Alexander Trupp
Biographic Data
| ID | 778488 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexander Trupp |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alexander |
| FAMILY NAME | Trupp |
| SIGNATURE | TRUPP A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universität Innsbruck |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1093-2824 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Intersectionality and Female Solo Travel: Rethinking Motivations Amidst Conservative Gender Norms
Female solo travel has emerged as a significant sociocultural phenomenon, frequently associated with personal growth, independence, and empowerment. In contexts where gender norms and mobility rights are severely constrained, however, travel solo takes on additional meanings and constraints. In Iran, where Islamic regulations, entrenched patriarchal traditions, and political structures rigorously shape women’s mobility, the motivations for solo t…
Deciphering Malaysia’s tourism self-image: Insights from industry
Tourism self-image remains an understudied phenomenon despite its crucial role in shaping destination identity. To addresses this gap, we integrate Buhmann and Ingenhoff’s 4D Model and institutional theory to investigate Malaysia’s Selbstbild (self-image) in the ASEAN context from the lens of tourism practitioners. We combined the 4D Model’s cognitive dimensions (functional, normative, and aesthetic) with the regulative, normative, and cultural-c…
Constrained mobilities in conservative societies: Gender, religion, and nationality in female solo travel
For many Iranian Muslim women, the desire to travel alone is accompanied by fear, moral scrutiny, and uncertainty about safety, reputation, and legitimacy. Drawing on 52 serial interviews with 25 Iranian Muslim women with and without solo travel experience, this study examines how such constraints shape decisions to pursue or avoid solo travel. The findings show that fear, moral surveillance, restrictive visa regimes, hotel regulations, and finan…
Religious Festivals in Tourism Research: A Systematic Review of Stakeholders, Themes, Theories, and Methodologies
Religious festivals are increasingly recognized as significant cultural and tourism phenomena, yet their study from a tourism perspective remains underexplored. This systematic literature review examines the thematic focus, stakeholder involvement, research methods, and theoretical frameworks employed in the study of religious festivals. Using the PRISMA framework and the Covidence data management tool, 24 studies were selected from an initial po…
Competing interests and heritage conservation: Examining the political economy of tourism at the Borobudur World Heritage Site
This study examines the context and implications of prioritizing tourism in managing the Borobudur World Heritage Site (WHS), one of Indonesia’s designated ‘super priority destinations’. Based on semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from organizations involved in the preservation of the cultural heritage site and the management of the priority destination, on-site observations, and go-along interviews with local community leaders, thi…
Investigating ecotourist stereotypes through the attribution theory
Tourist stereotypes significantly influence host–guest dynamics and tourism product development, yet limited research explores their underlying causes. This study investigates the attribution processes behind ecotourist stereotypes in Belum-Temengor, Malaysia, focusing on service providers rather than residents. Using Attribution Theory and advancing Hsu and Chen’s conceptual framework of tourist stereotypes, the research links ecotourist definit…
Investigating social influence, trust and greenwashing in organic food purchases: Insights from a developing country
Purpose The organic food market, particularly in developing countries, is in its early stages, primarily operating as a niche market. Concerns about trust and greenwashing necessitate a comprehensive study to understand the current state of the market and promote its growth, particularly in light of food safety issues in developing countries. This study examines the effects of social influence on consumers’ attitudes, green trust and greenwashing…
Gender, religion, and sociospatial (im)mobilities: Toward an intersectional framework for muslim female solo travel
This research proposes an intersectional framework for examining Muslim women’s solo travel. Drawing from existing literature and using Iranian Muslim women as a case example, the study identifies ten key identity axes: gender, education, employment, nationality, religion, place, marital status, ethnicity, age, and race, discussing how these axes intersect to create compounded and context-specific barriers. The framework highlights unique constra…
Tourist or resident, or maybe both? International students' staycation considerations
From Capturing a Moment to New Insights: A Methodological Reflection on Reflexive Photo-Elicitation Interviews to Understand Visitor Experiences in Cultural Institutions
Innovative qualitative methods like photo-elicitation interviews are gaining traction for their ability to produce data through negotiation and reflexivity. Reflective Photo-Elicitation Interviews (RPIs) are commonly used in nature and community-based tourism research, but their application in cultural institutions remains limited. This methodology reflection essay examines the applicability, procedures, and challenges of RPIs within the "Capturi…
Opportunities and challenges for domestic tourism development in South Wollo, Ethiopia
Domestic tourism is a cornerstone of economic development, yet it has not received adequate attention compared to international tourism. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the opportunities and challenges of domestic tourism in Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on selected tourist destinations in the South Wollo Zone. The study employed a qualitative research design, with a total of 26 participants for interviews selected purp…
State intervention and tourism business resilience: Exploring firm-level crisis responses
Business resilience and government intervention are critical in navigating crises. Guided by resilience theory and concepts of state intervention in global crises, this article examines firm-level strategies to the Covid-19 pandemic. The qualitative findings decipher adaptive resilience and business survival strategies concerning cashflow management, human resource management, management of current liabilities, asset management, and alternative b…
A Bibliometric Analysis of Museum Visitors’ Experiences Research
This study identified research trends, intellectual connections, and social connections in the field of museum visitor experiences. It also outlines future research to understand existing scientific research and shed light on key areas of research. The study reviewed 407 articles published in peer-reviewed journal articles, which were generated from the Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis software VOSviewer and Harzing POP were used. Citation …
Conceptualising local perceptions of research‐related tourism in an indigenous village in Fiji
Despite increasing academic interest concerning host perceptions of tourists and tourism, local perceptions of research tourists—whether this includes students, consultants, scientists, or volunteers—have attracted little attention. The study conceptualises and examines perceptions of Research‐related Tourism (RrT) in the context of an indigenous Fijian village. Qualitative research was conducted, involving talanoa , observations and semi‐structu…
Globalisation, crafts, and tourism microentrepreneurship in the South Pacific: Economic and sociocultural dimensions
This research assesses the economic and sociocultural dimensions of the handicraft and souvenir sector from the perspectives of predominantly female market vendors and microbusinesses in the South Pacific region. It focuses on two countries, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, which vary in their levels of tourism development, tourist characteristics, and available research on tourism impacts. Handicraft and souvenir businesses offer economic opport…
Robotic life of casino employees: Exploring well-being dimensions in the gambling industry in Malaysia
Purpose Employee well-being in a casino work environment is crucial for the quality of work-life and employees' performance. This study examines the dimensions of well-being at a casino in Malaysia to gain deeper insights into employee challenges and motivational factors to arrive at practical mitigation efforts. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a qualitative approach involving 14 semi-structured interviews with casino employees in M…
Representing and evaluating the travel motivations of Pacific islanders
The mobility patterns and travel motivations of Pacific Islanders have largely been neglected by discourses and discussions on Asia‐Pacific tourism. To examine the travel preferences and travel motivations of Pacific Islanders, we administered surveys ( n = 1100) across the five Pacific Island States and Territories of Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa and Solomon Islands. The research offers a comparative analysis across national boundaries by…
The Emergence of a New Religious Travel Segment: Umrah Do It Yourself Travellers (Diy)
This research examines the rise of a new religious travel segment – the Umrah Do It Yourself (DIY) travellers. While Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, Umrah is a minor Muslim pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of the year, while still playing a crucial role in the completion of Hajj rituals. In the past, Umrah was managed by an authorised travel agent, who makes all the necessary pilgrimage preparations, from flights to trip itinerari…
Tourism under climate crisis in Asia: Impacts and Implications
Study of the implications of Asian tourism for climate change is critical to fulfilling the terms of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. Research has only recently begun to cover these topics. This paper examines climate risks, adaptation response, carbon emission, and mitigation in Asian tourism by reviewing the state-of-the-art and identifying gaps in previous research and future d…
Gender, class, and paradoxical mobilities of Thai marriage migrants in Austria
In this paper, we investigate whether marriage‐related migration promotes socioeconomic mobility and how class belonging and educational background affects Thai women's migration experience and socioeconomic mobility. Drawing on qualitative interviews, supported by a questionnaire survey with Thai women living in Austria and who are in a relationship with a Western male citizen, we seek to dismantle simplistic notions about hypergamy and question…
Linking tourists’ and micro-entrepreneurs’ perceptions of souvenirs: The case of Fiji
Most tourists return home with a souvenir purchased after a holiday. Studies on souvenirs have mainly focussed on either the demand or supply perspective. This research integrates both perspectives to achieve a more holistic understanding of souvenirs in the Pacific context. This paper compares souvenir purchase behaviour of cruise ship visitors and overnight tourists. The research also examines the main reasons micro-entrepreneurs sell souvenirs…
Tourism and Development in Southeast Asia
Asian tourism in Europe: Consumption, distinction, mobility, and diversity
While research on Asian tourism has increased in recent years, studies on Asian travellers’ consumption patterns in Europe are still rather rare. Taking a sociological perspective, this research examines Asian tourists’ consumption in Vienna in relation to their sense of distinction and mobility. Combining results of a quantitative survey of 560 tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand with semi-structured interviews of tour guides a…
Globalising Thailand through gendered 'both-ways' migration pathways with 'the West: Cross-Border Connections Between People, States, and Places
Background and aim:In the contemporary world, one of the factors that has attracted increasing attention is sound control.Flexible polyurethane, which are one of the favorite materials in sound insulation, can also achieve better properties by reinforcing natural fibers.The purpose of this study is to make a polyurethane hybrid composite with kenaf and rice husk, as well as a combination of kenaf /rice husk to reduce the noise of the reactive sil…
Gendered practices in urban ethnic tourism in Thailand
Globalising Thailand through gendered 'both-ways' migration pathways with 'the West: Cross-Border Connections Between People, States, and Places
Background and aim:In the contemporary world, one of the factors that has attracted increasing attention is sound control.Flexible polyurethane, which are one of the favorite materials in sound insulation, can also achieve better properties by reinforcing natural fibers.The purpose of this study is to make a polyurethane hybrid composite with kenaf and rice husk, as well as a combination of kenaf /rice husk to reduce the noise of the reactive sil…
Gendered practices in urban ethnic tourism in Thailand
Globalisation, crafts, and tourism microentrepreneurship in the South Pacific: Economic and sociocultural dimensions
This research assesses the economic and sociocultural dimensions of the handicraft and souvenir sector from the perspectives of predominantly female market vendors and microbusinesses in the South Pacific region. It focuses on two countries, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, which vary in their levels of tourism development, tourist characteristics, and available research on tourism impacts. Handicraft and souvenir businesses offer economic opport…
Linking tourists’ and micro-entrepreneurs’ perceptions of souvenirs: The case of Fiji
Most tourists return home with a souvenir purchased after a holiday. Studies on souvenirs have mainly focussed on either the demand or supply perspective. This research integrates both perspectives to achieve a more holistic understanding of souvenirs in the Pacific context. This paper compares souvenir purchase behaviour of cruise ship visitors and overnight tourists. The research also examines the main reasons micro-entrepreneurs sell souvenirs…
Tourism under climate crisis in Asia: Impacts and Implications
Study of the implications of Asian tourism for climate change is critical to fulfilling the terms of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. Research has only recently begun to cover these topics. This paper examines climate risks, adaptation response, carbon emission, and mitigation in Asian tourism by reviewing the state-of-the-art and identifying gaps in previous research and future d…
From Capturing a Moment to New Insights: A Methodological Reflection on Reflexive Photo-Elicitation Interviews to Understand Visitor Experiences in Cultural Institutions
Innovative qualitative methods like photo-elicitation interviews are gaining traction for their ability to produce data through negotiation and reflexivity. Reflective Photo-Elicitation Interviews (RPIs) are commonly used in nature and community-based tourism research, but their application in cultural institutions remains limited. This methodology reflection essay examines the applicability, procedures, and challenges of RPIs within the "Capturi…
State intervention and tourism business resilience: Exploring firm-level crisis responses
Business resilience and government intervention are critical in navigating crises. Guided by resilience theory and concepts of state intervention in global crises, this article examines firm-level strategies to the Covid-19 pandemic. The qualitative findings decipher adaptive resilience and business survival strategies concerning cashflow management, human resource management, management of current liabilities, asset management, and alternative b…
A Bibliometric Analysis of Museum Visitors’ Experiences Research
This study identified research trends, intellectual connections, and social connections in the field of museum visitor experiences. It also outlines future research to understand existing scientific research and shed light on key areas of research. The study reviewed 407 articles published in peer-reviewed journal articles, which were generated from the Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis software VOSviewer and Harzing POP were used. Citation …
Asian tourism in Europe: Consumption, distinction, mobility, and diversity
While research on Asian tourism has increased in recent years, studies on Asian travellers’ consumption patterns in Europe are still rather rare. Taking a sociological perspective, this research examines Asian tourists’ consumption in Vienna in relation to their sense of distinction and mobility. Combining results of a quantitative survey of 560 tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand with semi-structured interviews of tour guides a…
Migration, Micro-Business and Tourism in Thailand: Highlanders in the City
Visitors to Thailand’s urban and beach-sided tourist hotspots notice the presence of colourful and predominantly female vendors offering self-made and mass-manufactured products. A high percentage of these vendors are members of the highland ethnic minority group of Akha who have become micro-entrepreneurs or self-employed street vendors. The work and everyday life experiences of these ethnic minority migrants are situated at the intersections of…
Gendered practices in urban ethnic tourism in Thailand
Tourism and Development in Southeast Asia
Asian tourism in Europe: Consumption, distinction, mobility, and diversity
While research on Asian tourism has increased in recent years, studies on Asian travellers’ consumption patterns in Europe are still rather rare. Taking a sociological perspective, this research examines Asian tourists’ consumption in Vienna in relation to their sense of distinction and mobility. Combining results of a quantitative survey of 560 tourists from China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand with semi-structured interviews of tour guides a…
Globalising Thailand through gendered 'both-ways' migration pathways with 'the West: Cross-Border Connections Between People, States, and Places
Background and aim:In the contemporary world, one of the factors that has attracted increasing attention is sound control.Flexible polyurethane, which are one of the favorite materials in sound insulation, can also achieve better properties by reinforcing natural fibers.The purpose of this study is to make a polyurethane hybrid composite with kenaf and rice husk, as well as a combination of kenaf /rice husk to reduce the noise of the reactive sil…
Gender, class, and paradoxical mobilities of Thai marriage migrants in Austria
In this paper, we investigate whether marriage‐related migration promotes socioeconomic mobility and how class belonging and educational background affects Thai women's migration experience and socioeconomic mobility. Drawing on qualitative interviews, supported by a questionnaire survey with Thai women living in Austria and who are in a relationship with a Western male citizen, we seek to dismantle simplistic notions about hypergamy and question…
Linking tourists’ and micro-entrepreneurs’ perceptions of souvenirs: The case of Fiji
Most tourists return home with a souvenir purchased after a holiday. Studies on souvenirs have mainly focussed on either the demand or supply perspective. This research integrates both perspectives to achieve a more holistic understanding of souvenirs in the Pacific context. This paper compares souvenir purchase behaviour of cruise ship visitors and overnight tourists. The research also examines the main reasons micro-entrepreneurs sell souvenirs…
Representing and evaluating the travel motivations of Pacific islanders
The mobility patterns and travel motivations of Pacific Islanders have largely been neglected by discourses and discussions on Asia‐Pacific tourism. To examine the travel preferences and travel motivations of Pacific Islanders, we administered surveys ( n = 1100) across the five Pacific Island States and Territories of Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa and Solomon Islands. The research offers a comparative analysis across national boundaries by…
The Emergence of a New Religious Travel Segment: Umrah Do It Yourself Travellers (Diy)
This research examines the rise of a new religious travel segment – the Umrah Do It Yourself (DIY) travellers. While Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, Umrah is a minor Muslim pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of the year, while still playing a crucial role in the completion of Hajj rituals. In the past, Umrah was managed by an authorised travel agent, who makes all the necessary pilgrimage preparations, from flights to trip itinerari…
Tourism under climate crisis in Asia: Impacts and Implications
Study of the implications of Asian tourism for climate change is critical to fulfilling the terms of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) and reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. Research has only recently begun to cover these topics. This paper examines climate risks, adaptation response, carbon emission, and mitigation in Asian tourism by reviewing the state-of-the-art and identifying gaps in previous research and future d…
Conceptualising local perceptions of research‐related tourism in an indigenous village in Fiji
Despite increasing academic interest concerning host perceptions of tourists and tourism, local perceptions of research tourists—whether this includes students, consultants, scientists, or volunteers—have attracted little attention. The study conceptualises and examines perceptions of Research‐related Tourism (RrT) in the context of an indigenous Fijian village. Qualitative research was conducted, involving talanoa , observations and semi‐structu…
Globalisation, crafts, and tourism microentrepreneurship in the South Pacific: Economic and sociocultural dimensions
This research assesses the economic and sociocultural dimensions of the handicraft and souvenir sector from the perspectives of predominantly female market vendors and microbusinesses in the South Pacific region. It focuses on two countries, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, which vary in their levels of tourism development, tourist characteristics, and available research on tourism impacts. Handicraft and souvenir businesses offer economic opport…
Robotic life of casino employees: Exploring well-being dimensions in the gambling industry in Malaysia
Purpose Employee well-being in a casino work environment is crucial for the quality of work-life and employees' performance. This study examines the dimensions of well-being at a casino in Malaysia to gain deeper insights into employee challenges and motivational factors to arrive at practical mitigation efforts. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a qualitative approach involving 14 semi-structured interviews with casino employees in M…
Opportunities and challenges for domestic tourism development in South Wollo, Ethiopia
Domestic tourism is a cornerstone of economic development, yet it has not received adequate attention compared to international tourism. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the opportunities and challenges of domestic tourism in Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on selected tourist destinations in the South Wollo Zone. The study employed a qualitative research design, with a total of 26 participants for interviews selected purp…
State intervention and tourism business resilience: Exploring firm-level crisis responses
Business resilience and government intervention are critical in navigating crises. Guided by resilience theory and concepts of state intervention in global crises, this article examines firm-level strategies to the Covid-19 pandemic. The qualitative findings decipher adaptive resilience and business survival strategies concerning cashflow management, human resource management, management of current liabilities, asset management, and alternative b…
A Bibliometric Analysis of Museum Visitors’ Experiences Research
This study identified research trends, intellectual connections, and social connections in the field of museum visitor experiences. It also outlines future research to understand existing scientific research and shed light on key areas of research. The study reviewed 407 articles published in peer-reviewed journal articles, which were generated from the Scopus database. Bibliometric analysis software VOSviewer and Harzing POP were used. Citation …
Investigating social influence, trust and greenwashing in organic food purchases: Insights from a developing country
Purpose The organic food market, particularly in developing countries, is in its early stages, primarily operating as a niche market. Concerns about trust and greenwashing necessitate a comprehensive study to understand the current state of the market and promote its growth, particularly in light of food safety issues in developing countries. This study examines the effects of social influence on consumers’ attitudes, green trust and greenwashing…
Gender, religion, and sociospatial (im)mobilities: Toward an intersectional framework for muslim female solo travel
This research proposes an intersectional framework for examining Muslim women’s solo travel. Drawing from existing literature and using Iranian Muslim women as a case example, the study identifies ten key identity axes: gender, education, employment, nationality, religion, place, marital status, ethnicity, age, and race, discussing how these axes intersect to create compounded and context-specific barriers. The framework highlights unique constra…
Tourist or resident, or maybe both? International students' staycation considerations
From Capturing a Moment to New Insights: A Methodological Reflection on Reflexive Photo-Elicitation Interviews to Understand Visitor Experiences in Cultural Institutions
Innovative qualitative methods like photo-elicitation interviews are gaining traction for their ability to produce data through negotiation and reflexivity. Reflective Photo-Elicitation Interviews (RPIs) are commonly used in nature and community-based tourism research, but their application in cultural institutions remains limited. This methodology reflection essay examines the applicability, procedures, and challenges of RPIs within the "Capturi…
Intersectionality and Female Solo Travel: Rethinking Motivations Amidst Conservative Gender Norms
Female solo travel has emerged as a significant sociocultural phenomenon, frequently associated with personal growth, independence, and empowerment. In contexts where gender norms and mobility rights are severely constrained, however, travel solo takes on additional meanings and constraints. In Iran, where Islamic regulations, entrenched patriarchal traditions, and political structures rigorously shape women’s mobility, the motivations for solo t…
Deciphering Malaysia’s tourism self-image: Insights from industry
Tourism self-image remains an understudied phenomenon despite its crucial role in shaping destination identity. To addresses this gap, we integrate Buhmann and Ingenhoff’s 4D Model and institutional theory to investigate Malaysia’s Selbstbild (self-image) in the ASEAN context from the lens of tourism practitioners. We combined the 4D Model’s cognitive dimensions (functional, normative, and aesthetic) with the regulative, normative, and cultural-c…
Constrained mobilities in conservative societies: Gender, religion, and nationality in female solo travel
For many Iranian Muslim women, the desire to travel alone is accompanied by fear, moral scrutiny, and uncertainty about safety, reputation, and legitimacy. Drawing on 52 serial interviews with 25 Iranian Muslim women with and without solo travel experience, this study examines how such constraints shape decisions to pursue or avoid solo travel. The findings show that fear, moral surveillance, restrictive visa regimes, hotel regulations, and finan…
Religious Festivals in Tourism Research: A Systematic Review of Stakeholders, Themes, Theories, and Methodologies
Religious festivals are increasingly recognized as significant cultural and tourism phenomena, yet their study from a tourism perspective remains underexplored. This systematic literature review examines the thematic focus, stakeholder involvement, research methods, and theoretical frameworks employed in the study of religious festivals. Using the PRISMA framework and the Covidence data management tool, 24 studies were selected from an initial po…
Competing interests and heritage conservation: Examining the political economy of tourism at the Borobudur World Heritage Site
This study examines the context and implications of prioritizing tourism in managing the Borobudur World Heritage Site (WHS), one of Indonesia’s designated ‘super priority destinations’. Based on semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from organizations involved in the preservation of the cultural heritage site and the management of the priority destination, on-site observations, and go-along interviews with local community leaders, thi…
Tourism (19 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (16 works) · Geography (16 works) · Business (10 works) · Political science (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Marketing (7 works) · Economics (6 works) · Anthropology (5 works) · Cruise Tourism Development and Management (5 works)