Erasmus Mundus European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM)
http://hdl.handle.net/10256/15609
2025-05-11T07:25:45ZTowards the Future Aquariums: A Ground Theory Approach of Aquariums’ Societal Perceptions
http://hdl.handle.net/10256/23772
Towards the Future Aquariums: A Ground Theory Approach of Aquariums’ Societal Perceptions
Ho, Yun-Jhong
Aquariums employ various roles in society; encompassing education, entertainment, and ethics. However, doubts concerning their existence and purpose persist. Taking into account the intricate relationship of societal perceptions, this study seeks to examine the implications for the future aquariums. Adopting a grounded theory method, the research aims to identify applicable theories that can guide aquariums in the years ahead. Drawing on the narratives of aquarium staff members, semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand how aquariums engage with diverse societal perceptions. The interviews also explored the shifting perspectives of aquariums on the general public and the potential impact of these alterations on future agendas and priorities. The analysis focused on three pillars: education, entertainment, and ethics, examining how aquariums perceive their educational impact, engage in creating immersive experiences, and address ethical considerations.
The study revealed three emergent theories aligned with the narratives of aquariums: free- choice learning, edutainment, and posthumanism. These theories are proposed as guidelines to enhance the impact of aquariums. By adopting these approaches, aquariums can adapt to evolving societal expectations and position themselves as dynamic institutions capable of addressing contemporary issues. Finally, practical steps are suggested as a roadmap for aquariums to align their operations with the emerging theories, ensuring their continued relevance and impact. The findings of this research provide valuable insight and guidance for aquarium professionals, enabling them to navigate the changing landscape of aquarium experiences while fulfilling their responsibilities in education, entertainment, and ethics; Els aquaris fan servir diferents rols a la societat; que inclou l'educació, l'entreteniment i l'ètica. Tanmateix, persisteixen els dubtes sobre la seva existència i finalitat. Tenint en compte la complexa relació de les percepcions de la societat, aquest estudi pretén examinar les implicacions per als futurs aquaris. Adoptant un mètode de teoria fonamentada, la investigació pretén identificar les teories aplicables que poden guiar els aquaris en els propers anys. A partir de les narracions dels membres del personal de l'aquari, es van realitzar entrevistes semiestructurades per entendre com els aquaris es relacionen amb diverses percepcions de la societat. Les entrevistes també van explorar les perspectives canviants dels aquaris sobre el públic en general i l'impacte potencial d'aquestes alteracions en les agendes i prioritats futures. L'anàlisi es va centrar en tres pilars: educació, entreteniment i ètica, examinant com els aquaris perceben el seu impacte educatiu, es comprometen a crear experiències immersives i aborden consideracions ètiques.
L'estudi va revelar tres teories emergents alineades amb les narracions dels aquaris: aprenentatge de lliure elecció, edutainment i posthumanisme. Aquestes teories es proposen com a pautes per millorar l'impacte dels aquaris. En adoptar aquests enfocaments, els aquaris poden adaptar-se a les expectatives de la societat en evolució i posicionar-se com a institucions dinàmiques capaços d'abordar els problemes contemporanis. Finalment, es suggereixen passos pràctics com a full de ruta perquè els aquaris alinein les seves operacions amb les teories emergents, garantint la seva rellevància i impacte continuats. Els resultats d'aquesta investigació proporcionen una valuosa informació i orientació per als professionals de l'aquari, que els permet navegar pel canviant paisatge de les experiències de l'aquari mentre compleixen les seves responsabilitats en educació, entreteniment i ètica
2023-07-01T00:00:00ZExploring sustainable human resource management in hospitality industry a case study in the hotel sector in The Netherlands
http://hdl.handle.net/10256/23771
Exploring sustainable human resource management in hospitality industry a case study in the hotel sector in The Netherlands
Tran, Mai Phuong
This study examines the intersection of sustainability and human resource management (HRM) in the hospitality industry, specifically focusing on the hotel sector. While sustainable HRM (SHRM) has received attention in recent years, its application in the hospitality industry remains relatively unexplored. The research aims to provide a comprehensive framework for SHRM from a management perspective in the hotel industry, identifying key practices, and assessing the associated challenges and benefits. A qualitative research approach was adopted, combining primary and secondary data sources through data triangulation. The study was conducted in the Netherlands, known for its advanced sustainability practices in the tourism and hospitality industry. The findings highlight six essential SHRM practices that promote employee well-being, ensure organizational performance and contribute to environmental and societal goals. The research emphasizes the importance of contextual factors in shaping the SHRM framework through the contingency approach and suggests further exploration of SHRM in different settings. Additionally, future research is recommended to employ quantitative methodologies to validate the relationships between SHRM practices and investigate their effects on organizational benefits, environmental impacts, and societal outcomes; Aquest estudi examina la intersecció de la sostenibilitat i la gestió de recursos humans (HRM) en el sector de l'hostaleria, centrant-se específicament en el sector hoteler. Tot i que l'HRM sostenible (SHRM) ha rebut atenció en els darrers anys, la seva aplicació a la indústria de l'hostaleria segueix sent relativament inexplorada. La investigació té com a objectiu proporcionar un marc global per a SHRM des d'una perspectiva de gestió a la indústria hotelera, identificant pràctiques clau i avaluant els reptes i beneficis associats. Es va adoptar un enfocament de recerca qualitatiu, combinant fonts de dades primàries i secundàries mitjançant la triangulació de dades. L'estudi es va dur a terme als Països Baixos, coneguts per les seves pràctiques avançades de sostenibilitat en la indústria del turisme i l'hostaleria. Els resultats destaquen sis pràctiques essencials de SHRM que promouen el benestar dels empleats, garanteixen el rendiment de l'organització i contribueixen als objectius ambientals i socials. La investigació emfatitza la importància dels factors contextuals en la configuració del marc SHRM a través de l'enfocament de contingència i suggereix una exploració addicional de SHRM en diferents entorns. A més, es recomana investigacions futures per emprar metodologies quantitatives per validar les relacions entre les pràctiques de SHRM i investigar els seus efectes sobre els beneficis organitzatius, els impactes ambientals i els resultats socials
2023-07-01T00:00:00ZReconceptualising the potential of digital nomads to transform community based and sustainable tourism
http://hdl.handle.net/10256/22477
Reconceptualising the potential of digital nomads to transform community based and sustainable tourism
Betre, Helina K.
Digital nomadism is a growing phenomenon within the travel sector in many countries.
During the Covid 19 pandemic, numerous destinations have focused on attracting emerging
remote workers and digital nomads. Although there is no universal definition for digital nomads,
most studies highlight key characteristics, including adeptness with remote technology, mobility,
lifestyle and self-fulfilment and identity. Sustainable tourism and community based tourism is a
form of tourism that aims to provide tourism service by aligning with sustainability which
consists of economic, socio-cultural and environmental pillars. The aim of this study is to
determine if there is interaction between the two phenomena as digital nomads are predicted to
grow. This research also thrives to determine how digital nomads challenge the host-guest
duality norms and how this affects their integration. This research was complex and
multilayered. Ergo qualitative research approach was utilised to supply and demand interact with
each other. The results suggest that digital nomads have been participating in sustainable tourism
accommodations, but also as other forms of long term travellers and short term tourists.
Sustainable accommodations within urban cities have experienced them while projects based in
more remote communities experienced them as other forms of travellers. The findings suggest
that digital nomads and these organisations are connected within three themes: motivation and
values; culture and authenticity; and government and partnerships. There is potential for both
groups to connect together by building awareness of digital nomads participation towards
sustainable tourism establishments and facilitating to grow their participation within destinations.
Governments, networks and associations can assist in creating collaboration and knowledge
sharing to embrace the new wave of travellers. They also need to reevaluate the definitions of
tourists and begin to evaluate their importance of long term travellers beyond economic gains.
More research has to be done to understand the role of digital nomads' economic capability,
motivation in terms of culture and authenticity, and potential support of sustainability related
projects and build better resilience for future tourism crises; El nomadisme digital és un fenomen creixent dins del sector dels viatges a molts països.
Durant la pandèmia de la Covid-19, nombroses destinacions s'han centrat en atraure treballadors a distància i nòmades digitals. Tot i que no hi ha una definició universal per als nòmades digitals,
la majoria dels estudis destaquen característiques clau, com ara l'habilitat amb tecnologia remota, mobilitat, estil de vida i autorealització i identitat. L'objectiu d'aquest estudi és estudi el comportament d'aquests nòmades digitals.
Els resultats suggereixen que els nòmades digitals han estat participant en un turisme sostenible i en uns viatgers de llarga durada
2022-10-01T00:00:00ZHistorical pathways and cultural heritage as key elements of cultural landscapes: the case study of Camí de Ronda, a coastal path along the Costa Brava
http://hdl.handle.net/10256/15647
Historical pathways and cultural heritage as key elements of cultural landscapes: the case study of Camí de Ronda, a coastal path along the Costa Brava
Otero Ibáñez, Anna
2017-07-01T00:00:00Z