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Czech President Zeman hails ‘restart’ of relations with China, signs deals worth billions.
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The natural advantages of the site of the city of Al Zubair contributed to its becoming a stable settlement for the tribes migrating from Najd and Hejaz during the last four centuries. These features gave the city a fundamental stability and constant growth, turning it, later, into one of the main cities in the region and an important commercial centre. This research study aims to examine the historical dimensions of Al Zubair's emergence, as well as the physical housing reality within the boundaries of the walled city (which represents the first phase of the city's development), and to identify the role of people adapting the local conditions of the place in ways that made it a suitable environment for human habitation. The morphological method has been used in this study of the physical reality of the city. This sequential historical method grants geography an important third dimension: time. Al Zubair is, in terms of its architecture, a history written in the form of buildings, streets, and various other facilities; it is an historic compound that cannot be comprehended without an understanding of and insight into its historical development.
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Nowadays more and more attention is devoted to the spatial development of the location of sports facilities within cities. The main aim of our paper is to observe the most important spatial characteristics of their development in Hungarian cities of county rank. In these cities three main periods of development of sports facilities can be observed. Larger sports facilities were constructed especially on the edge of cities or in the suburbs, while in the case of smaller facilities a bigger role was played by locations within the city boundaries. As regards the factors influencing the location of sports facilities, the most important role was played by the location of available land areas, besides accessibility and from the mid-1960s links to existing facilities can be mentioned as well.
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This paper gives an overview of activities of the Regional Museum Varaždinske Toplice in European cross-border project acronyms ‘‘The Birth of Europe“ in the development of cultural tourism Varaždinske Toplice held a round table on March 13 in Varaždinske Toplice called ‘‘Aquae Iasae and projects of the European Union“ organized by the Croatian Academy of sciences and arts - Institute for scientific research work in Varaždin and Regional Museum Varaždinske Toplice.
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На первый взгляд, может показаться, что метафизика туризма — нечто подобное ба- скетбольному жрецу либо сакральному потребителю. Метафизическое измерение дьявольской арлекинады обусловлено тем, что место метафизики никогда не остаётся пустым: целокуп- ность сущего продолжает по-своему звать человека, а потому символическое место духовной элевации в новой цивилизационной истории постепенно занимает обезьянство в формах не- омифологии прогрессизма, теории эволюции, праксиса альпинизма и космонавтики. Поэтому мы не сможем в полной мере понять истинное измерение философии путеше- ствий или теологии паломничества, не вникнув мыслью прежде того в метафизику туризма: разумеется, мы и в этом случае будем заниматься, конечно, метафизикой, а не туризмом… В своё время Виндельбанд говорил, что не только мир идей Платона нам интересен — но и сам Платон нам интересен; однако же, постепенно в развитии последнего интереса был отодвинут мир идей, которым как раз и собираемся заниматься мы.
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This paper considers the role of local community in the development of tourist industry in small towns. What is the function of the local community in city brands construction and creation of museums and other tourist attractions? What is the influence of such innovations on the social life of a small city? The authors analyze the case of successful development of tourism in the city of Myshkin and discern several strategies of tourist experience production adopted by the local officials and activists. Special attention is paid to the role of the local community in implementation of these strategies by the political leaders and to the tactics of presentation of this community. The combination of different strategies creates spatial, symbolic and economic conditions favorable for the development of tourism, but at the same time entails ambiguous consequences for the local community.
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In recent decades the proliferation of museums and the transformation of their activities have become the subjects of debate in the western research. However, there are few studies aimed at understanding of museumification process in Russia. The study of the phenomenon of museumification is relevant due to orientation of the province at tourism development as the means of regional development. The author analyzes the role of museums in the local community and in the attraction of tourists and describes the changes in urbane space and temporal order of social life as the effects of museumification of Russian small towns. On the base of empirical observations the author emphasizes the most significant forms of museumification and defines the limits of this process: everyday practices and the difficult past seem to be its impediments. The research is based on the data collected during the field work in the towns Myshkin and Kargopol.
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The article examines the characteristics and prospects of industrial tourism in Saratov. The author carries out a comparative analysis of industrial excursion practices in other cities, and reveals the identity of the local industrial heritage of Saratov. Empirical basis is the results of the author’s research based on the methods of case study, comparative analysis of information resources, personal interview. Industrial tourism is a resource of urban regeneration and the local citizens’ quality of life improvement. Local territories for industrial use can be converted into places of attraction for cultural tourism. Industrial history open-air museums, excursions for locals, and weekend tours for visitors with specially planned routes are promising spheres of industrial tourism in Saratov. Regional studies promote the expansion of the social boundaries of memory, and industrial culture objects and history of a particular city popularization.
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Argumentacja dotycząca „właściwego” sposobu traktowania podwarszawskich letnisk ewoluowała w czasie: wizja, którą odnajdujemy w artykułach prasowych z początku (( wieku, została stopniowo przetworzona. Coraz mniejszą wagę mają argumenty prozdrowotne: celem pobytu na letnisku coraz wyraźniej staje się rozrywka. Styl artykułów staje się mniej egzaltowany. W latach trzydziestych mniej mówi się o duchowych korzyściach, jakie ma dawać obcowanie z naturą, a więcej o wygodzie, odpowiedniej infrastrukturze, lokalnych ciekawostkach.
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The article examines tourism as a field of conspicuous, prestigious consumption. Nowadays very often collected impressions, emotions, experiences, as opposed to material goods, have distinctive function. Therefore strong and unique experiences are what consumers aspire to, their consumption is associated with high status. One of the main “experience markets” is tourism. It becomes a source of unique experiences which play distinctive role. Many tourists desire authenticity. The prestigious function of tourism is realized thanks to availability of advanced recording equipment and via virtual fora.
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The purpose of the paper is to answer the question whether there is a difference between the behaviors of people travelling with children and the behaviors of other tourists. Using the information coming from the research into tourist traffic in the city of Kraków, conducted in 2014, there are specified (using Mann-Whitney U test and Pearson’s X2 test) the statistically significant differences of behaviors of these two groups of tourists visiting the city. The obtained results allow to conclude that families with children more often than other tourists: are guiding in the choice the destination by the opinion of the family and by the knowledge coming from school, are travelling for the relaxation and cognitive reasons or to visit relatives, are staying at the tourist reception area by about a week, are arranging the travel themselves, are travelling by car and are choosing the hotels or the private lodgings/apartments as a place of accommodation.
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The objective of the paper is to identify a participant of museum tourism who uses social media. The paper presents their socio-demographic profile and patterns of tourism behaviors. The paper shows differences in tourist behavior between those visitors to the city of Krakow who share their impressions of the visit in social media and other visitors who do not. Empirical data gathered by means of 2014 research in Krakow was used in order to verify the objectives. The practical part is preceded by theoretical considerations on museum tourism and social media.
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The article presents the forms of travelling characteristic of the northern Adriatic that formerly belonged to a unified but multicultural area from the Congress of Vienna in 1815 until 1941. The article focusses on the travelling of the local population and tourists by maritime transport services (the Austrian Lloyd founded in 1836 was the largest transport company of the Habsburg Monarchy) and the railway, and later by road motor transport. According to the available sources (the printed tourist guides are an important source for studying tourism development), we also explained the institutional support for tourism development and strategic development aspects by the Austro-Hungarian and later the Italian (fascist) government. The latter achieved significantly lower results in Istrian tourism due to anti-Slavic actions and other political circumstances, economic depression and the spread of epidemic diseases.
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Our research is devoted to the implementation of educational tourism in the education system of higher education students, identifying the prospects for its development based on expert and consumer surveys. The article proposes the author’s definition of educational tourism, reveals its essence and component composition, as well as possible positive effects from its implementation; the connection between the educational and tourist components is emphasized, the primary and secondary nature of which is determined by motivational factors. The key directions for the development of educational tourism are identified through the study of current works presented in the scientometric databases WoS and Scopus. We conducted a study of the main participants in the educational tourism market in Kazakhstan, in particular, we analyzed the indicators of academic mobility of students and employees of scientific and educational institutions; international activities of universities in countries; as well as the number of students, teaching staff in organizations of technical and professional, higher and postgraduate education. The examples of educational tours provided by travel agencies in Kazakhstan are shown. Based on expert surveys and polls, the features of consumer demand and supply in the field of educational tourism were identified, as well as the main communication channels for promoting this product on the market; main promising directions for the development of educational tourism; the degree of awareness of students of higher educational institutions about the essence and specifics of educational tourism; the need to include educational tourism in the educational trajectory of university students. In terms of the characteristics of consumption and provision of services in the field of educational tourism, the authors identified: seasonality and frequency of consumers’ requests to obtain information, form and arrange an educational tour; key motivational factors that guide consumers when choosing an educational tour; average duration and geographic focus of organized educational tours; problems that travel companies face when designing and organizing such tours. In terms of the selection of information and communication tools used to promote educational tours, the main and additional communication channels for promoting educational tours have been identified. In terms of identifying the main promising directions for the development of educational tourism, the average expert assessment of the level of development of outbound and inbound educational tourism was determined. Experts proposed the main promising directions for the development of educational tourism in Kazakhstan, including studying abroad, participation in educational events, learning foreign languages and ecological tours with a scientific focus; the need to include educational tourism in the educational process of university students is emphasized.
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This project focuses on revitalizing old houses and villages by leveraging the circular economy to enhance rural tourism. Centered on the Miljevci Plateau, it aims to integrate the historical and contemporary identities of agriculture, livestock farming, and craftsmanship, while celebrating seasonal customs and events. By adopting ecological, ethical, and cultural perspectives, the project aligns with high international quality standards and innovative practices. The project is the outcome of collaboration between the project owner, author, and an experienced team, it draws on expertise in preparing documentation for national and EU grants and managing project implementation. The project promotes investments in agriculture and rural tourism by repurposing old houses to meet EU standards. This approach enhances competitiveness, enriches the local tourism offer, and supports sustainable rural development while protecting the environment. It emphasizes connecting tradition with innovation to ensure lasting benefits for the community and its cultural heritage.
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The collaborative economy, characterised by peer-to-peer exchanges facilitated by digital platforms, has rapidly emerged as a significant force in various sectors, and especially in tourism. This paper follows a twofold objective: firstly, it investigates theresilience of the collaborative economy platforms during the last shock, and secondly, itscrutinizes whether they serve as an engine for tourism resilience within the European Union. Through a comprehensive analysis of data provided by Eurostat, the studyexamines the extent to which these platforms contribute to the adaptability of the tourismsector in the face of economic and social challenges. Findings suggest that collaborativeeconomy platforms enhance tourism resilience, however, the mechanisms of thisresilience enhancement are still unknown, as the relation between the resilience ofcollaborative economy platforms and tourism sector is neither evenly distributed amongthe European regions, nor directly connected to various sector dependent variables. Thepaper concludes by discussing policy implications and recommending strategies forleveraging collaborative economy platforms to bolster tourism resilience across the EU.
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In terms of avifauna richness, Bulgaria ranks second in Europe after Spain, which makes it an interesting destination for ornithological tourism. The development of mobile technologies has made it easier to record and track ornithological observations and create databases for them. In this study, a selection of mobile amateur applications for bird marking and tracking has been made, and the usefulness of their databases is discussed both for bird conservation and for tourism purposes.
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This study used data collected from these nations to examine the impact of tourism on women’s employment in 32 low-income countries (LICs) from 1996 to 2020. This research uses panel generalized least squares (GLS), system generalized methods of moments (S-GMM), and quantile regression (QR) to evaluate the data. Total tourist arrivals, exports, foreign direct investment (FDI), remittances, urbanization, and the mortality rate of female children are considered in this study. Additionally, this study examines the impact of the tourism sector on employment with other control variables. The findings show that tourism considerably affects women’s employment in general. FDI, exports, and urbanization positively impact women’s economic employment. On the other hand, the mortality of female children and remittances are negatively associated with women’s employment. The S-GMM, QR, and GLS regressions have the same sign and direction. The robustness of our findings is demonstrated in this way. Considering the findings, tourism policy in low-income nations should be rethought so that more tourists and women are employed in tourist-related industries.
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Aimed at boosting tourism and regional growth, this study investigated Banovina, a captivating Croatian region known for its natural beauty and cultural richness. Despite its potential, Banovina hasn't yet established itself as a branded tourist destination. To understand resident perspectives on tourism and branding possibilities, the research employed a two-pronged approach. Online questionnaires gathered opinions from the local population, while semi-structured interviews were conducted with representatives from various Banovina institutions. This comprehensive approach provided valuable insights into Banovina's identity and potential branding strategies for tourist destination success. The study not only offers a theoretical framework for destination branding, identity, and image, but also analyzes Banovina's tourism offerings. It incorporates empirical research from the local population, interviews with relevant authorities, and a SWOT analysis to paint a well-rounded picture. The research concludes that Banovina possesses significant potential as a branded tourist destination, capitalizing on its unique cultural heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and distinctive resources. However, challenges remain. To achieve economic prosperity and attract visitors and investors, successful branding is critical. This study provides a valuable framework and insights to guide Banovina's development as a unique and thriving tourist destination.
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The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of economic freedom and the development of international tourism on international trade, encompassing exports, imports, and total trade. The research sample includes 22 Asian countries over the period from 1995 to 2020. The study employs the System Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) for estimating the research models. Results indicate that economic freedom, business freedom, and trade freedom play a crucial role in international trade activities (both exports and imports). Furthermore, the development of international tourism also demonstrates a significantly positive impact on trade (both exports and imports). The study suggests that policies towards economic openness, increasing economic freedom, business freedom, and trade freedom should be carefully considered and promoted within the trade development strategies of nations. Additionally, economic policies should also focus on solutions to attract international tourists not only as a source of foreign currency but also as a support to foster the development of trade.
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