... from the Scopus database, which is viewed as covering approximately twice as many journals as Web of Science (Boyle and Sherman, 2006). It can be concluded that creative tourism is not the same as cultural tourism, and that it is associated with intangible elements (that is, intellectual...

... between China and Korea. In China, the consumers’ hedonic motivation had a stronger relationship with functional restaurant attributes, which reflects a culture that emphasizes pragmatism. Originality/value This study analyzed the relationship between the motives to eat at a restaurant...

...Hamed Mohammed Almuhrzi; Hamed Ibrahim Al-Azri Purpose The purpose of this conference report is to provide an overview of the Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering Sustainable Development. Design/methodology/approach This is a conference report that provides...

...Stephen Pratt; Pia Kwan Purpose Different cultures believe that some numbers are “lucky” and other numbers are “unlucky”. The purpose of this paper is to determine to what extent hotels follow numerological superstitions in their floor and room numbering, if more accidents or complaints occur...

...Peita Hillman; Brent D. Moyle; Betty Weiler Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the benefits and drawbacks of visual methods, specifically architectural drawings, for assessing locals’ perceptions of proposed tourism development in a cultural tourism precinct. Design/methodology...

...Vikki Schaffer Purpose This paper aims to investigate the preparedness of regional destinations for new and developing markets (NDMs) focusing on service provision and cultural considerations. Design/methodology/approach In-depth interviews using semi-structured questions and quantitative...

...Tomas Lopez-Guzman; Francisco Gonzalez Santa-Cruz Purpose The development of heritage tourism has experienced a great development in recent years, mostly centred in the cities that are World Heritage. This paper aims to present an analysis of the relationship between Intangible Cultural Heritage...

.../methodology/approach – Based on the existing theoretical and empirical research on involvement and brand equity in tourism marketing and the literature on Muslim tourists’ needs and culture, a conceptual model for Muslim tourists is developed. The model investigates the relationships between Muslims...

... to its suitability in generating frameworks from data gathered plus existing theory. Findings – The research describes the development of the electronic cultural adaptation framework (E-CAF), which consists of six theoretical dimensions that allow both researchers and practitioners to comprehend...

.... Findings – The field research indicated that, culture is the main factor, which motivates visitors to attend the festival and also the main theme of the festival that reflects the significant cultural heritage of the city. A SFMM is presented for the International Troia Festival, based on the results...

... country. Such migration often becomes permanent settlement, contributing new issues and qualities into the spectrum of social, cultural and economic influences and interactions within a destination. Due to cultures clashing with one another, tensions occur, and adaptations are necessary to set up...

...Muchazondida Mkono Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how tourists negotiate existential/experiential authenticity in cultural restaurant experiences as represented in their online reviews. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses netnography, a relatively novel web-based...

...Katherine B. Hartman; Tracy Meyer; Heather Hurley Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the antecedents and consequences of an international tourist phenomenon known as the culture cushion. Design/methodology/approach – Using surveys, participants considered a specific...

...Nicole Mitsche; Franziska Vogt; Dan Knox; I. Cooper; Patrizia Lombardi; Daniela Ciaffi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to utilise commodification for the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage in cities by developing interpretative strategies, specifically enabling access...

...E. Wanda George Purpose This paper seeks to highlight issues surrounding ownership and copyrights relating to intangible cultural heritage and to raise potential concerns for local (rural, remote, smaller) communities involved in cultural heritage tourism. Design/methodology/approach...

... tourism development has to the Shandong province in China. This study offers insights into different perspectives by gender and culture. Marianne Bickle can be contacted at: bickle@mailbox.sc.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Tourism development Social factors Attitudes...

...Catherine Palmer; John Cooper; Peter Burns Purpose Drawing on social anthropology this paper aims to focus on the role of culture in identity formation through an examination of the results of research into the culture of the chef – culture manifest in what has been referred to as the “culinary...

...A.M. Ogaboh Agba; Moses U. Ikoh; Antigha O. Bassey; Ekwuore M. Ushie Purpose The paper seeks to examine the development of the tourism industry in Cross River State and its implication on the culture of Efik people of Calabar, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The approach taken...

...Marianne C. Bickle; Rich Harrill Purpose The purpose of this editorial is to introduce the current special issue of research related to cultural misconceptions during the globalization of tourism. Design/methodology/approach The four peer reviewed articles presented in this special issue...

...Maria D. Alvarez; Ferhan Gezici; Ebru Kerimoglu Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between culture and tourism, and the urban re‐development process in Istanbul. Design/methodology/approach The paper focuses on the case of Istanbul and reviews the city's goal...