Essays about: "Westfjords"

Found 2 essays containing the word Westfjords.

1. 1. Perceptions on marine salmonfarming development inBíldudalur, Iceland

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

   Author : Katrín Helga Skúladottír; [2022]
   Keywords : Marine salmon farming; aquaculture; socio-economic effects; environmental effects; development;

   Abstract : Marine salmon farming is a new and fast-growing industry in Iceland after decades of uncertainties within aquaculture development in the country. While growing at a tremendous speed in the last few years, the development has been challenged by different social groups in regard to its socio-economic and environmental effects. READ MORE

3. 2. Impacts of a local community event on development of peripheral destination : Entrepreneurial perspective on Aldrei fór ég suður festival in Iceland

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

   Author : Alina Bavykina; [2021]
   Keywords : periphery; remoteness; peripheral destinations; tourism; events; festivals; event tourism; sustainable destination development; entrepreneurship; tourism management; rural development; collaboration; network; social capital; social embeddedness; sustainability; Iceland; Westfjords; Aldrei fór ég suður; Ísafjörður;

   Abstract : Remote communities stay vulnerable in the face of major socioeconomic challenges. Tourism is often seen as a way to stimulate local economies and increase attractiveness of peripheral destinations, while events are considered to be one of the tools to promote tourism. READ MORE