Essays about: "what are the importance of cultural in tourism"

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  1. 1. Sustainable Destination Development in Practice : Can accommodation businesses contribute to cultural landscape preservation? The case of the Ökomodell Hindelang

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

    Author : Lorenz Schwarzenbach; [2021]
    Keywords : tourism; destination; development; sustainability; cultural landscape; ecosystem services; accommodation businesses; entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : The focus of this research lies on the possibilities and willingness of accommodation businesses to work for and towards sustainability in a destination. The area of investigation is the municipality of Bad Hindelang located in the German Alps. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Creative Change : An investigation of how creative places can strengthen the schools and communities in socio-economically challenged areas

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Katarina Jensen; [2018]
    Keywords : vulnerable areas; socio-economically challenged areas; creativity; creative regeneration; creative places; creative education; cultural house; utsatta områden; segregation; Örebro; Vivalla; Umeå; Anne Bamford; kreativ utbildning; kreativitet; kreativa platser; kulturhus; Väven; Kulturväven; Tensta konsthall; Klossen; Cyklopen;

    Abstract : To be creative or innovative is a highly praised trait within the labor market of today. Though it has often been seen as a talent only granted to a chosen few, most evidence imply that it is something that we all possess and can develop. READ MORE

  5. 4. Host Communities and the Refugee Crisis A Case Study of Kos Island, Greece

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Eleni Maria Rozali; [2016]
    Keywords : refugee; migrant; guest; hospitality; tourism; host community; media; representation; Greece; development; communication;

    Abstract : During an extraordinary political current event, how does a host community’s reputation change, and how does the media attempt to influence public opinion towards, or away from, such a destination? What is the host community’s perception of and response to these representations? This topical study explores the effects of the media on a refugee host community, through the conceptualization of the host and the discourse of hospitality. Significant to this study is the framing of tourism as a cultural exchange and expression, how hosts and guests view the realm of “place” and boundaries, and the volatility of the tourism industry with regards to communication mediums, socioeconomic and current events. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Memorable Journey to the North: A Study of the Travel Experiences of Chinese Tourists in Scandinavia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Wen Tong Cai; [2015]
    Keywords : MACA; souvenirs; memory objects; traveling experiences; travel photography; Scandinavian culture; Chinese tourists; 旅行物件; 消费习惯.; 中国游客; 旅游物质文化; 北欧文化; 旅行体验; 纪念品; 旅行照片; tourism material culture; consumption habits; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : A memorable journey to the North – A study of the travel experiences of Chinese tourists in Scandinavia With the increasing number of outbound Chinese tourists, tourism bureaus in Scandinavia are now exploring ways in understanding Chinese tourists as well as to prepare themselves to be more “China-Ready”. The purpose of this thesis is to offer research demonstrating the importance of memory objects like travel photos and souvenirs in studying travel experiences. READ MORE