Essays about: "role of culture in tourism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words role of culture in tourism.

  1. 1. Stakeholders role in Sustainble Tourism Development. : A case study in Kenya, linked to Maasai culture.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Anna Hast; [2023]
    Keywords : Kenya; Siana conservancy; Maasai; Maasai Mara National Reserve; tourism; sustainable development; stakeholder engagement; Social Exchange Theory.;

    Abstract : To keep in mind while reading and focus of the thesis: -       Sustainable tourism, what is it and who is it for?  -       How can the tourist industry affect cultures?  -       Why do some hosting population fear culture losses but happily receive tourists?  -       Why do people choose to travel?  -       What and how can I as an individual contribute?    The numbers of international tourists are steadily increasing along globalization, which makes it an important phenomenon to highlight. The tourist industry contributes to global development, which would preferably be done through sustainability’s three pillars: economically, socially, and environmentally. READ MORE

  3. 2. House of the Footbridge

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Klara Rubensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Arboga; medborgarhus; översvämning; naturspång;

    Abstract : BACKGROUNDThe new footbridge is located a short walk from the medieval city center in Arboga. The idea of a pedestrian overcrossing was a result of a group project during the fall semester; a solution that reactualizes the creek Arbogaån which lost its role as a vital social function for the industries when the canal was built in the 17th century. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN THEDEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH : THEIR ROLE AND CHALLENGES

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

    Author : Isaac Mantey; [2021]
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    Abstract : The tourism industry in many parts of the world is highly developed and this is attributed to the influx and fast growing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operations in the sector. However, there seems to be paucity of studies on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the development of tourism in Africa in general and Ghana in particular. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Role of Cultural Heritage in Destination Development in Pandemic Times A case study of the city of Helsingborg, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Rebecca Mattsoff; [2021]
    Keywords : Culture and Creativity Management; Culture heritage; Destination development; Covid-19; Open-air; Nature tourism; Sweden; Innovation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The World Health Organization classified Covid-19 as a pandemic in March 2020 which led many countries to recommend social distancing, restrict the freedom of movement and to close everything except necessary services. Covid-19 related research focuses primarily on closures and interruption of cultural services and/or their digitalization. READ MORE