https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news-category/zokusei/publications/index.rss ja Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2026032300046/ The eighth volume of ¡®Wakayama Tourism Review¡¯, the collection of short communication articles published by the Center for Tourism Research (CTR) has been published. Volume 8 has 13 articles contributed by CTR affiliated researchers. PDF version can be downloaded from Wakayama University Academic Repository. (Updated 17 April) It is now available online in the University Academic Repository.   Source Wakayama Tourism Review Vol.8 (2026.3) Editor-in-Chief: Mohamed N. El-Barbary C... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:33:00 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2026021700109/ A research article co-authored by CTR Researcher, Dr. Mohamed Elbarbary, has been published in the international journal, International Journal of Multilingualism.       Title Mapping multilingualism: The dynamics of identity shifts in multi-ethnic tourism destinations   Authors Mohamed N. El-Barbary, Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan Mariko Ikeda, Faculty of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan Ahmad Mohammed, D... Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:08:39 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2026021300064/ The seventh volume of ¡®Wakayama Tourism Review¡¯, a collection of short communication articles published by Center for Tourism Research (CTR) has been published. This special issue focuses on the various roles of tourism in the recovery, resilience, and regeneration of rural and peripheral areas. It contains articles based on research presentations by Japanese and international researchers at the ¡°Rural Tourism Conference in Shirahama,¡± held on November 19, 2024. All articles are ava... Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:30:07 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025110600023/ A research article co-authored by CTR Visiting Fellow, Dr. Pablo Pereira-Doel (University of Surrey, United Kingdom) has been published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management.       Title Calorie labels on restaurant menus: What do consumers see, think, and decide? Eye-tracking and interview insights   Authors Anita Eves, Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management, Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, United Kingdom Pablo Pereira-Doel, Su... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:50:19 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025100700047/ A research article co-authored by CTR Visiting Fellow, Dr. Eiji Ito (Chukyo University, Japan) has been published in the journal, Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.       Title Awe experiences on Kumano Kodo with a kataribe   Authors Eiji Ito, School of Health and Sport Sciences, Chukyo University, Japan; Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University, Japan Shintaro Kono, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Canada Ke... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:53:01 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025100100113/ A research article co-authored by CTR Researcher, Dr. Ryutaro Yamakita, has been published in the journal ¡°Event Management¡±.       Title Exploring experiences in event management under uncertainty: The four ¡°knowns¡± framework   Authors Ryutaro Yamakita, Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan Milena M. Parent, Telfer School of Management and School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada   Source Event Managemen... Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025090100032/ A research article co-authored by CTR Researcher, Dr. Mohamed Elbarbary, has been published in the journal ¡°Geographical Review of Japan Series B¡±, issued by the Association of Japanese Geographers (AJG).   Title Relationship between sense of place and local people¡¯s behavioral intentions toward the conservation of cultural heritage sites: Attitude as a mediator   Authors Mohamed Nour El-Barbary, Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan Mariko Ikeda, ... Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:22:24 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025080800041/ The book chapter co-authored by CTR researcher, Dr Ryutaro Yamakita will publish in the ¡°Handbook on Sport and Culture¡±.       Title 12. Mega sport events as universal cultural signifiers (PART ¢ô, pp. 171¨C188) https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035339983.00024   Authors Ryutaro Yamakita, Center for Tourism Research, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan Wenbo Guo, School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Canada Milena M. Parent, Telfer School of Management and... Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:52:00 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025073100028/ A research article authored by CTR Researcher, Prof. Yoshiyuki Katsuki (Graduate School of Tourism), has been published in the journal ¡°Northeast Asia Tourism Research¡±.   Title Is the improvement of secondary transportation convenience an absolute condition for attracting tourists?   Author Yoshiyuki Katsuki, Graduate School of Tourism, National university Corporation Wakayama University   Source Northeast Asia Tourism Research, Vol. 21 No.1, pp. 156-176 Tourism Inst... Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:47:41 +0900 Publications https://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/en/ctr/news/2025061600028/ A research article co-authored by CTR Researcher, Dr. Mohamed Elbarbary, has been published in the journal ¡°Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus¡±.       Title Metamorphosis in motion: Olympic ceremonies as sites of relational creativity in Japan   Authors Mariko Ikeda, Institute of Art and Design, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan Christian Morgner, Management School, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK Mohamed Nour El-Barbary, Center for Tourism Resear... Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:59:26 +0900 Publications