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Hugues Seraphin

Bio: Hugues Seraphin is an academic researcher from University of Winchester. The author has contributed to research in topics: Tourism & Hospitality. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 119 publications receiving 1174 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors consider the issue of over-tourism and the (ecological) survival of Venice as a destination and propose an ambidextrous management approach (exploitation and exploration).
Abstract: This Regional Spotlight considers the issue of over-tourism and the (ecological) survival of Venice as a destination. In Venice, ecology, economics and culture are inextricably linked to the conflict between human and natural capital. The attempts to neatly arrange the challenges in sustaining the city, convenient categorical interest groups and occasional hostility in implementing policies call for an ambidextrous management approach (exploitation and exploration) instead of the Trexit approach suggested by the anti-tourism movements.

351 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that the branding strategy adopted by these destinations is playing a significant role in the emergence of overtourism, which is referred to as Trexit (Tourist exit).

90 citations

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TL;DR: In the post-COVID-19 lockdown context, second-home tourism and mountain tourism could play the role of placebo as mentioned in this paper, and the connection between mountain tourism and second home tourism was made, highlighting the Janus-faced character of both forms of tourism.
Abstract: The purpose of this study adopts a news media narrative approach to Yield insights on aspects of the COVID-19 impact,This study adopts a news media narrative approach as this method can yield insights on aspects of the COVID-19 impact,In the post-COVID-19 lockdown context, second-home tourism and mountain tourism could play the role of placebo The dual dimension of second-home tourism and mountain tourism reflect the Janus-faced character of the tourism industry Beyond the fact that this study has highlighted the placebo role that both forms of tourism are probably going to play, it makes the connection between mountain tourism and second-home tourism; highlights the Janus-faced character of both forms of tourism; and highlights the mutation impacts of COVID-19 on tourism trends,COVID-19 is the current concern, and this paper offers a timely perspective on a topic of significant interest

87 citations

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TL;DR: The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the event industry, while offering it opportunities to reinvent itself as mentioned in this paper, reviewing some of Getz (2012) futurist thoughts, is part of this reinvention.
Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the event industry, while offering it opportunities to reinvent itself. Reviewing some of Getz (2012) futurist thoughts, is part of this reinvention...

66 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the importance of considering natural phenomenon when planning and developing a tourism product and the impacts of Hurricane Irma on some Caribbean islands such as Saint-Barthelemy, Saint-Martin, Barbuda and Anguilla.
Abstract: This current issue in the Caribbean raises the topic of destination management and more particularly the importance of considering natural phenomenon when planning and developing a tourism product. The impacts of Irma on some Caribbean islands such as Saint-Barthelemy, Saint-Martin, Barbuda and Anguilla show that hurricanes are major risks for the tourism industry of the islands. This risk could be said to be absolute in the Caribbean but the negative impacts can be mitigated by appropriate strategies. To some extent, natural disasters provide tabularaza that give destinations opportunities to reinvent themselves sustainability.

51 citations


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TL;DR: Why COVID-19 is an analogue to the ongoing climate crisis, and why there is a need to question the volume growth tourism model advocated by UNWTO, ICAO, CLIA, WTTC and other tourism organizations are discussed.
Abstract: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is challenging the world. With no vaccine and limited medical capacity to treat the disease, nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPI) are the main strategy to contain ...

2,508 citations

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TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors examined how the outbreak may alter Chinese tourists' lifestyle choices, travel behaviour and tourism preferences in the short and long term, based on the synthesis of news broadcasted by several media outlets to support by an overview of the related literature on tourism marketing, tourism management and tourist behaviour.
Abstract: The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is projected to have adverse consequences on the global tourism and hospitality industry. This paper aims to examine how the outbreak may alter Chinese tourists’ lifestyle choices, travel behaviour and tourism preferences in the short and long term.,This paper is based on the synthesis of news broadcasted by several media outlets to be supported by an overview of the related literature on tourism marketing, tourism management and tourist behaviour. The authors’ experiences investigating trends in tourism and hospitality at the local and international level have also contributed to the study.,This paper predicts that COVID-19 will likely affect Chinese travellers’ consumption patterns, such as the growing popularity of free and independent travel, luxury trips and health and wellness tourism. New forms of tourism including slow tourism and smart tourism may also drive future tourism activities. Such changes are likely to force businesses to reconsider their service designs and distribution channels.,While Chinese and other potential visitors rethink how they travel, professionals, too, should reflect upon how to bring positive or negative changes to the tourism industry following this pandemic. Subsequent research should also consider how to mitigate the effects of similar public health crises in the future.,Recommendations for industry practitioners and policymakers focus on tailoring travel arrangements to tourists’ backgrounds. The suggestions may help to alleviate outbreak-related stress, offer travellers newly enriching experiences and partially mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the tourism and hospitality industry. These recommendations can also apply more broadly to global tourist markets.,The COVID-19 outbreak has already brought significant impacts to nearly every society and industry. Tourism scholars and practitioners should carefully consider this tragedy and how it may inform industry and social practices. This and other public health crises represent sterling opportunities to view the industry holistically in terms of its effects on the environment, climate and travellers themselves.,This paper presumably represents a frontier study, critically examining the possible impacts of COVID-19 on Chinese travellers’ consumption patterns and how the tourism and hospitality industry may respond to such changes in the future.,预计2019年新型冠状病毒(COVID-19)爆发将对全球旅游和酒店业产生不利影响。本文预测, COVID-19可能会影响中国旅客的消费方式, 例如自由行, 豪华旅行以及健康与养生旅游的普及。包括慢速旅游和智能旅游在内的新型旅游形式也可能推动未来的旅游活动。这种变化可能促使企业重新考虑其服务设计和分销渠道。针对行业从业者和政策制定者的建议着重于根据游客的背景和需求量身定制旅行安排。我们的建议可能有助于减轻与疫情暴发导致的压力, 为旅行者提供全新的丰富体验, 并从一定程度减轻COVID-19对旅游业和酒店业的影响。这些建议还可以更广泛地应用于全球旅游市场。,COVID-19, 生活方式 旅游行为 灾后 集体主义倾向 中国,El impacto del COVID-19 se preve importante en la actividad turistica global y en la industria de la hosteleria. Este articulo predice que el COVID-19 afectara con probabilidad alta los patrones de consumo de los viajeros chinos, incluyendo los cada vez mas populares viajes comprados directamente por los consumidores chinos, en el segmento del lujo, y el turismo de salud y belleza. Nuevas formas de turismo, incluyendo el slow tourism, y el turismo responsable pueden convertirse en importantes tendencias de futuro igualmente. Dichos cambios llevaran con cierta seguridad a la industria a reconsiderar y adaptar su oferta de servicios en este sector, en particular su diseno y los canales de distribucion utilizados. Las recomendaciones para la industria y los responsables de la politica turistica se alinean con una mayor proximidad de la oferta a los gustos cambiantes del consumidor. Dichas acciones ayudaran a reducir fricciones y fallos en la definicion del negocio turistico, ofreciendo a los viajeros nuevas y enriquecedoras experiencias, asi como podran mitigar en parte los efectos adversos estimados del COVID-19, los cuales son relevantes a dia de hoy. Asi mismo, dichas recomendaciones son aplicables de una manera mas global a la industria del turismo y la hospitalidad en el mercado mundial.,COVID-19, Estilo de vida, Conducta del viajero, Post-desastre, Orientacion collectivista, China

490 citations

01 Jan 2018

427 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present results from a qualitative investigation among 80 stakeholders in 13 European cities to identify seven overtourism myths that may inhibit a well-rounded understanding of the concept and call for researchers from other disciplines to engage with the topic to come to new insights.
Abstract: In less than two years, the concept of overtourism has come to prominence as one of the most discussed issues with regards to tourism in popular media and, increasingly, academia. In spite of its popularity, the term is still not clearly delineated and remains open to multiple interpretations. The current paper aims to provide more clarity with regard to what overtourism entails by placing the concept in a historical context and presenting results from a qualitative investigation among 80 stakeholders in 13 European cities. Results highlight that overtourism describes an issue that is multidimensional and complex. Not only are the issues caused by tourism and nontourism stakeholders, but they should also be viewed in the context of wider societal and city developments. The article concludes by arguing that while the debate on overtourism has drawn attention again to the old problem of managing negative tourism impacts, it is not well conceptualized. Seven overtourism myths are identified that may inhibit a well-rounded understanding of the concept. To further a contextualized understanding of overtourism, the paper calls for researchers from other disciplines to engage with the topic to come to new insights.

392 citations

01 Jan 2015
TL;DR: The World of Organic Agriculture - Statistics and Emerging Trends (Session at the BIOFACH 2015)======Presentations============- Introduction (Markus Arbenz)============ - Organic Agriculture Worldwide: Current Statistics (Helga Willer, Julia Lernoud)====== -Global Organic Food & Drink: Market Update & Outlook (Amarjit Sahota)
Abstract: The World of Organic Agriculture – Statistics and Emerging Trends (Session at the BIOFACH 2015) Presentations - Introduction (Markus Arbenz) - Organic Agriculture Worldwide: Current Statistics (Helga Willer, Julia Lernoud) - The World of Organic Agriculture: Regulations and Certification Emerging Trends 2015 (Beate Huber, Christiane Mannigel) - Global survey on Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) (Julia Lernoud, Helga Willer) - Global Organic Food & Drink: Market Update & Outlook (Amarjit Sahota)

367 citations