{"title":"Potential for Applying Open Innovations in Tourism","authors":"V. Kazandzhieva","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.28","url":null,"abstract":"For more than a decade the so-called “open innovations” attract the attention of academic circles and business. In the modern competitive and dynamically developing tourism it is of paramount importance for companies to be innovative and use diversely the potential for updating their products and services. The goal of this article is on the ground of a theoretical characterization of open innovations to determine their particularities and present variants for applying them in the sector of tourism. The paradigm of open innovations in tourism is based on the understanding that innovative processes are put in practice not only in the framework of tourist companies, but they also integrate a number of subjects from the outside in order to increase the potential of innovations and changes. The success of open innovations depends on the abilities of tourist companies to create effective networks with other stakeholders: suppliers, partners, clients, institutions, non-governmental organizations and others.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127444831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Medical and Economic Impact of the Gluten-Free Diet on the Quality of Life and Social Adaptation in Patients with Gluten Enteropathy - а Ten-Year Clinical Experience","authors":"Lili Grudeva","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.163","url":null,"abstract":"The gluten-free diet (GFD) is complex, costly and influences all activities related to nutrition, which makes it hard to follow throughout the entire life. The avoidance of a wide spectrum of foods containing gluten often requires significant changes in the dietary habits and the lifestyle.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134029328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Organization of Activities and Management in Starting Software Firms","authors":"S. Ivanov","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.196","url":null,"abstract":"Companies achieve their goals through the management function organization for the people and resources to achieve their goals. The starting software companies have a specific goal for a new product. There are various definitions for a new product and goal. We will review starting software companies which target to develop a new product and validate it on a market for vitality and growth potential. Their need for function organization is specific. The current article aims to do a theoretical review for the methods of organization of activity and management of the company in its early stages.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132129474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prospects for Chatbots","authors":"M. Stojanov","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.10","url":null,"abstract":"At the end of the second decade of the digital millennium, the flow of daily human and business life is increasingly dependent on the development and invention of information and communication technologies. One of the innovations is chatbot, which is software that performs tasks as an automated information assistant with a wide range of applications and fields. This article reviews the nature and characteristics of chatbots and, based on their imposition and development in electronic exchange channels, comments are made on their potential impact on the retail and outsourcing business related to customer service.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"88 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117106575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"State and Trends in the Development of Organizations Applying Multilevel Business Model","authors":"Ralitsa Ninosheva","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.171","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, organizations, applying multilevel business model, have made significant progress in their development. It is conditioned by many factors. The concept of running business operations through these type of business model is still a little known business strategy. Low level of knowledge about the issue is most likely caused by lack of research and small amount of publications concerning the subject. This report examines current issues and data on the functioning of Multilevel business organizations and aims to provide an integrated overview of their development, in the context of the global market. The revealed trends can be used as a starting point for outlining the main problems and perspectives for the future of this form of business organizations.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131519449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Labor Resources in the \"Transportation and storage\" Sector of Bulgaria","authors":"Donka Zhelyazkova","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.3","url":null,"abstract":"Labor resources are an important factor in the development of each sector of the national economy. Theoretically, the focus of attention is on the workforce considered in the context of factors influencing decisions related to the location of economic activities. Of particular interest in the present work are persons employed under the employment relationship in the “Transportation and storage” sector of Bulgaria, who are both hired in land, air and water transport, as well as in the activities of warehousing and cargo handling, support activities in transport and in postal and courier services. The research part analyzes the dynamics of the development of employees in the “Transportation and storage” sector of Bulgaria during the period 2002 - 2018. Finally, key conclusions are drawn regarding the development of labor resources in the sector.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"72 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115622714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opportunities for Market Repositioning of Divergent Eco-Tourist Products in a Dynamic External Environment","authors":"Todor Dyankov, Y. Todorova","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.111","url":null,"abstract":"The article aims to outline specific opportunities for market repositioning of eco-tourist products in conditions of strongly dynamic external environment. In reference to this, authors’ own research approach has been used for generating creative suggestions by way of divergence. In the research experiment there took part students – future experts in the field of tourism, who are close to the modern interpretation of the threats and opportunities stemming from an ecologically problematic external environment.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"206 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131444149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Importance of the Slogans as a Brand Communication Tool of Tourist Destinations","authors":"M. Aleksandrova","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.154","url":null,"abstract":"Communication tools are an important part of marketing activities for tourism brands positioning. The hereby article aims at examining the impact of slogans, which are part of the destinations‘ communication strategies, on the intensity of destinations’ visits. The subject of this study is to unveil the characteristics of the slogans of four receptive areas. The applied research methods used for achieving the goal are as follow: literature review, analysis and synthesis of secondary information sources. Statistics on the number of destination visits are used as a quantitative indicator to evaluate the effectiveness of the slogans.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121811164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Human Dimensions in Providing Services in the Electronic Business Environment of the Travel Agencies","authors":"H. Santana","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.37","url":null,"abstract":"The current publication is focused on the human aspect and its dimensions influencing servicing in the travel and tourism industry, specifically – the travel agency, in a situation of highly expanding electronic business environment. The author’s purpose is to present the impact human dimensions have upon travel agencies. Is human nature a factor to be considered when e-technology in business steps in? What are the opportunities for the stakeholders to avoid mistakes in attracting and keeping customers by launching e-business initiatives and offerings? The author has tried to reveal the integrant relation between technology and people and the importance for the travel agent professionals of keeping the balance in developing e-business, respecting the human presence as both a provider of services and consumer.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126900103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green Boutique Hotels - Marketing and Economic Benefits","authors":"Miroslava Malcheva","doi":"10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36997/ijusv-ess/2019.8.3.179","url":null,"abstract":"Boutique hotels represent the most luxurious and innovative part of destination “tourist power”. They attract a provocative, modern and extremely demanding segment that requires a special attention not only in terms of guests` physical stay, but also in the added value that a hotel of such category should provide to the customers. In this sense, some boutique hotels combine the use of technology-based supply system and marketing approaches with green practices. The environmental responsibility is now an important part of boutique hotels product portfolio and it is considered as a way to increase their economic benefits. As to the marketing, the green concept could be successfully used as a tool for expanding the boutique hotels impact on the tourist market and at the same time to meet the specific needs of eco-conscious consumers. The present study aims to analyze and assess the potential marketing and economic advantages for the boutique hotels that provide differentiated and trade recognized tourist product trough green oriented ideas.","PeriodicalId":147865,"journal":{"name":"Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121749269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}