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Application of the Delphi Technique to Rural Tourism Project Evaluation
Jenny Briedenhann,Steve Butts +1 more
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In this article, the Delphi Technique was considered the most effective means of soliciting group input and opinion forming by a panel of experts utilising a manageable method, but it was unable to facilitate the in-depth discussion and enriched text required to gain a fuller understanding of significant and contentious issues.Abstract:
This paper details the merit, challenges and shortcomings of the Delphi Technique as a means of obtaining data for a project aimed at formulating an evaluation framework for application in the development and management of rural tourism projects. Participation in the Delphi Survey was sought from expert panellists in both South Africa and Britain from four different stakeholder sectors of expertise – academics, the public sector, consultants and the operational sector. No single research method could have elicited the comprehensive information sought by this study. Whilst the Delphi Technique was considered the most effective means of soliciting group input and opinion forming by a panel of experts utilising a manageable method, it was unable to facilitate the in-depth discussion and enriched text required to gain a fuller understanding of significant and contentious issues.read more
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Moving best practice forward: delphi characteristics, advantages, potential problems, and solutions.
Holly M. Donohoe,R.D. Needham +1 more
TL;DR: This paper seeks to demystify the Delphi and advance understanding of the technique, contribute to the evolution of methodological guidelines, and provide further guidance to tourism researchers.
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A review of research on tourism demand forecasting: Launching the Annals of Tourism Research Curated Collection on tourism demand forecasting
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Developing a conceptual framework for slow travel: a grounded theory approach.
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Internet-Based Delphi Research: Case Based Discussion
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