Search for dissertations about: "thesis on tourism management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on tourism management.

2. 1. "Anyone could do that" : Nordic perspectives on competence in tourism

   Author : Kajsa G. Åberg; Dieter K. Müller; Roger Marjavaara; Doris Carson; Tim Coles; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; tourism; education; workforce; competence; destination management; destination development; recruitment; Sweden; Finland; Norway; Social and Economic Geography; kulturgeografi;

   Abstract : In academic reasoning, as well as policy rhethoric, much attention has been drawn to the low thresholds to employment and entrepreneurship in tourism. The purpose of this thesis is to go beyond the simplified images and examine the educational characteristics of the tourism workforce in a way that includes both a geographical and work task related aspect. READ MORE

4. 2. Producing, branding and managing multifaceted tourist destinations: Cartagena, Colombia, as a study case

   Author : Narcís Bassols Gardella; Antonio Paolo Russo; Andrew Smith; Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Departament de Geografia; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; tourism; destination making; destination management; place branding; destination marketing; sun and sand; heritage production; heritage management; built military heritage; urban development; city planning; stakeholders’ management; top-down branding; bottom-up branding; icons; multifaceted destinations; destination lifecycle; critical theory; critical geographies; Cartagena de Indias; Colombia; Caribbean; Latin America; turisme; màrqueting de destinacions; gestió de destinations; producció de destinacions; brànding territorial; sol i platja; producció de patrimoni; gestió del patrimoni; patrimoni militar construït; desenvolupament urbà; planificació urbana; management d’actors; brànding top-down; brànding bottom-up; icones; destinacions polifacètiques; cicle de vida de les destinacions; teoria crítica; geografia crítica; Cartagena d’Índies; Colòmbia; Carib; Amèrica Llatina.; Geography; Geografi;

   Abstract : The present dissertation intends to unveil some of the dynamics and processes found in multifaceted destinations. Two broad conceptual areas are considered in order to conceptualize and analyse the issues found in such places: destination making and destination management. READ MORE

5. 3. Sustainable tourism development : Social sustainability, planning and strategic development for better cities

   Author : Anna-Paula Jonsson; Hans Westlund; Jan-Henrik Nilsson; KTH; []
   Keywords : Sustainable tourism; urban tourism; urban planning; decision-making processes; strategic governance; Hållbar turism; urban turism; stadsplanering; beslutsprocesser; strategisk samhällsplanering; Urban and Regional Studies; Urbana och regionala studier;

   Abstract : The main goal of this thesis has been to contribute towards improved understanding of how cities can influence tourism development. A great deal of earlier tourism studies has been concerned with aspects of social sustainability. This has naturally concentrated on potential as well as real anomalies and conflicts related to urban tourism. READ MORE

6. 4. Access to Nature through Tourism : A Study of Four Perspectives on Inclusive Nature-based Tourism

   Author : Kristin Godtman Kling; Sandra Wall-Reinius; Peter Fredman; Kjell Overvåg; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Nature experiences and participation in nature-based activities are increasingly recognised as beneficial to public and individual health, yet in most societies, the ability for people to take advantage of opportunities to acquire these benefits is unequal. Social constructs such as gender and disability, as well as levels of income and education, influence to what extent individuals can engage with nature, and there is growing concern over the increased disconnectedness from nature in urbanised societies. READ MORE

7. 5. Ecology, tourism and management of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina)

   Author : Sandra M. Granquist; Anders Angerbjörn; Per-Åke Nilsson; Hrefna Sigurjónsdóttir; Arne Bjørge; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Harbour seals; Phoca vitulina; ecology; tourism; wildlife; disturbance; zoologisk ekologi; Animal Ecology;

   Abstract : In cases where human and wildlife are co-using the same geographical areas and resources, management issues often get complex and stakeholder conflicts are common. The Icelandic harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) population is rapidly decreasing, but direct culling of seals still occurs. READ MORE