Essays about: "community-based tourism"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words community-based tourism.
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1. Storytelling For Sustainability In Developing Economy Tourism : A Cross-case analysis of Ecotourism Organizations in Cambodia and Trinidad and Tobago
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of sustainability storytelling in ecotourism organizations in Cambodia and Trinidad and Tobago. These two countries were specifically selected for a cross-case analysis due to their shared characteristics as developing economies. READ MORE
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2. Empowering the host : A qualitative case study of Workaway and WWOOF hosts’ experiences and motivations for becoming hosts in Gotland, Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : One important aspect of sustainable tourism is that local communities are involved in the management of tourism, as this can potentially help avoid negative social, environmental and economic impacts on the destination and local residents. Workaway and WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) are work- and cultural exchange programs in which hosts receive help with their work in exchange for free food and accommodation for guests. READ MORE
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3. Marketing of Community-Based Tourism : A case study of Central Asia
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to fill the research gap between marketing and community-based tourism, with using the Stakeholder Theory as intermediary. For this purpose, it is analyzed how the Stakeholder Theory can contribute to improve the marketing of community-based tourism. READ MORE
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4. The sensitivity of the Maasai Mara Conservancy Model to external shocks
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : Biodiversity loss caused by human activities is considered to be one of the greatest challenges to the stability of our planet. Protected areas emerged as a solution to this challenge, but they are not always successful due to the exclusion and displacement of local communities that live in proximity to the protected area, especially in low income countries. READ MORE
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5. Visitor Perceptions of Authenticity and Commodification in Easter Island Cultural Heritage Tourism : Pride and Empowerment of the Rapanui
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : This study sought to analyze tourist perceptions of cultural heritage tourism on Easter Island, more specifically, how they perceived and valued the concept of ‘authenticity’ in representations of local Rapanui culture. By analyzing and categorizing trends found in Trip Advisor reviews left for 6 tourism businesses on the island (3 traditional performance venues and 3 guided tour companies), this primary research question was further broken down to assess 1) what factors in particular render an experience valuable and authentic to the tourist, 2) how tourists perceive indigenous Rapanui’s relationship to their own culture in the context of cultural tourism, and 3) if they perceive the industry as exploiting or empowering the Rapanui people. READ MORE
