Essays about: "tourism experiences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 112 essays containing the words tourism experiences.

  1. 1. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon

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

    Author : Marie Lerho; [2024]
    Keywords : transportation; sport tourism; elite athletes; environmental sustainability; travel behaviour; public transportation; environmental concern; value-action gap; high-cost situation;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. “You can not pay my rent forever” Voices from Dandora: Exploring Perspectives on Slum Tourism through Resident, Tour Guide, and Swedish Tourist Experiences

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Linnea Reuterberg; [2023-10-26]
    Keywords : Slum tourism; Kenya; Sweden; Dandora; Neocolonialism; Dependency;

    Abstract : In line with the increase of Globalisation, the demand for more unconventional tourism has been on a rise during the last decades. More Western tourists want to get insight into the everyday life of citizens in the country they are visiting. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Unraveling the Influencing Factors Behind Urban-to-Rural Migration among Artists in Rural Skåne Region

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Aniesha Goeslina Hawaningrum; [2023]
    Keywords : counter-urbanization; exurban artists; migration; urban-to-rural; lived experiences; influencing factors; values; accounts; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Counterurbanization has become a phenomenon in recent decades. Despite, more people choose to live in big cities. Urban crisis-related population disparities pose serious societal problems. Traditionalists assume people follow the perceived greater employment opportunities in urban areas to pursue wealth and monetary gain. READ MORE