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Local Community Involvement and Participation in Avitourism: A Case of Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Kenya
Koki Nyongesa Jairus,
Pepela Anthony,
Wamukota Andrew,
Kidere Flaura
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
24-30
Received:
30 July 2022
Accepted:
25 August 2022
Published:
31 August 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhtm.20220602.11
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Abstract: Avitourism in the Kenyan Coast has received little research attention. This study examined issues relating to the level of local community involvement in avitourism in Arabuko Sokoke forest in Kilifi County. An adapted community involvement framework was used to assess community involvement with other stakeholders in relation to avitourism activities and programs by collecting the views of both the local community and other external avitourism stakeholders. Results indicate that although the community is willing to participate in avitourism, lack of knowledge, limited economic resources and the poor negotiation skills of local tour guides has dis-empowered them from maximally benefiting from their guiding services. Furthermore, collaboration and partnership among the different key avitourism stakeholders had brought positive development results on the prospects of avitourism growth in Arabuko Sokoke forest. Limited avitourism funding was noted to be a major challenge, however, safety and security of avitourism projects was adequately guaranteed. Both state agencies and the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have greatly supported the community in avitourism through capacity building and funding with little contribution from the county government of Kilifi. For the success and growth of avitourism in the study area, conservation and marketing of Arabuko Sokoke forest as an avitourism destination need to be up scaled and the local community need to be assisted in capacity building, marketing, negotiation skills, training and funding as well as awareness creation, while the county government of Kilifi should play its rightful roles.
Abstract: Avitourism in the Kenyan Coast has received little research attention. This study examined issues relating to the level of local community involvement in avitourism in Arabuko Sokoke forest in Kilifi County. An adapted community involvement framework was used to assess community involvement with other stakeholders in relation to avitourism activiti...
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Assessment of Seasonality on Performance of Star-Rated Beach Resorts in the Coastal Region of Kenya
Kwenga Japhet,
Fwaya Erick,
Davis Barasa
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
31-35
Received:
29 August 2022
Accepted:
15 September 2022
Published:
21 September 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhtm.20220602.12
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Abstract: Hotel sector have bright vision for the growth of travel and tourism industry by providing the country’s economic growth. Despite increased efforts by the beach resorts managers and Government of Kenya to make them a driving force in achieving the national economic growth, they have continued to suffer from annual seasonal fluctuations in the volume of business due to tourism seasonality each with different expectations and demands. This paper assessed seasonality and performance of star-rated beach resorts in the coastal region of Kenya. Mixed method approach was used to do a cross-sectional survey. Questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect data. Target population comprised of managers (23) and guests (586). Managers were purposively selected while guests were randomly sampled. Descriptive and inferential statistic were used to analyse quantitative data while qualitative data was analysed thematically. Results revealed high Standard Deviation (1.27), observed in October-December and April-July (1.8) while low Standard Deviation (0.51) was observed in April Easter week and December-March (0.85). Thus, a homogeneity of the responses that April Easter week and December-March are actually peak seasons interpreting to good performance. A number of factors were perceived to cause seasonality; internationally, climatic changes and travel patterns while domestically, holidays, religious festivals, sports and trade fairs. The study recommended extensive assessment on causes, impacts and effective management strategies to smoothen performance.
Abstract: Hotel sector have bright vision for the growth of travel and tourism industry by providing the country’s economic growth. Despite increased efforts by the beach resorts managers and Government of Kenya to make them a driving force in achieving the national economic growth, they have continued to suffer from annual seasonal fluctuations in the volum...
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Domestic Tourism Impacts on Local Destinations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Canadian Case Study
Georges Tanguay,
Juste Rajaonson
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
36-43
Received:
25 October 2022
Accepted:
8 November 2022
Published:
14 November 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhtm.20220602.13
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Abstract: The constraints imposed on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. closed borders, vaccination passport) have led to a drastic drop in international tourism in favor of domestic tourism. Given this context, we analyze domestic tourism impacts on local destinations during the COVID-19 pandemic based on facts reported in daily and local newspapers. To this aim, we use Canada as a case study, where 193 articles published on domestic tourism between March 2020 and September 2021 were identified. Through content analysis, 83 different impacts were identified, of which 72.3% were negative. These impacts were then classified according to the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable tourism. We show that 47% were economic impacts, and of these impacts, the majority were negative. Finally, we identify the impacts most frequently reported in the articles. The most frequently reported positive impacts in Canada include the growth in the number of visitors to outdoor destinations and the opportunity to offset the losses caused by the absence of international tourists, while the most frequently reported negative impacts include the pressure on government to increase aid to the tourism industry and the inability of local tourists to fully substitute for international tourists. These observations put public interventions that aim to promote domestic tourism into perspective by highlighting the related opportunities and risks.
Abstract: The constraints imposed on travel during the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. closed borders, vaccination passport) have led to a drastic drop in international tourism in favor of domestic tourism. Given this context, we analyze domestic tourism impacts on local destinations during the COVID-19 pandemic based on facts reported in daily and local newspapers....
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The Impact of the Selection Factors of HMR on the Attitude and Trust of Consumers: Focusing on the Consumers of 50 or Older
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
44-53
Received:
11 November 2022
Accepted:
6 December 2022
Published:
26 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhtm.20220602.14
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Abstract: In this study, the researcher took note of the rapid growth of HMR, which is leading the dining industry due to the social changes, while the researcher verified the impact of the selection factors of HMRs upon the attitude and trust of the consumers. The findings of this study were as follows; First, the sub-factors of the HMRs, i.e. convenience, price, quality of the menu, and brand reputation. Of these, convenience and brand reputation had a significantly positive impact on the attitude of the target consumers of this study. Second, the researcher verified the mediating effect of consumer attitude in the influential relationship on the factors of HMR choices upon trust among consumers of 50 years or older. The findings were analyzed using the three-stage regression equation by Baron & Kenny (1986). It was shown that Stage 1 mediated the influential relationship from HMR choice factors upon trust. In Stage 2, convenience and brand reputation had a significant impact on trust, which was a dependent variable, while the third stage, to which the mediating variable (consumer attitude) was put, only one factor, that is, brand reputation, had a significant impact, while consumer attitude had a partial mediating effect in the influential relationship of brand reputation, which is one of the HMR choice factors, upon trust, while the mediating effect was full in the influential relationship between convenience, which was another HMR choice factors, upon trust. In the end, analyses showed that consumer attitude had a mediating effect in the relationship between HMR choice factors and trust.
Abstract: In this study, the researcher took note of the rapid growth of HMR, which is leading the dining industry due to the social changes, while the researcher verified the impact of the selection factors of HMRs upon the attitude and trust of the consumers. The findings of this study were as follows; First, the sub-factors of the HMRs, i.e. convenience, ...
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