PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural 

About: PASOS Revista de Turismo y Patrimonio Cultural is an academic journal published by Instituto de Investigación Social y Turismo. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Tourism & Cultural tourism. It has an ISSN identifier of 1695-7121. It is also open access. Over the lifetime, 1222 publications have been published receiving 7397 citations.

Destination image: Origins, Developments and Implications

Abstract: Over the last few decades, tourism has become one of the main sectors of the global eco- nomy, not only because of its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of different coun- tries, but also because of the employment it generates Since 2009, however, the results of tourism have been severely affected by the economic and financial crisis and it is now essential to analyze the key elements of tourist consumer behavior In this context, the image that a destination transmits to the market becomes one of the elements which influence tourists the most when choosing a tourist destination The authors therefore aim to identify the main elements that characterize the image of a tourist destination, as well as their implications for the management of tourist destinations

Impact of Tourist Perceptions, Destination Image and Tourist Satisfaction on Destination Loyalty: A Conceptual Model

Abstract: The objective this research paper is develops a destination loyalty theoretical model by using tourist perception, destination image and tourist satisfaction. These study analysis components, attributes, factor influencing the destination image and examine the tourist satisfaction and determinants of destination loyalty. This is a conceptual paper attempts at evaluating recent empirical on destination image, tourist satisfaction and loyalty. The conceptual framework model is developed on the basis of existing theoretical and empirical research in the field of destination marketing. The models include four constructs. Tourist Perception constructs has been influenced by factors like Historical and Cultural Attractions, Destination Affordability, Travel Environment, Natural Attractions, Entertainments and Infrastructure. Destination image construct has been influenced by factors like Infrastructure & Facilities, Heritage Attractions, Natural Made Attractions, Destination Safety & Cleanness, Friendly Local Community & Clam Atmosphere, Rejuvenation and Service Price and Affordability. The satisfaction construct has been influenced by factors like Entertainments, Destination Attractions and Atmosphere, Accommodation, Food, Transportation Services and Shopping. The destination loyalty construct has influenced by intentions to revisit, word of mouth promotion and recommending to others. The earlier study result reveals that tourist perception, destination image and tourist satisfaction directly influence destination loyalty. The outcomes of the study have significant managerial implications for destination marketing managers.

The importance of lifestyle entrepreneurship: A conceptual study of the tourism industry

Abstract: El objetivo del trabajo es explorar y analizar el surgimiento de la iniciativa empresarial como estilo de vida. El articulo aborda la relacion entre la calidad de vida del empresario y el crecimiento empresarial. El proposito es conceptualizar esta relacion para aprender mas sobre el espiritu empresarial como estilo de vida. El turismo aporta una serie de casos para ilustrar la investigacion pertinente en el ambito de la iniciativa empresarial como estilo de vida y un marco conceptual para examinar la relacion entre las actividades empresariales y la calidad de vida percibida. El documento ofrece una revision de la literatura sobre el espiritu empresarial y ciertas formas de iniciativa y conceptualiza el crecimiento de la iniciativa empresarial como estilo de vida

Overtourism, malestar social y turismofobia. Un debate controvertido

Abstract: The paper shares some reflections of the debates emerging from the political propaganda, social movements and neighborhood associations complains. The paper takes into account the impact that overtourism and tourismphobia have had on the media agendas. It is a reflection based on the hypothesis that these are neither a new nor recent phenomena. Beyond that, the research will focus on some elements that have awakened social unrest and have triggered the amplifying effect of these debates. Finally, the paper analyzes some strategies referred to as the 5D (deseasonalization, decongestion, decentralization, diversification, deluxe tourism), which are being promoted as propositions to analyzed the problem. These reflections emerge from ethnographic and quantitative research conducted in the city of Barcelona.

Turismo comunitario en Ecuador.Comprendiendo el community-based tourism desde la comunidad

Abstract: The growing impetus of community-based tourism (CBT) as a means of achieving sustainable tourism and a strategy for social development forces us to seek a deeper understanding of this phenome- non This paper proposes an analytical focus on the community as a theoretical/methodological tactic The empirical reference point in this research paper is the concept of turismo comunitario (TC) in Ecua- dor, where five communities were chosen to conduct an in-depth ethnographic study By means of a conclusion, a comprehensive framework is put forward for TC, founded on three main pillars: the analy- tical centrality of the communities; the consideration of TC as a 'translation' rather than an 'adaptation' to the market; and the fortifying - rather than debilitating - nature of TC for the communities involved This provides a series of factors that can be used to gain a general understanding of CBT, from a theore- tical point of view, and which can also be used to evaluate the social viability of CBT projects and expe- riments