Essays about: "academic tourism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words academic tourism.

  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. 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 turism

    Author : Anne Marie Holst; [2023]
    Keywords : strategic storytelling; sense of place; New Zealand; regenerative tourism; Māori;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. The Value of Experience: Virtual Reality as a Form of Barrier-Free Tourism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Tanvir Ahmed; Laudicéia da Silva Åkesson; [2022]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Barrier-free tourism; value; and Consumer Behavior; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Virtual reality (VR) has dominated technology headlines in recent years with its ability to immerse users in a virtual world. This technology is changing the tourism industry dramatically. Previously, VR has been used mainly as a marketing tool to promote services and tourist destinations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Visiting food sovereignty : exploring the relations of food sovereignty and tourism

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

    Author : Mislav Petrusic; [2022]
    Keywords : food sovereignty; alternative agriculture; alternative tourism; Ireland; eco village; rural development;

    Abstract : Both the agriculture and tourism sectors have been heavily criticized for the social and environmental imprints they leave on the world, especially in rural areas. This thesis explores the intersection between alternative approaches to both agriculture and tourism which seek to bring positive social and ecological effects to rural areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Kanata: Sustainable tourism in Canada? Lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic in a historic perspective

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Lauren Reneaume; [2022]
    Keywords : Canadian tourism; Covid-19 pandemic; Indigenous tourism; Snowbirds; Nature tourism;

    Abstract : The thesis will be centred on the topic of tourism in Canada and the steps the tourism industry took in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this thesis will be to examine how Canadian tourism has evolved through time and analyse the way Indigenous tourism has grown despite its limited support. READ MORE