asia. The review reiterated the relevance and need to use relevant assessment methods and tools that aid in implementing sustainable development strategies to promote tourism-dependent economies, which can serve as a guiding note for varied tourism destinations. It additionally provides valuable knowledge for future directions, whilst improving research methods and incorporating innovative technologies. These advancements are essential as they may guide policy decisions to protect the environment within the hospitality industry. Full article
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