Gaming can be sustainable too! Using Social Representation Theory to examine the moderating effects of tourism diversification on residents’ tax paying behavior.
By Makarand Mody Abstract Tourism authorities in the Las Vegas region have suggested the diversification of the tourism industry as a strategy to improve the vitality of rural communities outside of the metropolitan area. The present study uses Social Representation Theory as the conceptual basis to test the moderating effects of the various types of […]
The different shades of responsibility: Examining domestic and international travelers’ motivations for responsible tourism in India
By Makarand Mody Abstract To address the scarcity of research concerning the demand side of responsible tourism, the present study examines the motivations of domestic and international travelers in India. Data were collected using an Internet survey distributed via e-mail and Facebook to the clients of five responsible tourism operators in India. Using Dann’s push–pull […]
Rationality of social entrepreneurs in tourism: Max Weber and the sociology of tourism development.
By Makarand Mody Abstract Despite increasing recognition of its contribution to development in many parts of the world, academic research about social entrepreneurship remains in its infancy. There has been little inquiry into the rationale for social entrepreneurship, despite its potential to clarify many conceptual ambiguities associated with this emerging phenomenon. In response to such […]
Green Growth and Sustainability: The Role of Tourism and Hospitality Service Industry in Korea
By: Michael Kwag Abstract The study investigates the influence of tourism and hospitality industry on economic growth and CO2 emissions. In the empirical analysis, unit root tests, cointegration test and vector error correction model regression using time series data of South Korea from the first quarter of 1970 to the third quarter of 2010 are […]