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1. 1. Sustainable Tourism in Sintra, Portugal: Comprehensions and practices of sustainability within the Portuguese tourism industry: a case study of the accommodation sector

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Charlotta Schneider; [2023-10-26]
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   Abstract : This case study takes a closer look at how people working in the tourism sector are working in the framework of sustainable tourism. More precisely the focus is put on Sintra, a municipally belonging to the Greater Lisbon region in Portugal, and the accommodation sector there. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Tourism in Protected Areas : A Study of National Parks as Arenas for Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Tove Brynteson; [2023]
   Keywords : National Parks; Nature-Based Tourism; Protected Areas; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Tourism; Tourism Management;

   Abstract : Nature-based tourism (NBT) can be explained as a form of tourism that takes place in some kind of natural area outside one's home. NBT has been one of the fastest-growing forms of tourism worldwide and is believed to continue to grow in the future as well. READ MORE

6. 5. "Nobody survives alone here": Unravelling the role of a tourism network in sustainable destination development : A case study of Muonio, Finland

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

   Author : Annika Hallwass; [2023]
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   Abstract : As tourism continues to grow, the need for sustainable management and governance of tourism destinations becomes increasingly urgent. This arguably requires the participation, cooperation, and collaboration of a variety of destination stakeholders. READ MORE