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  1. 1. Psychological Antecedents of Academic´s Intentions to Participate in Last Chance Tourism: Applying value-belief-norm and cognitive dissonance model

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Joakim Wermelin; [2022]
    Keywords : Last Chance Tourism; LCT; academic´s; intentions; behaviors; sustainability; sustainable traveling; PLS-SEM; PLS; VBN; value-belief-norm; cognitive dissonance; cognitive dissonance theory;

    Abstract : Last chance tourism (LCT) is defined as an endangered place due to climate change which creates motivations for tourists to travel to these places before they vanish. These trips also involve interaction with and observation of rare species that is about to disappear due to climate change. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ecovillages as Destinations : Potential of Educational Tourism for Coping with Climate-Anxiety

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Lena Rothe; [2021]
    Keywords : ecovillage; climate anxiety; educational tourism; student mental health service; coping; mental health; tourism; eco anxiety; higher education; education for sustainable development; climate change; study visit; community; the work that reconnects; deep ecology;

    Abstract : Climate-anxiety is a growing mental health issue among the public and particularly among students in sustainability-related studies in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). As education on climate change in HEI overly relies on cognitive learning, students are not able to address their emotions and potential worries about climate change adequately. READ MORE

  4. 3. The influence of social media on the travel decisionmaking behavior of Ethiopian educational tourists in Poland : The case of Ethiopian educational tourists in Poland

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Taleyihun Tadese Wendemagegnehu; [2021]
    Keywords : Social media marketing; Ethiopian educational tourists; Poland’s educational tourism; social media platforms; Decision-making behavior; Tourist’s motivation; Likert scale; Quantitative data;

    Abstract : The impact of international mobility and globalization on universities has led to a greater need for students. Thus, throughout students stay in their destinatio ncountry, prospective students access a variety of sources of information and make simultaneous decisions about where to travel; decision making is required at everystage of the travel process (pre-travel, during travel, and post travel). READ MORE

  5. 4. Authentic Adobe and Off-the-Grid Earthships : Investigating the potential for a green rating system and sustainability-oriented accommodation platform in Taos, New Mexico

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Evelina Elf Donaldson; [2021]
    Keywords : Earthship; Adobe; New Mexico; Taos; Off-the-grid; Southwest; Sustainable Construction; Sustainable Architecture; Green Building; Sharing Economy; Accommodation; Airbnb: Green Rating System; Sustainability Accreditation; Content Analysis; Resource Management; Life-Cycle Design; Design for Human;

    Abstract : In an age where the sharing economy has proliferated as a preferred means of travel in the tourism industry, and the accommodation sharing platform Airbnb has risen to the forefront, there is much criticism and discussion about the need for such nascent platforms to operate in alignment with sustainable development. Currently, economic benefits for the host and guest lie at the core of Airbnb’s sustainability appeal, while few concrete steps have been taken to advance environmental and social values. READ MORE

  6. 5. Roll Camera, Roll Sound, Roll the Experience! : the consumer perspective on live shopping as an experience

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för ekonomi

    Author : Adam Kubiak; David Persson; [2021]
    Keywords : live; shopping; social; business; marketing; experience;

    Abstract : Live shopping is a relatively new phenomenon that combines live streaming with online shopping. Past research has explored live shopping as a functional marketing tool, used to increase sales and purchase intention. READ MORE