Impact of trust on local residents' mega-event perceptions and their support

This study examines the influence of residents’ trust in government and organizing committee on their impact perceptions and support for a mega-event, namely, 2014 FIFA World Cup. Findings suggest significant relationships between impact perceptions and support. While trust in government is found to be a significant determinant of impact perceptions, findings indicate no significant relationship between trust in government and support, which suggest that the relationship is mediated by impact perceptions. While a positive relationship between trust in the organizing committee and positive impact perceptions is found, findings suggest no significant relationship between trust in the organizing committee and negative impact perceptions. Trust in the organizing committee is also found to have significant positive impact on support

Museums? Evidence from two Countries

This paper provides evidence on Young Adults’ motivations for visiting and not visiting museums. Using purposive sampling, self-administered questionnaires were distributed to respondents in Kedah, Malaysia and Eskisehir, Turkey. Both Kedah and Eskisehir share one similarity – they both have many museums. The findings revealed that in both study contexts, young people tended to visit museums for practical reasons such as to help them prepare homework or a project. They also visit for intrinsic reasons such as to satisfy their curiosity. Both samples also illustrate Davies (2001) contention that awareness is an important precursor to potential visits. On the other hand, both samples are different in reasons for not visiting. While young people in Eskisehir cite emotional reasons for deciding not to visit, young people in Kedah offered more practical ones such as lack of time and interest, or more interested in other activities. The study findings are useful for understanding reasons behind the generally low museum visits among youth. Several managerial implications of the study were also proposed.Kertaskerja ini membentangkan dapatan kajian mengenai motivasi golongan dalam muda dalam mengunjungi muzium. Kaedah persampelan tujuan digunakan di kedua-dua populasi golongan muda di Kedah, Malaysia dan Eskisehir, Turkey, yang mana keduanya mempunyai banyak muzium tempatan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa dalam kedua-dua konteks, golongan muda akan mengunjungi muzium untuk tujuan praktikal seperti membuat kerjaruma atau tugasan. Mereka juga berunjung untuk tujuan intrinsik seperti untuk mempelajari sesuatu yang baru. Kedua-dua sampel juga mengilustrasi cadangan Davies (2001) bahawa kesedaran mengenai muzium adalah sebab utama pengunjungan. Bagaimanapun, kedua sampel mempunyai sebab berlainan untuk tidak mengunjungi. Dapatan kajian ini penting demi memahami mengapa golongan muda jarang suka mengunjungi muzium. Beberapa implikasi kajian turut dicadangkan

Public Policy and Sustainable Tourism in Turkey

Although tourism has been considered as an important activity for the well-being of the economies and state regulations on tourism have a considerable history in Turkey, the concept of sustainable tourism was first mentioned in the 8th Five-Year Development Plan (2001-2005). Until that time however, almost all shores, forests, natural attractions and high plateaus were announced as tourism areas. In this regard, a productive and rationale use of the natural resources and even protection of ecologically and biologically sensitive areas require a comprehensive determination of tourism policies and plans. The aim of the paper is to analyse state policies on sustainable tourism and discuss future plans and projects of the government in Turkey. Further, the study also aims to offer recommendations for policy makers in order to better manage the policies regarding sustainable tourism

Public Policy and Sustainable Tourism in Turkey

Although tourism has been considered as an important activity for the well-being of the economies and state regulations on tourism have a considerable history in Turkey, the concept of sustainable tourism was first mentioned in the 8th Five-Year Development Plan (2001-2005). Until that time however, almost all shores, forests, natural attractions and high plateaus were announced as tourism areas. In this regard, a productive and rationale use of the natural resources and even protection of ecologically and biologically sensitive areas require a comprehensive determination of tourism policies and plans. The aim of the paper is to analyse state policies on sustainable tourism and discuss future plans and projects of the government in Turkey. Further, the study also aims to offer recommendations for policy makers in order to better manage the policies regarding sustainable tourism

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COSMETIC CONSUMPTION OF METROPOLITAN MALES IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY

In the last few decades, individuals have become more conscious about their image and appearance. Furthermore, due to the changing gender roles, men started using cosmetic products increasingly. As a result the beauty industry has flourished enormously. This study aims to examine attitudes of Turkish men towards cosmetic consumption and to identify the factors that are likely to influence men’s cosmetic consumption behaviour utilizing data collected from Turkish males. Results indicate that self-esteem, lifestyle, societal beliefs, shopping and self-image are critical determinants of men’s cosmetic consumption. Findings further suggest that cosmetic shopping behaviour of men is linked to self-image and lifestyle. Furthermore, significant relationship between self-esteem and self-image, and between societal beliefs and lifestyle come to the fore. The paper ends with implications for the marketers and theoretical contributions to the growing research on gender differences

GASTRONOMY AND CULINARY ARTS EDUCATION IN TURKEY: DEPARTMENT HEADS’ PERSPECTIVE

This study investigated how gastronomy and culinary arts department heads perceived their programs and what their expectations were about the future of their field. A qualitative design was employed to collect data from the department heads. A total of nine department heads participated in the study. Findings revealed that course content was the most important concern, followed by the internship problems. Postgraduate programs were also desired for educating the necessary academics specialized and experienced in the field. Academic events and contests are also found to be important in supplementing and supporting the gastronomy and culinary arts education. JEL Classification: I2

Impact of trust on local residents' Mega-Event perceptions and their support

This study examines the influence of residents' trust in government and organizing committee on their impact perceptions and support for a mega-event, namely, 2014 FIFA World Cup. Findings suggest significant relationships between impact perceptions and support. While trust in government is found to be a significant determinant of impact perceptions, findings indicate no significant relationship between trust in government and support, which suggest that the relationship is mediated by impact perceptions. While a positive relationship between trust in the organizing committee and positive impact perceptions is found, findings suggest no significant relationship between trust in the organizing committee and negative impact perceptions. Trust in the organizing committee is also found to have significant positive impact on support.CNPq-Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico, Brasil (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development," Brazil)info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Spiritual attitudes and visitor motivations at the Beltane Fire Festival, Edinburgh.

Outside the peak season for tourism to Edinburgh, Scotland, during the evening of April 30th, visitors attend a festival with ancient Celtic overtones. Frequently, the evening is cold and windy. Our objectives are to: identify motivations for attending the festival; trial questionnaire items on spiritual attitude; and assess whether spirituality might be relevant in assessing visitor intentions. The method of investigation involved exploration and confirmation phases to test structures in distinct subsamples. Further, a strict approach was applied to identify factors that had theoretical value. Spirituality attitude is found to be a factor, as well as the motivations of cultural adventure and escape. Given the nature of the event, the time of year and composition of the audience, encouraging repeat visitation and using this to develop and manage Edinburgh's tourism strategy has potential. Recommendations are made to management