A slow tourist in the Basque Coast Geopark (Spain)

Fusté‐Forné, Francesc

doi:10.1016/j.ijgeop.2023.03.003

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“…Tokarchuk et al (2022) highlight that, in the post-COVID-19 era, a negative TX due to overcrowding is a significant concern for destination managers [175]. Fusté-Forné (2023) has identified that slow tourism has been revalorized because of the COVID-19 pandemic [201]. Liu et al (2023) reveal ten sources of trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and faced by stranded travelers and identified five dimensions of post-traumatic tourism growth: meaning-seeking, reconstructing a life philosophy, identity, prosocial behavior, and awe of nature [181].…”

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Tourist Experience Challenges: A Holistic Approach

Rusu,

Matus

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Tourist experience (TX) has been covered by many studies. However, a consensus on the topic still needs to be reached in terms of its dimensions, factors, evaluation methods, and evaluation models. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the tourism sector, and the post-pandemic era could bring about new challenges and opportunities, such as the growing awareness of the need for greener, more sustainable, and more balanced tourism. In this study, we consider TX a particular case of customer experience (CX) and an extension of the user experience (UX) concept. We conducted a systematic literature review addressing the concept of TX and reviewing articles published from 2012 to April 2023, indexed in two significant and relevant databases (Web of Sciences and Science Direct). We addressed research questions concerning (1) TX definition; (2) TX dimensions, attributes, and factors; (3) methods used to evaluate TX; and (4) the post-pandemic TX. We selected and thoroughly analyzed 167 articles. We analyze the TX concept, models, evaluation, and the post-pandemic context. We propose a holistic definition of TX and recommend ways to achieve its better analysis. Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be helpful when dealing with future challenges and crises.

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Tourist Experience Challenges: A Holistic Approach

Rusu,

Matus

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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“…This centre links the development of cultural landscapes with diverse ecological niches. Similarly, the Algorri Interpretation Center (Spain) [35] in Zumaia centres its design on interpreting the geological significance of the K/T boundary and Flysch formation, offering visitors an engaging and informative experience (e.g., walking and boat tour services) [36,37]. Both centres employ an integral approach, merging geological processes, human history and ecological development to provide a multidimensional understanding of their geopark regions' interconnected natural and cultural elements.…”

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Sustainable Design for Geotourism Interpretation Centres: Enhancing the Santa Elena Peninsula Geopark Project Experience

Rubira-Gómez,

Malavé-Hernández,

Jaya-Montalvo

et al. 2024

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Geosites represent important elements of geoheritage for promoting geotourism sustainable practices aimed at education and conservation. The Santa Elena Peninsula Geopark Project has several locations with geological, cultural and historical richness and the potential for geosites and tourist development. However, these places lack infrastructures that improves tourist reception and local geoeducation. In this study, Geotourism Interpretation Centres (GICs) were designed using sustainable and architectural criteria to improve geoeducation and geotourism in geosites of the Santa Elena Peninsula Geopark Project. The work included two stages: (i) selection of the geosites and (ii) design of the GICs. Four geosites were selected for the design: Barrio Ingles Ancon Parish, Manglaralto’s Coastal Aquifer, San Vicente Hot Springs, and San Rafael Mines. A GIC design adaptable to the four sites is proposed based on three zones: recreational–passive, services and cultural. The design prioritises sustainability, considering four criteria: political–economic, social, cultural and environmental. The proposal takes advantage of the area’s natural materials and the natural climatic conditions to offer a space that improves the geotourism experience in mimicry with the environment, promoting cultural roots and community benefit.

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