Browsing Sustainability Research by Author "Sustainable Tourism"
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Consumer Purchasing in Sustainable Tourism : Attraction Sustainability and Its Impact on Decision-Making
Rubright, Heather L. (East Carolina University, 2014)The green movement has generated an increase in research on consumer behavior towards green products and services. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence consumers to choose sustainable attractions ... -
Factors Influencing Brand Loyalty to Craft Breweries in North Carolina
Murray, Alison K. (East Carolina University, 2012)In 2005 North Carolina passed a law allowing breweries to give product samples to employees and guests. The law also changed the definition of a malt beverage and increased the amount of alcohol by volume (ABV) from 6%ABV ... -
Investigating Energy Consumption of Coastal Vacation Rental Homes
Myers, Sam (East Carolina University, 2014)In 2007, vacation rental properties in the United States accounted for more than 22% of the domestic lodging market. These properties are a unique segment of the lodging industry due to their residential design and ... -
Investigating Scuba Divers' Attitudes To Sustainable Shipwreck Diving In North Carolina
Duncan, James P. (East Carolina University, 2015)This study examined the ways in which NC scuba divers identify sustainable shipwreck diving activities to gain a better understanding of how their behavior impacts sustainable cultural tourism on the coast of North Carolina. ... -
Legislative Perceptions of Sustainable Tourism : The Case of the North Carolina General Assembly
Arnold, Shannon (East Carolina University, 2011)The tourism industry is the second largest contributor to North Carolina's economy. The traditional thrust behind many national and state tourism policies has focused on the industry's employment potential and opportunities ... -
STAKEHOLDERS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES
Knollenberg, Whitney (East Carolina University, 2011)As North Carolina's coastal communities face challenges in maintaining the quality of the natural and cultural resources that drive their tourism economy the need for sustainable actions in tourism development is made ... -
A Study of Travelers' Foodie Activity Dimensions, Demographic Characteristics, and Trip Behaviors
Green, Erin (East Carolina University, 2013)People who identify themselves as foodies may do so for vastly different reasons. From interests in sustainable agriculture to gardening, they differ in their lifestyles and behaviors. These interests can be grouped into ...