Theoretical and Methodological Challenges for Tourism

Williams, Allan M.; Hall, C. Michael; Lew, Alan A.

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“…Xin et al, (2013) also commented on the use of qualitative research with regard to its advantage of developing themes and models which help to conceptualise a research study. While qualitative methods provide such benefits to research, it often however is used to inform quantitative research where patterns, associations and perspectives are identified (Williams et al, 2014). In other words, quantitative research, which is generated through the findings of qualitative research design assists in increasing the validity of the study significantly (Gray, 2009).…”

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Themes and content of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: A comparison between pre-Games perspectives of British residents and actual ceremonial elements

Konstantaki

Wickens

Perris

2016

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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The focus of this paper is the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. More specifically, this article examines the pre-Games views of a sample of 301 British residents (57.8% male, 42.2% female; age range: 18-65 years) on imagined themes and content of the Opening Ceremony. In addition, the paper discusses the perceptions of cultural identity, i.e. "Britishness" of the surveyed population. The link between the imagined and actual representation of cultural elements is analysed to investigate the importance of local residents" perspectives in the planning of the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The paper also argues residents" perceptions of contemporary culture in Britain as ""an amalgamation of British and ethnic minority cultures"" and its impact on shaping the meaning of "Britishness". The findings of this study propose important managerial implications for planning of Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies while they may also be useful in planning of other national events. Cultural performances which highlight the mainstay feature of a country help to develop a realistic and accurate national identity to international audiences which could potentially increase tourism visits.

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Themes and content of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: A comparison between pre-Games perspectives of British residents and actual ceremonial elements

Konstantaki

Wickens

Perris

2016

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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“…Seldom will innovation lead to changes in the characteristics of the service itself and usually it is accompanied by a new pattern of distribution, interaction with customers, reconfiguring the servicedistribution time, or utilization of a new technological potential (Hertog, 2000). With regards to the tourism sector, as a sub-sector of services, researchers are of the opinion that competition in this sector is high and innovation is necessary for firms and tourism destinations to remain competitive (Williams, 2014;Alsos et al, 2014;Mart ınez-Rom an et al, 2015;Pappas, 2015;Thomas and Wood, 2015). In addition, numerous studies show that there is a correlation between the growth of tourism and levels of innovation (Mottiar, 2004;Getz and Carlsen, 2005;Bardolet and Sheldon, 2008;Cawley and Gillmor, 2008).…”

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“…Various scholars have argued that incremental innovation (i.e. improved methods of perfuming tasks) is very common in tourism (Camis on and Monfort-Mir, 2012;Clausen and Madsen, 2014;Krizaj et al, 2014;Williams, 2014). Booyens and Rogerson (2016) suggest that innovation should be considered as a process of continuous advancement which accentuates the incremental and non-technological aspects of innovation.…”

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Effect of knowledge resources on innovation and the mediating role of dynamic capabilities: case of medical tourism sector in Iran

Edgar

Kharazmi

Behzadi

et al. 2022

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PurposeThis research is an empirical study that addresses whether knowledge resources impact on, or do not impact on, innovation development and if this impact is mediated by dynamic capabilities in the medical tourism sector in Mashhad city, Iran.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research methodology was applied and questionnaires were used for data collection in this study. A total of 108 questionnaires were collected of which 102 questionnaires were valid. Data were analyzed using structural equation modelling technique.FindingsEmpirical evidence obtained from the study reveals that the dynamic capability of learning plays a significant role in transforming knowledge resources into innovation in the medical tourism sector. The mediating role of coordinating capability in the relationship between explicit and tacit knowledge and innovation is considerable and it influences human capital, as well. Sensing capability also exhibits some degree of a mediating role; however, integrating capability is not influential and its role in transforming explicit knowledge to innovation is rejected.Originality/valueMost studies on innovation in medical tourism focused on market and its typology, and neglected the role of knowledge resources and dynamic capabilities. The current study bridges this gap and thus contributes to the scientific literature.

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“…O conceito de desenvolvimento é considerado um conceito polissémico (Landford, 2009;Remoaldo, 2017) e o desenvolvimento da atividade turística deve tê-lo em consideração quando se pretende implementá-lo em qualquer território. Por outro lado, o turismo é um fenómeno complexo e em evolução (Echtner & Jamal, 1997;Higham, 2007;Williams, Hall & Lew, 2014;Kim et al, 2020) e assume-se como uma atividade perfeita para implementar uma abordagem holística. Tal resulta do facto de que o turismo exige o contributo de vários domínios de atuação, desde os transportes, passando pelas empresas ligadas à marcação da viagem, às empresas que definem novos produtos digitais, passando pelo alojamento, pela alimentação e pelas atividades de lazer e de índole cultural.…”

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Abordagens metodológicas na investigação sobre percepção dos residentes em relação ao turismo

Remoaldo¹,

Lopes²

2021

Geografia, Riscos E Proteção Civil. Homenagem Ao Professor Doutor Luciano Lourenço.

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No presente trabalho, de cariz sobretudo pedagógico, são sistematizados os principais métodos de análise da perceção dos residentes em relação ao turismo. Para aferir a validade destas premissas, foi utilizado como estudo de caso o município de Boticas. Os residentes são uma peça fundamental do puzzle que tem que ser montado para se alcançar um desenvolvimento realmente endógeno em qualquer território, mas que pode ganhar um maior significado nos espaços rurais. O facto de haver várias abordagens e técnicas para avaliar a perceção e a participação dos residentes na atividade turística pode ser aproveitado pelos Geógrafos e por outros cientistas sociais, caminhando para uma abordagem mais holística da atividade turística e, por consequência, para um desenvolvimento mais sustentável e participativos.

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Theoretical and Methodological Challenges for Tourism

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

Themes and content of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: A comparison between pre-Games perspectives of British residents and actual ceremonial elements

Themes and content of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: A comparison between pre-Games perspectives of British residents and actual ceremonial elements

Effect of knowledge resources on innovation and the mediating role of dynamic capabilities: case of medical tourism sector in Iran

Abordagens metodológicas na investigação sobre percepção dos residentes em relação ao turismo

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