Anatolia: an International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research

Includes bibliographical references.

Effects of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty: the role of cultural differences -- Places and tourists: ties that reinforce behavioural intentions -- Profiling and segmentation of international tourists in India -- Tourist's perceptions of crowding at recreational sites: the case of the Perhentian Islands -- The imprint of tourism on the topology of maritime networks: evidence from Greece -- Influence of attachment theory on hotel service for specific customers -- Exploring the concept of dining out organically: a managerial perspective -- The role of global south volunteer NGOS in home-stay arrangements in Ghana: the parallel of Simmel's mediator hypothesis? -- Linking nature-based tourism attributes to tourists' satisfaction -- The 26th CAUTHE Annual Conference 2016 -- Hong Kong 2016: second global tourism and hospitality conference and fifteenth Asia Pacific forum for graduate students research in tourism -- The 25th Council for Hospitality Management Education Annual Research Conference -- The 4th Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference -- The International Conference of Tourism in Iran -- Chinese outbound tourism 2.0 -- Destination marketing: an international perspective -- Tourism: principles, practices, philosophies -- Arthur John Burkart - pioneer scholar in tourism studies -- Julio Aramberri: a sociological review of tourism studies -- Larry Dwyer: tourism economist, tourist economist -- A pioneer Africanist in tourism studies: a portrait of Victor B. Teye -- Klaus Weiermair: an innovator crossing boundaries.

[Article Title: Effects of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty: the role of cultural differences/ Woohyuk Kim and Kristin Malek, p. 1-13] Abstract: Destination branding is a key factor in the creation of a differentiated identity to increase a tourist's interest in travelling to a specific area. This study investigated the effects of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty. The sample comprised of both Western and Asian destination tourists to South Korea. To analyse the data, descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modelling (SEM) methods were utilized. The findings confirmed the influential role of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty in both samples. A multi-group SEM analysis revealed the differential effect of self-congruity and destination image on destination loyalty, which was dependent on the tourists' countries of origin.;[Article Title: Places and tourists: ties that reinforce behavioural intentions/ Ricardo Silva and Ant├│nia Correia, p. 14-30] Abstract: This study examines the tourist/destination relationship, in particular the emotional dimension of this relationship via the place attachment construct, in the Alentejo region. A model in which the affective component (satisfaction, trust, place attachment and commitment) plays a role between the cognitive and conative component (behavioural intentions) was proposed. The model was empirically tested with a convenience sample of 814 tourists. A structural equation model (SEM) was applied using AMOS 21. The results suggest that the emotional relationship between tourists and destinations plays an important role in behavioural intentions with place attachment being critical to enhance this relation. At the managerial level, these results suggest that strengthening emotions and attachment is a must to retain tourists and is one of the main issues in tourism destination marketing.;[Article Title: Profiling and segmentation of international tourists in India/ Nripendra Singh,Kathleen A. Krentler and Sunaina Ahuja, p. 31-40] Abstract: Understanding visitors and the factors that pull them to visit a destination is imperative for successful branding as visitor characteristics and salient attributes are used to differentiate and position. This study identifies important attributes and segments of international tourists visiting India. Factor and Cluster analyses were used to analyse the data. Factor analysis identified six underlying dimensions while Cluster analysis identified four segments of international tourists across four continents. Profiling of clusters was done through Chi Square analysis leading to identification of target segments. Suggestions for branding and marketing strategies are provided according to the factors and segments identified.;[Article Title: Tourist's perceptions of crowding at recreational sites: the case of the Perhentian Islands/ S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh,Mastura Jaafar,Azizan Marzuki and Shardy Abdullah, p. 41-51] Abstract: This study examines the effects of tourist socio-demographic characteristics and socio-behavioural factors on tourists' perceived crowding. A questionnaire in both Bahasa Malay and English languages was administered to collect data from tourists visiting the Perhentian Islands, Malaysia. The findings revealed a significant effect for education and age on perceived crowding. In addition, the results highlighted the significant effect of interactions with the local community and satisfaction with accommodation on tourists' perceived crowding. However, the results could not support a significant effect for gender or the perceived social impacts of tourism on the perception of crowding. Given the paucity of studies investigating the factors contributing to perceived crowding, the findings of this study make a significant contribution to the literature. Moreover, this study has a number of practical implications for the local authorities.;[Article Title: The imprint of tourism on the topology of maritime networks: evidence from Greece/ Dimitrios Tsiotas, p. 52-68] Abstract: This paper examines the tourism information enclosed in the topology of the Greek maritime network (GMN) referring to a coastal country with many islands and a tourism orientation in its economy. The rationale of the analysis concerns the symbiotic relationship between tourism and transportation, which under the network paradigm defines the triplet of tourism-transportation network-economy, suggesting the criterion of the grouping of the available variables. The results verify the interacting role between these components for economic development, illustrate a gravity structure in the GMN, and validate the utility of network analysis in socioeconomic research. Overall, this article introduces network topology as a new variable in the study of tourism and transportation systems.;[Article Title: Influence of attachment theory on hotel service for specific customers/ Xuan Tran,Daniel Barbosa,Jonathan Maisel and Jonathan Zedonek, p. 69-79] Abstract: Specific strategies for hotel brand quality development are demonstrated based on the attachment theory. Customers are identified by their levels of anxiety and avoidance. The study used a random sample of 376 U.S. hotel guests in 2013 to test the hotel brand attachment model. The study found that (1) emotional attention with discounted price is most important for guests with base hotel membership; (2) prompt service with discounted price within a time limit is for guests with no hotel membership at a midscale hotel; (3) safety and accuracy service with a full price is for guests with no hotel membership at a luxury hotel; and (4) best performance with a full price is for guests with elite hotel membership.;[Article Title: Exploring the concept of dining out organically: a managerial perspective/ Viachaslau Filimonau and Michelle Grant, p. 80-92] Abstract: Market research suggests that organic food consumption in Europe is growing. The concept of dining out organically may therefore represent a promising business opportunity and yet little is known about how it is perceived by restaurant managers. This study reports on the outcome of a qualitative research conducted with managers of UK casual dining restaurants. It finds that restaurateurs are sceptical about the business feasibility of dining out organically which is viewed as a niche market with limited consumer appeal. This contradicts market research which questions the robustness of its findings. A new research stream looking at actual consumer behaviour, rather than attitudes, when dining out is necessary. Recommendations are devised to facilitate organic dining out in the UK.;[Article Title: The role of global south volunteer NGOS in home-stay arrangements in Ghana: the parallel of Simmel's mediator hypothesis?/ Elizabeth Agyeiwaah and Esi Akyere Mensah, p. 93-95] Abstract: Ghana is one of the top 10 destinations of volunteer tourists' inflow (Tamazos & Butler, Citation2009). Its preference as a volunteer destination has also led to the springing up of local volunteer NGOs, taking on the duty of servicing prospective clients (Forsythe, Citation2011) and facilitating community development through altruistic projects (Taillon & Jamal, Citation2009). Of the many responsibilities of the local NGOs, food and shelter considerations are two major needs of all volunteers and a homestay accommodation helps fulfil such needs with a local touch (Agyeiwaah, Citation2013; Agyeiwaah, Akyeampong, Boakye, & Adu-Gyamfi, Citation2014). Given the unpredictability and sensitivity of the home as a commercial accommodation and the unfamiliarity of the destination to the guest (Campbell & Xu, Citation2004; Lynch, Citation2005), the need for NGO arrangement is heightened for the volunteer tourist to Ghana. This need creates a mediating role between the volunteer tourist and the local host family which is similar to Simmel's mediator thesis in the triadic analysis (Simmel, Citation1950). Consequently, homestay has become a key strategic arrangement for volunteer tourists in Ghana. Yet there is a limited empirical inquiry on the phenomenon despite the clarion call for more research on volunteer tourism (Taillon & Jamal, Citation2009).

The present study contributes to research in this area by examining the role of NGOs in homestay arrangements as part of the volunteer experience.;[Article Title: Linking nature-based tourism attributes to tourists' satisfaction/ Azizan Marzuki,Mana Khoshkam,Diana Mohamad and Irhanida Abdul Kadir, p. 96-99] Abstract: Nature-based tourism (NBT) definitions are broadly separated into two continuum, namely (1) tourism activities that passively take pleasure in undisturbed and/or undeveloped natural resources (Ceballos-Lascurain, Citation1996) and (2) tourism activities that actively utilize nature-based attractions' attributes (Pickering & Weaver, Citation2003). NBT generally and mature NBT spots especially are in urgent need of practical solutions that could elicit the desired tourism experiences (Andriotis, Agiomirgianakis, & Mihiotis, Citation2008). Crilley, Weber, and Taplin (Citation2012, p. 218) found that satisfaction towards NBT attraction is the experiences felt, affected by "... use levels, perceived crowding, absence of litter, extent a visitor values the site, level of development, ... and condition of trails"; general knowledge constructs satisfaction are based on the following: desired outcome, attainment of desired outcome and desired outcome management. Constraints-wise, Thapa (Citation2012) viewed satisfaction as something delivered due to inter-communication between factors of individuals' psychological state, social interactions, and negotiation between the first two factors. Therefore, understanding how needs and motivations are exchanged and how these play pivotal roles within the satisfaction framework are important. While motivation concerns psychology of the individual and destination choice more of a tourist attraction, understanding both are vital towards increasing visitor satisfaction during visitations.;[Article Title: The 26th CAUTHE Annual Conference 2016/ Hera Oktadiana and Philip L. Pearce, p. 100-101] Abstract: Tourism Australia claims there is "nothing like Australia". In the world of tourism academic conferences, it could be also claimed there is "nothing like CAUTHE". As the main academic tourism and hospitality conference for Australian and New Zealand researchers and educators, it is now in its 26th year of operation and has developed a special Antipodean cultural style. It is serious fun. CAUTHE always seeks to be stimulating and lively with an irreverent touch and a world class agenda of topics and interests. The CAUTHE event in Sydney met these aims and again cultivated its own conference style in February 2016.;[Article Title: Hong Kong 2016: second global tourism and hospitality conference and fifteenth Asia Pacific forum for graduate students research in tourism/ Hui Liu, p. 102-104] Abstract: Concurrently, the 2nd Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference, and the 15th Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism were held by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) from 16 to 18 May 2016 in the Hotel ICON, which is the state-of-the-art teaching and research hotel of SHTM. Themed on "Innovation, Education, Research", this two-in-one conference provided an exceptional interaction platform for academics, policy-makers, thought leaders, industry professionals, and research students to exchange insights related to the latest innovations, trends and challenges of the global hospitality and tourism industries. This combined conference has attracted delegates with diverse backgrounds from various parts of the world including but not limited to Australia, Cyprus, France, Indonesia, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and Thailand.;[Article Title: The 25th Council for Hospitality Management Education Annual Research Conference/ Mingjie Ji and Una McMahon-Beattie, p. 105-106] Abstract: Keynote speakers included leading tourism and hospitality futurist Ian Yeoman from New Zealand and renowned international expert on food design and innovation Francesca Zampollo. Peter Walker, Head of the Belfast School of Architecture at Ulster University also headlined with an exploration of built heritage and city brands using Belfast as a case study. The conference included a panel discussion on celebrating food and drink in Northern Ireland. Invited panelists included Director of the Hastings Hotel Group, Howard Hastings; Founder and Director of Taste and Tour, Phil Ervine; Chief Executive of Hotels Federation, Janice Gault; Chief Executive of Hospitality Ulster, Colin Neill; Chief Executive of Food, Michele Shirlow; and Stephen Boyd at Ulster University.;[Article Title: The 4th Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference/ Bodil Stilling Blichfeldt, p. 107-108] Abstract: The 4th Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference was held on 24-29 May 2016 at La Blanche Island Bodrum, Turkey and was organized by Metin Kozak, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey and Nazmi Kozak, Anadolu University, Turkey. The conference series is hosted by ANATOLIA and is held together with the 8th World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure. The 4th Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference emphasizes interdisciplinary aspects of tourism and hospitality. Consequently, the conference welcomes papers not only from tourism, travel, and hospitality, but also from other related fields. The fact that the two conferences are held jointly ensures that senior researchers have the unique opportunity to meet emerging tourism researchers and get to know what emerging tourism researchers across the globe work on. The 4th Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference has matured into a platform that brings together researchers from many different nations and disciplinary backgrounds. This year, more than 55 participants from 18 countries participated in the conferences, where 54 papers were presented. Furthermore, the conference was held at a resort popular amongst western tourists. This ensured that the participants, during breaks and leisure moments, were constantly reminded of what tourism "is" and this allowed for deep reflections on tourism as a research area and the importance of bridging its research to practices and the industry.;[Article Title: The International Conference of Tourism in Iran/ Jamal Kheiri, p. 109] Abstract: The International Conference of Tourism in Iran after the nuclear deal was held on 17-18 November 2016, in Tehran's Milad Tower, Iran. The conference was organized by University of Tehran in cooperation with Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO). The main aim of this conference was to examine the impacts of Iran nuclear deal and the lifting of international sanctions on Iran's tourism industry. The deal was adopted in October 2015 and implemented on January 2016, and was believed to have impacts on Iran's tourism industry with respect to foreign countries, international tourists, and foreign companies.;[Article Title: Chinese outbound tourism 2.0/ Mingming Cheng, p. 110-111] Abstract: Powered by China's steady economic growth in the last two decades, a second wave of "made-in China" tourists are creating new marketplaces with the potential to reshape our tourism system. "Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0" edited by Robert Li, an international renowned researcher with an extensive record of publications about Chinese tourism, offers a timely update to researchers and practitioners alike in understanding this rapidly changing market. The editor takes us on a journey into Chinese outbound tourism 2.0 and its broad implications for destinations worldwide. This book has incorporated a range of contributions from Chinese scholars in China and abroad as well as Western scholars from various geographical locations offering a well-informed global perspective.;[Article Title: Destination marketing: an international perspective/ Michał Żemła and Kamila Ziólkowska-Weiss, p. 111-113] Abstract: Destination Marketing: An International Perspective is a volume that explores different marketing approaches and tools which are used in a variety of places around the world. These contrasting places consist of different backgrounds, cultures, and resources, which make the comparison of approaches and tools rewarding.

The volume is an outcome of two international conferences taking place simultaneously in Istanbul in 2014, namely: Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference and World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure. The book includes 18 studies divided into four thematic parts.;[Article Title: Tourism: principles, practices, philosophies/ Hamid Talebi, p. 113-115] Abstract: This leading comprehensive book is considered as one of the most cited books among distinguished scholars in tourism. The book is aimed to be utilized as a textbook for college and university courses in the field of tourism. Moreover, the book is a powerful means of disseminating information among stakeholders and local authorities in tourism industry. This is the twelfth edition of a book first published in 1972. In the light of dramatic changes in tourism industry this edition has been updated and revised to add new section on culinary tourism and up-to-date information about transportation means, including the airline industry, and updated cruise industry.;[Article Title: Arthur John Burkart - pioneer scholar in tourism studies/ Victor T. C. Middleton, p. 116-121] Abstract: I was pleased to be asked to write an appreciation of the academic contribution of the late Arthur John Burkart. Appointed by Professor S. Medlik (1970), a year or so ahead of myself, John and I were the first full-time tourism university academics in England to develop the teaching of tourism with Rik and other colleagues at the University of Surrey, UK. The first full-time dedicated one year university degree course (Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism) was launched in 1972/73 with the option for a Master's Degree to be taken part-time in the following year. Regrettably, John was not a man to record his own achievements and much of the key records of his life and contribution did not survive his death (1998). Combined with the fact that his academic contribution did not commence until he had already reached his late 40s and was effectively over due to ill health by his early 60s, this appreciation is shorter than other profiles of the pioneer contributors to tourism in this series. In writing it I wish to acknowledge the supporting evidence provided by Professor David Airey and information from Burkart's daughter Caroline.;[Article Title: Julio Aramberri: a sociological review of tourism studies/ Agustin Santana-Talavera, p. 112-128] Abstract: Tourism, as an economic activity, has consolidated itself as one of the main forms of economic liberalism, penetrating social structures and modifying through demonstration and adaptation cultural traits. However, so far, it has not been possible to show or demonstrate a principle of direct and unique causality of these modifications. Tourism grows, tourism businesses expand, and motivation to offer and consume tourism products is wider, more varied, and changeable than ever. If you have an economic surplus, or failing that borrowing capacity and time, you can be a tourist. If you have access to the market to demonstrate your brand, to show your product, you can be a destination. Tourism is based on this exchange; it is both a global business, as shown by its distribution channels, and a domestic one, as in individuals' interest in being part of it. It is a complex combination of production, supply, and consumption.;[Article Title: Larry Dwyer: tourism economist, tourist economist/ Peter Forsyth, p. 129-135] Abstract: Larry was born in Sydney (1947), and began his professional career studying economics at the University of New South Wales. When he graduated, he worked for an oil company, but he soon tired of this, and took on junior teaching job at his old university, and afterwards started studying for a degree in philosophy at the University of Sydney, Australia. Having gained a top degree with his thesis on "Time Travel" (Dwyer, Citation1975) he gained a very competitive Commonwealth Scholarship, and headed off to the University of Western Ontario to do a PhD on philosophy and economics. By the time he obtained his doctorate (1980), he was veering towards economics again, and he went back to his old university, the University of NSW, as a lecturer in economics.;[Article Title: A pioneer Africanist in tourism studies: a portrait of Victor B. Teye/ Dallen J. Timothy and Cody Morris Paris, p. 136-140] Abstract: Born in Cape Coast, Ghana (1949), Victor Baker Teye had an abiding love for his homeland and was raised to respect and honour his African heritage. His formative years in Cape Coast and in Accra, and his later education and employment abroad, instilled within him an lifelong desire to remain connected to Ghana and work to improve not only an academic understanding of tourism in Africa, but also to advance the socio-economic lives of his fellow Africans through tourism.;[Article Title: Klaus Weiermair: an innovator crossing boundaries/ Mike Peters, p. 141-145] Abstract: Weiermair never separated theory from practice - hence, he did not fear to introduce theoretical concepts and models to practitioners in order to explain and understand market changes and market actors' behaviours. Together with Smeral (Citation1998) (and for instance later discussed by Pechlaner, Citation2003) he transferred Michael Porter's diamond of competitiveness to the tourism industry to highlight the strengths and weaknesses but also the threats and opportunities for Austria's tourism industry.