Essays about: "concept of tourism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 135 essays containing the words concept of tourism.

1. 1. Environmental Leverage through Sport Event Portfolios : A Case Study of Östersund

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

   Author : Tami Lanzendorf; [2023]
   Keywords : sport events; sport tourism; sustainable destination development; event portfolio; environmental sustainability; event leverage;

   Abstract : 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

3. 2. A Heavy Burden - Coloniality and Exploitation of the Subaltern in Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Sara Frenning; [2023]
   Keywords : tourism; trekking; climbing; Subaltern; workforce equity; coloniality; Nepal; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes the effects of mountain tourism on local people and communities in Nepal with a focus on three main questions: the equity of mountain jobs, the impacts of Western mountaineering’s dominance on local cultures, and the respect and lack of respect for local workers' lives. Despite repeated accounts of precarious and dangerous working conditions the adventure and mountain tourism industry continue to exploit some bodies on behalf of others. READ MORE

4. 3. Describing Uncertainty in Times of Crises : Ontological Security Within the Ecotourism Industry in Costa Rica During Covid-19

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Louise Molander; Ebba Sobrino; [2023]
   Keywords : Ecotourism; Crisis; Crisis management; Ontological security; Costa Rica; Covid-19; Social network;

   Abstract : The crisis of Covid-19 put the world on hold. In many countries, borders were closed and businesses were shut for a long period of time. Countries depending on tourism were hit hard when tourists were no longer allowed to enter, leading to serious consequences worldwide. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Exploring the Role of Eco-Communities in Fostering Environmental Stewardship : A Study of Volunteer Tourism at Cloughjordan Eco-Village

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

   Author : Maximilian Kress; [2023]
   Keywords : Place attachment; transformative learning; environmental stewardship; voluntourism; eco-communities; ecovillages; Cloughjordan ecovillage; community attachment;

   Abstract : In recent years, there has been a shift in interest in travel, toward an increasing interest in sustainable travel and alternative forms of travel. As a result, there is also an interest in research studying these alternative travel concepts. Therefore, this qualitative study looks at experiences in ecovillages, focusing on volunteer workers. READ MORE