Dimensions of creative tourism

The culture-orientated tours hold a high percentage of the total number of tour on the international scale. Regarding content , culture as a basic motive for taking a tour is characterized with a diversity. On the other hand, regarding time, the tourists’ expectations for cultural-cognitive tours evolve. In this sense the object of this research is the analysis of the essence of culture in the context of the tourist industry; the meaning of arts in the process of taking a decision for a tour; the role of the entertainment and activation of the tourists’ creative abilities during their stay

Features of the entertainment industry management

Methods of approach in the management of the entertainment industry take up important place in the context of its development. Achieving the global goals of the tourist enterprise directly depends on the management of the entertainment object, especially in terms of constantly changing requirements and consumers’ likings. Research objects in this case are the methods of approach in the entertainment sites’ management, taking into consideration the complex interdependences and subordinations between managers, staff, consumers and suppliers. The influence of the corporate culture in the context of the management’s structure is also taken into consideration

Entertainment services in the balance of leisure time

It is important to note that modern users have radically changed their thinking about the leisure time and the content of entertainments. Meanwhile, a number of entertainments report a decline in their development, due to out-of-date paradigms, which is definitely an obstacle, or rather lack of advantage in the contemporary competitive struggle. To analyze the possibilities for changing the old paradigm will attempt to identify the entertainment, leisure and consumer experience

State and development of the cruise industry

The turbulent and dynamic development of the cruise industry provokes serious interest due to a number of factors, including the creation of a huge number of jobs in the tourism sphere, the introduction of a new model in tourist trips, the promotion of destinations, the role of innovations in the development of cruise tourism. The aim of the article is to track the state and the development of the cruise industry, to highlight its specific features, to study the demand and supply patterns in this field, and to highlight the trends in this area. By factoring analysis, situational analysis, comparative analysis and synthesis, answers are sought to questions related to its prospects for growth and its impact on the development of tourism

Good practices in the management of tourist agencies

The purpose of this article is to identify good practices and opportunities to provide a competitive advantage to the tour operator business in the contemporary business environment. Specific proposals are made for their achievement, related to the diversification of the offered product and the adding of additional user value; changes in the management of this type of specific activity; automating business processes; designing additional activities; image building, etc. There are also issues, in this paper, related to the application of modern information systems in the management of the activities of the travel agencies. Attention is focused on cloud systems and software services, which, in addition to helping to improve their processes, also provide the opportunity to redistribute resources to manage creative and intellectual processes related to the production of a travel product (packages, excursion routes, etc.) and its placement

Concept for the urban tourism development – theoretical and practical aspects

Along with the economic benefi ts of urban tourism development, such as creating new business opportunities, providing employment to the local residents, and generating revenue, there are a number of unfavorable consequences of overtourism to some destinations at the same time. In particular, this involves the destruction of cultural heritage, environmental pollution, deterioration the quality of life and, in general, a lower quality supply of tourist services, which have a signifi cant impact on tourists‘ experiences. The decision of these questions is on the one hand within the scope of local tourism management and concerns the behavior of tourists, on the other hand

EXPRESSIONS OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE ORGANISATION

In this paper, the term “interpersonal relationships” is defined as a scientific category. On the basis of particular literary sources, we view some expressions of interpersonal relationships. The research is based on the possibility of the selective application of Timothy Leary’s methodology. It presents concise characteristics of the: authoritative-leadership relationship; independent-dominating relationship; straightforward-aggressive relationship; distrustful-sceptic relationship; submissive-timid relationship; dependent-obedient relationship; cooperativeconventional and responsible-generous relationshi

THE CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN THE SPHERE OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Материалът разглежда възможностите за създаване на концептуален модел за управление на организационната култура в сферата на социалните дейности. Изяснени са същността на организационната култура като феномен, нейните елементи и някои нови подходи за научно и практическо изучаване. За апробиране на модела е избрана конкретна подсистема – социалните услуги. Доказана е идеята, че организационната култура е надеждно средство за развитието на всяка една организация при съвременната сложна и динамично променяща се заобикаляща среда. The paper explores options to create a conceptual model for managing organizational culture in the sphere of social activities. In it a clarified the essence of оrganizational culture, as a phenomenon and its elements and new approaches to scientific and practical study. There is selected subsystem - social services, for approbation of a particular model. In it is prove the idea, that organizational culture is a reliable tool for the development of any organization in today's complex and dynamic environment

ALTRUISM AND SELFISHNESS IN THE BEHAVIOR OF THE HUMAN FACTOR IN THE MANAGEMENT

Материалът разглежда проявата на алтруизъм и егоизъм в поведението на човешкия фактор в управлението. Изяснена е противоположната същност на двете понятия и факторите, които до известна степен обясняват проявите им. Посочени са някои практически съвети за тяхното разпознаване на основата на експресната диагностика. The article considered the event of altruism and selfishness in the behavior of the human factor in the management. Clarified is opposite nature of the two concepts and the factors, which to some extent explain manifestations. Referred are some practical advices for their identification because of high-speed diagnosis

VOLUNTEERISM IN BULGARIA – STATE, TRENDS AND PROSPECTS

Целта на студията е да се изследват състоянието и тенденциите на доброволчеството в нашата страна и да се очертаят перспективите на развитие. В тази връзка основните задачи са следните: да се проучат и обобщят най-новите теоретични постановки и нормативни документи по разглежданата проблематика; да се представи обективен анализ на настоящата ситуация в България относно съществуващото разбиране и отношение към доброволчеството; да се проведе анкетно проучване сред доброволци, което да очертае профила на българския доброволец и параметрите на съществуващата практика; да се дефинират условията, налагащи необходимостта от утвърждаване на доброволчеството като важен елемент за преодоляване на последиците от финансовата и икономическата криза и като инструмент за социално включване на групи в неравностойно поло- жение. Основната изследователска теза, която се защитава, е, че в нашата страна доброволчеството вече е признато като полезна и важна за европейската общност, държавата и обществото дейност и се очаква, то да заема все по-значима роля в поддържане на важни социални системи на европейските държави в бъдеще. Извършено е анкетно проучване на личности, осъществяващи доброволческа дейност в рамките на доброволчески организации или самостоятелно. Очертано е състоянието на доброволчеството като явление и са формулирани идеи и препоръки за неговото развитие в новите икономически реалности. The objective of the study is to research the state and trends of volunteerism in our country and to outline the prospects for development. In this respect, the main tasks are as follows: to research and summarize the latest theoretical formulations and normative documents on the discussed topic; to present an objective analysis of the current situation in Bulgaria regarding the existing perception of and attitude towards volunteerism; to carry out a survey among volunteers, which will shape up the profile of the Bulgarian volunteer and the parameters of the existing practice; to define the conditions imposing the need for confirming volunteerism as an important element in overcoming the consequences of the financial and economic crisis and as a tool for social inclusion of disadvantaged groups. The main research thesis that is defended is that in our country volunteerism is acknowledged as a useful and significant activity for the European community, state and society, and it is expected to play an even more significant role in the support of important social systems of the European countries in the future. The survey we have carried out focuses on individuals who perform volunteer activities within volunteer organizations or individually. The state of volunteerism as a phenomenon is outlined and ideas and recommendations for its development in the new economic realities are formulated