Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:51:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 KalineMS_DISSERT.pdf: 2014476 bytes, checksum: 56bb8d8f961f6ad985c7566a4a119245 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-01-31 / The tourist activity , which appropriates spaces and natural , cultural , social and economic scenarios in a given locality , requires a model of integrated development necessarily reconciling the support of residents. In this perspective , this study aims to analyze the factors influencing the support of residents in tourism development in archaeological sites , specifically in the two counties of Parelhas and Carna?ba dos Dantas , in Rio Grande do Norte, in the region of Serid? Potiguar as well as the interrelationship existing between these factors . To achieve the proposed objective of the research , a descriptive -exploratory and quantitative study based on the study of Nunkoo and Hamkisson (2012 ) , using the technique of Structural Equation Modeling - SEM to explain the relationships of the constructs used in this research. Data collection was performed during the periodof May 2013 to July 2013. Among other studies, results indicate that , for the profile of the interviewees used , the higher the confidence of the community residing in the government agencies responsible for, the largest tourism will support the resident to the tourism development and that this supply relationship institutions and government agencies an opportunity to enhance their development strategies and social thinking of the resident agent of tourism . It was also found that the analysis model proposed has a better structural relationship when used interviewees who have knowledge about the activities in the archaeological sites , then suggesting the need for further research on the effect of the level of knowledge of the interviewee on the object and support of residents to tourism development / A atividade tur?stica, que se apropria de espa?os e cen?rios naturais, culturais, sociais e econ?micos em uma determinada localidade, requer um modelo de desenvolvimento integrado, conciliando necessariamente o apoio dos residentes. Nesta perspectiva, este estudo se prop?e a analisar os fatores capazes de influenciar o apoio da comunidade residente no desenvolvimento do turismo em s?tios arqueol?gicos, especificamente nos dois munic?pios de Parelhas e Carna?ba dos Dantas, na regi?o do Serid? Potiguar, assim como a inter-rela??o existente entre esses fatores. Para alcan?ar o objetivo proposto pela pesquisa, foi realizado um estudo de car?ter descritivo-explorat?rio e quantitativo baseado no estudo de Nunkoo e Hamkisson (2012), utilizando-se a t?cnica de Modelagem de Equa??es Estruturais - MEE para explicar as rela??es dos constructos usados nessa pesquisa. A coleta de dados foi realizada durante o per?odo de Maio de 2013 a Julho de 2013. Entre outros estudos, resultados indicam que, para o perfil de entrevistados utilizado, quanto maior a confian?a da comunidade residente nos ?rg?os governamentais respons?veis pelo turismo maior ser? o apoio do residente ao desenvolvimento do turismo e que dessa rela??o oferta as institui??es e aos ?rg?os governamentais uma possibilidade de aprimorar as suas estrat?gias de desenvolvimento pensando no residente como agente social do turismo. Verificou-se tamb?m que o modelo de an?lise proposto apresenta uma melhor rela??o estrutural quando utilizados entrevistados que t?m conhecimento sobre as atividades desenvolvidas nos s?tios arqueol?gicos, sugerindo ent?o a necessidade de uma maior investiga??o sobre o efeito do n?vel de conhecimento do entrevistado sobre o objeto e o apoio deste residente ao desenvolvimento do turismo

The main aim of this thesis was to analyze evaluate the possibility of using regional inland waterway transport for tourism. The thesis dealt with the newly navigable Vltava in South Bohemia, which was part of the state project "Completion of Vltava waterway in the section Ceske Budejovice - Tyn nad Vltavou". It was elaborate the situation analysis and realization of own exploration by means of structured interviews and survey. Based on the obtained data were created proposals to improve current situation. The main contribution of this thesis is the efficient interconnection of these suggestions would significantly increase the attractiveness of the whole idea navigable Vltava river for tourism. The most important output of the thesis is the elaboration of the project "Modernization of steamers on the Vltava river in South Bohemia".

Made available in DSpace on 2015-02-24T18:04:02Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 WalquiriaCFS_DISSERT.pdf: 1628241 bytes, checksum: e4fa5428b5f4a65504fecb7a67c9f86f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-09-19 / The work aims to analyze the criteria that supported the geographic distribution of credit with FNE funds for the private tourism sector in the period 1998-2004 the Northeast, which is the maturing of a significant part of investments in the region I PRODETUR . The working hypothesis is that the credit allocation for the tourism industry, with FNE funds among the Northeastern states during the period analyzed broke with the trend towards concentration of credit in the richer economies of the region. The investigation concluded that there is enough evidence to enhance the degree of confidence in that hypothesis. However, the allocation criteria do not only benefited the poorest economies, nor directed lending while building on the weight that the tourism sector held in state economies / O trabalho tem o prop?sito de analisar o crit?rio que sustentou a distribui??o geogr?fica do cr?dito, com recursos do FNE, para o setor tur?stico privado nordestino no per?odo 1998-2004, que corresponde ? fase de matura??o de parte significativa dos investimentos do PRODETUR I na regi?o. A hip?tese de trabalho ? que a aloca??o de cr?dito para o setor tur?stico, com recursos do FNE, entre os estados nordestinos no per?odo analisado rompeu com a tend?ncia ? concentra??o do cr?dito nas economias mais ricas da regi?o. A investiga??o permitiu concluir que h? evid?ncias suficientes para ampliar o grau de confian?a na referida hip?tese. Contudo, o crit?rio de aloca??o tamb?m n?o beneficiou apenas as economias mais pobres e tampouco orientou a concess?o de empr?stimos tomando por base o peso que o setor tur?stico detinha nas economias estaduais

The study presented in this thesis discusses the topic of ASRs through the use of a specific case study constructed at Boscombe, UK. With the main aim to provide an impartial and independent study into the environmental, social and economic impacts of an ASR. The research presented is therefore multidisciplinary in nature, the separate components utilise key techniques from the geophysical, numerical modelling and socio-economic disciplines are combined to present a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of ASRs. Whilst previous studies have focused on one of these disciplines, there are no independent detailed studies of a constructed ASR utilising an multidisciplinary approach. The ASR concept and structures are still in their development infancy, the subject has received cursory independent review in the literature. There have been few successful projects, those that have survived structurally in the ocean are not being used primarily for surfing. The Boscombe ASR is an example of high overspend, poor management and construction, loss of geotextile SFC and users deem the project a failure. The consequences of not correctly planning, managing and overseeing the construction has resulted in a poorly viewed project of limited success. All stages of this project could have benefited from thoughtful planning, thereby avoiding this outcome. If lessons are to be learnt from this project then the planning and management are key areas of the process that need addressing. Ensuring that any future ASR projects are securely integrated with the coastal zone management plan will provide sustainability and success. The DPSIR framework approach can be used to highlight and address the causes of problems in the project. This framework enables the various disciplines to be discussed in relation to each other; links can be identified between the environmental, social and economic impacts of the ASR construction. Strict protocols will increase the success of any ASR project. The final crest height of the Boscombe ASR was 0.5 m higher than the final design height, this is a fundamental design flaw that should not be occurring in modern coastal engineering practice. It is suggested that guidelines are written based on this research for the design and construction process of an ASR. The recommendations and guidelines for ASR monitoring are provided by this research. The emphasis for future projects should lie in the final design and in monitoring, baseline field data should be collected to understand the environmental state change and socio-economic impacts. Planning and government proposals should be accompanied by extensive stakeholder engagement ensuring transparency for the project and ownership within the coastal community. The exclusion of stakeholders at key decision points created distrust and misunderstanding towards the Boscombe ASR project. Avoiding unrealistic expectations within the surfing community and wider coastal community was discussed throughout this research, and by others in the literature. This research agrees with these statements, the issue of poor surfability would be improved by a greater area to manipulate the bathymetry. However this would come at a greatly increased cost in geotextile SFCs, which the current construction method is certainly not capable of delivering successfully. It would be recommended in this case that an alternative construction material was used that is resilient to the marine environment and readily adaptable given poor performance. Further testing of materials, both geotextile SFCs and alternatives, are required for the successful advancement of ASR technology.

This Diploma thesis focuses on sustainable forms of tourism. The aim of the thesis is to analyse the support of its development and to assess whether this support is sufficient. The first chapter theoretically defines these forms of tourism and the support of its development mentioned in legislative documents and strategic development plans. The second chapter is devoted to organizational and institutional support. The third chapter concentrates on certifications that lead to increasing market transparency, and ecolabelling, contributing to sustainable development, is also mentioned. The final chapter lists several programmes from which municipalities and entrepreneurs can draw financial means for their development. There are also results of the questionnaire research about supporting the development of sustainable forms of tourism. The respondents were from both the public and private sectors. In the end, there are proposals of appropriate measures to enhance promotion of sustainable tourism.

This diploma thesis addresses the phenomenon of volunteerism in the form of teaching English in the so-called developing countries. The focus is especially on its direct form, without the mediation of any third party, where people from the Global North arrange their volunteer stays directly with the people from the Global South whom they then visit and teach English as volunteers. The main objective of this thesis is to determine whether this form of volunteerism is beneficial and if so then who benefits from it to what extent and in what way. My research provides a critical analysis of this phenomenon through a review of literature concerned with the broader context of this topic and qualitative research which consists of two parts. First, I have conducted field research in Ecuador where I have taught English as a volunteer in a local school. Then I have conducted semi-structured interviews with volunteers from the Global North who had participated in similar volunteer stays in the Global South. Through this research, I have come to the conclusion that the described form of volunteerism can be very beneficial for all its participants if it is well established. However, its main benefit lies not in the improvement of the level of local English but in its potential of supporting intercultural...

The main research objective of this master thesis paper is discovering links between ecotourism and sustainability. The paper is specifically focusing on theoretical potential of ecotourism and its ability to create conditions for long-term sustainability. The theoretical potential of ecotourism is confronted with opinion of experts within semi-structured interviews, which are analysed using framework analysis. The compatibility of ecotourism and sustainability is then closely examined in a case study of Slavkovsky les protected area. The case study shows that development of sustainability through ecotourism (or tourism) can be expected under certain conditions. The case study results also indicate that it is possible to create a simplified theoretical model, which can be applied to other suitable protected areas in the Czech Republic if appropriate modifications take place. More detailed research of individual sustainability aspects recognized in ecotourism could possibly deliver a more precise and specific model. This model could then provide a more reliable framework to estimate the potential of individual protected areas to use ecotourism as its development tool. Key words: tourism, ecotourism, sustainable tourism, sustainability, sustainable development, protected areas, framework analysis

The thesis is concerned with the sustainable tourism development theme. Its goal is to chart the present state and provide sequent perspectives of the development in Central Bohemian Region. In the theoretical part, the attention is paid to sustainable tourism development theme on global, European and national level. Emphasis is then placed on analysis of environmentaly friendly forms of tourism in Central Bohemian Region and evaluation based on the selected indicators for sustainable tourism. Analytical part contains analysis of sustainable tourism development awareness in Central Bohemian Region based on a questionnaire investigation. Proposals for the future are included as well.

This thesis gives an idea of travellers' behaviour and it determines the extent of their requirements for the quality of provided services. There is also described the quality level of tourism services in the Czech Republic and its importance for a development of tourism. In the practical part of this thesis there is used the method of questionnaire to analyze the behaviour of domestic and foreign travellers in relation to the quality of services provided in the Czech Republic.

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