The relationship between acculturative stress and Korean immigrants’ travel experiences

TTRA 2017 Graduate Student Research Colloquium: The relationship between acculturative stress and Korean immigrants’ travel experiences Abstract The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine how acculturative stress affects onsite leisure travel experience of first-generation Korean immigrants. This study contributes to the literature by advancing the study of leisure constraints by providing proof-of-concept of the stress-coping model in travel experiences and immigrants’ responses in coping with acculturative stress during travel periods.By exploring what factors influence immigrant travelers’ appraisal process, empirically verifying that the acculturative stress does create stress for the immigrants, and learning preferred coping strategies and responses, tourism managers, planners and marketers will be better able to make informed decisions to mitigate stress among immigrant travelers

2010 Annual Report

pp. 8. 2010 Annual Report. Supporting Our Mission : Carlson Chair for Travel, Tourism & Hospitality. Meeting Our Mission: Research, engaging, and educational accomplishments toward industry success and sustainability

2005 Annual Report

The 2005 Annual Report for the University of Minnesota Tourism Center

Profile of 2007 Flint Hills International Children's Festival Attendees

In 2007, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center (UMTC) was contracted to profile visitors to St. Paul Festivals, including the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival. Visitor demographics, information sources for the festival, experience, and familiarity with community were of specific interest. As the Ordway had both a questionnaire and sampling methodology in place, the UMTC served as data analysts. The study methods and results are presented below and followed by a discussion

All-terrain Vehicles in Minnesota: Economic impact and consumer profile

All-terrain vehicle (ATV) sales and subsequent recreational riding has significantly increased in the United States and Minnesota. Both sales and participation are projected to continue significantly increasing through 2014. To date, no Minnesota specific information on ATV consumers and their economic impact exist. Given the strong presence and projected increase in this activity, such information seems critical

Minnesota Tourism Industry Perceptions of Invasive Species and Their Control

pp. 35. Invasive species include "…an alien (or non-native) species whose introduction does, or is likely to, cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health" (Executive Order 13112, 1999). Among other impacts, invasive species can change the physical environment upon which many tourism destinations and attractions depend. Subsequently, significant impacts could result from invasive species for the tourism industry. However, little research exists in this area or among industry professionals.Understanding tourism organizations’ perception of invasive species and the efficacy of efforts to control them is important for a variety of reasons, including prevention and mitigation.A 2013 questionnaire of the Minnesota tourism industry, in partnership with Explore Minnesota Tourism (EMT), assessed perceptions about invasive plants and aquatic invasive species and their control.Explore Minnesota Tourism Carlson Chair for Travel, Tourism and Hospitalit

Slow roll: A longitudinal analysis of sustainable energy implementation

The importance of adopting sustainable practices in the tourism industry is well established but widespread implementation is still wanting. Institutional theory framed an assessment of tourism professionals’ perceptions of constraints and benefits to sustainable practices, as well as actual implementation of energy practices between 2007 and 2016. Perceptions and practices were tracked through an Internet-based questionnaire among professionals in three-year intervals in a Midwestern U.S state. Professionals consistently agreed that attracting new clientele, improving consumer perceptions, and organizational image were benefits of sustainable practices, while initial financial costs constrained implementation. The most frequently implemented energy practices were using daylight and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL). Overall, adoption of sustainable practices was varied and implementation rates remained minimally changed. Reasons for the varied adoption and lack of change may be explained by perceived lack of resources, consistent with organizational capacity, or lack of pressure from socio-cultural environment, per institutional theor

Profile of 2011 Lady Slipper Celebration Attendees

The Lady Slipper Celebration was a first-time event organized by a committee of the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway. Visitor profile research was sponsored by the Central Region Sustainable Development Partnership and the Northwest Sustainable Development Partnership. The Celebration organizers were interested in visitor profile information to document baseline visitors and impact, support sponsorships, and improve the event. The Celebration sought to educate the public about Minnesota‟s state flower, the Showy Lady Slipper, as well as provide economic opportunities, showcase the communities, and promote Native Culture. Longer-term goals include a revenue positive event and utilizing the event to establish working relationships among four communities and different cultures.Central Region Sustainable Development Partnership and the Northwest Sustainable Development Partnershi

State of Sustainable Tourism in Minnesota: Changes from 2007-2013

pp. 72. In response to legislative requests in 2007, the University of Minnesota Tourism Center partnered with Explore Minnesota Tourism (EMT), the state tourism promotion office, to conduct an online survey about sustainable practices. As an ongoing effort, the partnership conducted the same survey in 2010 and again in 2013. Each survey asked about perceived benefits and difficulties of adopting sustainable practices and the state of implementing sustainable practices in six areas: energy efficiency, waste minimization, environmental purchasing, air quality, water conservation, and landscaping/wildlife. Respondents also indicated: their gender, their industry sector, their Minnesota tourism region, number of years working in the industry and for the current employer, the likelihood of participating in green travel certification programs, and preferred ways of receiving information about sustainable tourism.Explore Minnesota Tourism Carlson Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Chai

Awareness of and interest in Green Routes

In 2004, Renewing the Countryside piloted Green Routes, a sustainable tourism initiative, in two rural regions of Minnesota. In the spring of 2006, Green Routes was launched state wide in partnership with a number of other Minnesota-based organizations. According to Renewing the Countryside, the vision behind Green Routes is to strengthen rural economies by helping communities or regions to share their assets in ways that respect the natural world, involve the local community, and protect and enhance the local quality of life. Green Routes is connected to an initiative to support sustainable farmers and rural communities by increasing consumer interest in food that is locally and sustainably grown