A Nature Tourism Route through GIS to Improve the Visibility of the Natural Resources of the Altar Volcano, Sangay National Park, Ecuador

Article Environmental Sciences

Design of Nature Tourism Route in Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve, Ecuador

Danny Castillo-Vizuete et al.

Summary: This study proposed two optimal tourist routes in the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve through spatial network analysis, aiming to maximize visitor satisfaction by presenting new ways to visit tourist attractions.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Geosites and Geotourism in the Local Development of Communities of the Andes Mountains. A Case Study

Paul Carrion-Mero et al.

Summary: This study evaluates the most relevant geosites in Chimborazo province, Ecuador, applying the IELIG method and proposing alternatives for geotourism development. The global assessment shows that some geosites have very high interest, and it suggests that combining geosites and cultural heritage elements in travel itineraries could benefit the region's sustainable development.

SUSTAINABILITY (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Determinants of ecotourism development in and around protected areas: The case of Campo Ma'an National Park in Cameroon

Gadinga W. Forje et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the determinants of sustainable ecotourism development in and around the CMNP, recommending the adoption and implementation of a public-private partnership, maintenance of roads and tracks, and reform of the benefit sharing mechanism as essential strategies to foster sustainable ecotourism development in the area.

SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN (2021)

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Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Tourism competitiveness and tourism sector performance: Empirical insights from new data

Reza Hossein Zadeh Bazargani et al.

Summary: This study reveals that tourism competitiveness is a major driver of tourism flows and contribution to GDP across different regions and income groups. However, the effects vary depending on the regions, income groups, and measures of tourism performance. Infrastructure is a universal driver of tourism performance, while policy conditions, enabling environment, and natural and cultural resources are also critical determinants.

JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Foreign tourists' experience: The tri-partite relationships among sense of place toward destination city, tourism attractions and tourists' overall satisfaction- Evidence from Shiraz, Iran

Raana Shaykh-Baygloo

Summary: The study explores the relationships among sense of place, attractions, and satisfaction, finding that attractions have an indirect impact on satisfaction, with sense of place playing a crucial mediating role. Understanding tourists' perceptions of attractions and sense of place is important for enhancing tourist satisfaction.

JOURNAL OF DESTINATION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Article Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

Experiences, post-trip destination image, satisfaction and loyalty: A study in an ecotourism context

Ting (Tina) Li et al.

Summary: This study suggests and examines an Experience-Image-Satisfaction-Loyalty framework in an ecotourism context. Results show that acting, fun learning, and emotional experiences have an influence on both attribute-based and holistic destination image. Tourism experience indirectly affects loyalty via the mediating effects of destination image and satisfaction, providing practical implications for ecotourism destination operators and organizations promoting ecotourism.

JOURNAL OF DESTINATION MARKETING & MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health