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The Impact of Tourism on the Resilience of the Turkish Economy: An Asymmetric Approach

by Mehmet Serhan Sekreter, Mehmet Mert and Mustafa Koray Cetin

Sustainability 2025, 17(2), 591; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020591 - 14 Jan 2025

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The impact of tourism on economic growth is a subject of interest to researchers as well as policy makers. Numerous studies have explored this relationship, often arriving at varying conclusions depending on the methods employed. Most of these studies, however, assume a symmetric [...] Read more.

The impact of tourism on economic growth is a subject of interest to researchers as well as policy makers. Numerous studies have explored this relationship, often arriving at varying conclusions depending on the methods employed. Most of these studies, however, assume a symmetric relationship between tourism and economic growth. In this study, the Hatemi-J asymmetric causality test was used to test for short-run asymmetric causality between tourism receipts and economic growth in Turkey for the period 1990–2023, and unidirectional causality was found between the increase in tourism incomes and economic growth and between the decrease in tourism incomes and economic contraction. Additionally, the hidden co-integration test was applied to examine the asymmetric relationships between them in the long run, and the results reveal that an increase in tourism revenues provides resilience to the economy by mitigating contraction during economic downturns. This study contributes to the field by addressing the interaction of tourism and the economy in Turkey from an asymmetric perspective and by revealing previously unobserved relationships. The results provide partial support for the tourism-led growth hypothesis. In the long term, it is recommended that policymakers design tourism strategies aimed at enhancing resilience to economic shocks, thereby also strengthening the national economy. Diversified markets and products, well-structured incentives, and sustainable tourism practices are key elements in achieving this goal. Full article

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Determining the Level of and Potential for the Development of Tourism Clusters, Taking into Account Infrastructure and Urban Planning Factors

by Kirill Y. Kulakov, Svetlana S. Uvarova, Alexandr K. Orlov, Vadim S. Kankhva and Anna A. Sudakova

Sustainability 2024, 16(19), 8660; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198660 - 7 Oct 2024

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The optimal development of tourism clusters (quite active and effective, but not allowing overtourism) requires the development of methods for calculating their level of development and potential, taking into account the most important influencing factors. Consideration of the share of factors’ influence on [...] Read more.

The optimal development of tourism clusters (quite active and effective, but not allowing overtourism) requires the development of methods for calculating their level of development and potential, taking into account the most important influencing factors. Consideration of the share of factors’ influence on the development of tourism clusters does not adequately take into account the infrastructure and urban planning components. This article, based on a literature analysis and expert assessment, identifies the main factors influencing the development of tourism clusters and shows the leading role of infrastructure factors and the provision of a cluster with high-quality hotel stock. Formulas are given for calculating factor indicators and determining the integral level of development of the cluster, as well as its development potential, including infrastructural. An example of calculations of the development potential of a cluster and management decisions made in the field of construction is given using the example of an emerging tourism cluster, “Kirzhach”. The results of the factor analysis and calculation of the cluster development potential will allow informed management decisions to be made not only for the investment and construction of hotel real estate and other tourism infrastructure, but also for cluster development priorities and areas of government regulation and support. Full article

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Agritourism as an Emerging Sustainable Tourism Industry in Uzbekistan

by Ian Patterson and Muhammad Umar Aslam

Sustainability 2024, 16(17), 7519; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16177519 - 30 Aug 2024

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The primary aim is to provide a review of the benefits of agritourism for developing countries, such as the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. This literature review discusses the importance of agritourism as a sustainable tourism strategy for the government and key stakeholders [...] Read more.

The primary aim is to provide a review of the benefits of agritourism for developing countries, such as the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. This literature review discusses the importance of agritourism as a sustainable tourism strategy for the government and key stakeholders to support raising the standard of living and poverty levels of farmers and their families who are living in rural areas of Uzbekistan. The research method uses a literature review of the scientific research on agritourism in Uzbekistan. This was achieved through an extensive search of databases through the use of keywords that were collected to analyze and determine whether there were any gaps in the literature. This paper concludes that for less developed countries such as the Republic of Uzbekistan, agritourism is still in its initial stages of development and provides mainly economic benefits. This is because, in Uzbekistan, almost half of its population lives in rural areas and relies on the economic benefits of agriculture as their main source of subsistence and employment. However, in the future, there is a need to further develop new and innovative programs for agritourism businesses that can also promote the environmental and socio-cultural benefits for tourists to increase visitation to rural areas. Full article

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A Comparative Study of the Tourism Carrying Capacity of the State of Baja California between 2019 and 2022

by Blanca Bernal, Nancy Montero and Sergio Vázquez

Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 3938; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16103938 - 8 May 2024

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The purpose of this work is to conduct a comparative study of variations in the indicators of the tourism carrying capacity in the state of Baja California. It is crucial to consider that the state had to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, during which [...] Read more.

The purpose of this work is to conduct a comparative study of variations in the indicators of the tourism carrying capacity in the state of Baja California. It is crucial to consider that the state had to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, during which tourism was not deemed an essential activity. This circumstance generated numerous social, psychological, and economic effects, primarily. In this regard, the aim is to identify the consequences of organizing events that promote tourism, particularly concerning the opinions of business professionals in the region. This is a qualitative and longitudinal study; the initial phase took place in May 2019, while the second survey occurred in the summer of 2022. The statistical sample is non-probabilistic and based on convenience, comprising 320 tourism businesses. The findings indicate that the tourist destinations remained appealing, experiencing inflows just above the average and approaching their capacity limits. Significantly, there are areas for improvement in terms of their tourist load capacities across each of the dimensions studied, despite the global health crisis. Full article

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Young Segment Attitudes towards the Environment and Their Impact on Preferences for Sustainable Tourism Products

by Tim Fichter, Juan Carlos Martín and Concepción Román

Sustainability 2023, 15(24), 16852; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152416852 - 14 Dec 2023

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This paper aims to understand better how attitudes towards the environment could influence preferences and willingness to pay for the development of sustainable tourism products on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. A hybrid choice model is estimated to analyse how different latent [...] Read more.

This paper aims to understand better how attitudes towards the environment could influence preferences and willingness to pay for the development of sustainable tourism products on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. A hybrid choice model is estimated to analyse how different latent constructs related to environmental concerns affect individuals’ preferences for a set of sustainable tourism activities. The data used in the analysis are obtained from a discrete choice experiment where different scenarios with nature-based tourism packages are created. A set of measurement indicators allowed us to gain insight into the underlying latent structure regarding the individuals’ attitudes towards the environment. The analysis consists of integrating these attitudes into a choice model, focusing on a market segment primarily composed of potential customers who are young residents and non-residents. The results reveal significant heterogeneity in preferences and willingness to pay for the various activities under study when attitudinal latent factors are incorporated into the model. Our findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners promoting sustainable tourism products. Full article

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A Sustainable Approach to Tourist Signage on Heritage Trails

by Maria Grazia Deri, Letizia Chiti and Augusto Ciuffoletti

Sustainability 2023, 15(23), 16251; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316251 - 23 Nov 2023

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Understanding the cultural aspects of an area rich in heritage is crucial for building a lasting educational experience from an excursion. Many articles in the literature explore the use of sophisticated technologies to achieve such a goal. Tourism proposals for inland areas are [...] Read more.

Understanding the cultural aspects of an area rich in heritage is crucial for building a lasting educational experience from an excursion. Many articles in the literature explore the use of sophisticated technologies to achieve such a goal. Tourism proposals for inland areas are significant because the presence of human artifacts and signage can harm the experience and create pollutants. Through a holistic methodology and analysis, this paper examines the signage for an area rich in cultural and natural assets: this study encompasses history, touristic vocation, and the environmental context. According to the analysis, slow, community-involved tourism is the preferred destination, and the signage solution must meet strict sustainability requirements in the social, economic, and environmental realms. After applying the appropriate governance guidelines, QR code technology was selected for a thoroughly documented experimental deployment. Full article

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Unsustainable Tourism Approaches in Touristic Destinations: A Case Study in Turkey

by Mahmut Barakazı

Sustainability 2023, 15(6), 4744; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15064744 - 7 Mar 2023

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Large investments made because of high tourism revenues in touristic destinations can threaten balanced growth, ecological sensitivity and sustainable tourism principles. To raise awareness of this situation and draw attention to unsustainable tourism approaches, this study is presented with the situation approach method. [...] Read more.

Large investments made because of high tourism revenues in touristic destinations can threaten balanced growth, ecological sensitivity and sustainable tourism principles. To raise awareness of this situation and draw attention to unsustainable tourism approaches, this study is presented with the situation approach method. The main purpose of this research is to determine the negative effects of unsustainable tourism approaches in tourist destinations. In this context, case studies are frequently used and are the preferred qualitative research method. The Historical Peninsula of Istanbul, Bodrum, Uzungöl and Hasankeyf, which will be examined in line with the principles of sustainable tourism, are understood to be damaged in four basic categories: unplanned construction, sound pollution, exposure to environmental destruction and overtourism pressure. The results of unsustainable tourism approaches are seen in these regions, which are more and more negatively affected by the increasing number of tourists and unconscious tourism policies. Contrary to scientific studies that generally focus on sustainable tourism policies, this study reveals the mistakes made with case approach evidence and develops some ideas for the solution to the problem. It also has remarkable results in terms of showing the obstacles in front of sustainability. Full article

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Stakeholders’ Collaboration in the Development of an Authentic Gastronomic Offering in Rural Areas: Example of the Ravni Kotari Region in Croatia

by Jelena Đurkin Badurina, Manuela Klapan and Daniela Soldić Frleta

Sustainability 2023, 15(5), 4649; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15054649 - 6 Mar 2023

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The development of food tourism, with an emphasis on authentic gastronomy, is important to ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism, especially in rural areas. Success in developing this type of tourism is largely dependent on strong stakeholder commitment. This study aims to understand [...] Read more.

The development of food tourism, with an emphasis on authentic gastronomy, is important to ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism, especially in rural areas. Success in developing this type of tourism is largely dependent on strong stakeholder commitment. This study aims to understand the dynamics of the mechanisms of collaboration between different categories of stakeholders in the local development of authentic gastronomy for the purpose of tourism development, using a single rural region as an example. The case study method was selected to obtain a better understanding of the complexity of relationships among rural tourism stakeholders and the Ravni Kotari region in Croatia, as a rural area in the hinterland, with significant gastronomy tourism potential. Content analysis of available secondary sources was conducted to reveal cooperation patterns among different categories of stakeholders that are relevant for authentic gastronomy, together with onsite semi-structured interviews of representatives of different stakeholder categories. The research findings revealed a significant level of cooperation among public sector stakeholders, especially in terms of cooperating on projects that promote local gastronomy. However, the lack of horizontal cooperation among stakeholders from the private sector is also noted as a big challenge. This research provides valuable insights into the roles’ relationships and the collaboration mechanisms among key local stakeholders in the provison authentic gastronomy tourism. Full article

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