http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58226 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:37:04 GMT 2026-04-29T13:37:04Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58239 The role of emotional intelligence in shaping entrepreneurial intentions among Tunisian women in sustainable tourism Bardaa, Mohamed Amin Entrepreneurship is an essential component of economic progress, and women entrepreneurs are key actors. However, various factors, including entrepreneurial motivation, emotional intelligence, and their perception of governance and anti-corruption efforts, have influenced their engagement in specific sectors like sustainable tourism. The study used a quantitative research methodology, gathering information from 220 Tunisian women entrepreneurs using a structured questionnaire. To evaluate the proposed associations, the investigation used partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), correlation analysis and descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that their inclination to start firms in this industry is significantly influenced by entrepreneurial motivation and emotional intelligence. Moreover, perception of anti-corruption efforts plays a moderating role, reinforcing their positive effects. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58239 2025-12-30T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58237 Factors affecting visitors’ memorable wine tourism experiences at the Urla Vineyard Route (Türkiye – Aegean coast) Türker, Nuray This paper aims to identify the key factors that contribute to a memorable wine tourism experience for visitors to the Urla Vineyard Route (UVR). This route the second most important wine tourism route in Türkiye after the Thrace Vineyard Route, was created by seven vineyard owners in 2015. In the research 378 comments of visitors posted on TripAdvisor between 2016 and 2023 were collected and the data was analyzed using MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2020 software. This research employed the netnographic research process. Results show that six factors affect visitors’ wine tourism experiences: the scenery and atmosphere of the vineyard and winery, winery staff, grape variety, food taste, wine tasting and price. Scenery is the most influential factor, while the price is the least in visitors’ wine tourism experiences. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58237 2025-12-30T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58238 Memorable sustainable tourism experiences (MSTE): A mixed-method study Bakar, Nurzehan Abu; Rahim, Marlisa Abdul; Nawi, Nor Maizana Mat; Hashim, Nik Alif Amri Nik; Velayuthan, Sathish Kumar This study investigates and validates the concept of memorable sustainable tourism experiences (MSTE) and examines their influence on tourists’ revisit intentions through an exploratory sequential mixed-method design. In the qualitative phase, in-depth interviews with eight tourism operators in Langkawi Island, Malaysia, were conducted to identify key dimensions of MSTE, which include hedonism, local culture, refreshment, knowledge, meaningfulness, novelty, involvement, responsible practices, and the role of local guides. These components were subsequently tested in the quantitative phase through a survey of 233 tourists who had participated in sustainable tourism experiences on the island. Data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), which revealed significant positive relationships between hedonism, local culture, refreshment, responsible practices and revisit intention. The study advances the theoretical understanding of MSTE by introducing novel dimensions such as responsible practices and the involvement of local guides. By integrating the perspectives of both tourism operators and tourists as well as employing a mixed-methods approach, this research addresses existing methodological and conceptual gaps in the literature. It contributes meaningfully to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable tourism and tourism experience. Furthermore, the findings offer practical implications for destination managers and tourism stakeholders aiming to strengthen tourist loyalty through the design of meaningful, memorable and sustainability-oriented experiences.; Niniejszy artykuł empiryczny bada koncepcję Niezapomnianych Zrównoważonych Doświadczeń Turystycznych (MSTE) oraz ich wpływ na zamiar ponownej wizyty turystów na wyspie Langkawi w Malezji. W badaniu zastosowano podejście metodą mieszaną, wykorzystując eksploracyjny sekwencyjny projekt badawczy. Analiza tematyczna została przeprowadzona na podstawie wywiadów z interesariuszami branży turystycznej, a następnie przeprowadzono ankietę wśród turystów uczestniczących w działaniach związanych ze zrównoważonym rozwojem. W badaniu zidentyfikowano kluczowe elementy MSTE, takie jak hedonizm, kultura lokalna, odświeżenie, wiedza, sensowność, nowość, zaangażowanie, odpowiedzialne praktyki oraz obecność lokalnego przewodnika. Ponadto modelowanie równań strukturalnych ujawniło pozytywne związki między hedonizmem, kulturą lokalną, odświeżeniem, odpowiedzialnymi praktykami a zamiarem ponownej wizyty. Niniejsze pionierskie badanie wnosi wkład w rozwój teoretyczny w zakresie zrównoważonych doświadczeń turystycznych, oferując jednocześnie praktyczne implikacje dla zarządzania destynacjami i rozwoju turystyki. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58238 2025-12-30T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58235 Factors determining the economic performance of businesses in the accommodation, catering and hospitality sector in the Czech Republic during the COVID-19 pandemic Kozáková, Petra; Děchtěrenko, Filip; Činčalová, Simona; Lízalová, Lenka The article is focused on the economic performance of Czech companies in the accommodation, catering and hospitality sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to verify the influence of selected factors on their level and development using data from the Albertina database for the period 2018–2021 was used for the analysis. Return on assets (ROA) was selected as the main performance indicator and the indicators monitored included indebtedness, liquidity, size, age of enterprise and the sub-sector to which the enterprise belonged. The results showed that larger businesses and those operating in the hospitality and catering sub-sector managed the difficult situation caused by the pandemic better than those operating in the accommodation sub-sector. The factors of company size and sector therefore had the greatest influence on the value of the ROA economic performance indicator. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58235 2025-12-18T00:00:00Z