PurposeThis study draws on self-determination theory (SDT) and describes a study that elucidates ... more PurposeThis study draws on self-determination theory (SDT) and describes a study that elucidates how motivation can be fostered in the local management context. The study aims to provide state and local officials with a decision-making tool that allows evaluation of the quantity and quality of the public services by using SDT to interact with locals and students.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach and thematic analysis (TA) were used to find common themes and to develop an in-depth insight by gathering specific information from the point of view of local residents. In total, 19 interviews with locals were conducted using questions drawn from SDT.FindingsThe study found that the most significant obstacles were autonomy, competence and relatedness to intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as managing budgets, provision of basic services such as waste management, accessibility and support for local non-government organisations and local festivals and lack of knowledge about...
Covid-19 salgını tüm dünyayı ve ülke ekonomilerini etkileyen küresel bir kriz haline gelmiştir. B... more Covid-19 salgını tüm dünyayı ve ülke ekonomilerini etkileyen küresel bir kriz haline gelmiştir. Bu salgından en çok etkilenen sektörlerden biri de turizm sektörüdür. Bu kriz turizm istatistiklerine de yansımış olup, salgın öncesi ve sürecinde ziyaretçi sayılarında farklılıklar oluşmuş ve ziyaretçi tercihleri bu salgından ciddi bir biçimde etkilenmiştir. Çalışmada, 2021 yılı için tatil planlamaları ile alakalı olarak geçmiş yıllarda KKTC'yi ziyaret etmiş 300 Avrupa ağırlıklı ziyaretçiye 9 maddelik bir anket uygulanmış olup, çevrimiçi cevaplanan anket verileri betimsel istatistik yöntemleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma ile, yurt dışından KKTC'yi tercih eden ziyaretçilerin salgın nedeniyle tercihlerinde meydana gelen değişikliklerin konaklama tesisleriyle paylaşılması ve onlara yol gösterilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, salgın sonrası ziyaretçilerin salgını çok az sayıda vaka ile geçiren ve çok yüksek seviyede önlem ve uygulamalara sahip olan daha güvenli konaklama şekillerini tercih edecekleri ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, küçük otellerin büyük otellere göre daha çok tercih edileceği ve sağlık kavramının konaklama sektörü için en önemli ziyaretçi tercih kriteri olacağı da tespit edilmiştir.
Tourism education has matured over the past fifty years, and several authors have questioned and ... more Tourism education has matured over the past fifty years, and several authors have questioned and presented studies on what should be in the content of tourism programmes offered in higher education. This Doctorate in Professional Studies has also questioned what should be included in the content of the programme to be offered at higher education level; and further, developed a new teaching pedagogy for Girne American University, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, in North Cyprus. The selected research method has been action research, with two main cycles. The first cycle applied in-depth face-to-face interviews with twenty-two representatives from accrediting bodies, the tourism sector and students. Thematic analysis was used to find common themes and conclusions. After the first cycle, the new tourism programme was developed. A three- way structured professional learning programme which included: class room pedagogies, online pedagogies, and on-the-job training (compared...
Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the barriers and difficulties smal... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the barriers and difficulties small hotels encounter in Cyprus and to identify possible solutions and remedies. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on both academic and trade literature to explore the challenges facing small hotel operations in Cyprus, both in the South and in the North of the Island and some possible remedies. Interviews with representatives from 12 small hotels across Cyprus were conducted online and in person. Findings Cyprus is a small island that is vulnerable to fluctuations in tourism numbers, has limited economic independence, unique characteristics of biological and cultural diversity, scarce resources and fragile and sensitive ecosystems. The Northern part of the island is more vulnerable and highly dependent on economic support from Turkey. Further, the North has less international support because of its status, while small hotels in the Republic of Cyprus benefit from being able to p...
PurposeThis study draws on self-determination theory (SDT) and describes a study that elucidates ... more PurposeThis study draws on self-determination theory (SDT) and describes a study that elucidates how motivation can be fostered in the local management context. The study aims to provide state and local officials with a decision-making tool that allows evaluation of the quantity and quality of the public services by using SDT to interact with locals and students.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach and thematic analysis (TA) were used to find common themes and to develop an in-depth insight by gathering specific information from the point of view of local residents. In total, 19 interviews with locals were conducted using questions drawn from SDT.FindingsThe study found that the most significant obstacles were autonomy, competence and relatedness to intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as managing budgets, provision of basic services such as waste management, accessibility and support for local non-government organisations and local festivals and lack of knowledge about...
Covid-19 salgını tüm dünyayı ve ülke ekonomilerini etkileyen küresel bir kriz haline gelmiştir. B... more Covid-19 salgını tüm dünyayı ve ülke ekonomilerini etkileyen küresel bir kriz haline gelmiştir. Bu salgından en çok etkilenen sektörlerden biri de turizm sektörüdür. Bu kriz turizm istatistiklerine de yansımış olup, salgın öncesi ve sürecinde ziyaretçi sayılarında farklılıklar oluşmuş ve ziyaretçi tercihleri bu salgından ciddi bir biçimde etkilenmiştir. Çalışmada, 2021 yılı için tatil planlamaları ile alakalı olarak geçmiş yıllarda KKTC'yi ziyaret etmiş 300 Avrupa ağırlıklı ziyaretçiye 9 maddelik bir anket uygulanmış olup, çevrimiçi cevaplanan anket verileri betimsel istatistik yöntemleri ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma ile, yurt dışından KKTC'yi tercih eden ziyaretçilerin salgın nedeniyle tercihlerinde meydana gelen değişikliklerin konaklama tesisleriyle paylaşılması ve onlara yol gösterilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, salgın sonrası ziyaretçilerin salgını çok az sayıda vaka ile geçiren ve çok yüksek seviyede önlem ve uygulamalara sahip olan daha güvenli konaklama şekillerini tercih edecekleri ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, küçük otellerin büyük otellere göre daha çok tercih edileceği ve sağlık kavramının konaklama sektörü için en önemli ziyaretçi tercih kriteri olacağı da tespit edilmiştir.
Tourism education has matured over the past fifty years, and several authors have questioned and ... more Tourism education has matured over the past fifty years, and several authors have questioned and presented studies on what should be in the content of tourism programmes offered in higher education. This Doctorate in Professional Studies has also questioned what should be included in the content of the programme to be offered at higher education level; and further, developed a new teaching pedagogy for Girne American University, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, in North Cyprus. The selected research method has been action research, with two main cycles. The first cycle applied in-depth face-to-face interviews with twenty-two representatives from accrediting bodies, the tourism sector and students. Thematic analysis was used to find common themes and conclusions. After the first cycle, the new tourism programme was developed. A three- way structured professional learning programme which included: class room pedagogies, online pedagogies, and on-the-job training (compared...
Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the barriers and difficulties smal... more Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the barriers and difficulties small hotels encounter in Cyprus and to identify possible solutions and remedies. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on both academic and trade literature to explore the challenges facing small hotel operations in Cyprus, both in the South and in the North of the Island and some possible remedies. Interviews with representatives from 12 small hotels across Cyprus were conducted online and in person. Findings Cyprus is a small island that is vulnerable to fluctuations in tourism numbers, has limited economic independence, unique characteristics of biological and cultural diversity, scarce resources and fragile and sensitive ecosystems. The Northern part of the island is more vulnerable and highly dependent on economic support from Turkey. Further, the North has less international support because of its status, while small hotels in the Republic of Cyprus benefit from being able to p...
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