It is always top of mind for us that the SPDRD Roundtable Discussion is for YOU and about YOU the destination researchers! To that end, you set the agenda!
For topics this year, we are asking you to take a look at the 2017 Conference Program and look for what’s missing. It’s a great program but what do you want to talk about that you don’t see on the program? Is there a topic that you want to get your fellow researchers take on before you see the session? To be sure your topic makes it on the agenda, send your ideas to Dee Ann McKinney at deeann.mckinney@ded.mo.gov.
Also, Andreas Weissenborn, Director of Research & Analytics, Destination Marketing Association International will address the SPDRD Breakfast to update delegates on DMAI initiatives and get input into how DMAI can help support travel and tourism researchers.
You are invited to join colleagues from the Central States for a cross-cultural gathering on Tuesday, June 20 at 4:15 pm. Meet in the lobby of the Hilton Quebec for a short walk to Délices Érable & Cie Boutique | Bistro (translates to Maple Delights). Come sample some local delicacies, learn more about maple syrup production and network with follow CenStates members at this maple-themed attraction and learn the things that Canada and Wisconsin have in common (including both hosting TTRA meetings this year).
Join us for the very popular Ideas Fair on Wednesday evening. This is a chance to see new research presented in a creative way. These visual papers offer a different way to experience research! Please be sure to take a bingo card and visit the various presenters.
When you have a bingo, turn your card in at the registration desk for a chance to win a 2018 ttra Annual Conference registration. All cards must be received by 11:45 AM on Thursday to be entered into the drawing.
We will also have a signature drink, hosted by the Ideas Fair sponsor, William Angliss Institute as well as some snacks. There will be a cash bar available. Please have a drink, eat some munchies and check out the papers (see listing below)! You’ll be glad you did.
"An Investigation of the Influence of Chronotype and Time-of-Day on Travellers’ Behavioural Intentions and Overall Satisfaction with a Tourist Destination."
Maryse Côté-Hamel, Université Laval
"Brexit Referendum Influence on Londoners’ Overseas Travelling."
Nikolaos Pappas, University of Sunderland
"Coping and Co-Creating Strategy to Overcome Tourist-To-Tourist Encounter by Using Critical Incident Technique."
Hsuan Hsuan Chang, Ming Chuan University
"Destination Advertising in a Smarter Way: A Machine Learning Model for DMOs’ Photo Selection."
Ning Deng, Beijing International Studies University; Xiang (Robert) Li, Temple University
"Does Destination Image Affect Tourist Satisfaction and Visit Recommendation at a Small Cruise Port?"
Jenny Cave, University of Waikato; Thu Thi Trinh, Pegasus International College
"Drivers of Customer Value in a Zoological Theme Park."
Marc-Antoine Vachon, Université du Québec à Montréal; Laurence Boyer-Turp, Université du Québec à Montréal
"Effects of Touristic Elements in Photographs on Potential Visitors’ Evaluations of a Volcano."
Ryota Nakamata, Tokyo Metropolitan University; Taketo Naoi, Tokyo Metropolitan University; Shoji Iijima, University of the Ryukyus
"Glocalization Management Strategies of NGOs Engaged in Transformative Tourism."
Joelle Soulard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nancy McGehee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
"Measuring Loyalty in Tourism Events: Evidence from the World Travel Market."
Marietta Fragkogianni, University of Suffolk
"Optimizing Social Media Functionalities and Message Format for Persuasive Crisis Communication in Tourism."
Ahmad Fitri Amir, University of Florida; Lori Pennington-Gray, University of Florida
"Paris, Je T’aime: (Post) Feminist Identities, Emotional Geographies and Women’s Travel Narratives of Paris."
Kelley McClinchey, Wilfrid Laurier University
"Passport to Terrorism."
Danielle Barbe, University of Florida
"Role of Service Leadership in Transforming Supply Chains in the Accommodation Sector."
Kimberley Thomas-Francois, University of Guelph; Marion Joppe, University of Guelph; Michael von Massow, University of Guelph
"Sub-Dimensions of Destination Brand Love and Their Influences on Destination Brand Loyalty."
Kai Jiang, University of Waterloo; Luke Potwarka, University of Waterloo; Mark Havitz, University of Waterloo
"Sustainable Promotion of Homestay Tourism in the Remote Himalayas of India."
Jyoti Sood, Arizona State University; Deepak Chhabra, Arizona State University; Kathleen Andereck, Arizona State University
"Technology Meets Tradition in Central Asia. Kazakhstan: A Case Study of Implementation of Business Tourism Institutions."
Slawomir Wroblewski, Narxoz University
"The VFR Hosting Activity of Immigrant and Canadian-Born Residents."
Tom Griffin, Ryerson University; Daniel Guttentag, Ryerson University
"Tourism Market Segmentation Using Big Data Approach: Where is the Next Non-Stop Destination?"
So Young Park, The Pennsylvania State University; Bing Pan, The Pennsylvania State University
"Tourist-to-Tourist Encounter Effect: More Conflicts or Less?"
Hsuan Hsuan Chang, Ming Chuan University
"Wine Tourism and Gastronomy in North Portugal."
Darko Dimitrovski, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
"Would Self-determination Intervention Facilitate Leisure Travel Pursuit at Different Challenge Levels? The Exploration among People with Mobility Impairments."
Ye Zhang, Florida Atlantic University; Jie Gao, Montclair State University; Peter Ricci, Florida Atlantic University; Ye (Sandy) Shen, University of Guelph
"Une approche participative pour évaluer les risques et les opportunités touristiques dans un contexte climatique en évolution au Québec (Canada)."
Kate Germain, Université du Québec à Montréal; Claude Péloquin, Université du Québec à Montréal; Stéphanie Bleau, Ouranos - Consortium sur les changements climatiques; Marc-Antoine Vachon, Université du Québec à Montréal
A detailed outline is available. The session also prepares instructors to be able to present the CHIA-T training to students in tourism management programs. A comprehensive training package is available including PowerPoints, application exercises, supporting materials, quizzes and practice exams. It is easy to personalize the training related to a specific area of the world or for the specific needs of a school, company or organization.
For more information, and for details on how to register, visit www.ttra.com/events/str-chia-workshop/.
