Enlightening tourism -- V. 14, n. 1 (2024)

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    Exploring the role of locally-sourced ingredients in the rural hospitality system of Hungary
    (Universidad de Huelva, 2024) Csapody, Bence
    The aim of this research is to examine the role of local ingredients in the Hungarian rural hospitality system and to analyze the benefits and drawbacks of their utilization in restaurants. Previous literature lacks comprehensive studies investigating the use of local products in restaurants and the collaboration between producers and restaurants, particularly those employing qualitative methods involving both parties. To address this research gap, sixteen interviews were conducted with restaurant representatives and local producers. The findings of this research contribute to understanding the structural barriers hindering the effective integration of local products in restaurant operations. The study reveals that the dynamic nature of restaurant offerings relying on local ingredients, poses challenges for chefs, requiring constant innovation. Additionally, factors such as reliability, transparency, and hyper-local procurement strategies play crucial roles in the adoption of local products. However, logistics and communication emerge as significant shortcomings in restaurant-producer relations, and addressing these issues could improve efficiency, financial outcomes, and product quality. Furthermore, the study provides practical recommendations for enhancing the efficiency of collaboration between local producers and restaurants and fostering mutual understanding between them.
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    A Peep Into The Future Through The Past: A Bibliometric Analysis On Women Travelers
    (Universidad de Huelva, 2024) Soni, Gagandeep; Hussain, Sarah; Shekhar, Asthana; Chandan, Rachna
    The research investigates the advancements made in the area of women travelers by examining publication trends, top contributors, collaborations, and thematic areas. It also explores ways to make travel more convenient for women. The study analyzes data from articles published in 41 journals from 1982 to 2023, using bibliometric analysis, descriptive analysis, science mapping, citation metrics, prestige analysis, keyword co-occurrence metrics, and network analysis. The research reveals the top ten authors, organizations, and countries in women traveler-related literature. The study identifies five major themes, including Women Travelers and Solo Travel, Women Travelers and Travel Motivation, Women Travelers and Purchase Intention, Women Travelers and Girlfriend Getaways, and Women Travelers and Sexual Behavior. A Focus Group Discussion with eleven participants confirmed the thematic analysis findings, revealing that women have a positive attitude towards solo travel and that technology eases their travel. The study identifies research gaps in women's travel and solo travel and suggests managerial implications for making women's travel safer and more convenient. The study enhances the understanding of women traveler research, raises awareness of research frontiers, and guides future directions in business travel niche market segments.
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    Determining the drivers of sustainable ecotourism destination competitiveness from a supply-side perspective: a case of UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
    (Universidad de Huelva, 2024) Thong, Jun Zhou; Lo, May Chiun; Mohamad, Abang Azlan
    Over the last decade, a new segment of the tourism market has been established following the shift in global visitors’ preferences. Individuals have directed their travel course towards another form of travel, namely ecotourism. Nonetheless, the sustainability and progression of ecotourism destinations are often debated. This study involves local industry players’ perspectives, primarily to identify their perceptions towards the impacts of destination core and supporting resources on destination marketing efforts and destination competitiveness (DC). This study gathered 132 valid responses and the proposed model was evaluated using SmartPLS 4.0. Through partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLSSEM), the findings showed that core resources (natural resources and cultural heritage attraction) have substantial positive associations with destination marketing efforts. Supporting resources (tourism infrastructure and quality of tourism services) were found to be significantly and positively associated with DC. Interestingly, this study has revealed the absence of significant relationships between destination marketing efforts and ecotourism DC. These findings enable tourism practitioners to better understand the impacts of resources on sustainable development of ecotourism competitiveness, specifically from suppliers’ perspectives. The implications are further discussed in the paper.