Essays about: "tourist - case study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 110 essays containing the words tourist - case study.

  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

  2. 2. Sharing Knowledge is Sharing Power : A case study on inter-organizational knowledge transfer within a destination

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

    Author : Pahlow Mariele; Cajsa Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Knowledge management KM ; Inter-organizational knowledge transfer; Destination management organization DMO ; Small and medium-sized enterprises SME s ; Destination development; Tourism stakeholders; Sustainable competitive advantage; Kalmar;

    Abstract : The key to an organization's long-term success is a sustainable competitive advantage. In a global market characterized by fierce competition, organizations differentiate themselves no longer through their competitive position or technological or human resources but through knowledge. READ MORE

  3. 3. A student’s belonging in the tourist town : A case study of university students’ place belonging and community in the tourist destination Visby, Gotland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Eva Öberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Place belonging; Overtourism; University students; Visby; Second home ownership;

    Abstract : Tourism is a worldwide phenomenon and an important industry. In recent years, however, questions have arisen surrounding whether tourism can be harmful to destinations when exceeding their capacities. Visby is a medieval seaside town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Gotland, a Swedish island. READ MORE

  4. 4. Research on the Impetus of Douyin to City Tourist Image Construction and Dissemination in China - The Case of Xi’an

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Jie Xu; [2023]
    Keywords : City tourist images’ construction and dissemination; Semiotic theory; “5W” communication theory; Diversification and homogenization; Destination images of Xi’an; China; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis investigated how the short video sharing application Douyin produces an effect on city tourist images’ construction and dissemination in China, taking the Internet-famous city of Xi’an as a case study. Based on the semiotic theory and “5W” communication theory, the author collected 30 Xi’an-related short videos on Douyin as samples and recorded the relevant data manually for analysis. READ MORE

  5. 5. Beyond Traditional Hierarchies: Co-Creation of Urban Resilience through Transdisciplinary Approaches : An exploratory case study of the city of Dresden

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

    Author : Charlotte Martha Sprengel; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban Resilience; Participatory Urban Planning; Integrated Urban Development; Community Engagement; Sustainable Cities;

    Abstract : Urbanization and the growth of populations in cities have led to increased exposure and vulnerability to social and environmental changes, such as natural disasters like floods and climate change uncertainties creating complex social dynamics. Cities as tourist destinations are especially susceptible to such disruptions, as their infrastructure and overall aesthetic contribute significantly to their value, ensuring employment opportunities and public well-being. READ MORE