Essays about: "visitor attractions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words visitor attractions.

  1. 1. Coping with Overtourism: Redirecting tourism consumption through social media and the Internet

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elin Eliasson; Karla Velasco; [2018-07-03]
    Keywords : overtourism; overcrowding; challenges; social media; place demarketing; place branding; place marketing; sustainability marketing;

    Abstract : With tourism being the largest industry in Europe and one of the fastest growing sectors, the importance of sustainable tourism consumption from an economic, social, cultural and environmental aspect is vital. A problem related to growing tourism is overcrowding, also known as overtourism; a relatively new phenomenon describing destinations where hosts or guests, residents or visitors are having the perception of there being too many tourists in one place. READ MORE

  3. 2. Artilleriparken : upprustning av en park i Visby innerstad

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

    Author : Klara Samuelsson; [2018]
    Keywords : gestaltning; Hansestaden Visby; omgestaltning; parkupprustning; växtgestaltning;

    Abstract : Artilleriparken är en liten park på ungefär 2000 kvadratmeter belägen i Hansestaden Visby. År 1995 upptogs hela Visby innerstad inklusive grönområden och parker på UNESCOS världsarvslista. Sverige åtog sig då ansvaret för att skydda, bevara och levandegöra det utnämnda världsarvet. READ MORE

  4. 3. Parken som guldgruva? : en studie av lokala aktörers syn på turism i Söderåsens nationalpark

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

    Author : Linn Appelgren; [2017]
    Keywords : nationalpark; skyddad natur; turism; strategi; samverkan;

    Abstract : Denna studie syftar till att undersöka hur aktörer arbetar med besöksnäringen i en nationalpark – med utgångspunkt i Söderåsens nationalpark. Nationalparken är en av Sveriges mest besökta naturdestinationer med upp till 400 000 besökare årligen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Guides of the Falu Mine : Perceptions of Differences and Similarities onDomestic and International Visitors

    University essay from Turismvetenskap

    Author : Jens Wagner; [2012]
    Keywords : heritage tourism; Great Copper Mountain; tour guides; domestic tourists; international tourists;

    Abstract : Industrial heritage tourism has been in focus for many academic studies and tourism is an alternative developmental tool for mines and contributes to their economic success. This thesis is about the Falu Mine in Dalarna, Sweden, which has World Heritage status since 2001 and is one of the biggest attractions in the region. READ MORE

  6. 5. Recreation use value of Wondo Genet wetland ecosystem - Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Mohammed Ali; [2007]
    Keywords : recreation; economic value; Wondo Genet; resort hotel; travel cost; wetland; hot spring; swimming; bird watching;

    Abstract : Wondo Genet Resort Hotel is one of the most well-known nature-based recreation sites in Ethiopia. The main attractions of the site includes: the hot spring water for bathing and swimming; the forested landscape, streams, birds and other wildlife in the surrounding; and the cafeteria, bar and bedroom services. READ MORE