The analysis of seasonality and domestic tourism from the perspective of the accommodation sector has, to date, been unsatisfactorily studied in the domain of visitors to national parks. In light of the scale of accommodation development and its crucial role in tourism, most notably with regard to environmental impact, in-depth knowledge about accommodation market segments and their specific characteristics and patterns of behavior are integral to the development of tourism policy. In the context of domestic tourism, underpinned by an understanding of the theory of planned behavior and push-and-pull motivations, this study examines seasonality and accommodation type used by visitors to national parks in the small islands of the Canaries, Spain with the objective being to design the most appropriate environmental tourism policy. By adopting a Multinomial logistic regression model with 1671 surveys carried out, the study concludes that domestic visitors demonstrate a higher propensity to select environmental-friendly accommodation types during the high season. At the same time, residents who visit the parks in high season assess the lowest value to the preservation level of the parks’ natural resources.

This paper studies networking in rural tourism from a gender perspective comparing pre and post Covid period. The empirical study consisted of a questionnaire answered by 154 tourism promoters. Results showed a higher percentage of promoters belonging to an association during the Covid-19. There was a link between receiving training and belonging to an association and a significant relationship between participation in associations and receiving public funds, this relationship being found more among male promoters. On the other hand, a higher score was given by women for the advantages of networking, and mainly for the following: ‘Simplifies the management of booking’.

From a methodological perspective, the "mode effect," which refers to the phenomenon where different survey methods can yield different responses despite asking the same questions, presents a significant contemporary challenge. Existing solutions suggested in the literature, such as the implementation of multi-mode surveys, have their drawbacks as they may introduce bias that could impact respondent behavior. This study aims to identify distinct visitor segments within two large populations, assessing their patterns of visitation to both national and state parks. Additionally, we aim to evaluate the presence of the "mode effect" when concurrently conducting face-to-face and online surveys. The primary contribution of this research lies in confirming the persistence of the "mode effect," even when employing the same questionnaire for the same tourism product, during the same time frame, but among different populations. Furthermore, we propose various strategies to mitigate the "mode effect."

This article explores the impact of international student mobility on tourist destinations, specifically examining Erasmus students at Universidad de La Laguna in Tenerife. Recognizing the growing competition among Higher Education Institutions and the increasing economic importance of international students, this study addresses three main aspects: the factors influencing international students’ destination choice, their economic contribution, and their subsequent loyalty to host destinations. Through a comparative analysis of survey responses from 432 Erasmus students across two cohorts (2008–2012 and 2013–2019), the research finds that while academic reputation remains influential, students increasingly value the cultural characteristics, leisure opportunities, and affordability of the destination. Economically, international students provide substantial contributions to local economies via accommodation, food, and leisure expenditures, demonstrating broader regional economic benefits through their travel activities. The study also identifies high loyalty levels, revealing strong intentions among students to revisit their host locations, particularly as tourists, highlighting long-term economic and promotional advantages. These findings underline the dual importance of international students as both educational participants and valuable economic agents. The study contributes to the academic tourism literature by integrating the educational and tourism perspectives, highlighting the strategic need for enhanced collaboration between HEIs and destination managers. It emphasizes the importance of international students as economic actors and potential ambassadors, thereby providing a novel theoretical contribution by suggesting that strategies targeting international student attraction and retention should explicitly consider both academic and tourism-related factors.