Essays about: "tourist perceptions"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 22 essays containing the words tourist perceptions.

1. 6. Tourism and Development An Ideational Analysis of a Grassroots Environmental Movement in Corfu, Greece

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies

   Author : Michail Kyrillopoulos; [2021]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Tourism as an economic activity has been on the rise for the last decades. For that reason, it is labeled as a vehicle for development and for generating economic growth. While the sector is benefiting local societies it is also the root of societal and environmental problems. READ MORE

3. 7. USER GENERATED CONTENT IN THE DESTINATION IMAGE PRESENTATION : THE DESTINATION VIENNA

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Natalie Lindgren; [2021]
   Keywords : UGC; SOR; EVM;

   Abstract : UGC has become an important part of traveling both for the companies and for the travellers themselves. The topic is currently at its forefront of research, which makes the area of study even more relevant. Followed by the development of social media in the corporate world and especially its major part in the everyday life of Generation Y. READ MORE

4. 8. The Impact of Official Tourism Websites on the Destination Image : The case of Morocco

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

   Author : Azdine El Maazouzi; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The destination image is a significant factor that determines the success of a tourist destination. Information sources such as official websites of a tourist destination also play a critical role in attracting more tourists. This paper focuses on analyzing the impact of online sources such as the destination image's official websites. READ MORE

5. 9. Visitor Perceptions of Authenticity and Commodification in Easter Island Cultural Heritage Tourism : Pride and Empowerment of the Rapanui

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

   Author : Evelina Elf Donaldson; [2020]
   Keywords : easter island; rapanui; rapa nui; authenticity; commodification; tourist perceptions; tourism; cultural heritage; community-based tourism; indigenous;

   Abstract : This study sought to analyze tourist perceptions of cultural heritage tourism on Easter Island, more specifically, how they perceived and valued the concept of ‘authenticity’ in representations of local Rapanui culture. By analyzing and categorizing trends found in Trip Advisor reviews left for 6 tourism businesses on the island (3 traditional performance venues and 3 guided tour companies), this primary research question was further broken down to assess 1) what factors in particular render an experience valuable and authentic to the tourist, 2) how tourists perceive indigenous Rapanui’s relationship to their own culture in the context of cultural tourism, and 3) if they perceive the industry as exploiting or empowering the Rapanui people. READ MORE

6. 10. ”För att utveckla samhället krävs driftiga människor som tar tag i saker” : en studie om att bo i Stockholms skärgård

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Fredrik Svanberg; [2020]
   Keywords : lokal utveckling; skärgård; relationer; socialt kapital; turism; platsidentitet; The tourist gaze;

   Abstract : Öarna belägna i Stockholms skärgård har utvecklats från platsbundna egenskaper och förutsättningar vilket har skapat samhällen som är anpassade efter historia, geografi och klimat. Trots att det finns tydliga olikheter mellan öarna finns problem och utmaningar som återfinnes på flera öar. READ MORE