Academic literature on the topic 'Belize Tourism Industry Association'

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of key actors in the Caribbean’s hotel industry on the development of business models that are inclusive of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and resilient to climate change challenges. The objectives are to gain a better understanding of the central actors’ perspective and to explore the potential of scenario thinking as a pragmatic tool to provoke deep and practical reflections on business model innovation. Design/methodology/approach The research is based on a questionnaire survey conducted via email to senior personnel in the hotel industry across the region as well as to national and regional tourism and hospitality associations/agencies and government ministries. The questionnaire used a mix of close- and open-ended questions, as well as fictional scenarios to gain insight about perceptions from key actors in the tourism sector, including respondents’ personal beliefs about the reality of climate science and the need for action at the levels of individuals, governments, local, regional and multinational institutions. Findings The study found that while the awareness of climate change and willingness to action is high, respondents perceive that hotels are not prepared for the climate crisis. Respondents had an overall view that the hotel sector in the Caribbean was unprepared for the negative impacts of climate change. Recommendations from the study include the need for immediate action on the part of all to both raise awareness and implement focused climate action to secure the future of tourism in the Caribbean. Research limitations/implications The use of a survey has considerable challenges, including low response rates and the limitations of using perceptions to understand a phenomenon. The survey was conducted across the Caribbean from The Bahamas to Belize and down to Trinidad and Tobago so that views from across the similar, yet diverse, regions could be gathered, included and compared for a comprehensive view of perceptions and possible ideas for climate smart action. Practical implications The 2030 Agenda for SDGs is based on policy and academic debates. This study helps to bridge the academic and policy discussion with the needs of the industry. Originality/value This study contributes a consideration for climate-resilient business models for hotels in the tourism industry as a definitive action toward achieving SDG 13. This combined with the use of fictional climate change scenarios to access perceptions about the future of the hotel industry in the light of climate change, adds originality to the study.

With the deepening of economic globalization, China’s Tourism industry has been developing positively, but also accompanied with increasing amount of crisis. On the basic of the systematic analysis of tourism crisis and its characteristics, we treated the Tourism Industry Association as managing subject and put forward the mechanism of crisis management for the Tourism Industry Association in dealing with tourism crisis. Aiming to improve the tourism industry’ capability against risks and provide theoretical guidance for Tourism Industry Association better plays the role of assisting government and guiding enterprises.

The purpose of the study.The existing methodology and definitions of strategically important directions of training of tourism specialists are generalized, taking into account the globalization of industry development and integration, in particular Ukrainian tourist industry, in the European and world-wide. Methods. The methodology of generalization of scientific sources, practical results of the hotel-restaurant and tourism business faculty of the Kiev National University of Culture and Arts, the Ukrainian Association of Travel Agencies (UATO), tourist operators and travel agents of Ukraine has been used. Resuits.Problems of the model of a specialist in the tourism industry are scientifically systematized. The competence of a tourism specialist was determined, personal qualities were selected and their criteria were formulated. Scientific novelty. The theoretical and methodological frameworks for determining the directions of the training of the tourism industry specialist was further developed and improved. Practical significance. Recommendations and scientific-practical conclusions concerning the improvement of selection and training for tourism business with the potential component - increase of its efficiency and profitability are developed.

In recent years, electronic commerce with the convenience and low cost and wide spread has quickly participated in the tourism industry. [This model marks the new mode of electronic commerce. Tourism is information intensive and information based on industry, leading to walk on the tourism electronic commerce. In developed countries, the development of tourism electronic business in China is still lagging behind that in the west, which is also active in the exploration stage. Hot spot in the current research on electronic commerce recommendation system mainly focus on how to improve the efficiency and accuracy of goods, through the interface and user interaction, providing recommendation for users to help users find the products. Thus completing the purchase process improves user loyalty for his website, users won more favor. Electronic commerce recommendation systems in theory and application have been greatly developed, but there are also a series of challenges and problems, while the tourism industry planning and tourism development do not take full advantage of the related technology.

The tourism industry has long been concerned with gaining political influence to ensure supportive policies and governance. Tourism advocates are leaders who seek political influence by creating a unified industry voice and setting a prioritized legislative agenda. This requires tourism advocates to have strong relationships with members of the tourism industry. We use a political advocacy framework to explore how tourism advocates develop as leaders and the behaviors they utilize to build relationships within the tourism industry in the context of a state tourism advocacy association in the United States. The findings suggest that there are many paths to becoming a tourism advocate, but all require supportive organizational resources, industry knowledge, and social capital as these attributes are vital in efforts to build the relationships with tourism industry members.

This paper discusses the concept of tourism and security in Nepal and focuses on the association in between tourism and security aspects. Tourism is important for leisure, business, education, culture and recreation. Tourism industry is a fast developing sector for the economy worldwide and becoming a popular global leisure activity. As a fast growing industry in the today’s world, tourism industry events are getting more attraction for study and appropriate intervention. The key question this paper raises is whether there is association between tourism and security in Nepal. It answers rationally to its prime research questions like; what are the dimensions of tourism and security in Nepal? What is the association in between tourism and security in Nepal? In order to look for the answers of these questions, Thamel area was chosen for study site as it is popular among people and the major tourism hub in Nepal. The findings of the study show varied association in between tourism sector and tourism security sector on the specifics such as tourism, hospitality, events and security in Nepal. Although tourism enterprises increasingly realize the aspects of tourism, hospitality, events management and relevant security parameters, but the extent to which they are strategically used varies. The assessment revealed the impacts of tourism on security aspects and vice versa. So, the impacts of security situation on tourism sector have a certain and intermingled association. Even the findings aligned with above said statement which reflects the limitations and gap in between the tourism sector and tourism security sector in term of setups, coordination and execution. That is why, it roves and looking for the rational, empirical and cognitive improvement and development on those identified aspects which are keenly observed during the research process.

Prior research has demonstrated the importance of engaging college students in a global curriculum that prepares them for the everchanging landscape of the sports industry. International learning experiences are one way to facilitate this type of professional preparation and often include the added benefit of having a deep personal impact. The purpose of this study was to understand university students’ experiences leading sessions for Belizean coaches as part of an international teaching experience. Participants were four university students pursuing interdisciplinary sport majors. Data sources included recorded interviews and daily group debrief sessions, reflective journals, social media-based photo journals, and observational fieldnotes. Qualitative data analysis resulted in the construction of three themes that described the participants’ experiences and learning outcomes: (a) personal and professional growth, (b) developing and maintaining relationships, and (c) engaging with culture. Results suggest that an international program designed to foster experiential, global learning was enhanced by the opportunity to teach in a new context, foster relationships with local stakeholders, and participate in pre- and posttrip training.

With the development of economy, the tourism industry has become a pillar industry for national development. To speed up the development of the tourism industry, more rational capital investment for tourism, the reasonable layout of the facilities, make scientific decisions will be very important to tourism. Data mining technology has had a profound impact in many industries and areas. Among data mining association rules mining, because it can find a lot of interesting connections between data items, can provide the basis for our decision-making. Therefore, we will introduce data mining into tourism industry. Find out the hidden link in the tourism industry, in order to provide the basis for scientific decision-making.

Kazakhstan has the rich potential for tourism due to its rich culture, geographical and biological diversity, history, rugged mountains, gorgeous lakes, rivers, deserts, and has a lot of attractions and sites that satisfy the needs of domestic tourists as well as international tourists. However, the country has not yet achieved its incredible tourism potential, while tourism development in Kazakhstan began since 1990s. Therefore, the aim of this article is to examine the genesis and formation of the tourism industry in Kazakhstan and it considers how the situation in the tourism industry has regressed or progressed historically since independence. In addition, the article indicates what changes have taken place in the tourism industry in Kazakhstan over the past decade, as well as how the tourism industry has been influenced by government policy and incentive mechanisms. A systematic literature review is carried out that analyses published studies, evaluates contributions and summarises knowledge. The data for this article was collected from the National Committee on Statistics, Kazakhstan Tourism Association, National Committee on Tourism Industry as well as the official information portal of the Republic of Kazakhstan on tourism. National regulations, programs, international and national reports have been used as a theoretical and methodological base for analysis and review. The formation of tourism industry from the moment of gaining state independence is divided into three period stages including 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. The article outlines the main problems that hinder the development of the tourism industry in Kazakhstan, and on this basis, some policy recommendations are proposed. The tourism sector has to adopt a principal part in conserving and improving the situation in order to safeguard tourism’s largest commodity, and assure the on-going success of the industry. Communities and tour operators must form a powerful association and acknowledge each other’s crucial involvement. To attain the required objectives, strong collaboration among the national, provincial, and local governments, private sectors, and other concerned organizations is compulsory.