Anais Brasileiros de Estudos Turísticos

Attitude to the DMO’s roles and interaction with stakeholders in tourism destinations in the North Caucasus region

Oxana I. Shebolkina, Siuzanna V. Mirzoian, Urs Wagenseil, Bettina Mandel — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Management of tourist destinations is a priority area in the modern tourism industry and in economic science. In this regard, destination management organizations are critical players in territorial planning and tourism development. The North Caucasus republics are a growing destination for Russian and foreign tourists, which is why the issue of their development is of particular importance, as it is impossible without addressing the tasks of cooperation among the central tourism-related institutions. The article is focused on the role and problems of functioning of DMO’s in North Caucasus republics, particulary on the two key issues: 1) revealing the conditions and tools for the functional relationships among stakeholders in tourist destinations of the Kabardino-Balkarian, Karachay-Cherkess, and Chechen Republics of the Russian Federation, and 2) identifing the abundance and diversity of actions taken by stakeholders for the coordinated management of these destinations. A comparative characteristic of Russian and European literature approaches to managing a tourist destination makes it possible to understand the modern functions and models of DMOs as the key tool of tourism development. A qualitative and quantitative survey of the key stakeholders’ opinions in the tourist destinations considered allowed making conclusions about the implications for managing ski tourism destinations by a Destination Management Organization in Russia. The analysis of qualitative expert interviews and a quantitative stakeholder survey in the North Caucasus reveals the advantages of coordinated destination management for various stakeholder segments and their potential for further development. The results of the study indicate the underdeveloped state of the DMO system in the North Caucasus republics and highlight the need to implement a set of measures to plan the territorial development of their tourist complexes, particularly in ski tourism.

Presence of leisure in fieldwork in undergraduate tourism programs in Brazil: ambiguities, dilemmas and challenges

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper aims to discuss the ways in which fieldwork is present in the teaching practices of Brazilian professors in undergraduate tourism programs. In addition, it seeks to understand how educators who make use of fieldwork perceive the presence of leisure in educational practices in higher education in tourism. The main concepts discussed concern reflections on the relationships between leisure and education, as well as the presence of fieldwork in Portuguese-language scientific literature in the field of tourism in Brazil. To achieve the proposed objectives, the following methodological procedures were adopted: (i) bibliographical research; (ii) documentary research; (iii) interviews; and (iv) qualitative analysis. Data analysis drew on analytical tools from Discourse Analysis, based on interviews conducted with 34 professors from nineteen undergraduate tourism programs in Brazil. In this way, the study seeks to contribute to reflections on the importance of fieldwork for undergraduate tourism programs, as well as on the challenges and contributions of this teaching practice to broadening knowledge and practice in the education of tourism graduates. The results reveal the existence of diverse understandings regarding the terminology used to refer to this educational practice, without making clear the meanings encompassed by each term. Furthermore, the data indicate the existence of a field of tensions concerning the recognition of the presence of leisure in these initiatives.

Matoli, gastronomic culture, festival, and tourism: exploring Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa through the lens of cultural ecology theory and the convivialist approach

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in India, especially in Goa, is closely linked to unique cultural traditions that showcase the region’s rich heritage, traditional values, and ecological awareness. A key tradition is the Matoli, a decorative canopy made from locally sourced herbs, fruits, roots, and shrubs, representing the community’s strong connection with its natural environment and linking culinary customs to ritual practices. This study examines how gathering materials for Matoli and preparing festive dishes promote community cohesion, fostering collaboration and shared cultural expressions. Using cultural ecology theory (Steward, 1955; Rappaport, 1967; Harris, 1966), the research explores how societal practices are closely linked to the natural environment. Using a mixed-method approach, the study combines ethnographic fieldwork, botanical surveys, and interviews with local residents to explore both the cultural and ecological aspects of the Matoli tradition, including its culinary elements. The findings highlight how these practices can help preserve cultural identity, encourage sustainable eating habits, and strengthen community ties. In line with the Convivialist Manifesto (https://convivialism.org/), we contend that tourism should coexist with the normal functioning of host societies without fundamentally changing or subordinating them, following an alternative post-neoliberal convivialist logic. By examining the connection between tradition, biodiversity, and food culture, the study provides insights into how festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi can serve as platforms for cultural conservation and environmental awareness.

Overtourism in rural areas of Turkey: a tale of two towns

Güliz Coşkun — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the impacts of tourism development on rural areas in Isparta, Turkey, focusing on stakeholders’ perspectives in two towns. It examines the interplay between overtourism, challenges in rural tourism, and sustainable tourism development, situating these within the broader literature on tourism planning and governance. A qualitative case study approach was employed, using 27 semi-structured interviews with local residents, Government officials, private sector representatives, and academics. The findings reveal contrasting development models: a structured, top-down approach versus an uncoordinated, bottom-up model, highlighting issues such as infrastructure deficits, environmental damage, and limited local involvement. The study concludes by emphasizing the importance of long-term planning, stakeholder collaboration, and addressing governance challenges to mitigate overtourism and enhance sustainable rural tourism. These insights contribute to both theoretical understandings and practical strategies for managing rural tourism sustainably.

Why does no one ask the children?

Marko Koščak, Mladen Knežević, Tony O’Rourke — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Our Brazil-focused research analyses tourism development by deliberately disregarding the limited perspective of the economy-centric paradigm of children in tourist destinations. In consumerist logic there are limited numbers of works related to children in tourism. As a result, we know little about children’s perceptions of tourism given that they are a highly neglected social group in terms of their opinions and perceptions. Yet evidence exists that when children are invited to participate in tourism planning they voice perceptive opinions. Brazil’s academic tradition creates potential to plan long-term tourism development yet ignores children. Brazilian tourism is labour-intensive in precarious working hours and engages a failure in experiencing upward social stratification; thus parents and their children remain locked into the social system at the entry-level.

Geopolitics of the geopolitics of tourism: a Latin American tradition?

Thiago Duarte Pimentel, Dominic Lapointe — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Recognizing that tourism has evolved into a global activity, its economic importance—stemming from its integration and expansion within the capitalist system—alongside its social significance (as a mechanism for conflict stabilization, social classification, and hierarchy), cultural role (as adherence to values, affirmation of belonging, and secularized rituals), and political function (as an ideological means of promoting a type of integration of peripheral societies into the world system) have progressively increased in contemporary society, particularly in the post-World War II context. This theoretical essay maps, through an unsystematic and narrative review, the main analytical approaches to the geopolitics of tourism in the first two decades of the 20th century, aiming to identify their key characteristics, components, central ideas, and authors, as well as their theoretical developments (schools of thought). Despite the recent increase in studies on the geopolitics of tourism, this subfield remains fragmented at the international level. This paper argues for the existence of an autonomous Latin American tradition dating back to the 1970s, whose continuity, persistence, and renewal (through the training of new generations) can be characterized as a school, albeit one whose dissemination is relatively limited by linguistic barriers. Finally, the essay proposes a research agenda aimed at recovering this autonomous tradition, updating it, and eventually engaging it in dialogue with theories, concepts, and frameworks from other paradigmatic traditions, in order to advance studies in this field.

Guest-host tensions in a fractured world

Maximiliano E. Korstanje, Sharad Kumar Kulshreshtha — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

From its outset, the tourism industry has focused its attention on host-guest’s relationships. They were historically characterized by stage of indifference, conflict and harmony. In recent years, some new paradigms have surfaced to hold that tourism should harmonize –although not always happen- the host-guest tensions. After the pandemic, host-guest tensions have been revived while taking radicalized forms. The tourist-phobia, as well as the sentiment of hostility against strangers, is part of a new fractured world where the classic spirit of hospitality is in crisis. The present paper explores the ebbs and flows of the anti-tourist discourse in a post viral context.

Creative tourism and gastronomy: tools for sustainable development and social transformation in vulnerable communities

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Creative tourism and gastronomy have proven to be potential catalysts for sustainable development, especially in socially vulnerable communities. This study aims to analyze how culinary practices and the design of experiences based on creative tourism can promote sustainable development and the appreciation of the local community. The research uses the Creative District of Passagem de Mariana, Minas Gerais, Brazil, as a locus of study. This stands out as a creative territory, emerging as a central agent, offering authentic gastronomic experiences that showcase the richness and diversity of local cuisine. The methodology employed, through a qualitative approach of participant observation, allowed for an in-depth understanding of the perceptions, experiences, and meanings attributed by the various actors involved. The data analysis was conducted qualitatively, engaging in dialogue with the theories presented in this research. In conclusion, creative tourism and gastronomy emerge as effective strategies for sustainable development. Promoting cultural interaction and the appreciation of local knowledge and practices enriches the tourist experience, while also contributing to cultural preservation, income Generation, and community empowerment, proving to be practical tools for the social and economic transformation of these communities.

Analysis of the Liability of Newness in the creative economy: a multi-case study on gastronomic enterprises

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Although there are studies that examine the Liability of Newness (LoN) in other sectors, few focus on the creative economy. The discussions proposed here connect the concepts of LoN and strategy within gastronomic enterprises. The objective of this research is to analyze the vulnerabilities faced by gastronomic entrepreneurs and the strategies they use to overcome them. The methodological approach involves a multiple-case study, with data collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis techniques. The results, based on the literature, show that internal factors such as the lack of routines, the need to define new roles, and organizational learning, as well as external factors like challenges in accessing critical resources, establishing connections and legitimacy, and low awareness of regulations, are the main causes of vulnerability in the studied gastronomic ventures. Based on learning, the strategies to overcome these challenges include resource mobilization agility, engagement with key stakeholders, the ability to manage difficult environments, and relationship management. In line with the research objectives, the results support the theoretical implications and provide recommendations to strengthen gastronomic ventures in Grão Mogol.

Exploring gaps in young tourists’ travel experiences: a phenomenological approach

Burak Atasoy, Oğuz Türkay — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Although it has gained significant popularity in the literature, there is limited information on the behaviour of young tourists. This study addresses this gap by exploring how young tourists' perceptions of their experiences are shaped and identifying the factors that influence their holidays. Furthermore, insights into youth tourism can inform the development of successful strategies by tourism destinations and managers. In this context, a phenomenological study was conducted to examine the relationship between planning, executing, and reflecting on a tourist trip. Qualitative data were obtained through document analysis, focus groups, and interviews. The results show that technology cannot be ignored when considering young people's perceptions of tourism experiences. Technology and social media exert a dominant influence over all phases of young people's travel planning and beyond. Moreover, different characteristics of young people, such as lifestyle, interests, expectations, and tourism behavior, are shaped by them. This inference necessitates a reevaluation of the approach to creating memorable tourism experiences proposed by Kim et al. (2012). This is because the factors in the expectation and perception process for young tourists are viewed differently from those of previous groups. As a result, tourism practitioners should shift their focus from experience quality to demographically based product and service design.

Adaptive strategies in tourism destinations amid migration and displacement

Valerio della Sala — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study analyses the interplay between migration, displacement and the tourism industry, shedding light on how destinations worldwide adapt to the dynamic challenges posed by these phenomena. As global migration patterns shift and displacement becomes more frequent due to various factors, including conflict, climate change and socio-economic disparities, tourism destinations are at a critical juncture. Quantitative data collection involved surveys distributed to tourists and local businesses in various destinations monitored by the WTO. The study is based on a secondary dataset collected from different tourism destinations globally, representing different geographical locations, cultural contexts and stages of economic development. The dataset includes data obtained from existing literature, reports and official statistics on migration, displacement and tourism. Adaptation strategies used by destinations include community engagement initiatives, sustainable tourism development and the formulation of inclusive policies. In conclusion, this research contributes to a comprehensive understanding of how tourism destinations address the complex challenges of migration and displacement. By illustrating the interconnections between demographic changes, community dynamics and economic resilience, the study provides valuable insights for policymakers, destination managers and researchers seeking sustainable and adaptive solutions in the changing landscape of global tourism.

The effects of food neophobia and openness to different cultures on ethnic food consumption: the case of tourism students

Sıla Karacaoğlu, Duran Cankül — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Students who have the opportunity to intern and work in different sectors of an international industry such as tourism are often in environments with different, diverse and ethnic foods and are in contact with foreign colleagues and tourists. Moreover, these students will have careers in different fields of tourism in the future, work in various destinations around the world and serve tourists from different cultures. The objective of this study is to evaluate how food neophobia (FN) and openness to different cultures (ODC) influence the consumption of ethnic food among undergraduate students studying tourism in different professions, considering socio-demographic factors. In this scope, a questionnaire was administered online to 3rd and 4th year students studying at undergraduate level in tourism departments of different universities in Türkiye between February-June 2024 and a total of 425 people were reached. The main findings show that socio-demographic variables have various levels of influence on FN and ODC. In addition, the results indicate that students with FN are more cautious and closed to ethnic food consumption preferences, while students who are open to different cultures are more willing and open to ethnic food consumption preferences. In addition, it was determined that students at gastronomy and culinary arts departments had the lowest level of neophobia, while tourism guidance students had the highest level of neophobia. On the other hand, tourism guidance students had the highest level of ODC, while gastronomy and culinary arts students had the lowest level of ODC.

A sociolinguistic analysis of tourism in Brazilian travel blogs about the tourist destination Mount Roraima

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article presents a multimodal study that analyzes five blog posts about Mount Roraima, written by Brazilian travel bloggers. The objective is to understand how the sociolinguistic approach to tourism uses blogs as sources of linguistic and semiotic materials for the social construction of categories such as "tourist destination." Based on Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics, the study develops an analytical structure of text and static images to represent Mount Roraima and highlight sociolinguistic characteristics of the blogs. The analysis reveals that Mount Roraima is portrayed as a destination of identity, emphasizing authentic and unique experiences through texts and images. The posts highlight authenticity and uniqueness, with adjectives that encode values of appreciation and interactive qualities, suggesting how Mount Roraima is perceived and presented. The conclusions have important implications for sociolinguistic theory and tourism marketing practices.

Reviewing open kitchen concept regarding its effect on motivation of chefs

İsmet Kutay Sırıklı, Yılmaz Seçim — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The open kitchen concept has been evaluated from the perspective of chefs in quite a few studies. Further research is necessary to investigate the impact of chefs' working conditions in open kitchens on their professional development, motivation, and work processes. This study aims to understand the impact of open kitchen working experiences on chefs who have previously worked in closed kitchens. Specifically, it examines how these experiences affect their mood, motivation, and creativity in the kitchen. For the research, twenty five chefs working in Michelin Starred restaurants in Turkey were interviewed with semi-structured questions. The answers were deciphered through descriptive analysis. The results show that the chefs responded positively to working in open kitchens. Chefs are motivated, happy, self-confident and satisfied while working. Working in front of customers causes them to be more careful, attentive, clean and self-confident. Customers follow the chefs in the restaurant with interest, wonder how the dishes are made and want to learn. This interaction of customers positively affects the chefs' work. Finally, the interaction between the chefs has positive results. The chefs exercise caution in their communication with customers, avoiding colloquial language, profanity, and insulting expressions. More importantly, this leads to the cessation of patriarchal behaviors. As a result, the open kitchen concept application is recommended to the enterprises since the motivation and satisfaction of the chefs will be a factor that will strengthen their professional development, recognition in the restaurant and the popularity of the kitchen will strengthen their professional ties.

The unpredictable ways of climate change, the virocene and the future of tourism in the new normal

Maximiliano E. Korstanje, Sharad Kumar Kulshreshtha — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unparalleled crisis in the circles of tourism industries and beyond. The overcrowding of cities associated with the technological revolution applied to transport has contributed directly to the spreading of the virus worldwide. The tourism industry has been the primary victim and spreader of COVID-19. Though initially, the consequences of the pandemic remain obscured or, at best, uncertain, no less accurate seems to be that scholars have devoted their attention to describing the economic effects on the tourism industry. For some reason, the sociological effects are unexplored in the specialized literature, which is very hard to precise here. These consequences include geopolitical tensions, cultural hostility against strangers, or even the rise of new forms of consumption associated with virtual tourism and IA. This paper discusses the host-guest encounters while basing conclusions on netnography. Since the sample was not statistically represented, the obtained results cannot be extrapolated to other universes. Netnography has received some criticism in recent years, but it remains a fertile ground for understanding certain discrimination-related issues.

Tourists’ intentions to participate in coffee tourism in the context of local Turkish coffee culture

Yeliz Demir, Serkan Bertan — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The research aims to determine the factors affecting tourists’ intention to visit destinations where local Turkish coffee varieties are available. The research sample is made up of local tourists. The data was collected by survey and the number of participants reached by convenience sampling method was 308. The study conducted validity, reliability, confirmatory factor analysis, and path analysis to test the hypotheses. According to the results obtained in the research, tourist experience has a statistically significant and positive influence on destination image and perceived value. Destination image positively influences novelty seeking and perceived value. Novelty seeking positive influences on perceived value and visit intention. Finally, visit perception partially mediates between visit intention and destination image. Research results show that local tourists intend to participate in coffee tourism. In this case, local Turkish coffee varieties should be considered by practitioners as an important resource for coffee tourism in Türkiye. In the future, researchers can study foreign tourists’ intentions to participate in coffee tourism in Türkiye.

Tourism, migration, and digital nomadism. A conceptual approach to new global mobilities

Sandra Zepeda — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Recent research on voluntary international migration movements motivated by lifestyle changes indicates a progressive increase in migration from countries in the North to the Global South (Huete and Mantecón, 2017; Salvà, 2011; Di Campli, 2019; Noorlos, 2013; Tang and Zolkinov, 2021; Hayes, 2014). In the context of new forms of human mobility worldwide, some influenced by economic and demographic factors, new mobility modalities emerge as an emerging paradigm in the social sciences (Sheller and Urry, 2006; Sheller, 2014). The present theoretical-conceptual text aims to study the characteristics, properties and implications of Residential Tourism, International Retirement Migration and Digital Nomadism as analytical categories within this developing conceptual framework. A bibliographic review was carried out in secondary sources, particularly scientific journals, classifying the texts according to their focus and year of publication. The study reveals significant differences in the consumer relationships of residential tourism and International Retirement Migration in perspective with traditional tourism, as well as a greater need to characterize the digital nomad, seen as a hybrid that transits between tourism and residence, modifying its consumption patterns in host destinations and with a high social and cultural cost.

Public policies and the image of the Brazil-Paraguay border: how does Youtube (de)valorize a cross-border territory?

Dores Cristina Grechi, Rosenery Loureiro Lourenço, Carlos Buesa Busón — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Cross-Borders Territory are more than political-administrative lines; they are places of exchange, spaces of cooperation and competition, spaces of social, cultural, and economic interaction. They are complex and dynamic areas with multiple dimensions. The border analyzed in this article is between Brazil and Paraguay, in the twin cities of Ponta Porã and Pedro Juan Caballero, which have a free and continuous flow of people and goods. This research focuses on the perceived image of this border and its relationship with public policies that recognize its complexity and tourism potential. The study used YouTube videos to analyze the perception of these cities and discuss public policies and images of tourist destinations. Using the qualitative methodological approach of grounded theory, 68 videos and more than 14,000 comments were analyzed. Among the findings, the negative impacts of the presence of the PCC at the border and the actions of the Government stand out. The article argues that the lack of public policy initiatives and positive narratives in building the image of tourist destinations can lead to a distorted and detrimental image of these areas. Systematic strategies based on technical issues and cooperative actions among local actors are essential for leveraging the tourism potential of the territory.

Bridging the gap: understanding local perspectives on tourism in world heritage site Kaziranga National Park

Bharat Bonia, Nivedita Goswami — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Wildlife and nature-based tourism at Kaziranga National Park is growing at a fast rate and this has a differential impact on the destinations. The increasing tourism activities in the region have both positive and negative consequences on the destination. Perceptions of locals on these activities are the most crucial elements of the tourism development of a tourism destination. As the tourism industry progresses further, it is important, from time to time, to assess the views of locals toward the changes. In the research article, the aim is to analyze the views of locals toward perceived economic impacts, socio-cultural impacts, and impacts of tourism development on the environment using the methods of principal component analysis for data reduction and maximum representation. The findings of this study reveal that local residents benefited economically, socioculturally, and ecologically from the growth of the tourism industry in their area. However, there are certain instances where locals believe they are not receiving full advantages from tourism activity. The study’s findings will assist tourism policymakers and decision-makers in taking necessary actions to ensure that the advantages exceed the negative repercussions and that local inhabitants continue to benefit to the greatest extent possible.

Navigating geopolitical tensions: resilience strategies in the tourism industry

Edgar D’Souza — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In an era marked by geopolitical tensions and global crises, the tourism and hospitality industry faces unprecedented challenges. This research explores the complex relationship between geopolitics and tourism, highlighting the resilience strategies used by tourism businesses and policymakers in conflict-affected areas. Through an extensive review of literature and qualitative analysis of case studies and interviews, the study investigates how geopolitical tensions influence tourist behaviour, destination appeal, and economic growth, as well as the adaptive strategies adopted by tourism enterprises, diplomatic efforts promoting peace and stability, and the evolving role of digital media in crisis management and destination branding. Findings underline the crucial role of safety perceptions and political stability in shaping travel decisions, along with the negative impact of political unrest on tourism investments and economic development. Recommendations for policymakers and industry stakeholders include prioritizing diplomatic initiatives, investing in tourism infrastructure and security, fostering resilience through innovation and community participation, and leveraging digital technologies for effective communication. By addressing these challenges and harnessing tourism’s transformative potential, stakeholders can contribute to sustainable development and peacebuilding in regions affected by conflicts.