Papers by Donatella Privitera
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Tourism Sector: New Challenges
Springer proceedings in business and economics, Dec 31, 2022
Attractiveness of the celluloid city. Venice between "adventure" cinema and tourism
Digital food delivery e innovazioni di servizio. Una valutazione virtuale
Internet and the new technologies have become an integrated part of our lives making it easier to... more Internet and the new technologies have become an integrated part of our lives making it easier to communicate, research information and purchase any kind of product and service. Within the field of food, there are challenges and opportunities. The article presents an analysis of the main sharing platforms in the food services in order to outline a conceptual framework on the presences in the sharing economy. This paper used a qualitative approach through the collection and analysis of data from a sample of companies operating in the online delivery sector in Italy. Study of their websites have also been conducted through parameters involving aspects of content, usability and functionality. These platforms enable consumers a range of options in order to maximise time and change lifestyle. The market includes innovation and convenience to their customers, by increasing new users of this platform. The changes in online food delivery market have practical implication in that to understand that food retailers as restaurants must continue to follow customer and technology changes if they want to grow and prosper.
Central European Journal of Geography and Sustainable Development, Dec 19, 2023
One of the factors that threatens the sustainability of rural areas is the hegemonic agroindustri... more One of the factors that threatens the sustainability of rural areas is the hegemonic agroindustrial model with obvious environmental and social impacts which dramatically limits rural life. The study draws attention to the opportunities offered by alternative agri-food systems based on agroecology and food sovereignty as cultural heritage to support sustainable local development. The results of the study demonstrate how the recovery and promotion of traditional ecological knowledge can help increase the capacity of socio-ecological systems to cope with shocks and disruptions and maintain long-term resilience. At the same time, agro-ecological practises allow collective identities to emerge around characteristics of rural space, strengthening local life, focusing on the coevolution of the society-ecosystem of local identity. The case study analyzed in Romania counties shows that rural areas play a critical role in economic and social cohesion, in the resilience of regions and in the contribution of countless services in various local ecosystems, including food production, to their consolidation socio-economic prosperity, the ability to innovate, to achieve a sustainable and inclusive social economy. The types of policies promoted by Romania conceive agro-ecological practices as an intangible collective heritage with a significant potential for transformation towards local sustainability.
Prefazione a: La complessità della cultura. Flussi, identità, valori
Franco Angeli, 2019
Turismo, territorio e gastromia. La valorizzazione dello street food. Tourism, territory and culinary. Street Food as a Source
Street Food and Street Vendors, a Culinary Heritage?
Innovative Business Development—A Global Perspective, 2018
This paper examines the theoretical discourse surrounding street food and tells how street food i... more This paper examines the theoretical discourse surrounding street food and tells how street food is multidimensional and spatially contingent, but also tackles food safety and aspects related to street vendors’ issues. The street food sector offers to the guests various dishes and drinks prepared at the place of sale or only marketed by itinerant merchants or by vendors with stationary carts, either on the streets or in other public places that may be of interest for tourists. Fast food is generally associated with globalization, so present in high income per capita countries. This paper aims to present a radiography of street food marketing, an image that defines a particular region or country.
3rd International Thematic Monograph - Thematic Proceedings: Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era
Wine and gastronomic tourism is now emerging as one of the most promising segments of the tourism... more Wine and gastronomic tourism is now emerging as one of the most promising segments of the tourism sector. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the Romanian wine heritage, with an impressive historical past, to highlight the considerable potential regarding the development of wine tourism in Romania, the factors that attract and motivate this alternative form of tourism, respectively the efficiency of a network of thematic routes in Dealu Mare vineyard. The study performs a radiography of wine tourism in Dealu Mare region, of the ways in which thematic routes, such as the Wine Road, 14 years after launch, can contribute to the socioeconomic development of the Sub-Carpathian region of Prahova, through moderate investments and rapid results. The goals of local development are to encourage an attractive territory and a well-defined identity, with a competitive and efficient agriculture and rural economy with respect for the environment.
Comunità, luoghi e condivisione. Esplorazione di modelli alternativi di consumo
FrancoAngeli, 2017
Firenze University Press eBooks, 2022
The geographical space should be conceived as a progressive and conscious construction, resulting... more The geographical space should be conceived as a progressive and conscious construction, resulting from the interaction between individual and collective actions. If from the second postwar period and for the following twenty years the coastal space has maintained even a minimal break with the anthropized spaces, starting from the 1970s the rapid industrial development has increasingly occupied the coasts. These changes along the costal space can be understood referring to the 'maritime-coastal region', which are places between the land and the sea, profoundly different by the integration of resources. During the following years, the growing awareness of the economic importance of the sea and its immediate hinterland has generated further changes in the evaluation of the role of maritime spaces in the processes of territorial organization. The chapter focuses its attention on one of the most symbolic maritime cultural assets: lighthouses. They are distributed along the European coastlines, responding to the same historical function, and evoking a common past. A very interesting case is Galicia, a finisterre Spanish region. Its coast is rich in lighthouses and other architectural structures, which for a long time have been at the service of the navy, redefined with new economic and social functions. As a result, lighthouses and other cultural resources are considered as an expression of that system of signs that binds the territorial components. From a methodological point of view, the proposal uses a qualitative approach, with the aim to point out how lighthouses have become scenarios of new functions thus satisfying the needs of tourists with a high attractive potential. In reconstructing this evolutionary process, the proposal will go through the analysis of the new socio-cultural and economic dynamics which, always guided by an inner Mediterranean identity, are transforming the coasts and landscapes. * While the paper is the result of a joint work, sections 1 is attributed to Donatella Privitera, sections 2 to Antonietta Ivona, sections 3 to Lucrezia Lopez. Conclusions are commons.
International Thematic Monograph. Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era, 2019
Wellness and thermal tourism is changing at national and international levels even taking in acco... more Wellness and thermal tourism is changing at national and international levels even taking in account the growth rates of, and changes in, global consumption patterns. In this context, the objective of this study is to track a view on thermal tourism in Italy, focusing on a case study in the Apulia region. The primary function is therefore to establish important territorial safeguards aimed at satisfying the health demands of the population, while complying with the principles of therapeutic appropriateness and managerial efficiency. The analysis highlights the need to continue developing knowledge in a sector with great growth potential, especially in European countries.
Uncovering the local foodscapes. Exploring the Etna volcano case study, Italy
AIMS Geosciences
The Etna natural and agricultural landscape, located on the island of Sicily in Italy, is known f... more The Etna natural and agricultural landscape, located on the island of Sicily in Italy, is known for its stunning views and unique geology. It is also home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, as well as a rich cultural and agricultural history and quality products. Using GIS (Geographic Information System) analysis, it is possible to quantify and evaluate the value of this landscape, providing a better understanding of the value that the Etna landscape provides to the surrounding region. The study highlights the landscape transformations of Etna over the last years to ensure market integration and support sustainable resource management strategies regarding local cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. Detailed knowledge of landscape dynamics is crucial for many applications, from resource management to governance services assessments.
Overview of the migration phenomenon among women in Romania
Sciendo eBooks, Dec 15, 2022
The Importance of Organic Agriculture
Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce, 2010
"Many farmers, in addition to normal farming activity, have already turned to ag... more "Many farmers, in addition to normal farming activity, have already turned to agritourism as a source of additional farm income and opportunities. There are numerous benefits from the development of agritourism: it may strengthen local economy, create job opportunities and new businesses; develop and promote training and certification programs to introduce young people to agriculture and environment. Agritourism helps preserve rural lifestyles and landscape and also offers the opportunity to provide "sustainable" or "green" tourism. Organic agriculture is a cultural evolution that finds its origins in a environmentalist culture. Furthermore the focus on these products is due to demand on healthy foods with high quality standard limiting chemical substances usage. It’s clear the link of the organic agriculture with agritourism and tourism services. They have a considerable role in the future development of rural areas. The purpose of this paper was to identify and examine those factors that have helped rural communities successfully develop agritourism, in particular organic agritourism and its entrepreneurship opportunities. Several focus groups were conducted with local business persons and leaders about a applicative case of South Italy area."
Il Paesaggio Vitato Eroico: esperienze di eredità tra Valle d'Aosta e Sicilia
Value of Technology Application at Cultural Heritage Sites: Insights from Italy
The Emerald Handbook of ICT in Tourism and Hospitality, 2020
This chapter focusses on the importance of using technology in tourism. This chapter also compreh... more This chapter focusses on the importance of using technology in tourism. This chapter also comprehensively highlights technologies that are impacting the tourism industry as well as the constraints the industry is facing. Many research studies have been conducted which outline the contributions and importance of technology in tourism in general. In recent years, various research studies, ranging from tourism management to geography, have increasingly explored the opportunities to use cutting-edge information and communication technologies (ICTs), implemented at different scales, in order to improve tourists’ experiences. Among several technology-driven solutions, augmented reality (AR) is usually regarded as a useful tool for tourism. AR has become an area of significant interest and investment in recent times. The present study focusses on case studies where AR-based smart tourism applications have been developed. In tourist destinations, visitors exhibit a great interest in learning while travelling. Curiosity plays a significant role for visitors buying trips for their families and they are willing to pay slightly more for a unique experience. The findings offer several contributions to the literature by providing new theoretical insights into the intersection of AR and tourism in Italian heritage sites, especially in Sicily.
Gerarchie territoriali e commercio in Sicilia
Il paper sintetizza le fasi della ricerca dell'Unit\ue0 Locale siciliana nell'ambito del ... more Il paper sintetizza le fasi della ricerca dell'Unit\ue0 Locale siciliana nell'ambito del PRIN 2015 "Commercio, consumo e citt\ue0. Pratiche, pianificazione e governance per l\u2019inclusione, la resilienza e la sostenibilit\ue0 urbane" coordinato da Lida Viganoni (UNiversit\ue0 degli Studi di Napoli 'L'Orientale'"
Sustainable Urban Mobility and Local Governance Practices: The Case of Cycling in Italian Cities
Attrattività delle città di celluloide. A Venezia tra cinema "avventura" e turismo / Attractiveness of the celluloid cities. In Venice between “adventure” cinema and tourism
Il Capitale Culturale: Studies on the Value of Cultural Heritage, 2016
Molte destinazioni hanno basato la loro strategia di promozione affidandosi ai prodotti multimedi... more Molte destinazioni hanno basato la loro strategia di promozione affidandosi ai prodotti multimediali, considerando i vantaggi legati alla potenza incisiva del cinema. Il cinema conserva un ruolo privilegiato grazie alla sua capacita di suggestione. Lo scopo dello studio e di migliorare la comprensione del cineturismo in location in film noti e di avventura. Quali sono le immagini che i turisti hanno di Venezia visionando i film di James Bond? Le interviste sono state condotte con un gruppo di studenti che hanno visto la pellicola Casino Royale . I risultati mostrano che Venezia nel mondo di Bond contiene elementi attrattivi ma rimane piuttosto in secondo piano. Film and Tourism share a close relationship. The aim of the study is to improve understanding of film induced tourism on locations featured in popular films. The present research used the case of James Bond film to explore this issue about Venice. Interviews were conducted with students who have seen Casino Royale movie. Thes...
Central European Journal of Geography and Sustainable Development, 2020
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