Essays about: "tourist characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words tourist characteristics.

  1. 1. Chasing the Night: Understanding the Value of Enthusiasts in Dark Sky Tourism : An exploratory study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Stephanie Lindén; Arvid Talp; [2024]
    Keywords : Dark Sky Tourism; Experience value; Perceived Value; Night Sky; Tourism; Value;

    Abstract : In the academic field of tourism, a relatively new type of tourism called Dark Sky Tourism is emerging. In this touristic field, there is a lack of studies focused on the individual tourist perspective. Therefore, this paper explores the perceived values of Dark Sky Tourism (DST). READ MORE

  3. 2. THRIVE - with heritage to sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Ralph Frühwirth; Martyna Idasiak; [2023]
    Keywords : urban design; architecture; landscape architecture; sustainability; portugal; lisbon; mouraria; heritage; climate change; heat waves; water management; cities; urbanity; housing; environment; local life; urban rehabilitation; green jobs; solar energy; traffic management; biodiversity; Arts and Architecture; Earth and Environmental Sciences; History and Archaeology; Social Sciences; Technology and Engineering; General Works; Science General;

    Abstract : The historic urban area of Lisbon emerged during the Middle Ages and was the origin of the development of a rather small neighbourhood, Mouraria. Not only did it count as the centre of the capital, but because of Lisbon being the metropolis of the Portuguese empire, Mouraria is now home to a diverse group of people, whose culture influences its special characteristics to this day. READ MORE

  4. 3. ”För att utveckla samhället krävs driftiga människor som tar tag i saker” : en studie om att bo i Stockholms skärgård

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Fredrik Svanberg; [2020]
    Keywords : lokal utveckling; skärgård; relationer; socialt kapital; turism; platsidentitet; The tourist gaze;

    Abstract : Öarna belägna i Stockholms skärgård har utvecklats från platsbundna egenskaper och förutsättningar vilket har skapat samhällen som är anpassade efter historia, geografi och klimat. Trots att det finns tydliga olikheter mellan öarna finns problem och utmaningar som återfinnes på flera öar. READ MORE

  5. 4. “Stop stealing our beaches” : A comparative study on how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and tourism

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Mollie Sager; Gabriella Sundberg; [2020]
    Keywords : the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; SDGs; SIDS; climate change; tourism; Mauritius; the Seychelles; vulnerability; resilience;

    Abstract : Small Island Developing States are known to be extra sensitive to environmental changes due to their geographical location and characteristics, and many are known as luxurious tourist destinations. This study explores how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and the negative impacts of tourism. READ MORE

  6. 5. Tourism in the age of mobile media : the mediatized tourist practices in Icelandic tourism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Hrefna María Pálsdóttir; [2019]
    Keywords : Tourism practices; Social media; Mobile media; The tourist gaze; Mediatization; Smartphones; Photographing; Photo sharing; Overtourism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Mediation processes are becoming increasingly salient in western society, and since tourism is one of the characteristics of modern societies the tourism practices follow this increase. The increasing emphasis on the visual as a prominent sense for our understanding of the physical world has led to increase desire for photography. READ MORE