Análisis del flamenco como recurso turístico en Andalucía

El flamenco es un arte que nace en Andalucía resultado de una fusión de culturas queconvivieron durante siglos en esta tierra. La fuerza del flamenco hace que se haya convertidoen marca de identificación de Andalucía y de España, lo que se traduce en una demandaexterior y una afluencia de turistas conocedores del flamenco o con curiosidad por el mismo.El turismo cultural del flamenco, tiene una importante repercusión económica sobre elsector del espectáculo, de la formación, hostelería y otras industrias asociadas, como la decomplementos flamencos. El flamenco como marca debe tener un apoyo público y privadoandaluz que potencie su desarrollo y favorezca la afluencia de turismo cultural

Flamenco Tourism from the Viewpoint of Its Protagonists: A Sustainable Vision Using Lean Startup Methodology

Flamenco is an art born in and inextricably associated with Andalusia in the south of Spain. The purity, the feelings it transmits, and the originality of its expression have made it known worldwide and it has been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO. This declaration, combined with the Spain’s tourist boom in the last years, has transformed this exclusive art into an important tourist industry with all the entailing perils for its survival. By means of the Lean Canvas model, combined with a survey of a panel of flamenco experts (especially artists), this study analyzed the fundamental factors that are key to developing a tourism product that, while respectful of its essence, offers tourists a genuine and quality product

The Role of CSR in Promoting Energy-Specific Pro-Environmental Behavior among Hotel Employees

Mitigating environmental crises requires efforts to reduce carbon emission at every level and segment of an economy. In this respect, the energy sector is blamed for increasing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) throughout the globe. Specifically, it was specified that electrical energy contributes to 35% of the world’s GHG emissions. Without a doubt, the topics related to clean and green energies remained a part of academic discussion; however, a critical knowledge gap exists in most studies. That is, most of the prior literature focused only on the production side (supply side) of electrical energy, neglecting the consumption side (consumption at the level of individuals). Given that a significant amount of electricity has been consumed by the individuals in buildings (homes, offices, or others) for heating and cooling purposes, it is important to promote a target-specific (energy-specific) pro-environmental behavior (TSPEB) of individuals. However, such a debate did not receive any significant attention previously. Further, psychological factors such as employees’ environmental commitment (EEC) and green self-efficacy (GSE) were identified as critical mediators to drive different employees’ outcomes, but the mediating effect of EEC and GSE was not tested earlier to foster TSPEB in a CSR framework. The data for the current work were collected from employees of different hotels in a developing country by employing a survey strategy (n = 383). The structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data, which confirmed that hospitality employees’ CSR perceptions could improve TSPEB. The statistical results also confirmed the significant mediating effects of EEC and GSE. The finding of this study will help the hospitality sector to improve its efforts for de-carbonization by improving the energy consumption behavior of employees as an outcome of CSR

The Role of CSR in Promoting Energy-Specific Pro-Environmental Behavior among Hotel Employees

Mitigating environmental crises requires efforts to reduce carbon emission at every level and segment of an economy. In this respect, the energy sector is blamed for increasing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) throughout the globe. Specifically, it was specified that electrical energy contributes to 35% of the world’s GHG emissions. Without a doubt, the topics related to clean and green energies remained a part of academic discussion; however, a critical knowledge gap exists in most studies. That is, most of the prior literature focused only on the production side (supply side) of electrical energy, neglecting the consumption side (consumption at the level of individuals). Given that a significant amount of electricity has been consumed by the individuals in buildings (homes, offices, or others) for heating and cooling purposes, it is important to promote a target-specific (energy-specific) pro-environmental behavior (TSPEB) of individuals. However, such a debate did not receive any significant attention previously. Further, psychological factors such as employees’ environmental commitment (EEC) and green self-efficacy (GSE) were identified as critical mediators to drive different employees’ outcomes, but the mediating effect of EEC and GSE was not tested earlier to foster TSPEB in a CSR framework. The data for the current work were collected from employees of different hotels in a developing country by employing a survey strategy (n = 383). The structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data, which confirmed that hospitality employees’ CSR perceptions could improve TSPEB. The statistical results also confirmed the significant mediating effects of EEC and GSE. The finding of this study will help the hospitality sector to improve its efforts for de-carbonization by improving the energy consumption behavior of employees as an outcome of CSR

Tequila tourism as a factor of development: a strategic vision in Mexico

Purpose – The main objective of the paper is to establish that Tequila Tourism can be a tool in the economic development of the Jalisco region, linking the product, tequila, the agave landscape, and the fact that the tourist route can be a sign of identity for this tourist market. Design – The need to achieve sustainable rural development, taking into account respect for the environment, along with the creation of wealth and jobs, is would involve both public administrations and companies through the promotion of complementary activities in this rural region; thus, this paper advocates the consolidation of the Tequila Route. Methodology – The proposed methodology develops a theoretical contextualization of the subject of this study –Tequila Tourism – using a Delphi approach with a panel of experts, leading to a SWOT analysis. Approach – This study has been developed using the interpretative approach Expert opinion has shed light on the strengths and weaknesses of the Tequila Route as endogenous factors for progress in these rural areas. Finding – This research has established that the enhancement of tequila as a product shows great potential for the development of new tourism practices such as gastronomic tourism. Originality of research – The originality is found in the analysis of the economic potential of introducing Tequila tourism routes in the region of Jalisco, Mexico and providing guidance and ideas for further improvements and research into this important sector of tourism

Familial hypercholesterolaemia in children and adolescents from 48 countries: a cross-sectional study

Background: Approximately 450 000 children are born with familial hypercholesterolaemia worldwide every year, yet only 2·1% of adults with familial hypercholesterolaemia were diagnosed before age 18 years via current diagnostic approaches, which are derived from observations in adults. We aimed to characterise children and adolescents with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HeFH) and understand current approaches to the identification and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia to inform future public health strategies. Methods: For this cross-sectional study, we assessed children and adolescents younger than 18 years with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of HeFH at the time of entry into the Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Studies Collaboration (FHSC) registry between Oct 1, 2015, and Jan 31, 2021. Data in the registry were collected from 55 regional or national registries in 48 countries. Diagnoses relying on self-reported history of familial hypercholesterolaemia and suspected secondary hypercholesterolaemia were excluded from the registry; people with untreated LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) of at least 13·0 mmol/L were excluded from this study. Data were assessed overall and by WHO region, World Bank country income status, age, diagnostic criteria, and index-case status. The main outcome of this study was to assess current identification and management of children and adolescents with familial hypercholesterolaemia. Findings: Of 63 093 individuals in the FHSC registry, 11 848 (18·8%) were children or adolescents younger than 18 years with HeFH and were included in this study; 5756 (50·2%) of 11 476 included individuals were female and 5720 (49·8%) were male. Sex data were missing for 372 (3·1%) of 11 848 individuals. Median age at registry entry was 9·6 years (IQR 5·8-13·2). 10 099 (89·9%) of 11 235 included individuals had a final genetically confirmed diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia and 1136 (10·1%) had a clinical diagnosis. Genetically confirmed diagnosis data or clinical diagnosis data were missing for 613 (5·2%) of 11 848 individuals. Genetic diagnosis was more common in children and adolescents from high-income countries (9427 [92·4%] of 10 202) than in children and adolescents from non-high-income countries (199 [48·0%] of 415). 3414 (31·6%) of 10 804 children or adolescents were index cases. Familial-hypercholesterolaemia-related physical signs, cardiovascular risk factors, and cardiovascular disease were uncommon, but were more common in non-high-income countries. 7557 (72·4%) of 10 428 included children or adolescents were not taking lipid-lowering medication (LLM) and had a median LDL-C of 5·00 mmol/L (IQR 4·05-6·08). Compared with genetic diagnosis, the use of unadapted clinical criteria intended for use in adults and reliant on more extreme phenotypes could result in 50-75% of children and adolescents with familial hypercholesterolaemia not being identified. Interpretation: Clinical characteristics observed in adults with familial hypercholesterolaemia are uncommon in children and adolescents with familial hypercholesterolaemia, hence detection in this age group relies on measurement of LDL-C and genetic confirmation. Where genetic testing is unavailable, increased availability and use of LDL-C measurements in the first few years of life could help reduce the current gap between prevalence and detection, enabling increased use of combination LLM to reach recommended LDL-C targets early in life

La Naturaleza y Caractrísticas del Turismo Rural Sostenible

Resulta prioritario el fomento de aquellas actividades tur&iacute;sticas respetuosas con el medio natural, cultural y social, y con los valores de una comunidad, que permiten disfrutar de un intercambio de experiencias entre residentes y visitantes, donde la relaci&oacute;n entre el turista y la comunidad es justa y los beneficios de la actividad se reparten de forma equitativa; mostrando los visitantes una actitud verdaderamente participativa en su experiencia de viaje. El art&iacute;culo que se presenta tiene como objetivo analizar y reflexionar sobre el turismo rural sostenible, precisando cu&aacute;les son sus rasgos y caracter&iacute;sticas fundamentales.</p

Analysis of the flamenco as a tourist resource in Andalusia

El flamenco es un arte que nace en Andalucía resultado de una fusión de culturas que convivieron durante siglos en esta tierra. La fuerza del flamenco hace que se haya convertido en marca de identificación de Andalucía y de España, lo que se traduce en una demanda exterior y una afluencia de turistas conocedores del flamenco o con curiosidad por el mismo. El turismo cultural del flamenco, tiene una importante repercusión económica sobre el sector del espectáculo, de la formación, hostelería y otras industrias asociadas, como la de complementos flamencos. El flamenco como marca debe tener un apoyo público y privado andaluz que potencie su desarrollo y favorezca la afluencia de turismo culturalABSTRACT: Flamenco is an art born in Andalusia a saresult of a fusion of the cultures that coexisted in this land for centuries. The strength of flamenco has made it an identifying emblem of Andalusia and of Spain, which translates into foreign acclaim and an influx of tourists knowledgeable about flamenco or intrigued by it. Cultural tourism with respect to flamenco has a significant economic impact on the entertainment, training and catering sectors as well as other related industries, like that of flamenco accessories. Flamenco as a brand should have public and private Andalusian support to enhance its development and encourage the influx of cultural tourism

El concurso de belenes de Córdoba como elemento potenciador del turismo cultural de la ciudad

Córdoba, city which historic center was stated as Humanity Heritage by UNESCO at 1994, manages the cultural tourism as one of the main income sources of its economy. However, as is the case with other cities with an important historic heritage, such touristic development is highly focused at the monumental heritage and especially at the Mezquita Catedral and its near surroundings. That is why the city tourism authorities are raising to develop tourism products that, inside the cultural tourism scope, go minimizing reliance of the monumental tourism. The Córdoba Belenes competition is a sample of popular culture that has been developing continuously since, at least, mid of the XX century, which has deeply rooted among the city inhabitants, but its release as tourism product is minimal. The present paper analyses the potential of such competition as tourism resource, as well as suggest the action guidelines and recommendations to the tourism authorities in the case of their implementation.Córdoba, ciudad cuyo casco histórico fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco en 1994, gestiona el turismo cultural como una de las fuentes principales de ingresos de su economía. No obstante, al igual que ocurre con otras ciudades con un importante patrimonio histórico, dicho desarrollo turístico está muy focalizado al patrimonio monumental y especialmente ligado a la Mezquita Catedral y su entorno más cercano. Es por ello que las autoridades turísticas de la ciudad se estén planteando desarrollar productos turísticos que, dentro del ámbito del turismo cultural, vayan minimizando la dependencia del turismo monumental. El concurso de Belenes de Córdoba es una muestra de cultura popular que se viene desarrollando ininterrumpidamente desde, al menos, mediados del siglo XX, que tiene gran arraigo entre los habitantes de la ciudad, pero cuya difusión como producto turístico es mínima. El presente trabajo analiza la potencialidad de dicho concurso como recurso turístico, así como sugiere líneas de actuación y recomendaciones a las autoridades turísticas en el caso de su implementación