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What was the primary purpose of the ETIS and Accessible Tourism Awards organized by the European Commission in April 2016?
What was the primary purpose of the ETIS and Accessible Tourism Awards organized by the European Commission in April 2016?
- To recognize efforts in sustainable tourism management (correct)
- To assess tourism's economic impact
- To provide funding for tourism projects
- To promote international tourism standards
After 2016, what primarily characterized the ETIS-related publications?
After 2016, what primarily characterized the ETIS-related publications?
- Political endorsements for tourism initiatives
- Location-specific evaluations (correct)
- General discussions about sustainable tourism
- Global benchmarking standards
Which country had the highest percentage of ETIS-related publications among the listed countries?
Which country had the highest percentage of ETIS-related publications among the listed countries?
- Germany
- Spain (correct)
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
What percentage of documents related to ETIS expressed a positive sentiment?
What percentage of documents related to ETIS expressed a positive sentiment?
What was one of the main challenges identified in implementing ETIS according to the documents?
What was one of the main challenges identified in implementing ETIS according to the documents?
How many times had the European Commission's ETIS documents been downloaded by May 2019?
How many times had the European Commission's ETIS documents been downloaded by May 2019?
What percentage of the documents evaluated discussed the international application of ETIS?
What percentage of the documents evaluated discussed the international application of ETIS?
What was the peak year for productivity of ETIS-related publications?
What was the peak year for productivity of ETIS-related publications?
What is the primary focus of the study regarding destination management organisations (DMOs)?
What is the primary focus of the study regarding destination management organisations (DMOs)?
What does the term 'absorptive capacity' refer to in the context of DMOs?
What does the term 'absorptive capacity' refer to in the context of DMOs?
Which of the following best describes the expectations of the European Commission concerning DMOs?
Which of the following best describes the expectations of the European Commission concerning DMOs?
What challenge is mentioned regarding rational policy making approaches?
What challenge is mentioned regarding rational policy making approaches?
What key area has received limited attention in the context of DMOs according to the study?
What key area has received limited attention in the context of DMOs according to the study?
Which approach does the study criticize for its linear rationality in complex policy contexts?
Which approach does the study criticize for its linear rationality in complex policy contexts?
In what way have DMOs demonstrated their assimilation of sustainable tourism indicators?
In what way have DMOs demonstrated their assimilation of sustainable tourism indicators?
How does the study contribute to the field of policy science?
How does the study contribute to the field of policy science?
What is the primary concern regarding the use of evidence in policymaking as described?
What is the primary concern regarding the use of evidence in policymaking as described?
What does realized absorptive capacity (ACAP) emphasize in an organization?
What does realized absorptive capacity (ACAP) emphasize in an organization?
What factor can create barriers to productive research use in policymaking?
What factor can create barriers to productive research use in policymaking?
How do destination management organizations (DMOs) typically assess success?
How do destination management organizations (DMOs) typically assess success?
What does the ability of a DMO to transform knowledge depend on?
What does the ability of a DMO to transform knowledge depend on?
What is a potential outcome of policymakers prioritizing specific agendas in evidence-based policymaking?
What is a potential outcome of policymakers prioritizing specific agendas in evidence-based policymaking?
In the context of destination competitiveness, what is a key component identified?
In the context of destination competitiveness, what is a key component identified?
What is a significant challenge faced by public sector tourism agencies according to the content?
What is a significant challenge faced by public sector tourism agencies according to the content?
What is the primary benefit of breaking down organisational routines and processes regarding knowledge acquisition?
What is the primary benefit of breaking down organisational routines and processes regarding knowledge acquisition?
What is often considered the first stumbling block in evidence-based policy making?
What is often considered the first stumbling block in evidence-based policy making?
Which country had the highest percentage of adopted sustainable tourism indicators according to the study?
Which country had the highest percentage of adopted sustainable tourism indicators according to the study?
Why are environmental and social impact indicators considered the hardest to collect?
Why are environmental and social impact indicators considered the hardest to collect?
How often are tourist, resident, and business surveys typically conducted?
How often are tourist, resident, and business surveys typically conducted?
What critical aspect of sustainability is less understood by some stakeholders?
What critical aspect of sustainability is less understood by some stakeholders?
What does the study by McLoughlin et al. demonstrate about data collection systems?
What does the study by McLoughlin et al. demonstrate about data collection systems?
Which of the following statements about ETIS is accurate?
Which of the following statements about ETIS is accurate?
What is a primary focus of the research conducted by Molina-AzorÃn and Font in 2016?
What is a primary focus of the research conducted by Molina-AzorÃn and Font in 2016?
Which of the following best describes the main contributions of Nutley and Davies in their 2000 publication?
Which of the following best describes the main contributions of Nutley and Davies in their 2000 publication?
What is one of the key themes explored by Nawaz and Koç in their 2019 research?
What is one of the key themes explored by Nawaz and Koç in their 2019 research?
Which publication discusses the building of an educational platform utilizing Natural Language Processing?
Which publication discusses the building of an educational platform utilizing Natural Language Processing?
In the context of sustainable destinations, what does the research by Modica et al. primarily assess?
In the context of sustainable destinations, what does the research by Modica et al. primarily assess?
What is a common theme explored in the works of Hall regarding tourism?
What is a common theme explored in the works of Hall regarding tourism?
Which publication focuses on the concept of evidence-based policy?
Which publication focuses on the concept of evidence-based policy?
Which authors propose the idea of 'evidence-informed' policy making?
Which authors propose the idea of 'evidence-informed' policy making?
What does the term 'absorptive capacity' relate to in Harvey et al.'s research?
What does the term 'absorptive capacity' relate to in Harvey et al.'s research?
Which type of learning is Jansen et al. specifically focused on?
Which type of learning is Jansen et al. specifically focused on?
What issue does Hjalager address in her exploration of coastal tourism?
What issue does Hjalager address in her exploration of coastal tourism?
Which type of policy failure is identified in Hall's discussions on sustainable tourism?
Which type of policy failure is identified in Hall's discussions on sustainable tourism?
What is the main concern raised by Hammersley regarding research and policy?
What is the main concern raised by Hammersley regarding research and policy?
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Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)
Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)
Organizations that manage destinations, often focusing on tourism.
Sustainable Tourism Indicators
Sustainable Tourism Indicators
Metrics used to measure the sustainability of tourism practices.
Absorptive Capacity
Absorptive Capacity
A DMO's ability to learn from and use new knowledge.
Dynamic Capabilities
Dynamic Capabilities
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Policy Making
Policy Making
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ETIS
ETIS
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Tourism Sustainability
Tourism Sustainability
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Tourism Competitiveness
Tourism Competitiveness
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EIPM (Evidence-Informed Policy Making)
EIPM (Evidence-Informed Policy Making)
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Realised Absorptive Capacity (ACAP)
Realised Absorptive Capacity (ACAP)
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Destination Competitiveness
Destination Competitiveness
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DMO (Destination Management Organisation)
DMO (Destination Management Organisation)
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Quality Data
Quality Data
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Knowledge Transformation
Knowledge Transformation
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Policymaker Agenda
Policymaker Agenda
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ETIS Toolkit
ETIS Toolkit
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Pilot Case Studies
Pilot Case Studies
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Sentiment Analysis
Sentiment Analysis
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Positive Sentiment towards ETIS
Positive Sentiment towards ETIS
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Challenges in Implementing ETIS
Challenges in Implementing ETIS
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Data Availability Issue
Data Availability Issue
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Conceptual Shortcomings
Conceptual Shortcomings
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Policy-Based Evidence
Policy-Based Evidence
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Evidence-Informed Policy Making (EIPM)
Evidence-Informed Policy Making (EIPM)
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Third-Order Change
Third-Order Change
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Network Learning
Network Learning
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Tourism Planning
Tourism Planning
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Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Research
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Sustainable Tourism Research
Sustainable Tourism Research
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NLP (Natural Language Processing)
NLP (Natural Language Processing)
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Organizational Sustainability
Organizational Sustainability
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Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
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Knowledge Acquisition, Assimilation, Transformation, and Exploitation
Knowledge Acquisition, Assimilation, Transformation, and Exploitation
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Stakeholder Communication
Stakeholder Communication
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Data Completeness and Comparability
Data Completeness and Comparability
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Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
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Self-Assessment Tools
Self-Assessment Tools
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Prioritization of Economic Indicators
Prioritization of Economic Indicators
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Data Collection from Multiple Sources
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Study Notes
Impact of Sustainable Tourism Indicators on Destination Competitiveness
- The study evaluates the influence of sustainable tourism indicators, particularly the European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS), on destination competitiveness.
- Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) play a key role in implementing sustainable indicators and using them in policy decisions.
- DMOs absorb knowledge about sustainable tourism indicators from ETIS, but their policies and practices may not always be transformed as a result.
- The study highlights the limitations of a strictly linear approach to policy evaluation, emphasizing that policy contexts are complex, contested, and influenced by various factors besides knowledge.
Introduction
- The study investigates how DMOs develop strategic capabilities to utilize external knowledge for policy decisions in tourism.
- Previous research has highlighted the need for evidence-based policy making, also acknowledging the complexities and limitations of pure evidence-based approaches.
- The role of knowledge and knowledge management in policymaking, specifically the processing of sustainability performance evidence, is an important area not adequately researched and examined.
Literature Review
- Indicators in policymaking are often viewed as a measure of societal issues or processes.
- Evidence-based policymaking ideally involves gathering evidence, critically assessing it, and then formulating policy based on it.
- The practicality of this ideal method is questioned, as policymaking often involves competing values, ideologies, and diverse stakeholder interests.
- Absorptive capacity (ACAP) is a concept used to understand an organization's ability to acquire, interpret, and exploit external knowledge for their advancement. This concept can explain how organizations integrate external knowledge into their structure and operations.
Methodology
- The study uses mixed methods, combining quantitative data analysis of Google search results for relevant publications on ETIS with qualitative data from workshops and interviews.
- Workshops included experts from various European destinations, international organizations (e.g., UNWTO, European Commission), and academics.
- Interviews were conducted with 50+ DMO representatives across Europe, informed by the four stages of ACAP.
- Results from Google searches were screened for relevance.
Results
- The study's results highlight the importance of stakeholder engagement, which is often lacking for implementing the ETIS system.
- Some destinations expressed satisfaction with the ETIS toolkit.
- There is a need for more comprehensive support for DMOs, especially regarding data collection and analyses.
- Limitations of data availability, cost, and practical challenges to fully implement indicator systems.
Exploitation
- Few destinations have fully exploited ETIS for policy decisions or measured tangible improvements in sustainability as a result of their implementation.
- Implementing ETIS involves complex political factors influencing DMOs actions.
- The presence of pre-existing, established routines concerning decision-making can hinder knowledge assimilation and transformation.
- There is a need to evaluate the political and institutional contexts alongside the practical aspects of implementing sustainability indicators.
Discussion
- This study critiques the limitations of a linear, purely evidence-based approach to policymaking.
- ETIS is a valuable tool for raising awareness about sustainability indicators within destinations management organizations.
- Indicators are crucial, but policymaking is complex.
- The study stresses the need for understanding the context, stakeholder engagement, and resources available for successful policy implementation and sustainability in a destination.
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Description
This quiz explores the effects of sustainable tourism indicators, specifically the European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS), on the competitiveness of destinations. It also discusses the crucial role of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) in implementing these indicators and the challenges they face in transforming knowledge into effective policies.
