Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes: Volume 14 Issue 4

Guest editorial: Transitioning from unsustainable to sustainable: What are the solutions for tourism industry stakeholders in North Cyprus?

Richard E. Teare

How should small island developing states approach long-term sustainable development solutions? A thematic literature review

Hale Özgit

This review article aims to outline the challenges that small island developing states (SIDS) face in developing long-term sustainability with particular reference to the…

Using self-determination theory to assess the tourism service product at local level: the case of North Cyprus

Nafiya Guden, Farzad Safaeimanesh

This study draws on self-determination theory (SDT) and describes a study that elucidates how motivation can be fostered in the local management context. The study aims to provide…

How to unlock the benefits of ecotourism: a case study of Karpaz, North Cyprus

Ilkay Yorganci, Erol Emin

This research was motivated by the strong desire of the researchers to make an impact on the protection and conservation of the environment and to make recommendations to enhance…

Cultural heritage tourism in North Cyprus: findings from in-depth interviews with experts

Mehmet Bahri Saydam, Ali Ozturen, Cemal Kilic

Heritage tourism is vital to the preservation of cultural resources and economic growth and tourism can be utilized to protect and promote cultural heritage. However, if cultural…

A unique destination and transportation: current issues and possible solutions

Hale Özgit, Orhan Uludağ

The purpose of this study is twofold. First, to consider the ways in which transportation could be more sustainable in North Cyprus, which is mostly dependent on tourism and…

Can Blockchain technology help small islands achieve sustainable tourism? A perspective on North Cyprus

Hale Özgit, Ahmet Adalıer

The purpose of this study is to explore the presence and use of Blockchain technologies (BCTs) in the North Cyprus hotel and tourism sectors by eliciting stakeholder perspectives…

Education for sustainable tourism development: an exploratory study of key learning factors

Hamed Rezapouraghdam, Habib Alipour, Hasan Kilic, Arash Akhshik

This study aims to identify the main facilitating factors in learning sustainable tourism development from the perspective of tourism students.

Environmental regulations versus sustainable tourism indicators: a pathway to sustainable development

Hale Özgit, İme Akanyeti

The purpose of this study was to profile the current state of sustainable tourism indicators (STIs) in order to assess risks and draw attention to potential solutions.

Conclusion: transitioning from unsustainable to sustainable solutions

Ali Ozturen, Hale Ozgit

This theme issue aims to persuade practitioners and academics of the need to collaborate in support of sustainable development and to identify and implement solutions that enable…

Reflections on the theme issue outcomes: Transitioning from unsustainable to sustainable: What are the solutions for tourism industry stakeholders in North Cyprus?