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Volume 6 Issue 2

Issue of Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft

Contents
Journal Overview

February 11, 2016

Teil I: Tourismus zur Bekämpfung

February 11, 2016

Einführung zum Teil I

Globaler Armutstourismus Neue Entwicklungen. Neue Perspektiven.

Norman Backhaus

Page range: 141-146

February 11, 2016

Destinationsmanagementorganisationen als Sozialunternehmen

Ausweg für die nachhaltige Entwicklung touristischer Destinationen in Entwicklungsländern?

Schuhbert Arne

Page range: 147-168

Abstract

The purpose of the present article is to discuss theoretical and conceptual approaches to the institutionalization of sustainable strategies for poverty-alleviation in tourism-development contexts. Facing the long-term-challenge of constantly eroding comparative advantages for tourism-destinations in developing-countries, there is an immediate need to identify new models of destination governance and management as well as possible conditions and factors for success in implementation. This article focuses on the approach by Schuhbert (2013, p. 539 et seq.), which is based on the idea of a fusion of the “social enterprises”-concept and the traditional “destination-management-organization” (so-called “social-DMOs”).

February 11, 2016

Sozio-ökonomische Effekte von all-inclusive-Anlagen in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern

Eine Analyse der Arbeitsbedingungen und Lieferketten am Beispiel des Robinson Club Nobilis in der Türkei

Harald Zeiss, Dorothea Dürkop

Page range: 169-192

Abstract

Most studies on socio-economic impacts with regards to poverty reduction in developing countries are micro-level case studies on single enterprises. They focus mostly not on mainstream but small-scale, alternative tourism products (see Mitchell & Ashley 2010, S. 15). As some authors doubt the beneficial socio-economic potential of such offers (see e.g. Mowforth & Munt 2003; Strasdas 2001, p. 11 f.; Scheyvens 2002, p. 68) the current case study will examine one specific mass tourism product, the all-inclusive tourism. By analysing the direct (employment and income possibilities) and indirect effects (supply chain) of the hotel Robinson Club Nobilis in Turkey, the case study will also present recommendations to enhance positive effects for the region. Thus, the study will help to reduce the lack of research within this topic.

February 11, 2016

Die Realitäten der Reality Shows in Honduras

Kuch Sebastian

Page range: 193-212

Abstract

The Cayos Cochinos Marine Protected Area (MNMCC), a group of small islands in the Caribbean Sea of Honduras, has been the background-scenery for the filming of twelve Reality Shows by European and Colombian television companies between 2006 and 2014. The Honduran Coral Reef Fund (HCRF) has authorised the shooting for its potential to create jobs in the local Garifuna communities and to market the destination touristically. However, the distribution of revenues has been unbalanced and not transparent, primarily favouring the HCRF itself as opposed to the Garifuna community. To guarantee its operational functioning, the HCRF has been increasingly forced to sell rights of access to natural resources to third parties and particularly to the TV production companies. This selective application of the regulations established for the MNMCC is the expression of an ambivalent policy that has been altering the already conflictive relations with the local Garifuna-communities.

February 11, 2016

Tourismus im UNESCO Weltnaturerbe

Einkommen steigen, Disparitäten bleiben im philippinischen Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Christof Seiler, Norman Backhaus

Page range: 213-218

Abstract

Cabayugan situated in the rural part of Puerto Princesa City on Palawan Island is a well-known ecotourism- destination in the Philippines. This area has experienced a rapid growth in tourism in recent years, particularly due to the heightened awareness of the Puerto Princesa Underground River as the main tourist attraction. At the same time Cabayugan shows a high incidence of poverty, which unlocks a potential for pro-poor tourism. Tourism affects the livelihood strategies of many inhabitants and creates new work opportunities and sources of income. Furthermore, those affected are also faced with changes in the access of infrastructure and with environmental and social changes. Although tourism contributes to the alleviation of poverty for parts of the local population, derived benefits are unequally distributed and disparities persist or even increase.

Teil II: Armut als Attraktion

February 11, 2016

Einführung zum Teil II

Globaler Armutstourismus Neue Entwicklungen. Neue Perspektiven

Fabian Frenzel, Malte Steinbrink

Page range: 219-222

February 11, 2016

NGOs and the making of “development tourism destinations”

The case of “destino Guatemala”

Sarah Becklake

Page range: 223-242

Abstract

This article explores the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the making of global tourism destinations. First, it draws together diverse insights in order to substantiate the importance of NGOs in the making of global tourism destinations and, second, it empirically highlights the role of NGOs in the (re)making of one particular destination: “destino Guatemala”. NGOs in La Antigua Guatemala are increasingly engaging with tourism as a NGO resource. In focusing on the NGO touristic practice of hosting storytelling events/activities in Antigua, some of which come to form virtual/actual “poverty tours”, the article argues that while Antigua NGOs develop and host these poverty tours as a means of moving “hearts and wallets”, they are doing considerably more. Most notably, they are helping to (re)make Guatemala into a “development tourism destination”. Zusammenfassung Dieser Beitrag untersucht die Rolle von Nicht-Regierungsorganisationen (NROs) bei der Kreierung globaler Tourismus-Destinationen. Dabei werden verschiedenartige Erkenntnisse zusammen getragen, mit der Bedeutung von NROs bei der Kreierung globaler Tourismus-Destinationen untermauert werden. Anschließend wird empirisch die Rolle von NROs bei der (Re-)Kreierung eines bestimmten Reiseziels, nämlich der „destino Guatemala“ analysiert. NROs in La Antigua Guatemala betätigen sich zunehmend im Tourismus, um ihn als eine NRO Ressource zu nutzen. Dabei wird insbesondere auf Geschichten erzählende Events bzw. Aktivitäten der NROs in Antigua abgezielt. Einige dieser Aktivitäten stellen virtuelle bzw. reale „Armuts-Touren“ dar. Es wird die Argumentationslinie entwickelt, dass die NROs in Antigua, indem sie diese Armuts-Touren als ein Mittel um die „Herzen und Geldbörsen“ zu bewegen entwickeln und veranstalten, sie noch deutlich mehr machen. Vor allem helfen sie dabei Guatemala (wieder) zu einer „Entwicklungstourismus Destination“ zu machen.

February 11, 2016

Slums als Thematisierung. Das Beispiel Shanty Town in Bloemfontein

Jan-Erik Steinkrüger

Page range: 243-254

Abstract

Using the example of a copied township in Bloemfontein, South Africa, the article explains the phenomenon of theming. Theming is based on a difference between the everyday life of its visitors and the theme presented. This difference to everyday life as well as the seemingly lower “authenticity” does not distinguish themed places from other tourism destinations, but rather reveals both more obvious. Instead the author argues for a distinction between simplicity and complexity as a critical approach towards themed spaces.

February 11, 2016

Community-Based Tourism als Instrument zur Armutsbekämpfung am Beispiel von Fallstudien in Ruanda

Jennifer Ilius, Felicia Akinyemi, Jürgen Schweikart

Page range: 255-272

Abstract

The Rwandan economy is characterized by subsistence. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) offers the rural population a chance to generate additional income. To implement projects successfully, the participation of the rural population is important. An insight of the traditional lifestyles and the active participation is an interesting and intensive experience for tourists. The present study examined, if CBT contributes to poverty reduction in Rwanda, to be an example for other countries. In that context, numerous CBT-Projects - all supported by tourism agencies - were investigated. The analysis of the projects shows clearly: CBT offers the local population opportunities for alternative sources of income. On an individual level, income is generated by job creation, at the local level the quality of life increases by investments in the fields of health and education.

February 11, 2016

Slumming the Global North? Überlegungen zur organisierten Besichtigung gesellschaftlicher Problemlagen in den Metropolen des Globalen Nordens

Julia Burgold

Page range: 273-280

Abstract

This paper explores the phenomena of guided walking tours through Berlin-Neukölln. a neighborhood that is marked in public discourses with problems like poverty, unemployment, crime and the failed integration of migrants. At first glance, this appears strange because it challenges ideas of tourism as a form of relaxation and recreation. Therefore, instead of defining this phenomena as a tourist one beforehand, this contribution aims at reconstructing those connotations which are constitutive for the practice of sightseeing Neukölln. The paper presents the results of an empirical case study and focuses on the walking tours provided by kulturbewegt e. V. The analysis reveals, that these walking tours are situated in a logic of an organisation, which, in order to maintain it‘s own structures, refers to and derives it‘s legitimacy from the context of social work. The socio-educational orientation is displayed in two ways: on the one hand in the qualification of women with migration background as tour guides; on the other hand in the walking tours public education work, which aims at changing the visitors negative perception of Neukölln and it‘s inhabitants. The purpose of the guided walking tours is thus primarily that of increasing the Neukölln‘s inhabitants chances of participation in society. The organisation realizes this purpose by educating inhabitants as well as visitors and therefore makes use of the specific form of walking tours.

February 11, 2016

Konferenzberichte

Page range: 281-282

February 11, 2016

Buchbesprechungen

Page range: 283-292

February 11, 2016

Neuerscheinungen im deutschsprachigen Raum

Page range: 293-294

February 11, 2016

Neuerscheinungen im deutschsprachigen Raum

Page range: 295-295

February 11, 2016

Dank an die externen Gutachter

Page range: 296-296

About this journal

The Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft – Journal of Tourism Science – continues the tradition of profound scientific discourse in the German-speaking world. The journal focuses on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary issues concerning touristic phenomena. In this connection, the journal is geared towards researchers and practitioners in search of substantiated information about tourism-related problems. The articles, which are of a qualitative and quantitative nature, are aimed at basic research or reflect the findings of applied research.

In addition to publishing scientific essays from all kinds of sub-disciplines (in particular history, geography, communication and media studies, cultural sciences, ethnology, cultural anthropology, methodology/statistics, ecology, psychology, sociology, economics, business administration and education), the journal also presents project reports, book reviews and conference reports.

The Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft therefore aims to

act as a forum for tourism scientists from all kinds of disciplines (social and cultural sciences, economic sciences and environmental science)
support interaction between these disciplines
encourage network-building
promote young researchers and
raise awareness among the general public of the need for scientific tourism research.

Two issues are published each year; individual issues may be dedicated to specific key topics. Specific subjects may also be addressed in additional special issues.
In its meeting on 7 February 2011, the Scientific Advisory Board of the Association of Geographers at German Universities (VGDH) resolved to include the ‘Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft’ (tw) in its list of recognised geography journals. It was included in category 2 of scientific journals (without ISCI listing).

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Volume 6 Issue 2

Issue of Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft

Inhalt

Vorwort der Heftbetreuer

Tourismus und Armut: Altes Thema, neue Perspektiven

Einführung zum Teil I

Globaler Armutstourismus Neue Entwicklungen. Neue Perspektiven.

Destinationsmanagementorganisationen als Sozialunternehmen

Ausweg für die nachhaltige Entwicklung touristischer Destinationen in Entwicklungsländern?

Abstract

Sozio-ökonomische Effekte von all-inclusive-Anlagen in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern

Eine Analyse der Arbeitsbedingungen und Lieferketten am Beispiel des Robinson Club Nobilis in der Türkei

Abstract

Die Realitäten der Reality Shows in Honduras

Abstract

Tourismus im UNESCO Weltnaturerbe

Einkommen steigen, Disparitäten bleiben im philippinischen Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Abstract

Einführung zum Teil II

Globaler Armutstourismus Neue Entwicklungen. Neue Perspektiven

NGOs and the making of “development tourism destinations”

The case of “destino Guatemala”

Abstract

Slums als Thematisierung. Das Beispiel Shanty Town in Bloemfontein

Abstract

Community-Based Tourism als Instrument zur Armutsbekämpfung am Beispiel von Fallstudien in Ruanda

Abstract

Slumming the Global North? Überlegungen zur organisierten Besichtigung gesellschaftlicher Problemlagen in den Metropolen des Globalen Nordens

Abstract

Konferenzberichte

Buchbesprechungen

Neuerscheinungen im deutschsprachigen Raum

Neuerscheinungen im deutschsprachigen Raum

Dank an die externen Gutachter