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Residents’ perceptions of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup: a case study of a suburb in Pretoria, South Africa
No full textMini-Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Faculty of Business at the Cape Peninsula University of TechnologySport tourism and mega-events have grown rapidly in size in recent years. Governments have taken a keen interest in bidding for the hosting of mega-events, as part of their overall development plan. This research examines ways in which the residents of a suburb in Pretoria perceived the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. By identifying the different perceptions within the community, it was possible to improve the understanding of both the tangible, and the intangible, impacts of mega-events, and how they affected the quality of life of the local residents at the time of the study.
The aim of the study was to investigate the levels of awareness, as well as the perceptions, and the attitudes, of residents living in a particular suburb that was situated within a 2km radius of the stadium, using a stratified random sampling method. In response to the administration of a questionnaire, 326 successfully completed questionnaires were obtained. The findings revealed that the residents had high levels of awareness regarding the event. The most outstanding perceived benefits of the event were that it provided the community with entertainment, as well as increasing the spending on public facilities, boosting the sense of community pride, and showcasing the area in a positive light, whereas the most negative overall impacts appeared to be the minimal direct economic benefits of the event accruing to the community involved. The residents’ major concerns included, but were not limited to, inappropriate behaviour, and an increase in the crime rate, as well as in the amount of traffic congestion. Excessive noise was also a key concern.
The study encourages the government, and the event organisers, to increase active community involvement, and participation, in the planning, and in the management, of the event, so as to address, and to help alleviate, concerns regarding the perceived negative impacts of the event, as well as of future events
Sustainable rural development through community participation: modeling community-based tourism in Nqileni village, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Get PDFThe development of tourism has been heralded to be a mechanism for sustainable rural development. Sustainable development of any nature requires that any efforts aimed at developing rural areas must involve the community in which the development is undertaken. This has given rise to concerted efforts by governments and development practitioners to involve local communities in development initiatives undertaken within their locale. The study analysed the importance of community participation in tourism development, with the aim to ensure the sustainable rural development of areas such as Nqileni village. This was undertaken using a qualitative research approach using semi-structured interviews to solicit data from twenty members of the Nqileni village community. The data was analysed with the assistance of a specialist qualitative data analyst, using the NVivo sytem, version 11, and was objectively interpreted and analysed by the researcher. The results revealed that the community viewed their participation to be paramount in development initiatives undertaken within the area, which also allows for the building of capacity, and ultimately empowers the community to meaningfully participate in the sustainable development of the area. Finally, the study proposed a community-based tourism model for sustainable rural development, which placed community participations at the root of sustainable development. This has been presented in a form that proposes that a leadership that works together in harmony, coupled with a flow of tourists and investment in the area, which can encourage the community to participate in tourism, resulting in a tourism economy that will allow for positive impacts (such as employment, conservation of resources and preservation of culture).This will enable the reduction of poverty, revival of other economic sectors within the area and foster social cohesion, and ultimately developing the area and its people
What brings you to our humble abode? Tourist motivation for visiting rural destinations: The case of Nqileni village, South Africa
Get PDFRural areas, especially in developing countries, have considered using rural tourism to advance economic and social development. Many authors have conducted academic research focusing on tourism to develop rural areas. However, more clarity is needed on what constitutes rural tourism. While several studies have investigated the reasons for rural tourism development, more is needed to understand what attracts visitors to rural areas. This research paper aims to enhance understanding of rural tourism by examining rural tourists\u27 motivations for places such as Nqileni village, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The authors identified the motivational factors that push tourists to rural areas and the activities that tourists prefer at the destination. Finally, the research determined the tourists\u27 overall satisfaction during their stay at the destination. Numerous research studies have been conducted to investigate the factors influencing the growth of rural tourism, but more is needed to determine what attracts tourists to rural destinations. The study adopted a quantitative research approach, using questionnaires to collect data. The results conclusively show that tourists were motivated to visit the area for relaxation, visit family and relatives, and enjoy a feeling of freedom in the countryside
A turizmus hatásának értékelése a városi cím elnyerésében: esettanulmány a "Thulamelai önkormányzat 2030" vízióról
Get PDFThe study examines the role of tourism in the achievement of city status in Thulamela Local Government (TLG). Thulamela is located in the northern part of Limpopo province in South Africa and has set a target of achieving city status by 2030 in accordance with its Integrated Development Plan. Tourism can be a driving force in achieving this status and in the development of the municipality. The methodological basis of the study is provided by interviews with Thulamela local government officials, and the research aims to examine the links between tourism development strategies and the municipality’s urban development outcomes, focusing on how these strategies can be optimized to support the municipality’s efforts to achieve city status. The results show that Thulamela has tourism potential to support its efforts to achieve city status. However, this potential is currently limited by systemic shortcomings in implementation, infrastructural gaps, and insufficient stakeholder collaboration. Therefore, to transform from a tourism-rich region into a city, Thulamela needs to incorporate tourism development into its urban planning framework.A tanulmány a turizmus szerepét vizsgálja Thulamela helyi önkormányzat városi címének elnyerésében. Thulamela Dél-Afrikában, Limpopo tartomány északi részén található, és Integrált Fejlesztési Tervének megfelelően 2030-ra a városi státusz elnyerését tűzte ki célul. A turizmus e cím elérésének, illetve a település fejlesztésének egyik hajtóereje lehet. A tanulmány módszertani bázisát a Thulamela önkormányzati tisztviselőivel készített interjúk adják, a kutatás célja pedig a turizmusfejlesztési stratégiák és az önkormányzat településfejlesztési eredményei közötti kapcsolatok vizsgálata, arra összpontosítva, hogy ezek a stratégiák hogyan optimalizálhatók a település városi státusz elérésére irányuló törekvéseinek támogatása érdekében. Az eredmények azt mutatják, hogy Thulamela turizmuspotenciálja alkalmas a városi státusz elérésére irányuló törekvések támogatásához. Ezt a potenciált azonban jelenleg korlátozzák a végrehajtás rendszerszintű hiányosságai, az infrastrukturális elmaradás és az érdekelt felek elégtelen együttműködése. Ezért ahhoz, hogy egy turisztikailag gazdag régióból várossá válhasson, Thulamelának be kell építenie a turizmusfejlesztést a városrendezési keretrendszerébe
Small rural tourism businesses’ experience of the COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund: A case of Coffee Bay
Get PDFThe rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought economies around the world to a complete halt. Given the restrictive measures implemented by governments to mitigate the damage caused by the virus, many sectors of the economy have been severely affected, with tourism being one of the hardest hit. This article aims to explore and evaluate the experiences of small tourism businesses operating on the outskirts in relation to the Tourism Relief Fund provided by the South African government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from an interpretive research paradigm, the study adopted a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews to gather data. The resulting data was then analysed using NVivo version 12, which generated a comprehensive observation report. The findings indicated that the South African government made concerted efforts to assist tourism businesses in surviving the worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century. However, the findings also revealed numerous shortcomings that confirmed existing literature, particularly with regard to unconstitutional qualifying criteria. Furthermore, the study found that businesses, especially informal ones that cater to tourists and provide employment, were frustrated by their ineligibility for the Tourism Relief Fund due to qualifying criteria such as registration. In conclusion, the study recommends that the government and policymakers implement more flexible transformation policies, especially during times of crisis
The influence of workplace injury occurrences on productivity. A housekeeping manager’s perspective
Get PDFThis article aimed to investigate the influence of workplace injury occurrence on the productivity of housekeepers in graded hotels operating in the Free State province of South Africa. Drawing from an interpretive philosophical outlook, the study employed a qualitative research approach. To gather data that would address the research questions, the study utilised semi-structured interviews with a non-probability, purposefully selected sample of 13 housekeeping managers from graded hotels in the Free State province. The collected data was thematically analysed, which enabled the formulation of two themes and a sub-theme. The findings, as narrated by the respondents, indicated how injuries hindered housekeepers from performing their duties, leading to absenteeism, increased workload for the remaining staff, and fear of injury. These factors ultimately affect productivity, thereby compromising the establishments\u27 ability to provide customer satisfaction, viability, profitability, and sustainability. Additionally, the findings highlighted that the fear employees experience due to injury occurrences often creates an anxious workforce, prompting them to seek alternative employment opportunities. This results in higher staff turnover, diminished experience within housekeeping, increased human resource costs, and negatively affects productivity while compromising the level of service offered to guests. In conclusion, the study recommends that proactive risk mitigation strategies, the institutionalisation of comprehensive health and safety protocols, investment in ergonomic tools and training, and the cultivation of an empathetic and responsive organisational culture be made imperative for the wellbeing of housekeeping personnel
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
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