Motivational aspects of using gamified mobile applications in cultural tourism This paper is about motivational aspects and the role of gamification in using travel applications. The phenomenon of cultural tourism will be examined in a context of educational activities. An important role will be assigned to determine user’s motivation and how gamification may increase the interest of different groups of tourists. With the growth of the Web it has become possible to find the information about any
Introduction Comprehensively, we are probably aware that Mass Tourism has the accompanying attributes: (a) involvement of a huge number of people in tourism, (b) holidays are being standardized, rigidly packaged and inflexible (Karamustafa 2012), (c) it is being mass produced and mass marketed and (d) consumed by tourists that are unconcerned about the local culture or practices. This goes to say that Mass Tourism requires vast improvement in tourism and the need of the involvement of international travel
of humanity, contributing to the conservation of globally important cultural and natural areas. A heritage site should meet at least one of the ten criteria of “Outstanding Universal Value (OUV)” described by the “Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention” in order to be inscribed in the World Heritage List (UNESCO, 2008). At present, there are totally 1007 properties of which 779 are cultural, 197 natural and 31 mixed sites in the World Heritage List (UNESCO,
Hong Kong is an international city with well-developed tourism industry. The research conducted by Kivela and Crotts (2006) showed that 21% of the respondents were travelling to Hong Kong for the food. This implies that food is one of the prime attributes for the prosperity of Hong Kong tourism. In this essay, the cuisines that Hong Kong are offering now would be analyzed, followed by the new directions for Hong Kong to make further improvement and ways to promote Hong Kong as a gourmet city. Hong
(for and against). Many may argue that culling is inappropriate because of animal rights, inhumanity and so forth. This leads to a whole range of economical, ecological and socio-cultural controversies. It is important to stop these controversies by proposing an answer to whether culling should be practiced or not. This essay will advance the idea that culling is inappropriate yet displaying both perspectives. Economic factors are major driving features of arguments
Introduction Tourism can be considered one of the most remarkable socio-economic phenomena of the twentieth century. Tourism comprises an extensive range of economic activities and can be considered the largest industry in the world Tourism is a vast discourse,as the world is getting globally connected by all means that is culture, entertainment, hospitality, social media, interaction, trades and many other things (Neto, 2003). These worldwide connections are giving room to more and more destination
1. Introduction Marine conservation have become an increasing global priority with Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) being widely promoted to protect and restore fisheries and to conserve biodiversity and cultural heritage. MPAs have long been acknowledged as an important tool for protecting and ensuring maintainance of functional marine resources. Surrounding large areas of coastlines with great biodiversity, MPA’s development has direct bearing and concerns to livelihoods, culture and survival of
As the interdependence between countries and even industries, is growing due to the globalization, and because tourism industry is the widest economic activity in the world with every day five to eight million people travelling internationally (Glaesser, 2012); it is important to understand the future trends and challenge of this particular industry. What will tourists do in 2030, how they will feel, what they will need, who will they be, and how can the field cope with those changing? This are important
China where covers an area of 40 hectares with 268 ancient houses. In this essay, the author will firstly provide subjective impression and knowledge of the “Three Lanes and Seven Alleys” according to own observations as well as objective data and sources to state some basic information and create an image of the topic. Second, the author will explore the understanding of the value of the “3-7”1 in historical and cultural perspectives, and try to propose ideas of its further promotion to develop
Anthropology 2237 History and Cultures of Southeast Asia The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Essay Questions Assignment Question No. 1 Answer: In this book, Anne Fadiman conveys to light the conflicts between a Hmong family's cultural beliefs, and that of the traditional western medical beliefs of the American doctors they come into contact with. The cultural obstructions between the two gatherings keep any positive result in the health care of the Hmong family's most youthful daughter, Lia