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  1. 21. Heritage Authenticity and Swedish Folk dancers in Skansen Museum

    University essay from

    Author : Xinying Liu; [2022]
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    Abstract : Intangible Cultural Heritage is a dynamic presentation of the local community’s cultural authenticity and identity (UNESCO, 2003), differentiating it from other tourist destinations. Authenticity concerns arise in modern tourism studies (MacCannell, 1973), especially in heritage studies with a significant trend on safeguarding the "living culture" after 2003. READ MORE

  3. 22. Outdoor Recreational Activities in Bali, Indonesia : The Cultural Landscape Subak as a Respite

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Kei Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : greenspaces; terraced paddy landscape; UNESCO World Heritage Site; leisure activities; nature-based interventions; pro-environmental behaviour; mixed methods research; the environmental psychology of landscape architecture; public health; sustainable development goals; cultural heritage site; natural heritage; cultural landscape subak; outdoor recreational activities; environmental recreation; physical activities; green exercise; supportive environments; restorative environments; nature-based therapy; nature-based solutions; nature-based tourism; mixed methods analysis; conservation; preservation; physical health; psychological health; mental health; social well-being; health science; health promotion; recreation ecology; sustainability; Agenda 2030; SDGs; SDG 3; SDG 4; SDG 11; SDG 12; Bali; Indonesia; developing countries; low- and middle-income countries; Sida;

    Abstract : While Indonesia faces countless environmental challenges due to the deforestation and exploitation of nature, the terraced rice landscapes of Bali – known as subak – appear to be not only more protected, but also better preserved than the rest of the country’s greenspaces. It is therefore imperative to ponder upon the question of why this discrepancy may be and, in this case, investigate how subak visitors have been using these areas for outdoor recreational activities and thus contribute to greater environmental awareness. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Perception and Attitude of Tea Tourism from Tourists’ perspective : A case study of Longjing Tea

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

    Author : Xinyue Li; [2022]
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    Abstract : Tea has a long history in China. The combination of the tea industry and tourism industry is conducive to promoting and disseminating tea culture. It can also bring more economic and cultural benefits to the tourism industry. Tea tourism focuses on participation, which brings tourists a personalized, experiential, and leisurely experience. READ MORE

  5. 24. Residents' Perception of Nature-Based Tourism for Rural Development

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Loshan Kannangara; [2022]
    Keywords : Nature based tourism; Residents’ perception; Residents’ expectations; Rural development;

    Abstract : Rural areas face issues that leads to economic downturns. Nature based tourism is practiced to overcome these issues and improve economic development. The residents in the tourism destinations experience the outcomes of nature-based tourism and rural development. Their perception towards nature-based tourism depends on the outcomes they experience. READ MORE

  6. 25. Between modernization and heritage: Sustainable rural tourism as a viable alternative for Transylvania's countryside.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Monica Sturza; [2022]
    Keywords : sustainability science; multiculturality; Integrated Rural Tourism; holistic approach; tourism destination building; Transylvania; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Transylvania’s countryside, characterized by a mostly agrarian society with a rich multicultural heritage is being threatened by Romania’s tendencies of chaotic modernization and rapid urbanization. This research aims to find a viable solution for sustaining the cultural, natural, and social environment in rural Transylvania, by analysing the potential of tourism development. READ MORE