Research tourismProfessional travel for useful discoveries

Benson, Angela M.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-7506-6133-1.50020-2

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“…Questions that focused on participants marine conservation motivations and influences were informed by published literature into scuba diving (thapa et al, 2006; todd et al, 2002) and volunteering (Benson, 2005;Clifton & Benson, 2006), and specifically asked divers to provide the influences on their choice to volunteer in marine conservation. Questions were open ended so as to capture the breadth of individual choice for this section (Veal, 2006).…”

Section: Data Collection and Samplementioning

confidence: 99%

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Scuba Diving and Marine Conservation: Collaboration at two Australian Subtropical Destinations

Hammerton¹,

Dimmock²,

Hahn³

et al. 2012

Tourism in Marine Environments

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Divers are increasingly becoming involved in marine conservation, often doing so as part of their recreational activities. two New South Wales (NSW) volunteer underwater conservation groups [Solitary Islands Underwater research Group Inc. (SUrG) and Byron Underwater research Groups (BUrG)] were studied to characterize members' motivations to assist with conservation in subtropical/temperate marine environments. the collaboration between private and government organizations at two dive destinations was explored to reveal implications towards marine conservation outcomes. Primary motivations to engage in marine conservation programs were a desire to contribute to environmental conservation and to increase personal knowledge and diving skill-base. the volunteer work of these two underwater research groups builds on existing monitoring programs within local marine protected areas with benefits possible through collaboration at each diving destination.

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Section: Data Collection and Samplementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the context of tourism organizations, volunteer motivations reflect both a desire to make a difference and a commitment to personal development and competence building. Benson (2005) also cites education and learning as key elements in volunteer motives for involvement with host organizations.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Scuba Diving and Marine Conservation: Collaboration at two Australian Subtropical Destinations

Hammerton¹,

Dimmock²,

Hahn³

et al. 2012

Tourism in Marine Environments

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“…Bu bağlamda ortaya çıkan alternatif turizm, kültürel yapıya karşı duyarlı ve saygılı olmak ve ev sahibi bölgenin kültürüne zarar vermemek gerektiğini savunmaktadır (Brohman, 1996: 64). Dolayısıyla alternatif turizm anlayışına göre, turizmin Journal of Tourism and Gastronomy Studies 5/4 (2017) [422][423][424][425][426][427][428][429][430][431][432][433][434][435][436][437][438] 424 çeşitlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılan çalışmalar doğal yaşamın sürdürülebilirliği dikkate alınarak yapılmalıdır (Erdoğan ve Erdoğan, 2005: 7).…”

Section: Alternatif Turizmunclassified

Alternatif Turizmin Bazı Türleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme (An Evaluation on Some Types of Alternative Tourism)

Erol¹,

Arslaner²

2017

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Alternatif turizmToplum temelli turizm AAZ turizmi Gönüllü turizm ÖzKitle turizminin çevresel, kültürel ve sosyal yönden meydana getirdiği olumsuz etkileri ortadan kaldırmak, alternatif turizmin ortaya çıkmasında ana neden olarak görülmektedir. Ayrıca kaynakları etkin kullanmak, turizmi dört mevsime yaymak ve bütün yıl turizm gelirlerinden yararlanmak anlamında da alternatif turizm türlerine ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Yeni gelişmekte olan doğa ve kültür temelli birçok alternatif turizm türünde yerel halkın turizm faaliyetlerine dâhil edilmesi, yapılan turizm hareketinde yerel halka, yerel kültüre saygı duyulması ve sürdürülebilirliğin benimsenmesi esastır. Bu çalışmada, doğa ve kültür temelli bazı alternatif turizm türlerinin kavramsal olarak incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Gastronomi turizmi Keywords AbstractAlternative tourism Community based tourism VFR tourismVolunteer tourism Gastronomy tourismEliminating the negative environmental, cultural and social impacts of mass tourism is seen as the primary reason for the emergence of alternative tourism. Moreover, alternative tourism types are needed in order to use the resources effectively, spread tourism activities to all four seasons and benefit from tourism incomes throughout the year. It is essential, in recently developing nature and culture based alternative tourism types, to include the local population in the tourism activities, respect the local population and the local culture during the tourism activities and embrace sustainability. This study aims to examine some of the nature and culture based alternative tourism types on a conceptual basis.

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“…While the traditional view of volunteering is not associated with payment, the volunteers for the research volunteer market do pay (Benson, 2004); therefore, it is not always clear that volunteer behaviour closely relates to that of the more traditional consumer of travel. In most respects, demand is less volatile than in mass tourism.…”

Section: Environmental Stabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The literature linked to volunteer tourism is fragmented with studies spanning a range of topics, for example: culture (McIntosh & Zahra, 2005); cultural exchange (Lyons, 2003); spirituality (Zahra, 2006); pilgrimage (Mustonen, 2005;Singh & Singh, 2004); self (Wearing, 2002(Wearing, , 2003Wearing & Deane, 2003;Wearing & Neil, 2000); self development (Uriely et al, 2003); and environment and conservation (Broad, 2003;Ellis, 2003;Halpeny & Caissie, 2003;Ryan, Kaplan, & Grese, 2001;Weston, Fendley, Jewell, Satchell, & Tazaros, 2003). Studies regarding the research volunteer tourism sector specifically are embryonic but are now beginning to emerge in the literature (Benson, 2004;Clifton & Benson, 2006;Coghlan, 2006;Galley & Clifton, 2004). However, there is little material published on the organisational and business activity that generates and coordinates the volunteering aspects of these scientific projects.…”

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A strategic analysis of volunteer tourism organisations

Benson

Henderson

2011

The Service Industries Journal

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A significant number of tourists now wish to combine their concern for the degradation of the environment with their vacation activities. This concern, together with the need for educated people to work on ecological and scientific projects, has led to the emergence of a small but growing number of UK organisations that bring together paying volunteers and research projects to support research into sustainable development. There is little academic literature on the organisations that provide this travel service. The article examines key dynamics of the research volunteer market examined with data from questionnaire responses, interviews and observation. The article uses Porter's five forces model and the Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) framework to strategically analyse this sector. The findings suggest that none of the five forces are strong enough to depress profits and therefore, the balance sheets should be healthy; however, this is not always the case. Consequently, the SPACE factors that appear related to the financial viability of the firms are explored. In conclusion, firms have the ability to make a substantial contribution to environmental sustainability and their survival is important; however, the risks of operating in this sector are relatively high.

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Research tourismProfessional travel for useful discoveries

Cited by 26 publications

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Scuba Diving and Marine Conservation: Collaboration at two Australian Subtropical Destinations

Scuba Diving and Marine Conservation: Collaboration at two Australian Subtropical Destinations

Alternatif Turizmin Bazı Türleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme (An Evaluation on Some Types of Alternative Tourism)

A strategic analysis of volunteer tourism organisations

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