Based on the self-congruity theory, this study aims to investigate the effects of the four dimensions of destination personality (excitement, sincerity, competence, and androgyny) on symbolic congruity and functional congruity and further examine the effects of symbolic congruity and functional...

Based on a series of film motivations, this research aims to identify different dimensions associated with film tourism and analyse how each of these dimensions influences loyalty towards a cinematographic destination, following factorial analysis method. Also, confirm authenticity's existential or ...

Do historical celebrities contribute to city tourism today? While the existing literature has widely examined the tourism effect of modern film celebrities, it has not yet explored the long-run impact of historical and cultural celebrities on tourism economies. We answer this question by tracing...

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to analyze the interrelationship between film-induced tourism and visits to theme parks by tourists and examine the most viewed movies worldwide (2010-2022) which are related with theme parks and their attractions. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used...

The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in beach sediments of the southern Caspian Sea was well documented, however, there are still many unknowns about the abundances and distributions of MPs in the rivers ending to the Caspian Sea. Here, bank sediments of 26 sites in the thirteen rivers were...

This study assessed the effect of tourism and other recreational activities on microplastic (MP) levels and their characteristics in the sand and surf zone of the seawater. Six sites were chosen belonging to three sandy beaches with similar geomorphologic and morphodynamic characteristics but with...

This study aims to evaluate the development and importance of thematic restaurants in terms of the food and beverage sector. In this context, thematic restaurants in the world and Turkey were examined through a literature review and e-document analysis. Thematic restaurants, cafes and bars are food ...

For much of the Caribbean region, plastic pollution and the persistence of the great Atlantic Sargassum belt lead to significant regional loss in biodiversity, employment and tourism. Yet, seaweeds such as Sargassum possess all the characteristics for bioplastic production. This study presents a...

Under the influence and development of new technologies and changing economic conditions, tourism demand is constantly changing while promoting the development of new markets. In addition to changes in tourist attitudes and demand, the composition of the tourist population is also changing, giving...

Since the 15th Eurovision Song Contest (1970), short videos preceding each performance have become popular within the contest. Known as postcards, these short films generally offer heritage narratives of both the host country and participating countries. Based on a sample of 437 postcards,...