The Butterfly Effect of Sustainable Tourism - Initiatives from South Asian Island Nations This webinar series focuses on the role that tourism plays in small host communities, providing an online platform which bridges tourism theory and practice. This webinar introduces tourism sustainability practices of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, covering local resources, social caring for local communities and staff, as well as hotel energy solutions using new technology applications. After welcome remarks, the moderator will set the stage and invite panelists from the two South Asian countries to share their knowledge and experiences in their respective situations. Based on their remarks, and benefiting from the ensuing discussion, a summary of lessons learned will be shared with the participants.

روش تحقیق در پژوهش های گردشگری Research Methodology for Tourism Studies کسب دانش درباره انواع روش تحقیق کیفی و کمی، نقش بسیار مهمی در نگارش پژوهشهای حوزه مطالعاتی و تحقیقاتی مختلف دارد. در وبینار روش تحقیق در پژوهش های گردشگری، تلاش بر این است تا به برخی از روش های کیفی و کمی تحقیق پرداخته شود. به این ترتیب، در یک پنل تخصصی، 5 پژوهشگر فارسی زبان از دانشگاه های داخلی و همچنین دانشگاه های سایر کشورها، درباره برخی از مهمترین روشها، اجزای اصلی و نحوه به کارگیری آنها در پژوهش صحبت خواهند کرد. جامعه هدف این وبینار، تمامی علاقه مندان (دانشجویان، اساتید و محققان) به حوزه پژوهش در گردشگری و مهمان نوازی است. Acquiring knowledge about various qualitative and quantitative research methods plays a crucial role in preparing research works across different academic and research fields. The webinar on Tourism Research Methodology will focus on discussing several qualitative and quantitative research methods. Therefore, in a panel, 5 Persian-speaking researchers from Iranian universities and universities abroad will discuss some of the most important methods, their main components, and how to apply them in research. The target audience for this webinar includes all those interested in tourism and hospitality research, including students, professors, and researchers.

Roads to Sustainability: Community Engagement in Best Tourism Villages Tourism for rural development is increasingly recognized as essential for preserving cultural heritage and environmental integrity while fostering economic growth. This webinar will present three representatives from the Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) in Rwanda, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The panel will present case studies highlighting key community strategies and practices to balance tourism growth with sustainability goals. Active community participation in decision- making processes and effective management of natural and cultural resources play a crucial role in achieving long-term sustainability. The villages aim to enhance their sustainability efforts through community involvement, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge, collaboration, and continuous adaptation to changing circumstances.

Poverty and Poverty Recurrence: Paradox of Rural Tourism Much has been presented on the blessing or blight of rural tourism. This webinar is on the paradoxical role of rural tourism in moving rural communities out of poverty and potentially causing them to fall back to poverty. As the world-renowned scholars and experts in rural and small community tourism, the moderators and speakers will illuminate how and where rural and small community tourism has succeeded and/or failed in alleviating poverty and what need to happen for it to play a sustainable role in poverty alleviation and other development goals.