cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327774.v1
title: System of Sustainability Indicators for Tourism Development: a case study of the municipality of Areia - PB

description: Abstract This article aims to identify and analyze the level of sustainability of tourism in the city of Areia - PB, by applying the methodology of the System of Sustainability Indicators for Tourism Development (SISDTur) proposed by Hanai (2009). This work is descriptive and it presents an exploratory and quantitative research. To carry out this study, three stages of data analysis criteria were established: analysis of indicators, in which the collected data were analyzed by statistical techniques (mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation); analysis of dimensions; and analysis of global sustainability. The results indicate that the municipality presents partially unsustainable tourism, since from the six sustainability dimensions for tourism destinations two dimensions demonstrate intermediary sustainability, two dimensions are partially unsustainable, and the other two dimensions are unsustainable. This situation demands from public administrators the design of new action plans for the implementation of investments and projects that may facilitate the sustainable development of tourism in the municipality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270567
title: The brand identity of Gramado, Brazil, that generates the image of a "tourism destination model" and the brand relationships with internal stakeholders

description: Abstract This research aims to describe the components of Gramado/Brazil brand identity that generate its "tourist destination model" image, and to verify if there are strong relationships between the brand and the internal stakeholders of this destination. The main theory used in this study is the "relational network brand" model by Hankinson (2004). This is a descriptive and qualitative study. It is a case study, using interviews and documentary resources such as a dissertation and a report. The research universe is composed of government individuals, the private sector, the employees and the local community of Gramado, in a total of 21 respondents. Organizational and analytical procedures of discursive data are guided by assumptions and techniques of content analysis. Among the results it stands out that symbolic and functional attributes have the highest occurrence in the answers of respondents. Particularly, tourist attractions/events are what differentiates Gramado from its competitors. Also, Gramado lacks a strategic planning and active participation of internal stakeholders.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270567.v1
title: The brand identity of Gramado, Brazil, that generates the image of a "tourism destination model" and the brand relationships with internal stakeholders

description: Abstract This research aims to describe the components of Gramado/Brazil brand identity that generate its "tourist destination model" image, and to verify if there are strong relationships between the brand and the internal stakeholders of this destination. The main theory used in this study is the "relational network brand" model by Hankinson (2004). This is a descriptive and qualitative study. It is a case study, using interviews and documentary resources such as a dissertation and a report. The research universe is composed of government individuals, the private sector, the employees and the local community of Gramado, in a total of 21 respondents. Organizational and analytical procedures of discursive data are guided by assumptions and techniques of content analysis. Among the results it stands out that symbolic and functional attributes have the highest occurrence in the answers of respondents. Particularly, tourist attractions/events are what differentiates Gramado from its competitors. Also, Gramado lacks a strategic planning and active participation of internal stakeholders.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327775.v1
title: Perception of using group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons

description: Abstract Technologies brought new forms of business as is the case of group buying sites, which are basically a way to sell on the internet that allows consumers to buy goods and services at lower prices. This study analyzed the travelers' perception of the use of group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons. The research presents a quantitative-exploratory approach using the Technology Acceptance Model to investigate the use of group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons during a trip. Sixty valid questionnaires were collected from students of a public university in northeastern Brazil. It was used survey data collection, with a non-probabilistic convenience sample. Since this is a pilot study with a small sample, the results were tested by structural equation modelling (SEM), using partial least squares (PLS) analysis. The results show that most people who responded to the questionnaires are using group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons. However, according to the results, the group buying sites may not be an easy tool to help the decision making process when purchasing tourism services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327775
title: Perception of using group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons

description: Abstract Technologies brought new forms of business as is the case of group buying sites, which are basically a way to sell on the internet that allows consumers to buy goods and services at lower prices. This study analyzed the travelers' perception of the use of group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons. The research presents a quantitative-exploratory approach using the Technology Acceptance Model to investigate the use of group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons during a trip. Sixty valid questionnaires were collected from students of a public university in northeastern Brazil. It was used survey data collection, with a non-probabilistic convenience sample. Since this is a pilot study with a small sample, the results were tested by structural equation modelling (SEM), using partial least squares (PLS) analysis. The results show that most people who responded to the questionnaires are using group buying sites to acquire tourism services coupons. However, according to the results, the group buying sites may not be an easy tool to help the decision making process when purchasing tourism services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14271971
title: Determinant attributes in the purchase decision: a study on street food establishments

description: Abstract The importance of the attributes of a product can vary greatly according to the different consumers, thus we start from the idea that there are different degrees of importance in relation to the attributes and that this importance influences the buying decision. The purpose of this study is to identify which attributes are key in the buying decision-making process for consumers in making buying decisions in establishments that sell street food. It is a study of both qualitative and quantitative nature. In the qualitative phase we conducted semi-structured interviews with 16 customers and we analyzed them using content analysis. Also, we carried out a survey, applying 200 questionnaires, to survey data for the quantitative phase. The analysis of this quantitative phase was carried out using Excel and SPSS, with the use of multivariate statistical techniques. The results indicated that the service offered is the key construct to the customers' buying decision. In addition, this study may be extended to other national contexts and may assist street food entrepreneurs to come up with strategies in order to maintain themselves firmly in the market.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14271237.v1
title: Citation analysis of the Brazilian tourism journals: subsidies for impact factors estimation

description: Abstract This paper presents the analysis of all references made by articles published at the four major Brazilian tourism journals. A total of 28,767 references in the 1,254 articles published since the first volume of each journal until the end of 2014. References were analyzed with respect to their type (journal, book, thesis, conference paper and others), place of publishing (Brazil or other countries) and authorship. For the references of scientific articles, the names of these specific vehicles were identified. The results indicate the most cited authors, books, articles and journals. Impact factors of journals and the h-index of Hirsch (2005) of authors were also estimated. Moreover, techniques of social network analysis were applied to the representation of the relationships between authors and journals, besides estimating complex centrality indexes for these agents. The results also indicate some tendencies of change in the actual scenario arising from the strengthening of new authors and journals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14271237
title: Citation analysis of the Brazilian tourism journals: subsidies for impact factors estimation

description: Abstract This paper presents the analysis of all references made by articles published at the four major Brazilian tourism journals. A total of 28,767 references in the 1,254 articles published since the first volume of each journal until the end of 2014. References were analyzed with respect to their type (journal, book, thesis, conference paper and others), place of publishing (Brazil or other countries) and authorship. For the references of scientific articles, the names of these specific vehicles were identified. The results indicate the most cited authors, books, articles and journals. Impact factors of journals and the h-index of Hirsch (2005) of authors were also estimated. Moreover, techniques of social network analysis were applied to the representation of the relationships between authors and journals, besides estimating complex centrality indexes for these agents. The results also indicate some tendencies of change in the actual scenario arising from the strengthening of new authors and journals.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270428
title: Price formation of tourist hotels of the city of São Luís/Maranhão

description: Abstract A hotel is a business establishment that provides accommodation and food services, and for that, it has physical structures that meet the specific and basic conditions to receive guests, in exchange for payment. Pricing in this sector may have a focus on cost, market competition, and the perception of value. The formation of price takes into account demand, segmentation, weather, competition behavior and characteristics of the property, among others. The aim of this paper is to analyze the pricing strategies in the lodging facilities in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. The study is justified by the importance of pricing for hotel management, from the reality of the hotel industry in São Luis. We adopted descriptive research procedures, predominantly quantitative in a sample of 31 hotel companies of São Luís, with managers from these establishments. Data were analyzed with support software R version 3.2.1. The research shows that the hotel chain in São Luis do Maranhão uses tools and price management strategies recommended by the legislation and other support for price management. It is concluded that there is an effort of the management of hotels to professionalize the calculation of daily rate, using techniques that give them more security in the decision and pricing, abandoning the informal or empirical methods, without abandoning the market research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270428.v1
title: Price formation of tourist hotels of the city of São Luís/Maranhão

description: Abstract A hotel is a business establishment that provides accommodation and food services, and for that, it has physical structures that meet the specific and basic conditions to receive guests, in exchange for payment. Pricing in this sector may have a focus on cost, market competition, and the perception of value. The formation of price takes into account demand, segmentation, weather, competition behavior and characteristics of the property, among others. The aim of this paper is to analyze the pricing strategies in the lodging facilities in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. The study is justified by the importance of pricing for hotel management, from the reality of the hotel industry in São Luis. We adopted descriptive research procedures, predominantly quantitative in a sample of 31 hotel companies of São Luís, with managers from these establishments. Data were analyzed with support software R version 3.2.1. The research shows that the hotel chain in São Luis do Maranhão uses tools and price management strategies recommended by the legislation and other support for price management. It is concluded that there is an effort of the management of hotels to professionalize the calculation of daily rate, using techniques that give them more security in the decision and pricing, abandoning the informal or empirical methods, without abandoning the market research.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270183
title: Second home tourism in the Algarve : The perception of public sector managers

description: Abstract Proposal: Second home tourism has been paid attention in Portugal, and especially in the Algarve region, in recent years. It was identified as one of the strategic products in the national tourism plan. In the Algarve, the second home market is important for tourism dynamics. Objective: This study focuses on public sector managers' perception of second home tourism in the Algarve, in particular on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that this product brings to regional development. Methodological Design: The study uses a descriptive and exploratory approach with an online survey applied to all municipalities in the Algarve. Results: The results are helpful to understand second home tourism trajectories by presenting useful information for future strategies. Originality: We observed that economic factors directly influence strengths and threats; weaknesses are more related to social and environmental aspects, and opportunities are linked to all three dimensions, i.e. economic, social, and environmental.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14270183.v1
title: Second home tourism in the Algarve : The perception of public sector managers

description: Abstract Proposal: Second home tourism has been paid attention in Portugal, and especially in the Algarve region, in recent years. It was identified as one of the strategic products in the national tourism plan. In the Algarve, the second home market is important for tourism dynamics. Objective: This study focuses on public sector managers' perception of second home tourism in the Algarve, in particular on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that this product brings to regional development. Methodological Design: The study uses a descriptive and exploratory approach with an online survey applied to all municipalities in the Algarve. Results: The results are helpful to understand second home tourism trajectories by presenting useful information for future strategies. Originality: We observed that economic factors directly influence strengths and threats; weaknesses are more related to social and environmental aspects, and opportunities are linked to all three dimensions, i.e. economic, social, and environmental.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327777
title: The elements that characterize the tourism cluster in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil

description: Abstract Tourism promotes regional development growth and the formation of inter-regional networks such as clusters can boost it. The tourism clusters are composed of institutions and organizations in the same geographic region that aim to improve their competitiveness. The analytical perspective of tourism clusters is gaining increasing importance in the debate on regional development. The city of Balneário Camboriú is recognized as the Santa Catarina Capital of Tourism due to the importance achieved by the sector. Given this context, the research aims to describe and analyze the elements that characterize the establishment of a tourist cluster in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. For the identification of the cluster elements, we carried out exploratory research and, documentary and literature review. We adopted the theoretical model of maturity analysis proposed by Cunha (2003), this model was chosen because it incorporates criteria used by EURADA in its research for classification and evaluation of the performance of productive clusters in the European Union. Through the methodology applied, we can consider Balneário Camboriú (SC) a tourism cluster that promotes through cooperation between actors, collective gains and the development of the sector in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327777.v1
title: The elements that characterize the tourism cluster in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil

description: Abstract Tourism promotes regional development growth and the formation of inter-regional networks such as clusters can boost it. The tourism clusters are composed of institutions and organizations in the same geographic region that aim to improve their competitiveness. The analytical perspective of tourism clusters is gaining increasing importance in the debate on regional development. The city of Balneário Camboriú is recognized as the Santa Catarina Capital of Tourism due to the importance achieved by the sector. Given this context, the research aims to describe and analyze the elements that characterize the establishment of a tourist cluster in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. For the identification of the cluster elements, we carried out exploratory research and, documentary and literature review. We adopted the theoretical model of maturity analysis proposed by Cunha (2003), this model was chosen because it incorporates criteria used by EURADA in its research for classification and evaluation of the performance of productive clusters in the European Union. Through the methodology applied, we can consider Balneário Camboriú (SC) a tourism cluster that promotes through cooperation between actors, collective gains and the development of the sector in the region.
DOI: 10.25612/837.j0rzegbbq4dj
title: Crime Reports - 2019
title: City of Houston Crime Reports - 2019

description: Houston crime data: counts of offense types per date/time. Location information is given using census tract geoIDs and community tabulation areas (CTAs).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14269919
title: Institutional theory in tourism research: new opportunities from an evolving theory

description: Abstract In this perspective paper, we bring institutional theory to the attention of tourism research as a valid and evolving theory that can contribute to tourism analysis. We show that institutional theory is still underused in tourism and we develop a series of propositions on how it can be helpful for analyzing destination image and the fit between destination image for tourists and for the local population. Specifically, we show how the central institutional concepts of legitimacy, isomorphism, hybridization, and categorization influence the image strategies of destinations. We contribute to institutional theory by discussing the use of an institutional approach in tourism and to tourism research by providing the analysis of traditional issues with the use of institutional theory.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14269919.v1
title: Institutional theory in tourism research: new opportunities from an evolving theory

description: Abstract In this perspective paper, we bring institutional theory to the attention of tourism research as a valid and evolving theory that can contribute to tourism analysis. We show that institutional theory is still underused in tourism and we develop a series of propositions on how it can be helpful for analyzing destination image and the fit between destination image for tourists and for the local population. Specifically, we show how the central institutional concepts of legitimacy, isomorphism, hybridization, and categorization influence the image strategies of destinations. We contribute to institutional theory by discussing the use of an institutional approach in tourism and to tourism research by providing the analysis of traditional issues with the use of institutional theory.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327780.v1
title: Systemic study of the landscape in the tourism enterprise "Ilha de Porto Belo" in Santa Catarina, Brazil, from a sustainability perspective

description: Abstract This study aims to analyze the natural environmental of the island of Porto Belo, in Santa Catarina, and its relationship with the tourism complex in the island. We expect to make a methodological and empirical contribution to research on tourism sustainability, as the findings suggest a relationship between the ecosystem and the processes related to the attractions of the destination. This is a descriptive study, using both qualitative and quantitative methodology, based on a systemic approach. The technical procedures were divided into three stages: literature, documentary, and field survey; mapping and crossing; summary and results. The Geographic Information System (GIS) was the instrument used in the identification, sizing and systemic analysis of landscape units of the island. The originality of this study lies in ranking the natural and social environment systems from the mapping of the stability of landscape units, as well as in the identification of spaces and infrastructures that can be requalified in order to improve the services on the island. This result and the discussion of its contribution to the sustainable management of leisure and recreation activities on the island are original contributions to the state-of-the art to tourism research Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14327780
title: Systemic study of the landscape in the tourism enterprise "Ilha de Porto Belo" in Santa Catarina, Brazil, from a sustainability perspective

description: Abstract This study aims to analyze the natural environmental of the island of Porto Belo, in Santa Catarina, and its relationship with the tourism complex in the island. We expect to make a methodological and empirical contribution to research on tourism sustainability, as the findings suggest a relationship between the ecosystem and the processes related to the attractions of the destination. This is a descriptive study, using both qualitative and quantitative methodology, based on a systemic approach. The technical procedures were divided into three stages: literature, documentary, and field survey; mapping and crossing; summary and results. The Geographic Information System (GIS) was the instrument used in the identification, sizing and systemic analysis of landscape units of the island. The originality of this study lies in ranking the natural and social environment systems from the mapping of the stability of landscape units, as well as in the identification of spaces and infrastructures that can be requalified in order to improve the services on the island. This result and the discussion of its contribution to the sustainable management of leisure and recreation activities on the island are original contributions to the state-of-the art to tourism research Brazil.