Essays about: "tourism, development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 485 essays containing the words tourism, development.

1. 1. Sustainable Tourism in Sintra, Portugal: Comprehensions and practices of sustainability within the Portuguese tourism industry: a case study of the accommodation sector

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Charlotta Schneider; [2023-10-26]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This case study takes a closer look at how people working in the tourism sector are working in the framework of sustainable tourism. More precisely the focus is put on Sintra, a municipally belonging to the Greater Lisbon region in Portugal, and the accommodation sector there. READ MORE

3. 2. “All we have is this beautiful place. But we don’t have the money”: The effect of foreign direct investment and global power structures on local female entrepreneurship in Coron Town, the Philippines

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Hannah Johansson; [2023-10-25]
   Keywords : Foreign direct investment; female entrepreneurship; global power structures; westernization; feminist economics; capital;

   Abstract : Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global South indicates both to create and obstruct local entrepreneurship opportunities in host countries. However, foreign business owners' large capitals, and global development policies encouraging FDI in the tourism industry play a significant role in this relation. READ MORE

4. 3. The role of sustainability award logos and other visual elements in the formation of a sustainable destination image

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Camilla Ghezzi; Maryam Mehdizadeh Dehkordi; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : sustainable destination image; sustainability certifications; sustainable tourism; visual elements; eye-trackers; GDSI award;

   Abstract : Pivotal in tourism is the destination image, since it influences the desire to travel to a destination. Being able to successfully form a sustainable destination image is crucial for the flourishing of sustainable tourism. READ MORE

5. 4. Sargassum seaweed in Guadeloupe: a public health concern : An interview study in Guadeloupe, French West Indies

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Hanna Grönroos; [2023]
   Keywords : brown algae; Guadeloupe; health; health literacy; lifestyle; sargassum; brunalg; Guadeloupe; hälsa; hälsolitteracitet; livsstil; sargassum;

   Abstract : Bakgrund Strömmar av brunalgen sargassum har drabbat Karibien i flera år, särskilt påtagligt det senaste decenniet, sedan år 2011. Den överväldiga mängden sargassum har förknippats med klimatförändringar och utsläpp av gödningsmedel i havet. READ MORE

6. 5. Investigation of the impact of personal norms and environmental awareness to sustainable purchasing behaviour among tourists in Sweden : Quantitative Analysis

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Kulsoom Adnan; [2023]
   Keywords : Personal norms; Purchasing behavior; Swedish tourists; Eco-friendly accommodation choices;

   Abstract : This study examines into how tourists in Sweden engage in sustainable tourism by analysing the impact of personal norms and environmental knowledge on their purchasing decisions, with an emphasis on eco-friendly options for accommodation. The goal of the study is to ascertain how much sustainable tourism practices are considered by visitors in Sweden when making vacation choices. READ MORE