Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship

The impact of financial mechanisms on increasing the efficiency of small businesses and private entrepreneurship

2025-05-21T14:20:51+07:00

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of financial mechanisms on improving the efficiency of small businesses and private entrepreneurship, focusing on their role in economic development in Uzbekistan, particularly in the Samarkand region.

Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative analysis of official statistics with historical-comparative and financial performance evaluations. Data were collected from national and regional reports, and descriptive statistics were used to assess trends in gross regional product contributions and business activity levels.

Results: The findings demonstrate that small businesses consistently contribute more than 70% to the gross regional product and play a vital role in employment and industrial output. However, persistent challenges in financial accessibility, regulatory implementation, and innovation hinder full potential. The study recommends enhancing financial infrastructure, expanding credit options, and improving entrepreneurial education to support long-term sectoral growth.

The role of supportive ecosystems in nurturing resilient startups and entrepreneurship: A case of Zimbabwe

2024-11-11T13:47:53+07:00

Purpose: Consistent with Sustainable Development Goal 8, this study explores the role of supportive ecosystems in nurturing resilient startups and entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe post-COVID-19.

Research Methodology: Comprehensive relevant literature drawing on Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, ProQuest, and JSTOR was conducted using the Zimbabwe case as the investigative context. Drawing on published peer-reviewed articles and official reports as data sources, fifty-eight articles and reports were thoroughly assessed for this study.

Results: The findings revealed that barriers to the growth of startups and entrepreneurial enterprises in Zimbabwe include difficulties in accessing finances, inadequate institutional support, a deficiency of mentorship networks, economic instability, infrastructure deficiencies, regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles, market constraints, and limited consumer purchasing power. The study also noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has created digital transformation and innovation opportunities for startups.

Conclusion: This study concludes that the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Zimbabwe is weak and lacks most of the fundamental principles necessary for a thriving entrepreneurial environment.

Limitations: Overreliance on secondary data: Depending solely on secondary data sources without primary research may limit the depth of insights and understanding of local nuances and contexts.

Contribution: This study emphasizes the value of encouraging public-private partnerships and global alliances to support entrepreneurial ecosystems. This strategy can boost social inclusion, increase job opportunities, and promote economic growth. This study argues that fostering a supportive environment for startups and entrepreneurship can significantly empower emerging economies during post-pandemic recovery efforts.

Scenario of e-waste management: Navigating business prospects overcoming environmental challenges

2025-01-24T14:32:49+07:00

Purpose: The main objective of this study is to determine the scenario of e-waste management from a global and Bangladeshi perspective and navigate potential business prospects in the procedure of e-waste management minimizing health hazards.

Research Methodology: The research was conducted by collecting data from reports and research papers from different international and national sources, interviews with 500 residents of Dhaka City, and five no. of recycling companies in Bangladesh. Upon descriptive analysis of the scenarios of global and Bangladeshi e-waste management, we tried to establish a relationship between proper e-waste management and business prospects.

Results: The study found that home appliances and cell phones form the majority of e-waste. Informal recycling practices are responsible for high environmental and health risks. Moving towards a structured, formal recycling process can bring significant economic benefits in the form of employment opportunities and recovery of resources from e-waste.

Conclusions: Effective e-waste management, supported by advanced technology and strong policy enforcement, is essential for protecting health and the environment while generating economic and employment opportunities.

Limitations: The sample for the interview was taken from Dhaka City only. A larger population could make the study richer.

Contribution: The study suggests setting up advanced recycling facilities and transforming entire e-waste management practices through internationally and cooperatively adopted sustainable measures. It emphasizes developing proactive policies and enhancing public awareness of proper e-waste management with a view to effectively facing the challenges and grabbing the business opportunities available from the e-waste management process.

Novelty: This research has tried to bring out economic benefits and business opportunities from the process of e-waste management. It highlights that structured and sustainable e-waste management fosters economic growth, mitigates health hazards, and saves the environment.

A review on tourist experience quality – Systematic review and bibliometric analysis

2024-02-29T13:10:51+07:00

Purpose: This study summarizes, synthesizes, and presents the existing empirical knowledge on tourist experience quality from to 2002-2023.

Research Methodology: Systematic Literature Review methodology recommended reporting items, and PRISMA guidelines were used to achieve the above-mentioned objective. Based on predetermined seven inclusion criteria 50 papers were obtained from Lens.Org, Google Scholar, Emerald Insight, Tailor, and Francis. Every paper obtained was prepared in Lens.ORG format. Further, Biblioshiny and VOSviewer-based mathematical tools such as Keyword Co-Occurrence Analysis were employed to analyze the content and structure of papers.

Results: The researcher found four themes, including (01). Tourist Contentment (02). Perceived Performance (03). Future Travel Behaviors (04). Tourist Wellbeing. Thus, Destination Image, Satisfaction, and Tourist Loyalty were the keywords of the first theme. Perceived Values and Perceived Risks were the keywords of the second theme. The only keyword of the third theme was behavioral intentions. The fourth theme was authenticity and QoL. Moreover, the findings emphasized that Tourist Experience quality had been investigated by many researchers in relation to satisfaction, behavioral intentions, and destination image perceived value. However, few studies have been undertaken on perceived risk, authenticity, and quality of life related to tourist experience quality.

Conclusion: The study analyzed tourist experience quality research from 2002-2023 to, identifying four themes by meeting systematic literature review requirements.

Limitations: This study obtained papers only from the aforementioned databases. Thus, future researchers could obtain papers from other databases.

Contribution: This study assists government, non-government organizations, and academics in developing improved techniques, concepts, and service developments related to tourist experience quality.

Factors influencing job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students: A path to a sustainable tourism industry in Bangladesh

2024-12-18T14:45:51+07:00

Purpose: The tourism industry in Bangladesh presents a promising avenue for economic expansion and employment generation. Many undergraduate students in Bangladesh work part-time or full-time in this field while studying. This study aims to explore the factors that determine the job satisfaction of these tourism and hospitality undergraduate students, addressing a gap in existing research.

Research Methodology: A convenience sample of 118 undergraduate students from five universities was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 25, and multiple linear regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of various factors on job satisfaction.

Results: The findings reveal that compensation and benefits, communication, opportunities for growth, and the nature of the work significantly influence job satisfaction, whereas work environment and company policy have a comparatively weaker association.

Limitations: The small sample size and the use of a non-probability sampling method have limited the generalizability of the present study, which may not fully represent the broader student workforce in the tourism sector.

Contribution: This research provides actionable insights for industry leaders and HR professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector, helping them to better understand and enhance job satisfaction among student employees.

Novelty: This is the first comprehensive study to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction among tourism and hospitality undergraduate students in Bangladesh who are currently engaged in academic studies and employment.

An empirical analysis of brand image of Sitakunda as a tourist destination

2024-10-03T11:51:09+07:00

Purpose: The study aims to establish a powerful brand image and create an emotional bond between tourists and destinations. Based on visitors' opinions of various aspects of tourism, this study seeks to create a powerful brand image of Sitakunda as a travel destination.

Research Methodology: The study gathered 312 samples using a quantitative survey to examine people's opinions about Sitakunda as a tourism destination. Descriptive statistics and reliability analysis techniques were used to discuss the methodology section of this study.

Results: The study found that tourism significantly contributes to establishing Sitakunda's brand image as a tourist destination.

Conclusion: The study concludes that establishing a strong brand image centered on Sitakunda’s distinctive quality-price ratio is essential for enhancing its global recognition and tourism appeal.

Limitations: The sample for the research is limited to the people living in Sitakunda and tourists from different areas of Bangladesh.

Contribution: The paper's empirical insights offer information on the actual experiences and results of the brand image of Sitakunda as a tourist destination.

Practical Implications: The research recommends that social media marketing is essential for promoting any destination as a brand. Finally, the study urges stakeholders to work proactively to establish a powerful brand image for any tourist location.

Effect of destination image, amenities on revisit intention with visitor satisfaction

2024-07-31T13:14:12+07:00

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the influence of Destination Image and Amenities on Revisit Intention with Visitor Satisfaction as an intervening variable at Balaputra Dewa Museum. The research seeks to understand how these factors contribute to improving the visitor experience and encouraging return visits.

Research Methodology: The research employs a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS). Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 150 visitors of the Balaputra Dewa Museum, measured using a Likert scale. The model tested direct and indirect relationships between Destination Image, Amenities, Visitor Satisfaction, and Revisit Intention.

Results: The findings indicate that Destination Image and Amenities significantly impact Revisit Intention. Visitor Satisfaction mediates the relationship between Destination Image and Revisit Intention, as well as between Amenities and Revisit Intention. Destination Image was shown to have a stronger influence on revisit intention compared to amenities. Indirect effects underscore the importance of visitor satisfaction in maximizing the impact of destination attributes.

Conclusion: This study shows that Visitor Satisfaction helps explain how Destination Image and Amenities influence Revisit Intention at the Balaputra Dewa Museum, adding to knowledge in tourism and destination management.

Limitations: The study is limited to one museum, which may reduce its applicability to other cultural or tourism sites. The cross-sectional data does not reflect long-term changes in visitor perceptions.

Contributions: This research contributes to tourism management literature by emphasizing the role of destination image and amenities in fostering visitor satisfaction and revisit intention, providing insights for museum managers and policymakers.

Novelty: The study introduces Visitor Satisfaction as an intervening variable, offering a deeper understanding of how satisfaction bridges the relationship between Destination Image and Amenities with Revisit Intention.