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Tourism and Quality of Life: How Does Tourism Measure Up?

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Tourism has emerged as one of the largest industries in terms of income generation and employment opportunities around the globe. It seems that none of the settlements on earth can preserve their isolation today merely due to the influx of globalization. Tourism has established as a striking by-product of globalization. Due to its economic upshots on foreign currency earning without actually sending any tangible products out of the boarder, almost all the countries around the globe have begun to consign a high priority to its development. However, its effects and implications appear in numerous faces and facades both with momentary and enduring bearings - some with affirmative consignments and other with negative provocations. From socio-cultural dimension, tourism appears as a vehicle of cross-cultural interface resulting socio-cultural phenomena like diffusion, integration, acculturation and assimilation. Its apparent effects can be seen in every host society with different tangs and textures. The life style of the people of tourist receiving community can not remain in isolation. This study analyzes the impacts caused by the development of tourism business over the lifestyles of the people of host societies viz. catchments of Fewa Lake of Pokhara and Sarangkot of Kaski, Nepal.

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The present notes of research centres on the problem of fragmentation, which is experienced by tourism applied research in the recent years. Echoing the original claims issued by John Tribe-followed by many others scholars-, we discuss further on the socioeconomic factors that prevented tourism its maturated and stylised form. Though we introduce a materialist viewpoint, echoing David Harvey, no less true is that the point is open to further debate-incorporating cultural viewpoints-. The impulses and bursts of interest received simultaneously from social science but also by the theory of scientifisation coined by Jafar Jafari did not suffice to gain purchase over a maturated discipline. Even if followers of Jafari envisaged that the maturation of tourism hinged on the proficiency and prolificity of published works, this obscured more than it clarified. Nowadays, the epistemology of tourism is facing a serious crisis which needs immediate attention.

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The Impact of Tourism on the Quality of Life of Communities in Tourist Destination Areas: A Systematic Review

• Ni Made Sri Nopiyani Doctoral of Medical Sciences Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia

BACKGROUND: Tourism development can have a positive or negative impact on the lives of local communities.

AIM: This systematic review aims to determine the impact of tourism on the quality of life (QoL) of people in tourist destination areas.

METHODS: The search was conducted on the Science Direct database, Taylor Francis, EBSCO Host, Wiley Online Library, and Google Scholar. The keywords used were “residents’ QoL” AND impacts of tourism. Inclusion criteria were articles that focus on the QoL of people in tourist destination areas, published from 2015 to 2019 in peer-reviewed journals, in English. Articles were excluded if they were qualitative studies, literature reviews, and if full papers were unavailable. The review was conducted on 18 articles selected from 673 articles obtained in the initial search.

RESULTS: Tourism has an impact on the QoL of local communities. In general, the domains that are perceived as being positively affected are the improvement of the economy, employment opportunities, community pride, cultural exchanges, and increased facilities availability. Meanwhile, the domains that are negatively affected in most of the studies are health, safety, quality of the physical environment, cost of living, accessibility to public facilities, and social relations. Apart from that, there is also dissatisfaction with the types of jobs available and the low level of community involvement in tourism development.

CONCLUSIONS: Tourism can have both positive and negative impacts on the QoL of local communities. Efforts to minimize the negative impacts of tourism should be undertaken to improve community support for tourism development.

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Coping with dementia: strategies to improve quality of life

Posted: February 19, 2024 | Last updated: February 19, 2024

Strategies to improve quality of life

The data from experts is alarming: according to the WHO, 55 million people suffer from dementia in the world, and this number is expected to rise to 153 million in 2050. However, innovative tourism initiatives help give meaning to the lives of older people affected by this disease.

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A collaborative study between the Center for Precision Health and the ECU School of Business and Law reveals the positive effects of travel on mental health.

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Healing tourism

Led by Dr. Jun Wen and made up of specialists in tourism, public health and marketing, Dr. Wen concludes, in an article published in Patrimoine's IG Gestion, that "tourism goes beyond leisure and its role in our current society".

Awareness and understanding

By offering dementia-friendly travel, it is possible to promote awareness and understanding and encourage greater awareness of how to support those living with the condition effectively and in different contexts.

At the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

This is discussed in an extensive article published by National Geographic. They write that, in Sydney, the Australian Museum of Contemporary Art offers classes where educators discuss the meaning of specific works of art with participants with dementia, who are then given materials to create their own works at home.

Future planning

According to Jun Wen, professor of tourism at Edith Cowan University, all tourism experiences stimulate brain function through anticipation and planning. He further states that "exercise is often an important component of tourist experiences, and is often included in dementia intervention plans," according to National Geographic.

Tourism in your own city

Every trip begins when you are planning it. Cities offer all types of accessible spaces (parks, museums, etc.) to carry out different activities or carry out accompanying services.

Transform travel stress into a healthy adventure

The Pascal Maragall Foundation recommends good family communication and maintaining basic customs and routines (meal and sleep schedules). They also suggest that you plan a few but varied activities and take a familiar object to your vacation destination that is part of your everyday environment.

The Memory Cafes in Australia

Another exciting and enriching activity for people with dementia, as National Geographic points out,  are known as Memory Cafes. In Australia, they already have several of these meeting places where people with dementia socialize.

An opportunity to continue enjoying life

It is also recommended, as much as possible, to change your environment and experience new things that renew the spirit and rejuvenate body and mind.

Enjoy natural environments

Natural environments such as the mountains or the sea offer a wide range of sensory stimuli, such as the sound of waves, the aroma of flowers or fresh air. These stimuli can help awaken the senses and improve mood.

Gentle exercise

Swimming, yoga, pilates and walks are other highly recommended activities for people with dementia. We are talking about gentle exercise, something that helps maintain mobility, strengthen muscles and improve blood circulation and breathing.

Shared experiences

Adapted tourism offers a way to enjoy shared experiences in a safe and stimulating environment, giving a sense of belonging and connection with others.

Group activities

Many centers offer fun therapies such as laughter therapy, body expression therapies such as dance therapy, or connection with other people. Among the latter, the one known as the 'hug workshop' stands out, in which hormones that have to do with love and affection are released and bonds are strengthened.

Improves quality of life

And it is a fact that human relationships shared with family or friends and positive memories of new adventures can significantly improve our quality of life.

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Cognitive and emotional stimulation

Traveling and experiencing new and stimulating environments can provide valuable cognitive and emotional stimulation, which can help maintain your mental and emotional abilities for longer.

Family tourism

And we must not forget that traveling with an elderly relative can be an enriching experience for the entire family. Family ties are strengthened, inclusion is encouraged and there is a clear cultural enrichment. It is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories and share meaningful experiences together.

Reducing stigma and exclusion

By offering adapted tourism options, we combat the stigma and social exclusion associated with dementia, promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all people, regardless of their cognitive abilities.

Quality of life

In each city and country, there are human, technical and support resources available for recreational and tourist activities that benefit the entire family. Don't hesitate to make the most of life and, why not, also explore all the available options to the fullest.

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Ethnic Tourism and Quality of Life: Community Perspectives

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Ethnic tourism has recently been promoted as an economic development and cultural preservation strategy in many destinations. This tactic can have significant impacts on residents’ quality of life (QOL) in ethnic communities whose development potential is limited. This study reviews research at the intersection of ethnic tourism and QOL to examine how such tourism affects host groups’ culture, ethnicity, and QOL from a community perspective. The review indicates that although substantial attention has been devoted to the impact of ethnic tourism in general, little effort has been made to link these insights to residents’ QOL. It is argued that a more comprehensive framework is needed which integrates objective and subjective measures to explore the potential of ethnic tourism to contribute to QOL as well as the degree to which it can extend across situations.

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