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What is Rural Tourism

Chapter 43
Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy
Tourism (both domestic and international) that occurs in rural environments and involves rural experience.
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ICT and Tourism Enterprise Collaboration in Rural New Zealand
Simon Milne (New Zealand Tourism Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 13
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-106-3.ch043
Abstract
This chapter examines the development and associated outcomes of two government funded projects designed to support small tourism enterprise (STE) collaboration in rural New Zealand. Following a review of literature on the importance of networks and information and communication technology (ICT) in STE and local development, we discuss “Kiwitrails,” a five-year program designed to develop a Web-based virtual community of businesses in the remote and relatively impoverished East Coast of the country’s North Island. We then review an ICT enabled STE network in Western Southland, a region with a strong farming base. The cases reveal that local “champions” are vital in initiating and sustaining collaborative organizational activity, and in facilitating the environment within which STE networks can flourish. We argue that locality and embedded cultural dimensions must be factored into government and/or community attempts to develop ICT enabled collaborative initiatives in tourism.
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Chapter 12
Decision Making in Rural Tourism Management: The Case of Algarve
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Chapter 21
Relationship among Influencing Factors of Tourism Infrastructure: An Empirical Assessment at Kamarpukur, India
Any form of tourism that showcases the rural life, art, culture and heritage at rural locations, thereby benefiting the local community economically and socially as well as enabling interaction between the tourists and the locals for a more enriching tourism experience can be termed as rural tourism.
Published in Chapter: Relationship among Influencing Factors of Tourism Infrastructure: An Empirical Assessment at Kamarpukur, India; From: Handbook of Research on Chaos and Complexity Theory in the Social Sciences
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Chapter 23
Gap Analysis and Infrastructure Requirement for Tourism Development in the State of West Bengal: Evidence from Bishnupur, West Bengal, India
Tourism that focuses on actively participating in a rural lifestyle. It can be a variant of ecotourism. Many rural villages can facilitate tourism because many villagers are hospitable and eager to welcome (and sometime even host) visitors. Agriculture is becoming highly mechanized and therefore, requires less manual labor. This trend is causing economic pressure on some villages, which in turn causes young people to move to urban areas. There is however, a segment of the urban population that is interested in visiting the rural areas and understanding the lifestyle. This segment in the tourism industry has been rapidly growing in the past decade, leading to rural tourism becoming not just a good business prospect, but a genuine vacation trend.
Published in Chapter: Gap Analysis and Infrastructure Requirement for Tourism Development in the State of West Bengal: Evidence from Bishnupur, West Bengal, India; From: Handbook of Research on Strategic Business Infrastructure Development and Contemporary Issues in Finance
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Chapter 25
Forecasting of Food Security and Sustainable Development of Rural Territories in Russia's North
A type of tourism industry aimed at the category of people who want to take an advantage of the natural, cultural, and ethnic potential of rural areas and its specifics. Rural tourism category is combined with other types of tourism, such as agrotourism, rural, and environmental tourism.
Published in Chapter: Forecasting of Food Security and Sustainable Development of Rural Territories in Russia's North; From: Handbook of Research on International Collaboration, Economic Development, and Sustainability in the Arctic
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Chapter 7
Consumer Shopping Orientations and Online Purchases of Rural Tourism Services
A number of touristic activities referring to rural areas and providing their sustainable development.
Published in Chapter: Consumer Shopping Orientations and Online Purchases of Rural Tourism Services; From: Handbook of Research on Agricultural Policy, Rural Development, and Entrepreneurship in Contemporary Economies
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Chapter 15
Sense and Sensibility in Housing Tourism: Uncovering Patterns of Behavior
Type of alternative tourism, different from mass tourism that allows the guest to enjoy customs, values, cultural and gastronomic practices, characteristics of rural communities. This type of tourism includes a set of complementary activities and services for tourist entertainment and is distinguished by providing a personalized welcome.
Published in Chapter: Sense and Sensibility in Housing Tourism: Uncovering Patterns of Behavior; From: Handbook of Research on Cultural Heritage and Its Impact on Territory Innovation and Development
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Chapter 9
Rural Tourism Development as a Catalyst of Urban-Rural Synergy in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia
Tourism which is oriented towards promoting rural tradition and rural areas where accommodation is in traditional spirit, where local food is served and all the services are based on local resources.
Published in Chapter: Rural Tourism Development as a Catalyst of Urban-Rural Synergy in the Region of Southern and Eastern Serbia; From: Handbook of Research on Urban-Rural Synergy Development Through Housing, Landscape, and Tourism
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Chapter 18
Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: Can Tourism-Related Activities Contribute?
It is a form of tourism that takes place in rural settings and interconnects actively with local nature and community resources, being based on the rural tangible and intangible, openly accessible and commercial ingredients, contributing to wider positive social and individual life experiences.
Published in Chapter: Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: Can Tourism-Related Activities Contribute?; From: Handbook of Research on Agricultural Policy, Rural Development, and Entrepreneurship in Contemporary Economies
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Chapter 9
Diversification of Economic Activities and Sustainable Development of Rural Areas: The Case of the Novi Sad, Serbia
Can be define as the effort to provide tourists with a personal contact with the rural environment, or to provide them with a sense of physical and social environment (ambience) characteristic of the rural location in which they reside. This means that tourists, to the extent possible, or to the extent that tourists want, will be able to participate in agricultural activities, as well as to familiarize themselves with the tradition, history, culture, customs, gastronomy, the way and style of life of the local (rural) population, as well as all the natural attractions of the respective rural area.
Published in Chapter: Diversification of Economic Activities and Sustainable Development of Rural Areas: The Case of the Novi Sad, Serbia; From: Handbook of Research on Agricultural Policy, Rural Development, and Entrepreneurship in Contemporary Economies
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Chapter 10
New Challenges for the Tourism Sector in the Algarve Region Based on Evaluation of the Circular Economy
Tourism developed in rural areas characterized by a multiplicity of small- scale, independent developers and diffuse developers.
Published in Chapter: New Challenges for the Tourism Sector in the Algarve Region Based on Evaluation of the Circular Economy; From: Strategic Business Models to Support Demand, Supply, and Destination Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
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Chapter 10
Changes in Rural Tourism: What's New?
The form of tourism that takes place in rural areas.
Published in Chapter: Changes in Rural Tourism: What's New?; From: New Trends and Opportunities for Central and Eastern European Tourism
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Chapter 13
Rural Tourism and Its Dimension: A Case of Transylvania, Romania
Type of tourism that takes part in the countryside, capitalizing on the natural, human-built, and cultural heritage on the area, involving the local population in the provision of various types of services (accommodation, food, leisure and entertainment, nature exploration, guiding, traditional craft and arts, folklore, etc.) and contributing to the well-being of the residents.
Published in Chapter: Rural Tourism and Its Dimension: A Case of Transylvania, Romania; From: New Trends and Opportunities for Central and Eastern European Tourism
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Chapter 8
Socio-Economic Impact of Rural Tourism: A Study on Padmanavpur Village of Odisha
The development of infrastructure in rural areas having potential for tourism is being supported under the existing scheme of destination development. The objective is to showcase rural life, art, culture, and heritage at rural locations and in villages, which have core competence in arts and crafts, handloom, and textiles as also an asset base in the natural environment.
Published in Chapter: Socio-Economic Impact of Rural Tourism: A Study on Padmanavpur Village of Odisha; From: Handbook of Research on Strategic Business Infrastructure Development and Contemporary Issues in Finance
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Chapter 17
Countering Children's Depression as an Aspect of Social and Spiritual Security of Modern Society
The organization of trips over short distances for residents of large cities, which allows small cities to establish themselves as an important element of neighborhood.
Published in Chapter: Countering Children's Depression as an Aspect of Social and Spiritual Security of Modern Society; From: Global Perspectives on Value Education in Primary School
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Chapter 16
Information Mycological Systems and Traditional Ecological Knowledge: The Case of Mycological Tourism in Central Mexico
All forms of tourist activity carried out in rural areas are usually small-scale and developed within the family economy. It is based on the natural and cultural resources of the rural environment.
Published in Chapter: Information Mycological Systems and Traditional Ecological Knowledge: The Case of Mycological Tourism in Central Mexico; From: Handbook of Research on Technological Developments for Cultural Heritage and eTourism Applications
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Chapter 12
Economic Impacts of the Pandemic on Tourism Management in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19
It is tourism based on handicraft products and traditional cuisines of rural residents and natural accommodation types peculiar to the region.
Published in Chapter: Economic Impacts of the Pandemic on Tourism Management in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19; From: Handbook of Research on the Impacts and Implications of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry
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Chapter 15
Impact of Tacit Knowledge on Tourist Loyalty: Some Evidence From Rural Tourism
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Chapter 6
An Application of the “Amplifying Casual Looping” Model to Manor House Management
Type of alternative tourism, different from mass tourism that allows the guest to enjoy customs, values, cultural and gastronomic practices, characteristics of rural communities. This type of tourism includes a set of complementary activities and services for tourist entertainment and is distinguished by providing a personalized welcome.
Published in Chapter: An Application of the “Amplifying Casual Looping” Model to Manor House Management; From: Rural Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Era
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Chapter 5
Sustainable Development and Tourism
A form of tourism that involves visiting rural areas for their natural, cultural, and/or historical attractions.
Published in Chapter: Sustainable Development and Tourism; From: Exploring Niche Tourism Business Models, Marketing, and Consumer Experience
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Chapter 2
ICTs and Rural Tourism: Experiences of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Mexico
Tourist activity developed in a rural or natural space, usually in small towns or outside the urban area in larger towns.
Published in Chapter: ICTs and Rural Tourism: Experiences of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Mexico; From: Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management in Small and Medium-Sized Tourism Enterprises
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Chapter 19
Rural Tourism and Wine Experience: Preliminary Insights on a Niche Marketing Approach
a type of tourism activity in which the visitor’s experience is related to a wide range of products generally linked to nature-based activities, agriculture, rural lifestyle / culture, angling and sightseeing.
Published in Chapter: Rural Tourism and Wine Experience: Preliminary Insights on a Niche Marketing Approach; From: New Trends in Marketing and Consumer Science
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Chapter 10
Rural Tourism: A South African Township Perspective
Tourism that is related to dedicated travels to rural areas which can include accommodation, excursions, services, entertainment, and meals.
Published in Chapter: Rural Tourism: A South African Township Perspective; From: Global Opportunities and Challenges for Rural and Mountain Tourism
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Chapter 8
The Restoration of Religious Heritage as a Rural Development Strategy
Both development programs are structured around a number of measures, including the promotion of rural tourism. In the rural environment, the development of the tourism sector requires public investment in order to enhance the tourism resources in the region. Religious heritage is a prime example of these resources.
Published in Chapter: The Restoration of Religious Heritage as a Rural Development Strategy; From: Handbook of Research on Socio-Economic Impacts of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
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Chapter 1
Strategic Management of the COVID-19 Crisis in Rural Tourism Settings: Lessons Learned From SMEs
This refers to tourism activities carried out in rural areas. It encompasses accommodation and all kind of activities in rural (non-urban) settings.
Published in Chapter: Strategic Management of the COVID-19 Crisis in Rural Tourism Settings: Lessons Learned From SMEs; From: Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management in Small and Medium-Sized Tourism Enterprises
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Chapter 33
Rediscovering the Rural as a Tourist Destination in Pandemic Times: The Case of Portugal
Is a category of tourism associated with tourism enterprises that operate in the countryside and are intended to provide accommodation services to tourists, including a range of complementary facilities, structures, equipment, and services, to ensure the provision of a complete and diversified tourist product in a rural area.
Published in Chapter: Rediscovering the Rural as a Tourist Destination in Pandemic Times: The Case of Portugal; From: Handbook of Research on the Impacts and Implications of COVID-19 on the Tourism Industry
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Chapter 4
Electronic Word-of-Mouth and Tourist Satisfaction in Rural Tourism in Schist Villages
Rural tourism refers to the practice of traveling to rural areas and engaging in activities that are related to the local culture, heritage, and environment. This can include visiting rural communities, participating in outdoor activities, exploring natural landscapes, and learning about the local agricultural practices and traditional ways of life. Rural tourism is often seen as a way to promote sustainable development and preserve local culture and natural resources, while also providing economic benefits to rural communities.
Published in Chapter: Electronic Word-of-Mouth and Tourist Satisfaction in Rural Tourism in Schist Villages; From: Exploring Niche Tourism Business Models, Marketing, and Consumer Experience
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Chapter 18
The Importance of Social Media for the Improvement of the Tourist Experience Offered by Rural Tourism Enterprises: The Case of the Alentejo
Form of tourism develops in rural areas (as opposed to the urban environment); supposes a reduced tourist offer; uses its own resources in the rural territory (natural, heritage and cultural) with a vision of sustainability.
Published in Chapter: The Importance of Social Media for the Improvement of the Tourist Experience Offered by Rural Tourism Enterprises: The Case of the Alentejo; From: Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
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