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Job Role Description and Skill Matching in a Rapidly Changing Labor Market Using Knowledge Engineering
Authors: Stalidis George , Kyriazidou Selini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe job market is continuously evolving and suffers from skill mismatch, while digital platforms for job seeking, human resource management and training planning are widely adopting intelligent matching engines. Efficient job description and successful skill matching require standard terminologies for job positions and their requirements/qualifications, such as the ‘European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations’ (ESCO). The aim of this paper is to search whether ESCO—as the most representative job-related information model—has been adopted in the current rapidly evolving job market and the degree in which standardized job roles and their related skillsets are in line with the content found in the current job ads. Additionally, we intend to identify possible missing elements of this framework, towards its wider adoption and advanced skill-matching recommendation systems. As a representative case, the study was focused on selected IT professions in the Greek labor market. To this end, we applied a text mining process to 400 job ads, in order to capture the skillsets required by recruiting companies. The identified requirements for the selected job roles were used to model part of the Greek IT labor market. This model was then compared with the suggested requirements of the ESCO framework. It was found that the degree of matching between the skills in ads and the skills suggested by ESCO, is notably small and that the skills frequently requested in current IT job ads that were not included in ESCO, were mostly related to recently developed technologies and to soft skills.
Exploring the Impact of Blockchain Technology on Branding in the Luxury Spa Tourism Industry
Authors: Coita Dorin-Cristian , Trip Diana Teodora 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn the world of luxury spa tourism, brands offer unique value propositions that make a spa different from all the others. Luxury spas should use technology to attract guests, such as integrating blockchain technology to enhance brand trust and authenticity. Blockchain technology can influence branding by enhancing trust, improving loyalty programs, and addressing trust issues in the digital space. It can make the luxury spa tourism industry more efficient, transparent, and trustworthy. It can also help spas better meet their customers’ needs and attract new customers worldwide. A systematic review of the pertinent academic literature was undertaken to delineate the constituent components arising from the integration of blockchain technology and their prospective impact on branding within the luxury spa tourism domain. This comprehensive analysis encompassed scrutiny of 50 scholarly articles focused on the application of blockchain technology in tourism. Through a rigorous examination of this corpus, 24 recurrent facets were identified, having the potential to mold the landscape of branding in the luxury spa hospitality industry.
Digital Heritage Narrative: Principles and Practice. The Case of the UNESCO-Listed Archaeological Site of Philippi, Greece
Authors: Papathanasiou-Zuhrt Dorothea 
Published: May 2024

AbstractWith stories being fundamental to human nature, digital storytelling is the ideal space to incorporate the most diverse media in support of the stories. Under the umbrella of the EU funded project BSB/831/HERiPRENEURSHIP “Establishing long-lasting partnerships to upgrade heritage-based offers and create new investment opportunities in tourism and the cultural and creative industries”, a new digital storytelling pattern has been introduced for the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Philippi, Greece. The main aim is to elicit cognitive-emotional experiences at places of cultural significance by effectively communicating cultural values to non-captive audiences. A multimedia eBook, Birthplace of the Empire, strives to weave a cohesive digital cultural heritage narrative for non-captive audiences focusing on the cognitive-emotional aspect and by exploiting the powers of the Cultural and Creative Industries to support interactivity with e-readers and onsite visitors. We argue that (a) by relying on the socio-historical content to deliver the sense of the place, (b) by creating the unexpected art momentum in the digital form, and (c) by managing cognitive loads to facilitate perception and understanding, a new digital artwork is created, where the audience is inspired to engage in critical thinking and replace gazing with participatory practices in the cultural space. The provision of novelty, variation, surprise, and exploration ensures allows a multicultural and multigenerational audience to discover site values and assuming different hero roles within the realm of Graeco-Roman and Christian Philippi.
Breaking the Seasonality Barrier in Tourism. A Literature Review of Policies and Strategies
Authors: Gkarane Sofia , Vassiliadis Chris 
Published: May 2024

AbstractTourism seasonality is a widely recognized and significant concern in academic literature as it affects the majority of tourism destinations. This phenomenon, which is one of the most notable characteristics of tourism, is recognized as a problematic issue which leads to negative economic and socio-cultural impacts during non-peak seasons, as well as environmental consequences during peak seasons. While it is acknowledged that tourism seasonality cannot be completely eliminated, the academic literature offers various policies and strategies to address and mitigate its effects. This paper aims to provide an overview of these initiatives aiming to effectively tackle seasonality in the tourism industry. Specifically, through an in-depth literature review from 2003 to 2023, this study identifies and analyzes the proposed approaches to shed light on the advancements of understanding and managing tourism seasonality focusing on the most recent trends. The selected papers, totaling 32 in number, are reviewed, categorized and analyzed based on the year of publication and the policies suggested. The findings will serve as a valuable resource for future-analysis and will also provide a decision-making guide for the tourism industry in effectively addressing seasonality.
Tourism, Leisure Development and Quality of Life for Local People
Authors: Sobczak Anna 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSustainable development of tourism is an important tool to stimulate the development of tourist areas. An important role in this process is played by the local community, which is an important capital in the development of tourism, as well as a beneficiary of changes. Their attitudes, behaviors and involvement in development processes have a key impact on achieving environmental, social and economic goals of sustainable tourism development. The analysis will consider the role of residents in the following aspects: co-creator of the tourist product, beneficiary of the introduced improvements and changes, and direct recipient of the positive and negative effects of the development of tourism and recreation. The development of tourism has contributed to the significant development of regions frequently visited by tourists, but the dissatisfaction of local communities with the inappropriate attitude of tourists and their impact on the quality of life is growing. The aim of the work is to identify the factors of the quality of life of the inhabitants, on the example of Poland, which stimulate and the development of tourism in a sustainable process. The author of this study obtained the consent of selected communes to publish the survey on their websites. A total of 4257 respondents were surveyed. There is a change in the standard of living of users and socio-economic changes in the scale of a territorial unit. These changes are local in nature and are noticeable to both residents and tourists. The author's research, the results of which are presented, indicate that there are groups of local communities that have different views on the implementation of local tourist goals. There are strong links between the quality of life of the local population and their contribution to the tourism product and the problems that tourism brings. The study complements the analysis of individual tourist regions in Poland presented so far and provide a broader view of the opportunities and threats in sustainable development.
Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in Professional Translations — Redesigning the Translator Profession
Authors: Constantin Felicia , Pop Anamaria-Mirabela , Sim Monica-Ariana 
Published: May 2024

AbstractHuman intelligence (HI) has used artificial intelligence (AI) in professional translations for many years. What has been so far a helpful tool for translators, turns out to be a formidable competitor. The article tackles the topic of the danger represented by the dramatic reconfiguration of a job, which risks losing much of its consistency, getting closer and closer to post-editing. HI and AI performances in the translator profession are approached from an economic perspective, setting as criteria for analysis the elements that define the price and survival on the market: source language, target language, type of document, content subject, delivery date, the volume of text to be translated, the competence of the translator, availability of the translator, capability to learn, costs, accuracy and risk of errors. The methodological analysis of a representative sample of different texts from the economic field translated into five foreign languages, reveals that the results provided by AI are fully acceptable and competitive with the versions generated by HI. In this context, the article warns about the need to rethink the training of translators and the sustainability of their activity in the economic market.
Contemporary Social Context and New Trends in Hospitality Interior Design. Reference to a Semiotic Reading of the Interaction
Authors: Efstathiou Anna , Vergopoulou Christina 
Published: May 2024

AbstractHospitality design covers a vast range of temporary living and use of a space, a variety of needs and target groups. The design of those spaces is inseparable from external factors. A revised background for tourism and travelers is defined in the contemporary era by the pandemic, the energy crisis, the escalating climate change and the environmental crisis. In the present paper some of the new requirements and trends resulting from the above-mentioned conditions and affecting hospitality design will be discussed. Health and wellness are of major significance among them Additionally, the importance of wellbeing defined the demand towards wellness activities and products and re-mapped the facilities spectrum in hospitality. Moreover, sustainability, green and ecological design are very seriously taken into consideration in contemporary society by companies, hosts and the travelling public. Reuse, recycling, upcycling, energy saving construction techniques, energy saving choice of materiality are some of the design trends in favour of a greener and more sustainable hospitality design. The Covid-19 era introduced alternative ways of communication and modes of work and an unprecedented growth of people working online, defined as digital nomads, combine work with entertainment. Flexibility, adjustability, advanced technological standards and smart technologies became important features for a competitive hospitality design. The interaction between meanings, ideologies and concepts related to the above-mentioned trends and their designed interpretation into material formations and visual manipulations provides the ground for a semiotic reading and an educational study.
Exploring Gender Differences: The Relationship Between Personality and Teleworking Preferences
Authors: Xanthopoulou Panagiota , Patitsa Christina , Tsaknis Panagiotis , Sotiropoulou Kyriaki , Giannakouli Venetia , Sahinidis Alexandros , Gkika Eleni C. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the link between the Big Five personality traits and the well-being of teleworkers while considering potential gender differences. The sample consisted of 230 teleworkers who answered an online questionnaire. Then, a path analysis was employed to explore the relationships between the variables. Findings indicate that distinct personality traits can affect employees’ attitudes towards teleworking, with a discernible impact on their subjective well-being. While both genders exhibit similar patterns of relationships between personality traits and telework outcomes (positive feelings for extraversion and agreeableness, and negative feelings for neuroticism), there are differences in the magnitude and significance of some of these relationships, particularly in the case of conscientiousness, where its impact on negative feelings towards telework is more pronounced for men. Findings have important practical implications for organizations and individuals in the evolving work landscape.
Tourism Industry’s Synergies with Cultural and Creative Industries as Marketing Tools: The Case Study of Film-Induced Tourism in Greece
Authors: Papadaki Eirini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe synergy of film and tourism industries has been the subject of much research, focusing on the ways a film can promote possible destination images, adding to the growth of tourism in the location the film is filmed. By creating associations with the location and the story, films motivate potential tourists to visit the lands, re-experience the depicted scenes and/or personalize the film seen. Greece is one of the countries that has appeared in many Hollywood film productions. From The Boy on a Dolphin (1957) to Mamma Mia 3 (2023), research shows an increase in visitor numbers at the filmed locations. The paper uses content analysis in 11 films filmed in Greece, in order to examine the visual mechanisms used to highlight the signs that denote Greekness. The paper shows that film productions shot in Greek locations—seen as important destination marketing tools—single out specific destination images and promote specific Greek signs—mostly familiar and recognizable “markers”.
Τhe Evaluation Process in the Greek Public Sector in Its Restructuring (Law 4940/2022)
Authors: Passas Panagiotis , Stranis Dimitrios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn the era of post-modernity, which defines an ever-changing global economy, effective governance in public administration and employee skills are crucial parameters for citizens' welfare in European Union member states with soft skills acquiring a prominent role in addressing modern occupational challenges. This study examines the evolution of employee evaluation processes in the Greek public sector, focusing on the institutional and organizational perspectives. It closely examines the evaluation system established by Law 4940/2022. While historical references to employee evaluation exist in Greek legislation since the 1950s, some previous attempts at implementation have been proved mostly unsuccessful. The enactment of Law 4940/2022 marks a notable institutional innovation, introducing a comprehensive evaluation system tied to goal setting and soft skills, part of broader reform efforts for the Greek public sector. The study aims to highlight key aspects of the framework established by Law 4940/2022, trace its evolution, compare it with EU member states' systems and assess its effectiveness. A literature review methodology was adopted. Implications are also discussed.
Art Infusion to Ιncrease Perceptions of Luxury: Ηow Global Brands Leverage on Acculturation to Global Consumer Culture
Authors: Koronaki Eirini , Jaimes Hernan Miranda , Vlachvei Aspasia , Panopoulos Anastasios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLuxury brands increasingly engage in art infusion in their marketing activities. While the positive outcomes these activities are linked to have been frequently discussed, the factors leading to these outcomes are not clear yet. This paper aims explore the mechanism through which positive outcomes from art infusion arise. We draw a connection to luxury brands’ perceived brand globalness and consumers’ acculturation to global consumer culture. To be specific, the indirect effect of perceived brand globalness on purchase intention through the serial mediation role of acculturation to global consumer culture and perceived luxuriousness is examined. A cross-sectional study was designed and a survey with a sample of 125 luxury consumers was launched, while the results confirmed our hypothesis. The study adds to the literature by explaining how acculturation to global consumer culture is linked to art infusion for luxury brands. Managerial implications and limitations are discussed.
Boosting Multilingualism of Websites in Digital Cultural Heritage with Chat Generative Pre-training Transformer (ChatGPT) in Accredited Museums, Romania
Authors: Constantin Felicia , Kavoura Androniki 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn the context of the creative industries, the museum serves as a promoter of tourism, economic development, education, and science. In the era of the onslaught of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we are witnessing an expansion of opportunities to optimize its role as a communicator of values and information. In order to openly serve communities, a modern museum employs marketing and digital promotion techniques and creates a communication strategy. Within this strategy, adopting a linguistic approach can strengthen a museum’s brand, stimulate cultural mediation, and enhance visitor services. Taking into consideration the European concern for multilingualism in digital cultural heritage, we employed content analysis to examine the multilingualism on the websites of all 133 accredited museums and museum sections in Romania in 2023. On one hand, the paper highlights the lack of systematic consideration towards multilingualism, as physical and virtual visitors are generally left to “manage” with the languages. On the other hand, the research presents relevant solutions for providing websites in multiple languages: among these solutions, we suggest ChatGPT, which is starting to stand out as a revolutionary tool capable of translating diverse content for free, instantly, and accurately in multiple languages. Managerial implications are discussed since a website with comprehensive content in multiple foreign languages, strengthens the brand image and exponentially expands its global reach.
Investigation of Tourists’ Satisfaction from the Furniture Equipment and Decoration of Hotels in Greece
Authors: Papadopoulos Ioannis , Mamalis Grigorios , Trigkas Marios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe design of the hotel’s interiors can help guests enhance their experience. Hotel interior design also directly affects the profitability and success of hotels in the hospitality industry. Therefore, it is considered important to maintain a high level of interior design of hotels in order to provide a destination of choice that satisfies guests and offers them unique amenities and experiences, while at the same time ensuring economic efficiency for the owners. The aim of this research is to develop a comprehensive pre-approach to tourists’ preferences for hotel furniture in Greece. The research was conducted by using convenience sampling of 340 tourists of hotel accommodation in various tourist areas in Greece. The results showed that, respondents’ satisfaction is influenced both by the hotel's decoration and the configuration of the rooms, while the existence of new technologies plays an important role for them, which positively influences their choice. There is a strong tendency to prefer wood as the main material of furniture construction, while most tourists claim that they wish to have elements of Greek culture and civilization in the furniture of Greek hotels. The research is expected to contribute further to the existing literature on this topic. Furthermore, the results can be particularly useful to hotel owners who wish to incorporate green practices in their hotels, or to use eco-friendly and smart furniture in their hotel equipment.
Management Optimization of Crop Storage Processes Using Vision Techniques
Authors: Szwedziak Katarzyna , Detyna Beata , Doleżal Petr , Kavoura Androniki 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe paper presents a method of using vision techniques and artificial neural networks to assess the degree of contamination of cereal grain during grain reception and storage. The aim of the work is to optimize the management of the process of evaluation of contaminants in grain mass in the warehouse and during purchase using vision techniques based on computer image analysis in order to expedite laboratory work. On the basis of the conducted research and analysis of the results, a technology of optimization of quality assessment of stored grain using vision techniques as a quick assessment method was developed. Artificial neural networks were used to analyze the obtained results. Implications for marketing managers and the farming enterprise for sustainable practices and economic advantages are discussed.
Using Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Sport Tourism Firms
Authors: Gdonteli Krinanthi , Athanasopoulou Pinelopi , Papaiakovou Nikos 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to investigate the use of Social Media (SM) as a marketing tool by Greek sport tourism businesses at each stage of the consumer decision making process. Specifically three stages are analyzed, before, during, and after the consumption experience. In total, 20 interviews were conducted with managers of Sport Tourism businesses using a semi-structured questionnaire. The sample was split into two groups, 6 companies that have scientific knowledge of marketing and use it in their strategy (A Group) and 14 firms that treat marketing as a supplementary process that is not very important (B Group). Data was analyzed based on this categorization by using content analysis. Results show that Group A have a specific marketing strategy that includes the strategic use of social media for segmentation, targeting and positioning whereas group B have a passive strategy in the market and wait for customers to come to them. There is no active segmentation, targeting and positioning and they expect the Greek Tourism Organization to promote sport tourism activities. Results show that sport tourism businesses need to use social media strategically in all stages of the consumer decision making process and recruit specialized staff that will handle a social media marketing strategy. Future research can extend the sample, use quantitative methodologies, research different sport tourism activities or events or different types of customers.