Table 4

Consensus index of critical factors

Consensus index (Stage 2)Consensus index (Stage 1)Factors affecting apitourism
0.080.10Apitourism information system and promotional activities (unknown concept of apitourism)
−0.14−0.13Organizing and providing ecological infrastructure
−0.10−0.12Planning and policy-making
−0.11−0.11Quality of apiaries' tourist attractions
−0.32−0.28Awareness and education
−0.45−0.44Providing services required by tourists and accommodation facilities
−0.22−0.21Investment
−0.210.24Policy-maker's pro-ecological attitude
−0.43−0.48Area location
0.34−0.37Seasonality of tourism demand
−0.45−0.47Cooperation and coordination between institutions and organizations involved
0.13−0.17Economic benefits
−0.29−0.32Government proposal to support apitourism practices
−0.25−0.27Pricing
−0.30−0.36Holding festivals
−0.34−0.33Tourists' demand

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