{"title":"SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: FACULTY MEMBERS PERSPECTIVE IN SAUDI UNIVERSITIES","authors":"Rommel Alali, Y. Aboud","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52113-1190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52113-1190","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainability in higher education involves the integration of sustainable principles, practices, and values into the fundamental functions of educational institutions, addressing environmental, social, and economic dimensions. This study aims to evaluate sustainability practices in Saudi higher education institutions, focusing on faculty members' perceptions. The primary objective is to assess the extent of sustainability implementation across academic, research, social, and environmental dimensions in Saudi universities. By leveraging faculty members' insights, the study seeks to identify areas of strength and weakness in current sustainability practices. The research adopts a descriptive and analytical approach, utilizing an electronic questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. A random sample of 275 faculty members from diverse Saudi universities actively participates in the study. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods are applied for data analysis and hypothesis testing. The findings indicate a limited implementation of sustainability practices within Saudi universities across various dimensions, as perceived by faculty members. Weaknesses are identified in academic, research, social, and environmental spheres. The study recommends that universities prioritize sustainability by establishing dedicated committees and drawing inspiration from successful institutions in the field. A clear strategic vision for sustainability is crucial for advancing these practices within higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"32 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368158","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}
Khusnul Bayu Aji, Elvis Salouw, I. R. Darajat, Nuryuda Irdana, Wiwik Sushartami
{"title":"MANGROVE ECOTOURISM RESEARCH PROGRESS, TRENDS, AND UPDATES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS BASED ON THE SCOPUS AND WEB OF SCIENCE DATABASES","authors":"Khusnul Bayu Aji, Elvis Salouw, I. R. Darajat, Nuryuda Irdana, Wiwik Sushartami","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52105-1182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52105-1182","url":null,"abstract":"Using bibliometric analysis, this study aims to examine the progress, trends, and updates of mangrove ecotourism research within tourism studies. The primary data for this study were collected from the Scopus database with 306 publications and the Web of Science (WoS) database with 585 publications of mangrove ecotourism scientific documents published until the end of 2022. The results show that the first publication on mangrove ecotourism in the Scopus database was identified in 1992, while the first documents on the topic were included in the WoS database six years earlier, in 1986. The prominent keywords of mangrove ecotourism topics shared by publications in the Scopus and WoS databases were predominantly related to environmental and sustainability issues, such as conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Based on geographical distribution, Asian countries and institutions have dominated recent publications on mangrove ecotourism. This means that the geographical distribution of publications on mangrove ecotourism is strongly influenced by the geographical distribution of mangrove ecosystems, which are mostly found in Asia.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"94 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365827","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}
Badrizal AL HAZAR, S. Sumarmi, I. Astina, Rajendra Prasad Shrestha
{"title":"MAPPALILI CEREMONY IN SUPPORTING UNESCO VERSION OF CULTURAL TOURISM IN MAROS- PANGKEP GEOPARK","authors":"Badrizal AL HAZAR, S. Sumarmi, I. Astina, Rajendra Prasad Shrestha","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52135-1212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52135-1212","url":null,"abstract":"Traditional ceremonies are one of the cultural representations that are passed down from generation to generation. The public's interest in traditional ceremonies has declined over time, especially for the younger generation. As part of the MarosPangkep Geopark, it needs special attention by UNESCO's vision and mission. This study aims to: (1). Know the difference of Mappalili Ceremony as cultural tourism in the perspective of Arajang and Balla Kalompoang, (2). know the sustainability of the Mappalili Ceremony in supporting the Maros-Pangkep Geopark according to UNESCO's vision and mission. This research uses qualitative research with an ethnographic approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and Tudang Sipulung. Data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model, namely: 1). Data collection is done through in-depth interviews and documentation, 2). Data reduction to generalize data from in-depth interviews, 3). Presentation of data to classify the results of interviews and process them, and 4). The Verification is done by pouring and making the final results according to the objectives. The results of the research obtained by the Mappalili Ceremony are a command ceremony to descend the rice fields. The Mappalili Ceremony has the potential to become cultural tourism because in the process there are several unique series of each tribe in managing agricultural land, especially rice fields. The Mappalili Ceremony is cultural tourism that can support the Maros-Pangkep Geopark according to UNESCO's vision and mission. Therefore, efforts to preserve cultural sustainability in the future need to be considered properly to support the development of cultural tourism in South Sulawesi.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"16 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367280","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}
A. G. Sugiama, Dwi Suhartanto, C. Lu, I. W. Rediyasa, Reggy Pramudya Sulaeman, Flora Maria Renalda
{"title":"TOURIST SATISFACTION AND REVISIT INTENTION: THE ROLE OF ATTRACTION, ACCESSIBILITY, AND FACILITIES OF WATER PARK TOURISM","authors":"A. G. Sugiama, Dwi Suhartanto, C. Lu, I. W. Rediyasa, Reggy Pramudya Sulaeman, Flora Maria Renalda","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52125-1202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52125-1202","url":null,"abstract":"Although it is crucial to investigate the effect of tourism components on satisfaction and revisit intention, there has not been any similar study that specifically explores the perception of young tourists visiting water parks. This study aims to investigate the effect of attraction, accessibility, and facilities on satisfaction and revisit intention. Using quantitative research methods with 269 young water park tourists, the data were analyzed by using SEM-PLS modeling. The results reveal that attraction, accessibility, and main facilities are significant predictors of satisfaction and revisit intention of young wate r park tourists. Meanwhile, the role of supporting facilities is not as important as the main ones. Support facilities do not impact revisit intention through young tourist satisfaction, even though tourists are satisfied with the support facilities, these supporting facilities do not make them intend to revisit. This study also discovers an interesting finding, that support facilities, both directly and indirectly, had no effect on revisit intention, and satisfaction does not mediate the effect of support facilities on revisit intention. These findings provide a meaningful insight for water park managers to provide tourism components that satisfy visitors so they have a strong intention to revisit.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"42 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368250","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":"FACTORS AFFECTING SUSTAINABLE POVERTY REDUCTION LIVELIHOODS IN RURAL AREAS IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM","authors":"V. Le, Phan Van Tuan, Nguyen Chi Hai","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52117-1194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52117-1194","url":null,"abstract":"Sustainable poverty reduction livelihoods in rural areas is a comprehensive process to solve current problems and build sustainability for the future. Sustainable Poverty Reduction Livelihoods in Rural Areas aims at solutions to reduce poverty and ensure complete and sustainable development of rural communities. The research seeks to discover factors affecting sustainable poverty reduction livelihoods in rural areas. Research data was collected in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. In the survey with the questionnaire, 750 people responded directly to the questionnaire. SPSS 20 and AMOS 24 software are used to analyze data. The data collection process takes place from August to October 2023. Implementation methods include data descriptive statistics, testing scales, analyzing factors' suitability, and testing research structure. The research results show that six factors affect sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction in rural areas in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, including local government policies, infrastructure, education and training, labour market, community involvement, and finance and banking services. From the study's findings, several contents are discussed and suggested to help understand the relationship between factors affecting sustainable poverty reduction livelihoods in rural areas.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"61 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140364870","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}
Unang Toto Handiman, Didik J. Rachbini, Syafrizal Chan, Setyo Riyanto
{"title":"HOW TO INCREASE SUSTAINABLE RURAL TOURISM PERFORMANCE? AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN INDONESIA","authors":"Unang Toto Handiman, Didik J. Rachbini, Syafrizal Chan, Setyo Riyanto","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52114-1191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52114-1191","url":null,"abstract":"The primary objective of this study is to examine the influence of social capital, government support, and entrepreneurial orientation on the improvement of sustainable rural tourism performance. Additionally, the study aims to identify a suitable model for enhancing the overall performance of sustainable rural tourism. Using a quantitative model, this study utilized the responses of 400 rural tourism administrators. SmartPLS 3.2 is used as a tool to analyze the collected data. Smart Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to assess the interrelationships among social capital, government support, entrepreneurial orientation, and sustainable rural tourism performance. The findings show a positive impact of social capital and entrepreneurial orientation on sustainable rural tourism performance, but government support does not impact on sustainable rural tourism performance. Furthermore, social capital and government support have a positive impact on entrepreneurial orientation. This study suggests the role of entrepreneurial orientation to increase the influence of social capital and government support on sustainable rural tourism performance. Finally, This research offers a conceptual contribution to authors investigating the sustainable performance of rural tourism. Additionally, it provides practical insights for stakeholders in rural tourism, aiding them in enhancing the sustainable performance of this sector.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"66 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140364973","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}
Gaukhar Ospan, Altyn A. Zhanguzhina, Z. Auyezova, Nurgul Ramazanova, Mariash Aralbekova
{"title":"ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE KARKARALY STATE NATIONAL NATURE PARK OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN","authors":"Gaukhar Ospan, Altyn A. Zhanguzhina, Z. Auyezova, Nurgul Ramazanova, Mariash Aralbekova","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52124-1201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52124-1201","url":null,"abstract":"The article considers the results of assessment of recreational impact on the natural environment within Karkaraly SNNP (State National Nature Park). The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of recreational activities on the natural environment of Karkaraly SNNP using remote sensing data. The proposed methodology for assessing the impact of recreational activities on the natural environment using remote sensing data includes several steps from the selection of indicators for assessing recreational load to obtaining the integral value of recreational load on the natural environment. The most visited recreational sites were selected as objects of the study. The study showed that the natural environment near the sanatorium \"Sosnovy Bor\" in the area with high attendance of vacationers is in a relatively disturbed state. The key site has a dense network of paths, the stand of trees is weakly closed, groups of trees are limited by paths, roads and glades.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"10 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367257","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":"BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, PERSONNEL COMPETENCY, AND MARKETING STRATEGIES INFLUENCING THE SUCCESS OF TOURISM BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN THAILAND","authors":"Pisit Potjanajaruwit, Somsak Klaysung, Krisakorn Sukavejworakit","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52119-1196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52119-1196","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, an attempt has been made to examine factors affecting the success of various types of tourism business in Thailand. A total of 100 copies of the questionnaires were given to operators and managers engaged in tourist businesses in Thailand. These respondents were chosen by Proportionate Random Sampling-a method that ensures an unbiased cross-section from every section of society. The statistical methods used in data analysis include percentage calculation ; determining a mean value for all readings ; assessing standard deviation; analysing frequencies and multiple regression analysis. Entrepreneurs in Thailand's tourism industry have indicated that for the success of their operations marketing strategy, personnel competency, and business partnerships are the most important factors. When the study carried out the hypothesis tests it showed that price, place, and product (the 4Ps of marketing mix) location, and physical surroundings on one hand skills of human resource management to bring employees together while business partnership are positively correlated with success in operating a tourism business statistically.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"41 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367523","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}
D. Seidualin, Aidar H. Mukanov, Rina Y. Agybetova, K. Mussina, Zharas Berdenov, Lazzat T. Babkenova, Nazgul Zh. Zhensikbayeva
{"title":"DEVELOPMENT OF A GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING TOURIST ROUTES IN THE ULYTAU NATIONAL NATURAL PARK","authors":"D. Seidualin, Aidar H. Mukanov, Rina Y. Agybetova, K. Mussina, Zharas Berdenov, Lazzat T. Babkenova, Nazgul Zh. Zhensikbayeva","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52134-1211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52134-1211","url":null,"abstract":"This article analyzes the development of ecotourism in the Ulytau Nature Park using innovative Geographi c information systems technologies. The main purpose of the study is to create a favorable and innovative environment for the development of the tourist experience, including the search and discovery of historical sites, the development of optimal routes and infrastructure improvements. The use of GIS maps in ecological tourism contributes to the development of optimal routes, improvement of tourist infrastructure and provision of informative services. The analysis of the study makes it possible to identify recommendations for public and private organizations in the field of using GIS technologies for the sustainable development of ecotourism. The created GIS map provides information about the park's territory, the location of objects and routes, which contributes to a more informative and oriented tourist experience. The experience of working with GIS technologies enhances the ability of tourists to navigate, discover and obtain information about historical sites and attractions in ecotourism and help enrich the tourist experience.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367609","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}
Nawaf Zarie Alshehri, Asier Baquero, Mohamed Hani Abd-Elhady, W. M. E. Salama, H. Khairy, R. Abouelenien
{"title":"GREEN HRM AND GREEN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN HOTEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY: A MEDIATED MODERATION MODEL USING ECO-INNOVATION AND GREEN PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE","authors":"Nawaf Zarie Alshehri, Asier Baquero, Mohamed Hani Abd-Elhady, W. M. E. Salama, H. Khairy, R. Abouelenien","doi":"10.30892/gtg.52130-1207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52130-1207","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the impact of green HRM (GHRM) on green competitive advantage (GCA), examining the mediating role of eco-innovation and the moderating role of green psychological climate (GPC). The study surveyed 472 fulltime employees in five-star hotels and travel agencies, developing and testing a five-hypothesis research model using PLS-SEM. Results revealed that GHRM positively impacts GCA and eco-innovation. Eco-innovation positively impacts GCA. In addition, GPC has a positive moderating influence on the relationship between GHRM and eco-innovation. Furthermore, Eco-innovation significantly mediates the relationship between GHRM and GCA.","PeriodicalId":38173,"journal":{"name":"Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites","volume":"45 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368464","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}