ITB Berlin
As the leading travel industry think tank, ITB Berlin Convention sets its focus on digital, sustainable and resilient solutions. Website: https://www.itb.com/en/
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Measuring the Perceived Impacts of Tourism
The paper by Godovykh, Hacikara, Baker, Fyall, and Pizam (2023) focuses on the development of a robust research instrument designed to measure the perceived impacts of tourism on local communities. The study underscores the importance of accurately assessing tourism’s multifaceted effects, ranging from economic benefits to social and environmental consequences. The research instrument, or scale,…
Hospitality Art Experience
In his 2024 paper, “Hospitality Art Experience Model: The Effects of Visual Art on Guests’ Attitudes and Behavior,” Dr. Maksim Godovykh investigates the impact of visual art in hospitality settings on guest perceptions and actions. The study introduces the Hospitality Art Experience Model, which explains how visual art can enhance the overall guest experience, influencing…
Residents’ Perceptions About the Quality of the Air
Residents’ perceptions of air quality differ from actual pollution measurements and are influenced by socio-demographic, psychosocial, cultural, geographical, political, and other factors. For instance, lower levels of education are associated with a higher discrepancy between objective measures and perceptions. Women traditionally perceive the quality of air as poorer compared to men. Additionally, older people tend…
Tourism Impacts Book
Tourism is one of the globe’s greatest contributors to economic growth, providing significant revenues, innumerable employment opportunities, and massive investment input to destination communities around the world. As tourism becomes an economic mainstay for many communities, local, regional, and national governments increasingly encourage and promote the arrival of ever greater numbers of visitors. This increased…
Exploring the Social Impact of Global Tourism
On December 17, 2023, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), with support from Oxford Economics, released an insightful report titled “The Social Impact of Global Tourism.” This report provides a deep dive into the social footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector across the globe, offering an…
WTTC Global Summit
Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia October 8-10, 2024 Website: https://wttc.org/events-webinars/global-summit/2024-perth?fbclid=IwY2xjawEng-VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSI9Gtd6dxos4pyqHMsYGd1XgbBIqe2zS_LgYsDmLLgjQsxVeIQMNpNRTA_aem_vjKsB9iykaIn0oHJW1Q7mg
Cleanliness Information on Airbnb
The paper by Godovykh et al. (2023) explores how cleanliness information on Airbnb affects guests’ trust and their behavioral intentions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The study addresses the heightened concern over health and safety during this period and how providing detailed cleanliness protocols can influence consumer perceptions and decisions. Building Trust Through Transparency The findings…
WTTC Global Summit
WTTC will host its 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia from 8th – 10th October 2024. WTTC is delighted to host this influential event in a destination that honours its cultural heritage and works to protect both people and planet. Website: https://wttc.org/events-webinars/global-summit/2024-perth