The thesis addresses the issue of sustainable tourism development which is illustrated on the example of the Moravian-Silesian region (of the Czech Republic). The aim of the thesis is the evaluation of the current condition as well as the potential of sustainable tourism development in the Moravian-Silesian region. The theoretical part of the thesis is dedicated to sustainable development with its basic pillars and principles. The Moravian-Silesian region is characterized in terms of in terms of environment, transport infrastructure, and tourism in the practical part of the thesis. In addition, the offer of environmentally-friendly forms of tourism in the region, their support and opportunities for further development is addressed. A significant portion is dedicated to the analysis of knowledge of sustainable tourism development in the region which is based in responses by entrepreneurs in tourism in the Moravian-Silesian region, tourists, residents of the region, and employees of the regional administrative office. The SWOT analysis serves as an instrument for the evaluation of the current state and the potential opportunities for sustainable tourism development in the region.

The work concerned with the sustainable development of tourism and its friendly forms. The issue is applied to the example of the protected area Křivoklátsko. The aim of Diploma Thesis is to evaluate the current status and potential of sustainable tourism development, including mapping the availability of sustainable forms of tourism within the protected area Křivoklátsko and outline prospects, potential and opportunities for further development. The theoretical part defines the concept of sustainable development, definition, indicators and principles on which it is based issues in general as well as in relation to tourism. In the practical part the region as a tourism destination: the attractiveness of the area, živostní environment, material and technical base, sound forms of tourism and development potential. Part of the work is the analysis of the potential for sustainable tourism development of the protected landscape area Křivoklátsko made on the basis of survey among entrepreneurs in tourism, tourists, residents and county public administration bodies. The overall assessment of the status and potential of sustainable tourism development in the region is used and SWOT analysis.

The thesis deals with the concept of sustainable tourism development and its application in Portugal. The first chapter explains the sustainability of tourism, introduces the chosen forms of sustainable tourism and the indicators of sustainable development. The second chapter provides the general characteristic of Portugal as a tourist destination and describes the incoming, outgoing and domestic tourism. The third part is focused on sustainable development of tourism and its form in Portugal. The final chapter analyses the chosen indicators of sustainable development of tourism. The goal of the thesis is to depict the current state of sustainable tourism in Portugal.

Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka hur skiddestinationsaktörer arbetar strategiskt hållbart i omställningen till året runt-destination. För att uppfylla syftet ämnar uppsatsen besvara frågor kring omvandlingsprocessen som behandlar möjligheter och utmaningar för en destination samt aktörers hantering av kommersiella kontra miljömässiga intressen. Uppsatsen bygger på en fallstudie där vi använde oss av Branäs skidanläggning som case. Studien har en metodologisk röd tråd där vi utifrån studiens problemställning har följt en tematisk modell där tre teoretiska teman; destinationsutveckling, planering och hållbar turismutveckling, varit vägledande genom hela studien, och således även utgjort studiens teoretiska ramverk. Studien genomfördes via fyra kvalitativa intervjuer med berörda nyckelaktörer för Branäs utveckling, samt dokumentanalys av ett planeringsdokument i form av en fördjupad översiktsplan för Branäsområdets utveckling. Det empiriska materialet har tematiskt analyserats för att identifiera mönster, skillnader och likheter i aktörernas svar som sedan ställts i relation till teori i studiens analyskapitel. I analysen har vi tagit avstamp i vårt teoretiska ramverk där vårt empiriska resultat diskuteras i relation till tidigare forskning för att därefter i slutsatserna besvara våra frågeställningar, som bygger på studiens tematiska modell. Studiens slutsatser indikerar att det finns såväl möjligheter som utmaningar i samband med säsongsbetonade destinationers omställningsprocess och hur olika intressen hanteras. Studien visar att en säsongsförlängning inte automatiskt leder till ökad hållbarhet. Trots att säsongsförlängningen kan ha stora fördelar ur ett ekonomiskt, socialt och miljömässigt perspektiv, så kan det även bidra med utmaningar och konsekvenser för miljön. Utmaningarna ligger främst i att beakta och balansera olika miljömässiga och kommersiella intressen. Utvecklingsprocessen kan samtidigt resultera i att en spänning mellan kommersiella och miljömässiga och intressen uppstår. Denna spänning måste hanteras tidigt i planeringsprocessen via dialog och samverkan mellan olika aktörer. Samtidigt spelar lagstiftning, vilket ibland upplevs som ett hinder i utvecklingsprocessen, en viktig roll för att balansera olika intressen och främja miljömässig hållbarhet. / The purpose of this paper is to investigate how ski destination stakeholders’ work strategically sustainable in the transition to a year-round destination. To fulfill the purpose, the paper aims to answer questions about the transformation process that address opportunities and challenges for a destination and stakeholders’ handling of commercial versus environmental interests. The paper is based on a case study where we used Branäs ski resort as a case. The study has a methodological common thread where we, based on the study's problem, have followed a thematic model where three theoretical themes; destination development, planning and sustainable tourism development, have been guiding throughout the study, and thus also constituted the study's theoretical framework. The study was conducted through four qualitative interviews with key actors involved in the development of Branäs, and document analysis of a planning document of the Branäs area. The empirical material has been analyzed thematically to identify patterns, differences and similarities in the actors' responses, which were then placed in relation to theory in the study's analysis chapter. The analysis has been based on our theoretical framework where our empirical results are discussed in relation to previous research. In the conclusions we answer our questions, which are based on the study's thematic model. The study's conclusions indicate that there are both opportunities and challenges in connection with the transition process of seasonal destinations and how different interests are managed. The study shows that extending the season does not automatically lead to increased sustainability. Although seasonal extension can have great benefits from an economic, social and environmental perspective, it can also contribute to challenges and consequences for the environment. The challenges lie mainly in considering and balancing different environmental and commercial interests. At the same time, the development process may result in a tension between these interests. This tension needs to be addressed early in the planning process through dialogue and collaboration between different stakeholders. At the same time, legislation, which is sometimes perceived as an obstacle in the development process, plays an important role in balancing different interests and promoting environmental sustainability.

The presented thesis deals with the issue of tourism in the European Union with emphasis on its economic importance, deployment and current trends that can be identified in this sector. Its aim is to assess the issue of tourism in the EU from a different perspective than it is usual in the literature devoted to this topic, and try to find answers to several questions, including whether the economic importance of tourism is really as great within the EU as it is often attributed to this sector, or how tourism is deployed in the EU. The basis for answering these and other questions is the analysis of a number of indicators over the last two decades. In terms of current trends in tourism, attention is paid to trends in demand and supply and the issue of sustainable tourism development.

The Least developed countries represent the weakest and poorest segment of the Word economy. Members of this this specific group are countries with the lowest incomes per capita, low human development and high economic vulnerability. Dealing with problems of these countries including extreme poverty isn't successful in the long run. Many advanced, developing as well as the LDCsstart to concentrate on tourism development, thank to its wide impacts on the economy and regional development. Also the UN strengthens its support to the LDCs in sustainable tourism development. The goal of this thesis is to analyze the significance of tourism for the economies of the LDCs and its potential for boosting the socio-economic development in these countries and for solving their problems includingtha alleviation of poverty.

The thesis is concerned with the sustainable tourism development theme. Its goal is to evaluate the current situation of sustainable tourism development in the Liberec Region and also to verify that the region develops adequate activities for its support. The theoretical part is focused on defining the concept of sustainable development, it is focused on description of its essence and its principles. The role of important international organizations is described as well. The practical part is concerned with the characteristics of the Liberec Region. A substantial part of the thesis consists of analysis of offer - environmentally friendly forms of tourism, evaluation based on the chosen indicators of sustainable tourism and questionnaire research in four different groups: Regional authority, tourists and visitors, residents and tourism entrepreneurs in Liberec Region.

Darbo objektas - turizmo plėtra Biržų rajone. Problema: Kokios yra turizmo plėtros galimybės Biržų rajone? Darbo tikslas - ištirti turizmo plėtros galimybes Biržų rajone. Darbo uždaviniai: 1. Išanalizuoti turizmo plėtrą teoriniu aspektu; 2. Įvertinti turizmo situaciją Biržų rajone; 3. Numatyti turizmo plėtros galimybes Biržų rajone. Darbas susideda iš trijų pagrindinių dalių. Pirmoje dalyje pateikta medžiaga apie turizmo plėtrą, darniosios turizmo plėtros ir tvaraus turizmo ypatumus, strateginio planavimo elementus bei modelius, padedančius skatinti turizmo plėtrą. Antroje dalyje apžvelgiama tyrimo metodika ir organizavimas, tyrimo instrumentas, tiriamųjų kontingentas. Trečioji – tiriamojo darbo dalis, kurioje analizuojamos Biržų rajono turizmo plėtros galimybės remiantis atliktos anketinės apklausos duomenimis. Taip pat išnagrinėta dabartinė Biržų rajono turizmo situacija bei atlikta turizmo plėtros galimybių Biržų rajone SSGG analizė. Remiantis moksline literatūra bei atlikto kiekybinio tyrimo rezultatais pateikiama suformuota turizmo plėtros galimybių Biržų rajone schema. Be to pasiūlytas projektinis turizmo plėtros Biržų rajone pasiūlymas – kaimo svečių namų „Ramybė“ verslo planas. Taip pat išanalizuoti turizmo plėtros projekto efektyvumo vertinimo metodai. Išvadose apibendrinami pagrindiniai teoriniai sprendimai, tyrimo bei anketavimo rezultatai. / -.

Magistro tezėse analizuojama teorinė darnios plėtros koncepcija, jos įvairialypė samprata. Pristatytas apibendrintas požiūris pagal ekologinę, socialinę ir ekonominę grupes. Aptariami darnios plėtros principai, darnumo formos. Tezėse gilinamasi į tai, kokią įtaka darni koncepcija turi turizmui. Darnus turizmas aptariamas kaip regiono galimybė sukurti tokią turizmo infrastruktūrą, kurioje būtų išlaikoma natūralių gamtinių išteklių bazė ir tuo pat metu būtų kuriama panaši į konkurentų rinką ateities kartoms. Pateikiama darnaus turizmo samprata, kuriami darnios turizmo plėtros principai išryškinantys darnios turizmo koncepcijos ypatumus lyginant su bendra darnumo koncepcija. Siekiant užtikrinti Lietuvos, kaip unikalaus turistinio regiono, konkurencinį pranašumą kitų šalių atžvilgiu tezėse atskleidžiamos turistinio regiono savitumo, kultūrinio ir istorinio paveldo apsaugos problemos, kurias siūloma spręsti taikant darnios turizmo plėtros koncepciją. Magistro tezėse remiantis išanalizuotais teoriniais darnumo aspektais, užsienio šalių patirtimi turizmo sektoriuje ir pirminio tyrimo rezultatais yra suformuojami Lietuvos darnios turizmo plėtros principai. Suformuoti Lietuvos darnios turizmo plėtros principai yra aktualūs šiandien, turizmo pramonei, jie leis efektyviai vystyti darnų turizmą Lietuvoje, skatins intensyvesnį principų taikymą rengiant turizmo strategijas, planus ir vietos veiksmus, užtikrins darnios turizmo plėtros sistemos ir darnios turizmo plėtros modelio palaikymą ir... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Master thesis theoretically analyzes the conception of sustainable development and its miscellaneous understanding. It presents a summarized point of view according to ecological, social and economic groups, overviews the principles of sustainable development and forms of sustainability. The thesis discusses the influence that the concept of sustainability has on tourism. Sustainable tourism is overviewed as region’s possibility to create infrastructure of tourism which would maintain the base of natural resources and at the same time would create a similar to competitors’ market for the future generations. The concept of sustainable tourism is presented, the principles of sustainable tourism development, which highlight peculiarities of the conception of sustainable tourism comparing it to the conception of sustainability, are created. To ensure competitive superiority of Lithuania as a unique tourism region comparing to other countries, the thesis presents the problems of unique tourism region, protection of cultural and historical heritage, and suggests solving them by applying the conception of sustainable tourism development. Based on the analyzed theoretical aspects of sustainability, foreign countries’ experience in the tourism sector and the results of primary research, the principles of sustainable tourism development in Lithuania are formulated. The formulated principles of sustainable tourism development in Lithuania today are important in tourism industry. They... [to full text]

Thesis (DTech (Tourism and Hospitality Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. / Prior studies have shown that the information communication technology sector worldwide is perceived as a transformative and enabling tool for the other economic activities to improve citizens’ lives. In a Rwandan context, information communication technology integration in economic sector activities such as tourism, with the adoption of a value chain approach, is thought to be an answer to a number of social and economic challenges, including unemployment, customer care services, and poor information knowledge. In combination with the tourism sector, it is possible that job creation opportunities could benefit unemployed Rwandans, particularly the young, where information communication technology is identified as a business in itself, and an enabling tool to improve inter-economic and crosscutting activities in a growing economy. Despite mixed results from various studies, information communication technology for a tourism village could be an enabling tool for national and regional development, if priority focus on ICT and tourism quality infrastructures is maintained. Research on the evolving nature of the information communication technology sector, through tourism activities in Rwanda, could yield many off-farm jobs besides solely agrarian activities. The study was conducted on an extensive scale, in order to facilitate the generalisation of the results, employing 720 tourism stakeholders’ surveys, ten interviews with government tourism officials, and ten focus group discussions to garner both quantitative and qualitative data. A mixed research method was used to minimise possible research bias and maximise the accuracy of the findings in the four provinces and Kigali City in Rwanda. Of the 720 questionnaires distributed, 615 were usable. Regarding the interviews with government officials, focus group discussions, field observations and secondary data analysis, the researcher found that the information communication technology contribution to tourism stakeholders’ economic lives was at variance with residents’ perceptions in the provinces and districts, and contradicted the information communication technology benefits of connectivity, internet accessibility and usability in their locality. It was also confirmed that information communication technology contributions to tourism stakeholders were at a very low level, where the contribution was limited to telephone subscriptions and their uses, for example for mobile money transfers. The future of information communication technology contributions to tourism stakeholders is positive, if integrated value chain approaches are adopted to benefit poor communities at a tourist destination being visited. A model of an information communication technology village for the development of a tourism village is proposed. This could serve as a catalyst to measure the impacts on both the information communication technology and tourism sectors discussed in this study. More importantly, it was clearly found that the culture of approaching local communities in the process of policy drafting, or any developmental programme, is not present in Rwanda, and this was shown as a critical issue because of the costly nature of implementation of changes. Consequently, this study found that there was potential to support projections for information communication technology policies to achieve the objectives of sustainable development through tourism, promoting rural development, and a reduction of poverty in general / Rwandan Government, through the Ministry of Education