• Visa requirements and destination choice : integrating the theory of planned behaviour and the stimulus-organism-response model 

  Juma, Chisava (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  When tourists select an international destination to visit, the ease of obtaining a visa is seen as an important consideration. However, when the visa application process is perceived as burdensome and emotionally stressful, ...
• Modelling the destination preferences and travel motivations of tourists in an emerging market context 

  Struwig, Jare (University of Pretoria, 2022-06)

  The decision to travel is a complex occurrence involving a variety of multidimensional elements, considerations and decisions. It typically comprises travel motives (push factors) and negotiating destination choices (pull ...
• Evaluating tourism-agriculture linkages for inclusive growth in Zambia 

  Nsanzya, Brenda Monde Kabika (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  ABSTRACT Tourism-agriculture linkages are considered to be a pro-poor tourism strategy with potential to maximise the developmental impact of tourism through supply-chain linkages with the agriculture sector. Strong and ...
• Tourism information and knowledge exchange in visitor information centres 

  Tlabela, Kholadi Ramadimetja Uriel (University of Pretoria, 2021-09)

  Information and knowledge exchange is considered a process through which information, knowledge, experience, skills and expertise are exchanged and transferred among different stakeholders. While earlier frameworks (Sheldon, ...
• Ethnic Identity and Culture as Drivers of Travel Behaviour : The Case of South African Indians as Domestic Tourists 

  Govender, Lynette Kumarivani (University of Pretoria, 2020-09)

  Ethnicity and culture are increasingly considered in the study of travel behaviour given the global movement of people. Historically during apartheid in South Africa, there was not much leisure travel amongst the Black, ...
• Data Challenges in Constructing a Regional Tourism Satellite Account in an Emerging Destination Context 

  Du Plessis, Chanel (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  In the context of South Africa, there is an increasing interest in the provision of a TSA to be made available at a region level (Ragab, 2014). The satellite accounting approach and its regional extension are likely to be ...
• Investigating South African inbound tour operator participation in sustainable tourism practices 

  Steyn, Ignatius Ludolph (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Inbound tour operators play a key role in sustainable tourism development, as they are centrally positioned in the distribution chain and provide the link between the supply and demand of tourism products and services. ...
• Social media usage in the decision process of volunteer tourists 

  Nel, Marian Charlotte (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Volunteer tourism involves tourists volunteering for part of or all their travels and includes direct interaction with the natural environment within a specific social setting. Non-promotional material has a greater impact ...
• Corporate travel policy compliance : a generational analysis of corporate travellers 

  Weber, Mary Mnandi (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The corporate travel industry is a vitally important industry worldwide that continues to grow and contribute to the global economy. Due to the increase in corporate travel and the economic impact thereof, numerous large ...
• Astro-tourism as a catalyst for rural route development 

  van Wyk-Jacobs, Laeticia (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  The purpose of this study was to understand the importance of niche market-based tourism routes in a sustainable rural development context. This study proposes a framework for tourism route development with Astro Tourism ...
• Development of Angola as a post-war tourism destination : the role of small and medium enterprises in tourism in Luanda Province 

  Jacinto, Formosa (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Post-war countries face a challenge in the process of re-entering the tourism market for several reasons. The damage and deaths caused by the violent war environment create the challenges of restoring their image, their ...
• Destination management organisational functions in advancing business tourism 

  Mahlangu, Nosiphiwo (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  One of the sectors within the tourism industry which is considered to be large and continuously expanding is the business tourism sector, also known as MICE tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions). ...
• The current use and future expectations of business travellers regarding mobile travel applications 

  Van Rooyen, Adrenè (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  Mobile travel applications provide a wide range of services to support any stage of the travel process and have therefore become indispensable to travel distributors and travellers alike. While the use of mobile applications ...
• The impact of social media on the existence of visitor information centres in South Africa 

  Swart, Lidia (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  The visitor information centre (VIC) play a valuable role in the distribution of tourism-related information in most areas in South Africa that are frequented by tourists. They also provide a contact point for human ...
• The relationship between international educational tourism and global learning in South African high school learners 

  McGladdery, Christine Anne (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  There is a growing demand in the literature for rigorous empirical research to test the underpinning assumption of international education theory, namely that global learning occurs as a consequence of international travel. ...
• The impact of an accreditation system for trails on growth in hiking tourism 

  Slabbert, Liandi Magdalena (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  The key determinants influencing consumer behaviour and consumer decision making in hiking tourism has not been clearly defined at an academic level. A particular knowledge gap exists in literature concerning the role ...
• The strategic role of the media in constructing a destination image : the Kenyan experience 

  Muhoho-Minni, Wanjiru (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  This study examines the role of the media in construction of a destination image with the theoretical framework being applied to the experience of Kenya as a tourist destination. The objectives of the study are to empirically ...
• The impact on visitation and the relative importance of iconic animals as tourist attraction in selected SANParks 

  Meyer, Irma (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  The study focuses on the introduction/reintroduction of iconic animals in selected SANParks namely Addo Elephant, Karoo, and Mountain Zebra National Park. The purpose of the study was firstly to determine the relative ...
• Towards an integrative tourism development framework for local communities in Namibia 

  Kavita, Erling K. (University of Pretoria, 2014)

  This study examines the existing policy and planning frameworks in relation to tourism and local development in Namibia and the level of integration for the respective rural communities. The focus is on the Torra Conservancy ...
• Promoting South Africa as an international film tourism destination 

  Loedolff, Carmen (University of Pretoria, 2014)

  Film tourism is fast becoming a recognised and lucrative sector within the tourism industry. Film tourism combines knowledge from the tourism industry with that of the film industry in such a manner that it offers an ...

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