23 April 2008 (Wednesday)

09:30-10.00 (Venue: SUN)

Opening Ceremony
Guest Speaker: Turgut Var, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey - Texas
A&M University, USA

10:00-10:30 Coffee Break

10:30-12:00 (Venue: SUN)
Panel: Tourism and Hospitality Postgraduate Education
Moderator: Alain Decrop, University of Namur, Belgium
Alan Fyall, Bournemouth University, UK
Seyhmus Baloglu, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, USA
Larry Dwyer, University of New South Wales, Australia
Antonia Correia, University of Algarve, Portugal

12.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 (Venue: SUN)
Full Papers Session I: Tourist Experiences & Perceptions
Chair: T. V. Singh, Tourism Recreation Research, India
Assessing Tourist Total Experience that Influences Satisfaction at
Motor Sport Event
Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Rosidah Musa, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Norain Othman, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Examining the Image of Italy, France, and Morocco as a Tourist

Destination
Abdullah Okumuş, Istanbul University, Turkey
Bahar Yaşin, Istanbul University, Turkey

Tourist Satisfaction and Service Quality in Taman Negara Pahang,

Malaysia
Norain Othman, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Siti Sabariah Ismail, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Rozian Mohd. Taha, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Maslina Mahdzar, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Measuring Destination Images of European Cities

Zehra Bozbay, Istanbul University, Turkey
Hilal Özen, Istanbul University, Turkey

15:00 –16:00 (Venue: SUN)

Full Papers Session 2: Impacts of Tourism
Chair: Peter Cave, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Sex-workers and Tourism: A Case Study of Kovalam Beach, India
Tracey White

Mobile Sex in a Global Perspective: The Case of Brazilian Sex Workers

VoonChin Phua, Gettysburg College, USA

Social Impacts of Tourism in Island Communities: An Exploratory Study

of Community Perceptions and Participation in Aruba
Thais Nierop, University of Aruba, Aruba
Ryan Peterson, University of Aruba, Aruba

Negative Effects of Extensive Tourism Development on the Island of

Rhodes
Anastasia Mavrothalassit, Hellenic Open University, Greece
Konstantinos Andriotis, Nottingham Trent University, UK
16:00 –16:30 Coffee Break
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 23 April 2008 (Wednesday)
16.30-17:30 (Venue: SUN)
Full Papers Session 3: Tourism and Society
Chair: Meral Korzay, Bogazici University, Turkey
Tourism, International Migration and Nation-State in Globalized World
Muammer Tuna, Muğla University, Turkey
Çağlar Özbek, Muğla University, Turkey
Yasin Gündem, Muğla University, Turkey

Religious Needs in the Tourism Industry

Adi Weidenfeld, University of Exeter, UK

Where Tourism Runs the Economy and Shapes the Culture

Taniya Shah, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan

How influential is Social Capital in Alliance Performance?

Esra Onat Calvert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA
Suzanne Murrmann, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

17:30 –18:10 (Venue: SUN)

Full Papers Session 4: Attractions and Intentions
Chair: Roberta MacDonald, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Establishing Importance of Country Attractiveness in Second Homes
Norliza Aminudin
Sofiah Abdul Rahman

A Study of Cultural Tourism: The Case of Visitors to Prince Edward

Island
Sean M. Hennessey, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dongkoo Yun, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Roberta MacDonald, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Melissa MacEachern, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Travel Intentions to a Major Canadian Tourist Destination:
The Results of a Web-Based Survey
Sean M. Hennessey, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dongkoo Yun, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Roberta MacDonald, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Melissa MacEachern, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

18:30-19:30 Welcome Cocktail

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 24 April 2008 (Thursday)
09:00-10:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session-5: Dynamics of Tourism Development
Chair: Turgut Var, Texas A&M University, USA, Izmir University of Economics,
Turkey
Influence of Recreational Natural Resources of the Eastern Highlands’
Region on Tourism Development
Gitana Valukoniene, Utena College, Lithuania
Rasa Jodiene, Utena College, Lithuania
An Interpretation of Local and Regional Architecture in Global
Contexts: A Case Study of Residential Tourism Architecture
Murat Dündar, Bahçesehir University, Turkey
Analysis of the Landscape Design of Hotels and Resorts in Belek
Elif Dikmen, Ankara University, Turkey
Dicle Oğuz, Ankara University, Turkey
Construction Forms in Coastal Tourism Development
Meryem Atik, Akdeniz University, Turkey
Hacer Mutlu Danacı, Akdeniz University, Turkey

10:00-11:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)

Full Papers Session-6: Sustainability and Ecotourism
Chair: Sean M. Hennessey, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Perceiving Romania as a Sustainable Tourism Destination
Mazilu Mirela, University of Craiova, Romania
Marinescu Roxana, University of Craiova, Romania
Environmental Resources as a Source of Sustained Competitive
Advantage in Tourism
Maria Razumova, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
Javier Rey-Maquieira, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
Javier Lozano, University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
Importance of Lakes Potential for Hospitality and Leisure in Ecotourism
Mir Mehrdad Mirsanjari, University of Malayer, Iran
Sustainability Analysis: Visitors Impact on Taman Negara Pahang,
Malaysia
Norain Othman, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Nor Asmalina Mohd Annuar, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Lim Lay Kian, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

11.00.-11.30 Coffee break

11.30-12.30 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session 7: Social Aspects of Tourism
Chair: Meral Korzay, Bogazici University, Turkey
Using Participatory Rural Appraisal Approach to Conduct Tourism
Skills Development Training among Women in Africa
Desmond O. Brown, University of Kentucky, USA
Role of Women in Tourism Employment
Peter Cave, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Serpil Kilic, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Pro-poor Approach in Tourism as a Means of Ending Poverty:
Case study in Nepal and Sri Lanka
Shammika D.L.A.H., University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
Krishangani PPGI, General Hospital Matara, Sri Lanka
Intercultural Differences and the Heritage Tourism Experience:
An Exploration of Western and Chinese Values
Zheng Zhou, University of Plymouth, UK
Steve Butts, University of Plymouth, UK
12:30 –14:00 Lunch
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 24 April 2008 (Thursday) Venue: ASPENDOS
14:00 –15:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session 8: Marketing Tourism Destinations
Chair: Graham Bursby, University of Plymouth, UK
An Assessment of the Positioning of Jamaica’s Tourism Product
in this Dynamic Global Environment
Gaunette Sinclair – Maragh, University of Technology, Jamaica

A Review for Istanbul Considered as the European Capital of

Culture 2010
Candan Yıldırım, Marmara University, Turkey
Y. Ece İnan, Marmara University, Turkey
Metin Teberler, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Internal Branding in Tourism Destinations: the Need for Future Research

Olivia Wagner, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Mike Peters, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Markus Schuckert, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Chur, Austria

Measuring Destination Competitiveness: An Application of Travel and

Tourism Competitiveness Index
Cağıl Hale Kayar, Anadolu University, Turkey
Nazmi Kozak, Anadolu University, Turkey

15:00 –16:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)

Full Papers Session 9: Applications of Technology
Chair: Teoman Duman, Gaziosmanpasa University, Turkey
Role of Food in Promoting Chinese Regions on the Web
Rong Huang, University of Plymouth, UK

Contribution of Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in Promoting Natural

and Cultural Recourses in Emerging Tourism Destinations
Karipis I. Konstantinos, University of the Aegean, Greece
Tsimitakis N. Emmanouil, University of the Aegean, Greece
Skoultsos G. Sofoklis, University of the Aegean, Greece

Role of Mobile Electronic Tourist Guide on the Learning Process

Rita Peres, Estoril Higher Institute for Hotel and Tourism Studies, Portugal
Antónia Correia, University of Algarve, Portugal
Miguel Moital, Bournemouth University, UK

Use of Security Aspects in Tourism Servic Management and Marketing

Zeki Demir, Düzce University, Turkey
Osman Uzun, Düzce University, Turkey
Haldun Müderrisoğlu, Düzce University, Turkey

16.00-16.30 Coffee break

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 24 April 2008 (Thursday)
16.30-17.30 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session 10: Tourist Behaviour
Chair: Hasan Işın Dener, Cankaya University, Turkey
Changes in Patterns of Trip Planning Horizon: A Corhort Analysis
Approach
Chang Huh, Arkansas Tech University, USA
Sung Hee Park, Michigan State University, USA

Multiple Levels of Consumer Goals in Vacation Decision Making

Alain Decrop, Louvain School of Management & University of Namur, Belgium
Metin Kozak, Mugla University, Turkey

Predicting the Intention to Purchase Leisure Travel over the Internet:

A Regression Analysis
Miguel Moital, Bournemouth University, UK
Roger Vaughan, Bournemouth University, UK
Jonathan Edwards, Bournemouth University, UK
Rita Peres, Estoril Higher Institute for Hotel and Tourism Studies, Portugal

Reflections on the Articulation of Tourism and Psychoanalysis

Dimitris Agouridas, Yeditepe University, Turkey
Gül Bahar Cömert-Agouridas, Marmara University, Turkey
Aydın Beyhan, Yeditepe University, Turkey

17:30-19:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)

Full Papers Session 11: Business Operations
Chair: Kemal Birdir, Mersin University, Turkey
Determining the Cost of Market Segments in the Hotel Industry
by Using Activity-Based Costing
Oktay Tas, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Zeynep Iltuzer, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Control of Ensuring Hygiene in Hospitality Facilities and Check Lists

Sibel Erkal, Hacettepe University, Turkey

Responsibility Accounting : A Useful Management Tool for the Hotel

Industry
Nalan Altıntaş, Istanbul University, Turkey

Importance of Foreign Language in Success of Business for Tourism

Enterprises
Doğan Kutukız, Muğla University, Turkey
Cengiz Gök, Muğla University, Turkey
Serdar Baş, Ecesaray Marina, Turkey

Financial Analysis of Travel Agencies under Crisis Environment

Oktaş Taş, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Metin Teberler, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

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 25 April 2008 (Friday)
09:00-10:45 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Panel: Publishing in Tourism and Hospitality Journals
Moderator: Alan Fyall, Bournemouth University, UK
Juergen Gnoth, Associate Editor of Annals of Tourism Research, New Zealand
T. V. Singh, Editor-in Chief, Tourism Recreation Research, India
Konstantinos Andriotis, Editor-in Chief, International Journal of Tourism Policy
and Research, UK
Metin Kozak, Co-Editor-in Chief, Anatolia, Turkey

10.45 -11.00 Coffee break

11.00-12.00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session 12: Tourism Marketing
Chair: Seyhmus Baloglu, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, USA
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Tourism Marketing towards
Turbulent Waters in Education
Aril Cansel, Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus
Ali Bavik, Cyprus International University, Northern Cyprus
Erdoğan Ekiz, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

Event Management and Destination Marketing: Universiade

2005 as a Case Study
Gökçe Özdemir, Yaşar University, Turkey
Metin Kozak, Mugla University, Turkey

Word of Mouth Marketing in Tourism and Travel Industry:

Opportunity or Risk?
Ozlem Alikilic, Yaşar University, Turkey

Clustering and Web Design as Additional Marketing Tools for Small

and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): Case Study of Tourism Clusters
in the Region of Epirus, Greece
Skoultsos G. Sofoklis, University of the Aegean, Greece
Tsimitakis N. Emmanouil, University of the Aegean, Greece
Karipis I. Konstantinos, University of the Aegean, Greece

12:30 –14:00 Lunch

14:00 –15:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)

Full Papers Session 13: Types of Tourism
Chair: Hande Egel, Akdeniz Üniversitesi, Turkey

Understanding Backpacker Motivation: A Travel Career Approach

Cody Paris, Arizona State University, USA
Victor Teye, Arizona State University, USA

Evolution of Domestic Tourism in Malaysia

Badaruddin Mohamed, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Azizi Bahaudin, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Shida Irwana Omar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Examination of Secondary Data to Portray the Status of Sport

Tourism in Turkey
Yavuz Yıldız, Celal Bayar University, Turkey
Hasan Fehmi Mavi, Celal Bayar University, Turkey

Natural Conditions, Historical Background and Developmental

Subsidies: All It Takes to Succeed!
Elvira Böcskei, Budapest College of Management, Hungary
Balazs Gabor Szita, Budapest College of Management, Hungary

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 25 April 2008 (Friday)
15:00 –16:00 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session 14: Specific Destinations
Chair: İge Pırnar, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey
Health and Services in the Baile Felıx Spa – Romania
Dan Mirela, Universitatea de Vest Vasile Goldis Arad, Romania
Lozinca Isabela, Universitatea din Oradea, Romania

Sustainable Tourism Development at Underwater Archaeological Sites

Çiğdem Özkan Aygün, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Sustainable Tourism Development In Iran

Roxana Faghri, University of Esfahan, Iran

Island Tourism of Jeonnam, Korea

Youngsun Shin, Honam University, Korea

16.00-16.30 Coffee break

16.30-17.30 (Venue: ASPENDOS)

Full Papers Session 15: Tourism Economics
Chair: Şükrü Yarcan, Istanbul University, Turkey

Privatization of Turkish Airlines in a Deregulating Airline Industry

in the Process of Membership Negotiations with the EU
Çağla Gizem Gürel, Yeditepe University, Turkey
Ebru Tekin, Yeditepe University, Turkey

Evaluating the Contribution of Tourism on Economic Growth

Juan Gabriel Brida, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
Juan S. Pereyra, Universidad de la República, Uruguay
Maria Jesus Such Devesa, University of Alcala, Spain

Long Haul Tourism and Climate Change Policies

Larry Dwyer, University of New South Wales, Australia
Peter Forsyth, Monash University, Australia

Tourism Impact in the Long-Run Mexican Economic Growth

Juan Gabriel Brida, Free University of Bolzano, Italy
Edgar J. S. Carrera, University of Siena, Italy
W. Adrin Risso, University of Siena, Italy
Stefan F. Schubert, Free University of Bolzano, Italy

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 25 April 2008 (Friday)
17:30-18:30 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Full Papers Session 16: Macro Tourist Destinations
Chair: Juergen Gnoth, University of Otago, NZ
The First Plymouth: Pictorial Element and Destination Image
Christina Bosdou, University of Plymouth, UK
Graham Busby, University of Plymouth, UK

Safranbolu - Tourism versus Conservation

Nuray Türker, Karabük University, Turkey
Ibrahim Canbulat, Canbulat&Canbulat Tourism and Trading Co., Turkey

Potentials of Hunting Tourism in Kastamonu

Sabri Unal, Kastamonu University, Turkey
Sevgi Öztürk, Kastamonu University, Turkey
Ayşe Kalaycı, Kastamonu University, Turkey
Cihan Cılbırcıoğlu, Ankara University, Turkey

Emergence of a Creative City: Antalya a Film-induced Tourism Centre

S. Bahar Durmaz, Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey
Koray Velibeyoğlu, Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey
Tan Yiğitcanlar, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

18:30-19:30 (Venue: ASPENDOS)

Full Papers Session 17: Product Development in Tourism
Chair: Sung Hee Park, Michigan State University, USA
Analysis of the Position and Technical Characteristics of Navigable
Canals of the Hydro system Danube-Tisa-Danube from the Aspect
of the Tourist Valorization
Škiljaica Vladimir, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Curuvija Milos, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Curuvija Ivana, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Towards a Better Understanding of Theme Park Experience

Shuk Ting Doris Lo, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

New Product Development and Sustainability in Nature-Based Tourism

Destinations
Tsimitakis N. Emmanouil, University of the Aegean, Greece
Tsigkani E. Vasiliki, University of the Aegean, Greece

Modern Tendencies of Professional Training of Specialists in the

Sphere of Tourism in Kazakhstan
A.A.Zholdasbekov, Faculty of International Tourism and Service, Kazakhstan
K. M. Berkinbaev, Information Technologies, Kazakhstan
B. Tasbolat, Geographical Sciences, Kazakhstan

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 23 April 2008 (Wednesday)
09:00-09:30
Opening Ceremony (Venue: SUN)
Guest Speaker: Turgut Var, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey - Texas
A&M University, USA
10:00-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-12:00 (Venue: SUN)
Panel: Tourism and Hospitality Postgraduate Education
Moderator: Alain Decrop, University of Namur, Belgium
Alan Fyall, Bournemouth University, UK
Seyhmus Baloglu, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, USA
Larry Dwyer, University of New South Wales, Australia
Antonia Correia, University of Algarve, Portugal
12.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 (Venue: ZEYNEP)
Theses / Dissertations, Session 1:
Chair: Konstantinos Andriotis, Nottingham Trent University, UK
The Effects of Dimensions of Quality Service Delivery at the
Airport on Customers’ Satisfaction
Moshiane Maseko, TALM Student Association & Business School
Postgraduates Association
Application and Implementation of Customer Relationship
Management (CRM) in the Hotel Industry
Roya Rahimi, University of Esfahan, Iran
The Typology of Inbound Tourists Visiting Iran
Saharnaz Amirtahmaseb, University of Esfahan, Iran

15:00 –16:00 (Venue: ZEYNEP)

Theses / Dissertations, Session 2:
Chair: Tracey White, University of Derby, UK
Perceived Importance of Wine Regions’ and Wineries’ Features
from the Perspective of Potential Israeli Visitors
Livnat Ben-Nun, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
From “Familial Vacation” to “Vacations for Families”
Yael Ram, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
World Heritage site: Is it a Brand Name?
Raviv Cohen, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
The Desert Queen Trip’: A Journey of Gender and Nationality
Na’ama Shaked – Levy, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
16:00 –16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 –18:00 (Venue: ZEYNEP)
Theses / Dissertations, Session 3:
Chair: Özkan Tütüncü, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey
Hospitality Management Perspectives on Casino Tourism in Thailand
Supatcharajit Jitpraphai, Thammasat University, Thailand
Examining the Relationship of Leadership Style and Organizational
Culture with Employee Satisfaction in Malaysia Hotel
Norwahidah Abd Wahid, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
The Transfer of Learned Skills to Changed Behavior in Malaysian Hotel
Industry: Impact on Performance
Fadzilah Mohd Shariff, University Technology Mara, Malaysia
Eco-Tourism in Fars Province of Iran: The Role of Nomadic Tribal
Women in Nomadic Tourism
Fatemeh Etemaddar, University of Esfahan, Iran
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 24 April 2008 (Thursday)
09:00 –10:00 (Venue: OLYMPOS)
Theses / Dissertations, Session 4:
Chair: Dan Mirela, Universitatea de Vest Vasile Goldis Arad, Romania
Qinghai-Tibet Railway and its Socio-Economic Impacts on the
Destination Development of Lhasa, Tibet
Candace, Fu Sui Tuen, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

Rationale for Tourism-based Pluriactivity on Farms in S.W. England

Ian McKinley, Bournemouth University, UK

Experiences of British Citizens in Didim: A Case of Lifestyle Migration

Fahriye Ozlem Nudrali, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

10:00 –11:00 (Venue: OLYMPOS)

Theses / Dissertations, Session 5:
Chair: Muammer Tuna, Mugla University, Turkey
Reasons and Suggested Solutions of Underdevelopment of Thermal
Tourism in Turkey
Feryal Dal, İzmir Institute of Technology, Turkey

Promotion of Metropolitan Area of Oradea

Tinte Adina Ramona, University of Oradea, Romania

Study of the Effective Factors for Attracting Medical Tourism in Iran

Zahra Kazemi, University of Esfahan, Iran

11:00 –11:30 Coffee break

11:30 –12:30 (Venue: OLYMPOS)

Theses / Dissertations, Session 6:
Chair: Esra Onat Calvert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
USA

The Commodification of Backpacking

Mark J. Salvaggio, California State University, USA

A Lifestyle Segmentation Analysis of the Backpacker Market:

Targeting a Mobile Population Through Online Communities
Cody Paris, Arizona State University, USA

Ecotourism Development in Isfahan: Challenges and Opportunities

Shima Karimi, University of Esfahan, Iran

12:30 –14:00 Lunch

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 24 April 2008 (Thursday)
14:00 –15:30 (Venue: OLYMPOS)
Theses / Dissertations, Session 7:
Chair: Norain Othman, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Creating Space for ‘Cultural and Heritage’ within ‘Ecotourism’: A Case
Study of Chaiyaphum Province, Northeast of Thailand
Titiyawadee Punmanee, University of Leicester, UK

Extraordinary Experiences in Foodie Culture: A Virtual Ethnography

Pamela Watson, Bournemouth University, UK

Adaptive Strategies for Sustainable Regional Development: The Case

Study of Tourism in Coastal Alentejo Region
Fernando Teigao dos Santos, Lisbon New University, Portugal

Experience of Polish Migrants Working in the Hospitality Industry

Hanna Janta, Bournemouth University, UK

16.00-16.30 Coffee break

16:30-17:10 (Venue: OLYMPOS)

Theses / Dissertations, Session 8:
Chair: Metin Teberler, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Future Planning and Design Possibilities for Tourism Development
Areas and Tourism Facilities
Harun Sevinç, Lefke Avrupa University, North Cyprus

Community-based Tourism: Consumer Behavior in Homestay Malaysia

Salamiah A. Jamal, University Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Positive and Negative Internal Branding Effects of Destination Branding

on Destination Development
Olivia Wagner, University of Innsbruck, Austria

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 25 April 2008 (Friday)
09:00-10:45 (Venue: ASPENDOS)
Panel: Publishing in Tourism and Hospitality Journals
Moderator: Alan Fyall, Bournemouth University, UK
Juergen Gnoth, Associate Editor of Annals of Tourism Research, New Zealand
T. V. Singh, Editor-in Chief, Tourism Recreation Research, India
Konstantinos Andriotis, Editor-in Chief, International Journal of Tourism Policy
and Research, UK
Metin Kozak, Co-Editor-in Chief, Anatolia, Turkey

11:00.-11.30 Coffee break

11.30-12.30 (Venue: OLYMPOS)

Theses / Dissertations, Session 9:
Chair: Steve Butts, University of Plymouth, UK
Tourism and the Cultural Industry: A Viable Growth and Job-creation
Strategy for Mozambique
Cassandra Zinchini, University of London, UK

Investigation of Influencing Factors on Tourists Shopping Attitude of

Iranian Handmade Carpet
Marzieh Yazdani, University of Esfahan, Iran

Developing a Framework for an Environmental Assessment Method

for Chinese Restaurants in Hong Kong
Jennifer Y. Lo, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

12:30 –14:00 Lunch

14:00 –15:30 (Venue: OLYMPOS)

Theses / Dissertations, Session 10:
Chair: Antonia Correia, University of Algarve, Portugal
Do we Need them Clustered? Competition, Cooperation and
Knowledge Transfer between Visitor Attractions
Adi Weidenfeld, University of Exeter, UK

Regional Tourism Development along Australia’s Murray River: Building

Competitive Advantage through Business Clustering
Clare Lade, La Trobe University, Australia

Tourism and its Effects on the Economic Variables

Mehdi Shafaghati Charvadeh

15.30-16.30 Coffee break

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 25 April 2008 (Friday)
16.30-18.00 (Venue: OLYMPOS)
Theses / Dissertations, Session 11:
Chair: Larry Dwyer, University of New South Wales, Australia
An Exploratory Study of the Conceptual Framework of the Low
Cost Carrier - Airport Relationship Development in Southeast Asia
Cheuk Ki Eliver Lin, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

A Discourse on Space Quality Criteria in Guest Rooms for the

Creation of Loyalty
Hande Egel, Akdeniz University, Turkey

Travel Law and Effet Utile: The Right to Transfer a Booking and the
Claim for Participation in the Journey
Stephan Keiler, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration,
Austria

List of prizes for the winners of dissertation/thesis/

research paper awards:
PhD Dissertation
1. Free annual subscription to Anatolia (2009)
2. Free annual subscription to International Journal of Tourism Research (2008)
3. Free annual subscription to Tourism Economics (2008)
4. Free annual subscription to Tourism Analysis (2008)
5. Free annual e-subscription to International Journal of Hospitality
Management (2008)
6. Book (1)
Masters Thesis
1. Free annual subscription to Anatolia (2009)
2. Free annual subscription to International Journal of Tourism Policy (2008)
3. Free annual subscription to Tourism Economics (2008)
4. Free annual subscription to Tourism Recreation Research (2008)
5. Book (1)
Research Papers
1. Free annual subscription to Anatolia (2009)
2. Free annual subscription to Tourism Economics (2008)
3. Book (1)
Supervisor (PhD)
1. Free annual subscription to Anatolia (2009)
2. Free annual subscription to Tourism Recreation Research (2008)
3. Book (1)
Supervisor (Masters)
1. Free annual subscription to Anatolia (2009)
2. Free annual subscription to Tourism Recreation Research (2008)
3. Book (1)
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 Conference Program (22 - 27 April 2008)
22 April 10.00 - 18.00 Check in and Registration

23 April 09.00-09.30 Registration

23 April 09.30-10.00 Opening Ceremony
23 April 10.00-10.30 Coffee break
23 April 10.30-12.00 Panel on Tourism and Hospitality Postgraduate Education
23 April 12.00-14.00 Lunch
23 April 14.00-15.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
23 April 15.00-16.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
23 April 16.00-16.30 Coffee break
23 April 16.30-17.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
23 April 17.30-18.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
23 April 18.30 - 19.30 Welcome Cocktail

24 April 09.00-10.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations

24 April 10.00-11.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
24 April 11.00-11.30 Coffee break
24 April 11.30-12.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
24 Aprill 12.00-14.00 Lunch
24 April 14.00-15.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
24 April 15.00-16.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
24 April 16.00-16.30 Coffee break
24 April 16.30-17.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
24 Aprill 17.30-18.30 Research Papers

25 April 09.00-10.30 Panel on Publishing in Tourism and Hospitality Journals

25 April 10.30-11.00 Coffee break
25 April 11.00-11.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
25 April 11.30-12.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
25 April 12.00-14.00 Lunch
25 April 14.00-15.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
25 April 15.00-16.00 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertationsns
25 April 16.00-16.30 Coffee break
25 April 16.30-17.30 Research Papers – Theses/Dissertations
25 April 17.30-18.30 Research Papers

26 April 08.30-18.00 Daily trip (Perge-Aspendos-Antalya)

26 April 20.00-23.00 Gala Diner and Award Ceremony

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