Essays about: "anthropology in tourism"

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  1. 1. A CHANGING SCENE: COVID-19 pandemic impacts on lives of travel economy stakeholders in Goa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Petra Nilsson; [2022-08-24]
    Keywords : Anthropology; Covid-19; Goa; crisis management; travel economies; hippie culture; Antropologi; krishantering; rese-ekonomier; hippiekultur;

    Abstract : This dissertation is based on two months of ethnographic fieldwork in North Goa, India. It concerns impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel economy stakeholders, in relation to their perception of their living situations, both present and future. READ MORE

  3. 2. The tourist gaze on the royal Kumari of Kathmandu - Analysis of a living goddess based on online discourse

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Sofia Herslow; [2019]
    Keywords : Social anthropology; Kumari; worship; Newar; Nepal; Kathmandu valley; Tourism; Tourist Gaze; Modes of Authenticity; John Urry; Erik Cohen; living goddess; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : There are many possible sources for anthropological research, however, this thesis examines tourists' comments on internet forums. In particular, tourist comments on the TripAdvisor page of the Kumari Chowk in Kathmandu, Nepal will be examined. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hope, Chief and Mamas. Development of Cultural Tourism in Iringa, Tanzania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Elin Johansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Social Anthropology; Cultural Tourism; Heritage; Iringa; Tanzania; Social Sciences; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Tanzania as a tourist destination has traditionally had a nature-oriented focus for the past years. However, cultural heritage is becoming more and more viewed as a source for tourist attractions which raises questions on global and local impact on commodification of culture, and what sort of cultural activities are chosen to attract international and national tourists. READ MORE

  5. 4. Insight Cuba : A Reflection Rapport and Three Features Connected to Cuban Economy

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation (JMK)

    Author : Sara Charlotte Wahlström; [2019]
    Keywords : economy; Cuba; informal markets; prostitution; jinterism; bicycles; embargo; slow news journalism; practice theory economic anthropology;

    Abstract : Cuba! The name alone connotes many things for people be it rum & cigarrs, old Chevys & colonial buildings, Hemingway & Daquires, Castro & communism, Salsa & Reaggaton, parties & calm life, blue oceans & white sandy beaches, poverty & oppression.  As a tourist destination Cuba is sold as a country caught up in a time capsule. READ MORE

  6. 5. “Bikinis and fish don’t match” Exploring conflicts and local development of tourism in Ngapali, Burma

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Linda Nordby; [2018]
    Keywords : tourism; Burma; Myanmar; Ngapali; Rohingya; anthropology; development;

    Abstract : Against a backdrop of local, regional and national conflicts the former generals now in government, have decided to focus on tourism and have worked hard since 2010 to develop Burma’s tourism sector. Ngapali, a small costal community in Rakhine state has been developed into a tourism destination with hotels and restaurants, all located on a beautiful beach. READ MORE