Research in tourism sustainability: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 1990 to 2022

An assessment of the perceptual elements of urban streets based on the context of urban tourism - The case of Sheffield

Background

After COVID-19, more and more travelers are more inclined to walk in cities, and the sensory elements of streets can have a significant impact on urban tourism. Local residents and travelers have different perceptions of the street and preferences for its use. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and analyse the streets from the perspective of locals and travelers.

Method

In this study, a questionnaire was designed to obtain local residents' and travelers' evaluations of the sensory elements of the street and a quadrant analysis of the street's sensory elements was carried out using the IPA-Kano model.

Results

The results of the study show that travelers are particularly concerned about maps and signage guidance, while local residents are more concerned about the green environment of the surroundings and how well it is maintained.

Conclusion

There is a difference in the indicators chosen by the two groups in the results of the comparison between locals and travelers, and this study is hoped to provide some data support for future urban managers and designers to learn from and refer to for street improvements and renewal.

Revisiting tourism in the post-pandemic era: An evaluation study of China's 5A-Class scenic spots

The emergence of the COVID-19 in 2019 has unquestionably had a profound and transformative effect on the tourism industry. Following the easing of COVID-19 prevention and control measures in China, there has been a significant increase in travel demand. Representing the epitome of excellence in Chinese scenic spots, 5A-class scenic areas are primary destinations for travelers. The assessment of these scenic spots plays a crucial role in shaping their tourism reputation. Currently, there is a regional focus in research on the evaluation of 5A-class scenic spots exhibits regional characteristics, with limited attention given to a nationwide assessment. In this study, we collected over 410,000 online comments were gathered from 256 scenic spots classified as 5A-class. Employing the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic model, this study conducted a thematic exploration and applied Grounded Theory for qualitative analysis of evaluation themes. This study focused on analyzing scenic spot evaluations by examining three dimensions: the scenic spot itself, the surrounding facilities, and the perspective of tourists. Study findings reveal: (1)Tourist evaluations of 5A-class scenic spots by tourists undergo changes from the inception of the journey to its conclusion. (2)Tourist assessments of these scenic spots are not confined solely to the attractions themselves, the quality of peripheral amenities also has a significant impact on their assessments. This study differentiates itself from traditional regional analysis and perceptual image perspective analysis by employing a process-oriented approach from the perspective of the tourist. The utilization of text-mining techniques enables the identification of coexisting universal and regional tourism evaluation indicators. The present study makes a valuable contribution to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into the intricate nature of the tourist evaluation process and the interrelationships among different factors.

Tourism social sustainability in remote communities in Vietnam: Tourists' behaviors and their drivers

Drawing on the social practice theory, theory of planned behavior, social contagion theory, and social exchange theory, this study focused on tourist behaviors affecting tourism social sustainability and their drivers. Besides its unique contribution to distinguishing positive behaviors from negative ones, this study is the first exploring tourism social sustainability in remote communities in Vietnam, an emerging country and focusing on domestic tourists. The study reveals that tourists' knowledge about tourism social sustainability is not only the safeguard against conducting improper behaviors. Behaviors negatively impacting tourism social sustainability can be instigated by crowd, pampering of one's convenience, and superiority feeling. Furthermore, inappropriate behaviors can be nurtured by the community and service providers. This study also indicates a mixed finding regarding the role of tour operators and tour guides in enforcing the code of conduct and regulations; however, both leader and members of the community can play a critical role in promoting socially sustainable tourist behaviors.