Essays about: "Global tourism"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 138 essays containing the words Global tourism.

1. 6. "Taking by Giving" - The Contradiction of Volunteer Tourism: A critical analysis of the possible impacts of volunteer tourism in the Global South

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Hanna Rydén; [2023]
   Keywords : Volunteer tourism; voluntourism; post-colonialism; discourse; white savior complex; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : During recent decades there has been a rapid growth of volunteer tourism whose nature and impact are increasingly questioned in both literature and media. This study aims to critically compare the intended positive impacts with the potential negative consequences of volunteer tourism. READ MORE

3. 7. The polarized attitudes of offshore wind - The social acceptance of planned offshore wind farm Västvind among Öckerö municipality residents

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

   Author : Milla Marzelius; [2023]
   Keywords : Offshore wind energy; Social acceptance; Place attachment; Västvind; Öckerö; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Climate change, the energy crisis of 2022-2023, and estimations of future electricity demands have stressed the necessity for a rapid transition of the energy system. Offshore wind energy plays an important role in this transition, and is expected to expand considerably on a global level, in the EU and in Sweden. READ MORE

4. 8. Tourist Behaviour in Emerging Markets: How can Brazilian tourists contributeto address Scotland's tourism challenges?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Maria Luiza Siebenrok Meyer; [2023]
   Keywords : emerging markets; tourist behaviour; decision-making; Brazilian tourists; Scotland; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Emerging markets are becoming increasingly important in the global tourism sector, accounting for a significant portion of international tourist arrivals. Because of the constant changes that occur in emerging markets, their tourist behaviour and decision-making process vary from that of tourists from more established markets. READ MORE

5. 9. Stakeholders role in Sustainble Tourism Development. : A case study in Kenya, linked to Maasai culture.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Anna Hast; [2023]
   Keywords : Kenya; Siana conservancy; Maasai; Maasai Mara National Reserve; tourism; sustainable development; stakeholder engagement; Social Exchange Theory.;

   Abstract : To keep in mind while reading and focus of the thesis: -       Sustainable tourism, what is it and who is it for?  -       How can the tourist industry affect cultures?  -       Why do some hosting population fear culture losses but happily receive tourists?  -       Why do people choose to travel?  -       What and how can I as an individual contribute?    The numbers of international tourists are steadily increasing along globalization, which makes it an important phenomenon to highlight. The tourist industry contributes to global development, which would preferably be done through sustainability’s three pillars: economically, socially, and environmentally. READ MORE

6. 10. Destination Facelift: Unveiling the Dynamic Capabilities that Rejuvenate Madeira Island

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ivelina Petkova; Sofia Rosin; [2023]
   Keywords : Destination Rejuvenation; Dynamic Capabilities; Destination Repositioning; Destination Diversification; Destination Marketing; Madeira Island; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: Destination Facelift: Unveiling the Dynamic Capabilities that Rejuvenate Madeira Island Date of the seminar: 2nd of May 2023 Course: BUSN39: Degree Project in Global Marketing Authors: Ivelina Petkova & Sofia Rosin Supervisor: Magnus Nillson Keywords: Destination Rejuvenation, Dynamic Capabilities, Destination Repositioning, Destination Diversification, Destination Marketing, Madeira Island Research Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to explore the dynamic capabilities that enable destination repositioning and diversification and investigate how they rejuvenate Madeira Island as a tourist destination. Theoretical perspective: Destination rejuvenation was originally presented as a stage in Butler's (1985) Tourism Area Life Cycle Model (TALC), however, it has become an independent focus area in research that concerns the repositioning and diversification of tourism destinations. READ MORE