Ecoforum Journal (University of Suceava, Romania)
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TOWARDS A CLEANER SHIPPING INDUSTRY
No full textThis paper analyzes the urgent problem of climate change, attributing its causes to anthropogenic activities such as the combustion of fossil fuels and extensive deforestation, which significantly contribute to rise in the concentration of gases in the atmosphere. Within it, the international consensus is emphasized on the need to implement measures to combat these changes, including the gradual elimination of the use of fossil fuels and the intensification of the capacity of ecosystems to absorb greenhouse gases.
This document highlights the essential role of various international agreements and regulations in addressing environmental issues. These initiatives reflect the global commitment to adopt a comprehensive and coordinated approach to climate challenges, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in achieving a sustainable future
INTERACTION EFFECT OF MAJOR POWER COMPETITION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE ON INCOME INEQUALITY: IN THE CASE OF EAST AFRICAN IGAD MEMBER COUNTRIES
No full textIn the current era characterized by globalization and interdependence, foreign aid has emerged as a crucial tool for safeguarding and promoting the national interests of donor countries. Nevertheless, the increasing divergence of national interests of major powers is casting a formidable shadow over the efficacy of foreign aid in mitigating income inequality. This paper seeks to examine the interaction effect of the US-China global power competition on the causal relationship between Development Assistance and income inequality in member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The study Employing a Multiple Moderated Regression and Random Effect Model to analyzes two decades data from eight East African IGAD member states. The findings indicate that the competition for global influence between the United States and China plummets the effectiveness of development assistance, leading to a widening impact on Income Inequality in IGAD member states
CRUISE TOURISM. DESTINATIONS, EVOLUTIONS AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
No full textIf, at the end of the last century, cruising was considered a form of luxury tourism, with the development of the specific infrastructure and the reduction of tariffs, it became, especially in the last decades, a form of tourism accessible to the general public. Unfortunately, as in the case of other forms of cough, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic practically led to its cancellation. Considering that the currently available data are insufficient for an analysis of the evolution of cruise tourism in the post-pandemic period, the paper analyzes its evolution, by groups of destinations worldwide, only in the period 1996-2019. The analysis highlights the characteristics of the recorded developments, the appearance and disappearance of some destinations, as well as the evolution of the shares of cruise tourism in the total number of tourist arrivals, with evaluations of the impact on the regional developments of the destinations
Relationship Between Airline Service Performance and Customer Complaints for Legacy Network Carriers and Low-Cost Carriers in the USA
No full textComplaints to third-party entities like government agencies reflect a high level of customer dissatisfaction. Such complaints in the airline industry typically reflect a failure to redress first-stage complaints and often attract negative publicity. This paper examined the relationship between passenger complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and airline quality from 2006-2019 for leading legacy network carriers and low-cost carriers. Operational performance data (punctuality, oversales, and mishandled baggage) and complaints reported to DOT were used as proxy for airline quality. Regression analysis showed punctuality had a negative effect and oversales had a positive effect on rate of complaints for both types of carriers. Mishandled baggage had no effect on complaint rate for discount carriers and negative effect on complaint rate. Implications of these results are discussed
TOURISM AND FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY: THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TOURISM
No full textFinancial transparency has become an essential pillar in the tourism industry in recent years, dictating consumer preferences and long-term investments. As tourism faces increased sustainability and ethical challenges, sustainability reporting is emerging as a vital tool for shaping the future of this sector. This research delves into a novel area, emphasising the importance of increasing financial transparency through sustainability reporting in tourism. It underscores how these practices enhance corporate image and contribute to optimising strategic decisions and improving stakeholder relations. The study sets out to comprehensively identify and analyse the impact of sustainability reporting on financial transparency in tourism companies. Its objectives include assessing how reporting influences investor perceptions and consumer behaviour and impacts regulatory compliance and environmental and social performance. The research results highlight that the effective implementation of sustainability reporting leads to increased financial transparency, thus facilitating access to capital and improving market competitiveness. The results are also expected to highlight the importance of integrating sustainability indicators into the development strategies of companies in the tourism industry, promoting responsible business practices that can contribute to more sustainable tourism
Changes in the Behaviour of Tourists After the Covid-19 Pandemic. A Credingreen Research
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic left a strong mark on the tourism sector and represents a turning point in its evolution. After the activities were gradually resumed, changes in behaviour were observed both in the companies in the field and in terms of tourists. The knowledge of these changes is of strategic importance for the future because they will determine the managerial decisions at the microeconomic level and the trends of evolution at the macroeconomic one. Our research focused on identifying the change in tourist behaviour perceived by tourism companies and how these changes are integrated into business decisions. The research was carried out within the CredinGreen international project – `Responding to tourism market changes caused by COVID-19 and the EU Green Deal through micro-credential-certified upskilling of SME tourism managers`
CRISIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY OF ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BUSINESS ENTITIES
No full textIn the context of corporate activities on an unprecedented scale, the economies of the nations of the modern world have to cope with a number of challenges, some of which frequently develop into issues. Any crisis that needs to be resolved requires careful planning, detailed implementation, and a substantial investment of human and financial resources. On the one hand, a crisis hampers business processes, and on the other hand, it may well turn into an opportunity for quicker business development. The present paper aims at analyzing the process of introduction of an online service – as one of the areas of business development – on the example of business entities carrying out their activities in the Republic of Ajara A.R. The research has been targeted at small and medium businesses of HoReCa sector only. The study has been carried out using an interdisciplinary methodology, namely in-depth interviews with business entities, as well as a survey of business entities in respect to particular components of the research. It was revealed that the business sectors that have developed rapidly in recent years in terms of crises and restrictions caused by the pandemic are the following: · online trade; · delivery services; · online educational platforms; · Computer and communication business; The analysis showed that: · The rapid development of online services of the majority of business entities was significantly caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; · Most business entities would not have considered implementing of these services if not the pandemic restrictions; · Most businesses think the crisis caused by the pandemic and force majeure to be the reason for the rapid development of their business
DESTINATION MARKETING IN TOURISM
No full textDestination marketing is part of a broader concept of territorial marketing. Tourism destination marketing is the management process through which national tourism organizations and tourism enterprises identify their own tourists, real and potential; communicates with them to find out and influence their wishes, needs, motivations and dissatisfactions, at local, regional, national and international level, in order to formulate and adapt tourist products accordingly, in order to obtain optimal tourist satisfaction, fulfilling their thus the objectives. The main purpose of destination marketing is to build a local partnership aimed at gaining a competitive advantage in a global market
AMBIDEXTERITY OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND INNOVATION
No full textThe ambidexterity of business organizations is their ability to balance and integrate exploration and exploitation processes for innovation and lifelong learning. This duality is essential for firms\u27 long-term survival, allowing them to compete in both mature markets and new technology areas where flexibility and autonomy are crucial. In this article we have illustrated a model of exploration (generation of explicit knowledge) and exploitation (application of tacit knowledge) for the continuous innovation of business organizations. There are, of course, in business organizations, many other elements that can be dealt with through organizational ambidexterity for implementing strategies and generating innovations. The current study refers to the ability of companies, through their decision-makers, to generate new knowledge (tacit/explicit conversion) and transform them into innovations exposed on the market.
THE ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF R&D INVESTMENT AND CONTINUOUS INNOVATION AT MNC LEVEL FOR THE ECONOMIC RISE OF THE WEST AT GLOBAL LEVEL
No full textGlobalisation of the world market, consumer pressure, disruptive innovations, number of patents, technologies and global trends have changed the business market. Joint-stock companies, along with limited liability companies (Ltd), are the \u27engines\u27 of globalisation and interconnectivity, facilitating global trade and collaboration. Another important aspect is partnerships between companies of different types/legal forms and universities, research centres etc. (formation of business networks). Joint stock companies are defined by their flexibility and dynamism, and are able to recover in conditions of economic change. By implementing effective and innovative strategies, they can effectively manage challenges and identify opportunities in this uncertain environment. The basic idea of the present study is to analyze and argue that a small number of MNCs in the US, Europe and Asia dominate various international rankings highlighting R&D investments and innovative capacity at firm level. This \u27de facto\u27 situation explains to a large extent (but not entirely) the ascendancy/dominance of the West over the rest of the world.Globalisation of the world market, consumer pressure, disruptive innovations, number of patents, technologies and global trends have changed the business market. Joint-stock companies, along with limited liability companies (Ltd), are the \u27engines\u27 of globalisation and interconnectivity, facilitating global trade and collaboration. Another important aspect is partnerships between companies of different types/legal forms and universities, research centres etc. (formation of business networks). Joint stock companies are defined by their flexibility and dynamism, and are able to recover in conditions of economic change. By implementing effective and innovative strategies, they can effectively manage challenges and identify opportunities in this uncertain environment. The basic idea of the present study is to analyze and argue that a small number of MNCs in the US, Europe and Asia dominate various international rankings highlighting R&D investments and innovative capacity at firm level. This \u27de facto\u27 situation explains to a large extent (but not entirely) the ascendancy/dominance of the West over the rest of the world