Essays about: "Research on Tourism"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 469 essays containing the words Research on Tourism.
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11. "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/SociologiAbstract : 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
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12. 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)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
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13. Environmental Leverage through Sport Event Portfolios : A Case Study of Östersund
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turismAbstract : This study analyzes how sport event portfolios can be used in a targeted manner to enable environmental event leverage and promote the sustainable development of a destination from an environmental perspective. For this purpose, semi-structured expert interviews as qualitative research methods were conducted to gain in-depth insights from different angles. READ MORE
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14. If You Seek Sense of Place : Comparing How Local Narratives are Reflected in a Storytelling Strategy
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turismAbstract : Strategic storytelling has become a popular instrument for destination marketing. Often, however, these stories neglect perspectives of the host community which is why recent academic literature demands for a more participatory and holistic approach that integrates and acknowledges the host community’s sense of place. READ MORE
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15. Does money grow on trees? A study of five Swedish national parks using a GIS approach to analyse economic impact
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : National parks are key parts of worldwide conservation initiatives. Increasingly, they are being founded not only to meet conservation goals but also because of their potential positive impact on regional economies. READ MORE