Tourism Education

Wearable computers are fast becoming an integral component of our everyday life. They are gaining wide acceptance in virtually every sphere or domain of everyday activities ranging from sports, health, entertainment, fashion and even the military. They augment our daily routines without significantly affecting other activities. They are portable, accessible and seamless in operation. Wearable computing is incorporated into the personal space of the wearer, controlled by the wearer, always on and accessible thus creating a new form of interaction between humans and computers, that is an integration of man and system. This paper explained wearable computing technology, the features, applications and challenges affecting the growth of the technology.

Sustainability has become a priority for the global tourism industry, requiring a workforce equipped with green skills. However, the integration of these competencies within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains fragmented. This study aims to map the scientific evolution of research regarding sustainable tourism competencies in vocational education. Using a bibliometric approach, data was retrieved from Google Scholar, then analyzed using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The results demonstrate a significant upward trend in publications from 2015 to 2025. Key research clusters center on "green skill," "green job," "hospitality," and "TVET college". Overlay visualization reveals a thematic shift from foundational concepts (2021-2022) toward specific implementation strategies and curriculum mapping (2023-2024). While TVET institutions are strategic facilitators for the green transition, current curricula often lack an integrative framework. These findings provide a roadmap for educators and policymakers to design competency-based programs that align vocational training with the demands of a circular economy

Buku “Pengantar Pariwisata” menyajikan pemahaman dasar mengenai konsep, ruang lingkup, dan dinamika pariwisata secara menyeluruh. Pembahasan diawali dengan kajian filosofis tentang pariwisata yang mencakup aspek ontologi, epistemologi, dan aksiologi, sehingga pembaca dapat memahami makna, nilai, serta cara pandang terhadap pariwisata sebagai suatu bidang kajian dan praktik. Selain itu, buku ini juga mengulas berbagai jenis pariwisata serta motivasi wisatawan dalam melakukan perjalanan, yang menjadi dasar dalam memahami perilaku dan kebutuhan pasar wisata.

Selanjutnya, buku ini menjelaskan komponen penting dalam pariwisata, seperti produk pariwisata, industri pariwisata, serta berbagai sektor pendukung yang terlibat di dalamnya. Pembahasan mencakup akomodasi, jasa makanan dan minuman, transportasi, hingga pengelolaan destinasi wisata. Selain itu, buku ini juga menguraikan berbagai dampak yang ditimbulkan oleh aktivitas pariwisata, baik dari segi ekonomi, sosial budaya, maupun lingkungan, serta pentingnya pengelolaan yang berkelanjutan untuk menjaga keseimbangan antara manfaat dan risiko yang muncul.

Pada bagian akhir, buku ini membahas berbagai jenis wisata, objek dan daya tarik wisata, termasuk wisata alam, buatan, sejarah, dan budaya. Selain itu, dibahas pula konsep dan strategi pemasaran wisata yang berperan penting dalam menarik minat wisatawan dan meningkatkan daya saing destinasi. Dengan penyajian yang sistematis dan bahasa yang informatif, buku ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi awal bagi mahasiswa, praktisi, dan pembaca umum dalam memahami dunia pariwisata secara komprehensif.

This study examines the effectiveness of vocational education in hospitality and tourism in Himachal Pradesh, India, with a focus on skill development and employability outcomes. Despite the growth of the tourism sector, limited research has adopted a multistakeholder perspective in region-specific contexts, creating a gap in understanding the alignment between education and industry requirements. Using a descriptive research design, primary data were collected from 100 participants, including students, faculty, and industry professionals, through a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS 4. The findings reveal that practical training and skill development significantly influence employability, with skill development acting as a mediating variable. Regression results indicate that practical training (β = 0.456, p < 0.001) and skill development (β = 0.237, p < 0.05) are significant predictors of employability, while curriculum quality does not have a significant direct effect. Furthermore, stakeholder analysis highlights significant differences in perceptions of employability (p = 0.019), indicating a gap between academic preparation and industry expectations. The study contributes by providing region-specific empirical evidence and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and stakeholder collaboration in enhancing employability outcomes in hospitality and tourism education.

Tourism education establishes an important link between theory and the realities of the service sector; internship programs are considered a crucial element in providing students with their first authentic encounters with professional life. This study explores how tourism and travel services students' initial internship experiences influence their perceptions of the industry, motivation levels, and evolving career orientations. Using thematic analysis of unstructured research diaries, the internship process is interpreted as a multidimensional form of learning that promotes emotional, cognitive, and social growth. The analysis identified five key themes: motivation and psychological state; work environment and managerial relations; education and professional development; customer relations; career perceptions and future planning. The findings indicate that motivation is significantly influenced by managerial behavior, perceived fairness, and workload distribution. Internships are revealed to be transformative experiences that help students develop self-efficacy, adaptability, and a sense of professional identity. Framing internships as identity-building processes rather than mere vocational obligations, this study highlights the value of mentorship-based and equity-oriented approaches that strengthen the link between tourism education and industry realities.

Elearning offers in the tourism and hospitality sector have been investigated, recently and four main types of courses have been identified, according to their provider: Academic, Destination Management Organizations, Corporate, and Independent. While for other types several studies are available, there is a lack of research when it comes to the online independent courses. This study focuses on e-learning courses issued by independent providers: they include training offers of very different nature, e.g.: language trainings for waiters, food and wine matching courses, sustainability communication training, cooking for celiac people, etc. The results of this exploratory study provide an initial map of such educational offers; it discusses also some inferential indicators of satisfaction expressed by the users on social media, which may provide useful insights for the identification of possible quality indicators of tourism-related online independent courses.

Turizm sektörü, ekonomik büyüme, döviz girdisi ve istihdam yaratma açısından stratejik bir öneme sahip olmakla birlikte, krizler, pandemiler ve enflasyon gibi dışsal etkenlere karşı oldukça kırılgandır. Özellikle Türkiye'de son yıllarda hızla artan enerji, gıda ve işgücü maliyetleri, otel işletmelerinin kârlılığını ve finansal sürdürülebilirliğini önemli ölçüde sınırlandırmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın önemi, söz konusu maliyet artışlarının otel işletmeleri üzerindeki finansal etkilerini Amasya ili örneği üzerinden inceleyerek hem literatüre katkı sağlamasında hem de sektör temsilcilerine uygulanabilir çözüm önerileri sunmasında yatmaktadır. Ayrıca çalışma, yerel bulgularla Türkiye genelindeki yapısal maliyet sorunlarına ışık tutmakta ve ulusal politika geliştirme süreçleri için önemli bir referans oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma, nitel yöntem yaklaşımıyla ve yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat tekniği kullanılarak Amasya'da faaliyet gösteren otel işletmelerinden elde edilen verilerle yürütülmüştür. Bulgular, maliyet artışlarının işletmelerin nakit akışını zayıflattığını, yatırım ve planlama kararlarını ertelemelerine neden olduğunu ve doluluk oranları ile gelirlerinde düşüş yarattığını göstermektedir. COVID-19 pandemisi, sabit giderlerin sürmesi ve ek hijyen harcamalarının artmasıyla bu baskıyı daha da artırmıştır. Ayrıca, müze ziyaretçi sayılarındaki azalma, artan maliyetlerin yalnızca konaklama işletmelerini değil, kültürel turizmi de doğrudan etkilediğini ortaya koymaktadır. Elde edilen bulgular, enerji ve kaynak verimliliğine dayalı maliyet yönetimi, dinamik fiyatlandırma, gelir çeşitlendirme ve finansal destek mekanizmalarının güçlendirilmesi gibi stratejilerin geliştirilmesi gerektiğini göstermektedir. Bu yönüyle çalışma, artan maliyetlerin turizm sektöründe yarattığı çok boyutlu etkilerin anlaşılmasına katkı sunmakta ve hem işletmelere hem de politika yapıcılara yol göstermektedir

This article presents the results of a research carried out with egress from Tourism courses located in Curitiba that aimed to compare their expectations during their undergraduate studies with their current professional activities. The quantitative research was released on line using the form toll from Google Docs, with a sample of 215 valid questionnaires, answered in February and March 2009. This way, it is showed a basic profile of the sample, moving to the professional situation right after the graduation and the professional involvement with Tourism Planning, of those who embraced this area. It can be concluded that the participation of these professionals in the labour market tends to be badly paid and that their participation in Tourism Planning is discreet and often shared with another professional activity.

Ecotourism resilience is the ability of ecotourism systems to adapt and flourish despite environmental changes, economic shocks, and social disruptions. One core and unexplored aspect of it is sustainable sourcing, which involves obtaining goods and services that protect the local economy, environment, and ethical standards. In light of these considerations, the study aims to assess the impact of sustainable sourcing on ecotourism resilience. This paper followed quantitative methods to assess the impact of sustainable sourcing on ecotourism resilience. Data was collected through structured questionnaires using systematic random sampling techniques. For data analysis, the study adopted Smart-PLS 4.0. The study revealed that sustainable sourcing has a positive impact on the resilience of ecotourism. According to the results, cultural preservation and sensitivity had a higher impact, followed by sustainable materials sourcing. Moreover, the study recommends exploring the contextual and contributing factors of ecotourism resilience using qualitative methods (case studies and interviews). Additionally, the study recommends eco-certification and standardization to foster long-term sustainability and the development of ecotourism resilience. The study highlights socioeconomic benefits of sustainable sourcing and ecotourism. Moreover, the study asks for a community-based tourism model and training program for stakeholders to strengthen ecological resilience, promote equal social benefits, and preserve resources and cultural heritage. The study offers a holistic understanding of sustainable sourcing and its role in ecotourism development. It also provides a foundation for developing a context-specific and integrated model for designing and contributing to ecotourism processes, practices, and body of knowledge.

The edited collection of submissions from the Teaching Tourism - Walking Conference (TeToWaCo), an event held at the end of August / early September 2024. This conference was no ordinary gathering; rather, it was an immersive experience that took place mostly outdoors in the suburbs of Sapporo, Japan.

Günümüzde turizm sektöründeki gelişmeler, teknolojik dönüşümlerle ve onların kullanımıyla yakından ilgilidir. Bu nedenle, hızla gelişen teknoloji ile birlikte yeni kavramlar ve yapılar ortaya çıkmaktadır, bunlardan biri de "akıllı turizm (turizm 4.0) ve turist 5.0"dır. Özellikle son dönemlerde dünyanın ilgi odağı olan ve gerçeklik teknolojileri olarak bilinen 3D sanal dünyanın turizm sektörüne yansımaları ilgi çeken olgulardan biridir. Bu çalışma, endüstri 4.0 ile kapıları açılan sanal evrenlerin turist rehberliği ve turist 5.0 ile ilişkisine semiyotik bir bakış açısıyla katkıda bulunmayı ve ilgili alanyazında akıllı turizm, akıllı turizmde turist rehberliği ve turist 5.0 kavramlarının tanımlarını, gelişimini, özelliklerini ve örneklerini sentezleyerek kapsamlı bir bilgi birikimi sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu bağlamda yapılan çalışmanın ilgili literatürde, geleceğin turizminde turist rehberliğinin yeri ve turist 5.0 kavramı ile ilgili boşluğu gidermesi ve gelecek çalışmalara örnek oluşturması açısından önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir.

This study examines how Project-Based Learning (PBL) promotes transversal competences by integrating two core subjects, English for Tourism, First Modern Language English, with Tourism Intermediation and Transport I in the bilingual Tourism Degree program at the University of A Coruña. Over a period of twelve weeks, 12 students in their second year of the degree designed a comprehensive travel package in English, which included destination analysis, itinerary planning, supplier negotiation, cost calculation, and promotional materials. Using a qualitative-dominant mixed-methods approach, data were collected through a six-item student questionnaire (Google Forms, which included open-ended and Likert-scale responses), project artefacts assessment (reports, itineraries, spreadsheets, and promotional materials), and systematic observations during group meetings and presentations. Notes on teamwork, participation, problem‑solving, and English use provided additional material to monitor the progress of student engagement. Data analysis combined thematic analysis for qualitative evidence and descriptive statistics for quantitative responses. The findings obtained show that students perceived the project as highly relevant for applying linguistic and professional knowledge to authentic industry tasks. The reported benefits included greater use of specialised vocabulary, improved public speaking in English, enhanced collaboration, and a clearer understanding of tourism‑sector practices. Challenges were mainly associated with spreadsheet‑based cost calculations and varying spoken language proficiency. At the end of this project, students expressed high satisfaction, suggesting that interdisciplinary PBL strengthens both employability skills and language competence in tourism education.

Tourism is a service product reliant on infrastructure. The products required to meet the demand for travel, housing, food, and drinks while away from home serve as a marker for it. Almost every economic activity has seen a rise in the importance of tourism as a major business with global reach. Rajasthan continues to attract the most visitors. Forts and palaces, temples and properties, rivers and hills, deserts and their magnificence, and fauna are a few of Rajasthan's most popular tourist destinations. Rajasthan has relied heavily on tourism as a source of income due to its diverse and rich geography, lively culture, and captivating celebrations. Rajasthan provides tourists with a wide range of alluring travel attractions. The main tourist destinations of Rajasthan include Jaipur,

La ruta literària Borriana: literatura vora mar forma part del projecte RuTIC, que inclou deu rutes literàries amb aplicació mòbil desenvolupades per un equip de treball multidisciplinari i interuniversitari i finançades pel Ministeri de Ciència, Innovació i Universitats, aquesta ruta combina literatura i paisatge per promoure la identitat cultural local i el turisme literari, l’itinerari compta amb cinc parades emblemàtiques del Port de Borriana, amb textos de cinc autors locals: Manuel Peris Fuentes, Carme Rufino, Domènec Marzà, Iban Llop i Joan Verdegal, els visitants poden recórrer la ruta amb l’ajuda d’una audioguia narrada per Joan Garí i Carme Rufino, i gaudir de la realitat augmentada, que afegeix una capa semiòtica més a l’experiència, a més, es preveu dissenyar activitats per a estudiants de centres educatius de la Plana Baixa, per tal de consolidar la ruta com una eina educativa i de turisme de proximitat, la recerca que presentem en aquest article planteja la importància d’aquest projecte per a la difusió cultural i proposa futures oportunitats de promoció.

Insandan insana etkilesimin en yogun yasandigi sektorlerin basinda gelen turizm sektorunde kaliteli hizmet icin en onemli unsur nitelikli isgucudur. Isgucunun nitelikli olabilmesi de dogrudan saha donanimli bir egitimle mumkun olabilmektedir. Bu calismada ilk kez Sakarya Universitesi tarafindan olusturulan 3+1 Egitim Modeli kapsaminda on lisans turizm ogrencilerinin modele yonelik gorusleri ve buna bagli olarak meslege iliskin tutumlari tespit edilmeye calisilmistir. Arastirmada, universitelerin staj uygulamalari konusunda yapilan bircok calisma taranmis, staj egitiminden farkli bir surece sahip olan 3+1 egitim modelinin Sakarya Universitesi Kirkpinar Turizm MYO ve Karasu MYO ogrencileri tarafindan nasil degerlendirildigi ve uygulama sonucunda ogrencilerin meslege iliskin tutumlarinin ne sekilde yogunlastigi incelenmeye calisilmistir. Tum bu incelemeler sonucunda ogrencilerin yaz stajindan farkli olarak akademik takvim doneminde gerceklesen bu yeni uygulama modelinden, buyuk oranda ...

La ruta literària Borriana: literatura vora mar forma part del projecte RuTIC, que inclou deu rutes literàries amb aplicació mòbil desenvolupades per un equip de treball multidisciplinari i interuniversitari i finançades pel Ministeri de Ciència, Innovació i Universitats. Aquesta ruta combina literatura i paisatge per promoure la identitat cultural local i el turisme literari.
L’itinerari compta amb cinc parades emblemàtiques del Port de Borriana, amb textos de cinc autors locals: Manuel Peris Fuentes, Carme Rufino, Domènec Marzà, Iban Llop i Joan Verdegal. Els visitants poden recórrer la ruta amb l’ajuda d’una audioguia narrada per Joan Garí i Carme