This diploma thesis, which is called Tradition and habits as a sustainable product of tourism, deals with the analysis of traditions in Českobudějovicko, focuses more on the tradition of fishing and fish farming. It focuses more on the producers and suggests a sustainable tourism product. The aim of the thesis is to propose a sustainable tourism product in the chosen destination of Českobudějovicko with the expression of economic impacts, based on the analysis of traditions and customs offers. The partial objective is to analyze the supply of fishery and fishery producers in connection with tourism use.

171 p. / Submitted by Santiago Fabio (fabio.ssantiago@hotmail.com) on 2012-12-17T19:24:00Z No. of bitstreams: 1 44444.pdf: 5899055 bytes, checksum: 06ec3a199b1b6d39867392bb9730d8a0 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-12-17T19:24:00Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 44444.pdf: 5899055 bytes, checksum: 06ec3a199b1b6d39867392bb9730d8a0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / A presente pesquisa buscou compreender o “processo de desenvolvimento do turismo em Cabo Verde” à luz do conceito de sustentabilidade turística. Para tanto, formulou-se inicialmente a seguinte pergunta problema: o desenvolvimento do setor do turismo no Arquipélago cabo-verdiano processou-se de forma sustentável no decorrer dos anos 2000 a 2010? Para interpretar a problemática do turismo em Cabo Verde e, consequentemente responder a essa pergunta de partida, foram usados elementos teóricos encontrados nos trabalhos de MILANI; DROULERS (2002), IRVING (2005) ABRANJA (2009), CABRAL (2006), MONIZ (2006), SOUSA (2006), DELAMARO et al. (2007), FARSARI, et. al. (2007), DINICA (2008), SILVA (2008), BARTHOLO et. al. (2009), PRADO, et, al (2004) BRITO; MELO (2008), NUNES (2009). Do ponto de vista metodológico, trata-se de um estudo exploratório de caráter teórico e empírico. No processo do estudo de caso do Setor de Turismo no Arquipélago, foi adotada a abordagem quanti-qualitativa, considerada a mais adequada, tendo em vista a natureza fenomenológica do conceito investigado. Entre as técnicas utilizadas no processo de coleta e análise dos dados/informações utilizadas nesta pesquisa, estão: o método de Análise Documental (BARDIN, 2009), e os Indicadores de Sustentabilidade Turística, propostos por Garcia e Díaz (2007), e pela Comissão Europeia ("ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", DGXI-EC, 1993, apud, APA, 2007). O estudo teve como principais sujeitos de pesquisa, grupos de residentes, empresários locais e turistas, selecionados a partir do método não probabilístico intencional (BERQUÓ et. al., p. 1981). As ilhas do Sal, Boavista, São Tiago e São Vicente, fizeram parte da amostra desta pesquisa. O estudo do processo de desenvolvimento do turismo no Arquipélago foi feito em três etapas. Na primeira, a análise foi realizada com base nos Indicadores de Sustentabilidade Turística e concluiu-se que, a despeito dos grupos de Residentes entrevistados colocarem estar satisfeitos com a atividade turística que se vem desenrolando, outros indicadores como a empregabilidade, apontaram que o número de empregos gerados não é representativo quando comparado com o montante de investimentos estrangeiros diretos que o setor vem recebendo. Na segunda etapa, a análise foi feita a partir da percepção dos três grupos entrevistados, e concluiu que esse setor tem experimentando avanços significativos decorrentes não só da sua natural capacidade de atração, como também pelo fato dos sucessivos governos terem investido em infraestruturas turísticas de qualidade. Isto tem resultado em aumento no número de turistas oriundos de diferentes partes do mundo. Na terceira etapa, a análise foi realizada tendo como parâmetro o atual Plano Estratégico Para o Desenvolvimento do Turismo em Cabo Verde, e inferiu-se que a ausência de um Plano que adote políticas estratégicas de gestão, no nível de complexidade desse setor no Arquipélago, justifica em grande medida os problemas do segmento do turismo em Cabo Verde. Por fim, concluiu-se, com base nos resultados encontrados, que o processo de desenvolvimeto do turismo em Cabo Verde se deu de forma pouco sustentável. / Salvador

Tourism is viewed as an important industry to help local economies overcome poverty and low rates of employment. The economic benefits of a growing tourism industry cannot be disputed in a South Africa where unemployment levels remain above international averages. However, whether South Africa is successfully exploiting opportunities to grow the industry sustainably remains questionable. Many attempts have been made to help the industry implement sustainable tourism practices, especially amongst accommodation establishments. However, policies formulated, initiatives designed and current industry norms and standards make very little distinction between various sizes and categories of establishments. As a result, smaller establishments are lumped together with larger establishments and solutions developed do not address the unique needs of this sector. This study introduces the concept of a smaller accommodation establishment (SAE). While the adoption of sustainable tourism practices within tourism remains unsatisfactory, this study focuses on illustrating the importance of the SAE sector specifically within the tourism sector. It proposes that SAEs are defined and categorised in a format that will allow for greater comparisons in performance – both in relation to each other and in relation to their larger counterparts. This will also allow for the collection of more meaningful data towards establishing baselines and benchmarks. Through a detailed literature review, this study investigates reasons why the adoption of sustainable tourism practices has been lower than desired by SAEs. The research first and foremost focuses on how to define sustainable tourism and responsible tourism and how to define an SAE so as to create a context for the remainder of the research. The literature review used the Porter’s Five Forces model to analyse the relative sustainability of the sector, and proposed the main barriers to implementation of sustainable tourism practices amongst SAEs. It then set out to answer the question: "What framework and mechanisms could be used to help SAEs overcome the barriers to implementing sustainable tourism, thus enabling sustainable growth and development of SAEs as a sub-sector of the tourism industry?" In answering the above question, the study used the Delphi method of reaching consensus to test the views industry experts in relation to the definition and categorisation of SAEs, the size of the sector, the relative importance of the sector in the overall South African economy as well as the potential barriers to SAEs implementing sustainable tourism practices. The study then tested these findings through a broad industry survey that collected qualitative and quantitative data from SAE owners and managers across South Africa. The findings of the broad industry survey confirmed the findings of the literature review and industry expert questionnaires. It added additional data that provided perspectives on the uptake of sustainable tourism practices amongst SAEs and helped to set some baselines for the SAE sector. It also added additional dimensions to be considered in the development of the framework. Finally, the research utilised focus groups and individual interviews with SAE owners and managers to determine the validity of the findings from the previous sections. From the inputs of the literature review and the three data collection phases, this research develops a comprehensive framework for the implementation of sustainable tourism practices amongst SAEs. The framework is a flexible, adaptable and scalable tool that assists in communicating a specific approach that could be utilised by many role players in the SAE sustainable tourism implementation arena, including the SAE owners, public sector entities, private sector business, industry professionals and community members. The essence of the proposed framework is to support the implementation of sustainable tourism practise amongst SAEs, thus enhancing the overall sustainability of the smaller accommodation sector while also addressing the sustainability of the cluster. The framework includes recommendations on how SAEs should be defined and categorised, as well as how sustainable tourism should be defined. The use of the proposed framework helps to draw the attention of sustainability efforts to clusters of SAEs rather than individual businesses and adds to local competitiveness through engaging the supply chains of accommodation establishments. Combining mechanisms such as incentives and change processes, route development and policy formulation guides the framework to provide collaborative holistic approaches to overcoming the barriers of sustainable tourism practices. The framework also recommends holistic indicators of success that do not only represent the performance of individual businesses, but also of business clusters, the tourism sector and the impacted communities. Within clusters, greater cohesion amongst role players will provide greater negotiation power in various aspects such as cost reduction and more favourable policy formulation processes which involves a greater base of role players. Through the adoption of guiding questions within the framework, each of the role players is able to take responsibility their actions and decisions / Environmental Sciences / Ph. D. (Environmental Management)

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:32:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2006-06-02Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:02:51Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 bovo_r_dr_rcla.pdf: 6158255 bytes, checksum: 96aec71b4adaf90982545795910aceb3 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Para desenvolver o turismo de forma sustentável é preciso considerar que o seu desempenho recebe influências de variáveis endógenas e exógenas e está condicionado por múltiplas intervenções de entidades públicas e/ou privadas. Neste contexto, é de fundamental importância o papel do poder público municipal como agente de articulação entre os interesses e as necessidades da iniciativa privada, da comunidade e dos turistas, visando a conciliar, por meio de políticas públicas baseadas em princípios de sustentabilidade, a exploração e a conservação dos recursos locais (matéria-prima indispensável à atividade turística). A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo a proposição de diretrizes, programas, ações e indicadores de avaliação para políticas públicas municipais de turismo sustentável. Para tanto, utilizou-se de experiências de municípios paulistas considerados referência no desenvolvimento do turismo sustentável e da produção técnica-científica de vários campos do conhecimento. Nesta pesquisa, a proposta de diretrizes, programas, ações e indicadores de avaliação para políticas públicas de turismo sustentável é recomendada a ser construída, implantada e avaliada em espaços de democratização das decisões, que envolvem agentes da administração pública, da sociedade civil e da iniciativa privada, como forma de alcançar e manter o desenvolvimento do turismo sustentável com base local. / In order to develop tourism in a sustainable manner we must bear in mind that its performance is influenced by endogenous and exogenous variables and is conditioned by multiple interventions from public and/ or private entities. In this context, the role of municipal authorities is of fundamental importance as the coordinator between the interests and necessities of the private sector, the community and the tourists, and aims at conciliating the exploration and conservation of local resources (the raw material indispensable to tourism) in a sustainable fashion. The objective of the present research is to propose guidelines and programmes for municipal policies regarding sustainable tourism. In this case, the experience of São Paulo state municipalities, considered as a reference in the development of sustainable tourism and of scientific-technical knowledge in different fields, was used. Proposals for public policies are recommended which should be developed, implemented and evaluated in a democratic manner involving public officials, society in general and private organizations, as a way of reaching and maintaining the development of sustainable tourism at the local community level.

abstract: This study explores domestic and international tourists' perceptions of nature-based tourism using the North-South conceptualization of nature and the setting up of national parks as a conceptual framework. In addition, using Urry's (1990) tourist gaze, the study assesses tourism promotions in Botswana from locals' and tourism marketers' points of view. Moreover, the study assesses locals' tourist gaze and compares it with the international tourist gaze. Qualitative methods were used to collect data, including in-depth interviews with local residents, international tourists, and tourism promoters such as government agencies and the private sector. Photo-elicitation interviews were also carried out to help identify the respondents' gaze. Six study sites, including the protected areas of Chobe National Park (CNP), Moremi Game Reserve (MGR), two cities of Gaborone and Francistown, and two urban villages of Palapye and Maun were selected for this study. Results indicate that the way people in the South conceptualize nature is different from the way international tourists do, and this has an impact on visitations to national parks. While for international tourists nature symbolizes recreation, rejuvenation, and an opportunity `to get away from it all', for locals it is seen as a part of everyday life. Furthermore, tourism promotions in the country are geared towards promoting Western tourists' gaze with the local market gaze being totally ignored by the sector. The local gaze is also different from the Western gaze. While for international tourists visiting Botswana the gaze is directed towards wildlife and wilderness, for locals, the gaze is directed towards more traditional destinations, such as farms, as well as more `modern' attractions and `touristic' attractions. However, it is the Western gaze that is taken into consideration by tourism promoters, thereby questioning the sustainability of an industry that disregards one group over another. The results also indicate that culture and historical events have an impact on visitations to protected areas. Policy implications are discussed. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Community Resources and Development 2014

abstract: This study aimed to explore the relationship between international backpackers and local communities in the developing world. By investigating the role of technology design in a backpacking trip, this research analyzed the potential to improve Sustainable Tourism for both international backpackers and local communities. The idea of achieving sustainability in this research is to assess both economic and cultural impact through the assistance of technology. This study originates from a grounded theory approach triangulated from literature reviews and the researcher’s observations. The research tested the suitability of this theory by using qualitative research methods, then analyzed the appropriateness of its applicability. The findings suggested some useful standards for proposing design solutions to enhance sustainable tourism within the backpacker segment / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Design 2016

Cette recherche-action est consacrée au développement durable appliqué au tourisme. Elle débute par l'analyse des textes fondamentaux pour connaître l'essence même de la durabilité. Elle se poursuit par l'analyse de la prise en compte du concept par les acteurs liés au tourisme. Elle se termine par des préconisations opérationnelles pour faciliter l'application du concept, en s'appuyant sur des expériences variées, menées au sein de territoires, d'entreprises et de formations. Cette recherche nous a semblé utile car nous sommes conscients de l'aggravation des problèmes environnementaux et sociaux de la planète, et de la part de responsabilité du tourisme. Nous avons observé, en 15 ans d'expériences, que des acteurs œuvrent en faveur de nouvelles formes de tourisme, moins prédatrices pour l'environnement, plus performantes socialement. Malheureusement ces initiatives sont souvent fragiles, marginales et marginalisées. Les raisons sont multiples. La plus fondamentale à nos yeux est le manque de savoir-faire pour qu'elles deviennent significatives. Celui-ci impose un changement de culture et de pratiques et l'application de valeurs universelles au service de la stimulation et de l'autonomie, dans une logique de coopération généralisée. L'économie n'est pas oubliée dans cette recherche. Aujourd'hui, le tourisme en France perd en compétitivité, en se basant sur des standards et des normes engendrant une concurrence effrénée entre les destinations et les entreprises. Il convient de changer de modèle pour favoriser une offre territorialement intégrée, diffuse, diversifiée, créative, inspirée, innovante, reposant sur des valeurs, une offre capable de répondre aux attentes des touristes et des citoyens. / This action research is focused on the concept of sustainable development applied to tourism. It starts with an analysis of fundamental texts in order to know the essence of sustainability. It goes on analysing the taking into account of this concept by the tourism-concerned stakeholders. It ends with operational recommendations in order to facilitate the appropriation and application of this concept, relying on various experiments taken within territories, businesses and training courses. This research sounded useful, for we are aware of the worsening of environmental and social problems on the planet and of the part of responsibility taken by the tourism activity. It seemed useful, since we have observed, over 15 years experience that stakeholders work to develop new forms of tourism, less predatory for environment and socially more performing. Unluckily, those initiatives often remain fragile, marginal and marginalised. The reasons are varied. The most fundamental one for us is a lack of know-how in making them stronger, more numerous, more significant. This know-how implies a change in culture and practices, and the application of values linked to universalism, at the service of stimulation and autonomy, in a generalized logic of cooperation. Economy is not left aside in this research. Today, tourism in France is losing in competitiveness, basing itself on standards and norms, therefore generating a frenetic concurrence between destinations and businesses. It is time to change the development model in order to favour a diffuse, diversified, creative and inspired offer relying on values and territorial resources, able to respond to both tourists and citizens expectations.STAR

Thesis (MTech (Tourism Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011. / The revenue generated by tourism can be directed to the social and cultural well being of communities. This aspect is considered as an important social dimension of sustainable tourism. Management should develop a prescient, well-founded, and creative view of future opportunities that will spur pre-emptive competence-building, provide focus into their efforts, ensure consistency in investment programmes, and serve as a guide for decisions concerning strategic alliances and acquisitions. It is necessary to acknowledge the impact of tourism on the socio-economic development of communities. The creation of employment, transfer of skills, contribution to venue infrastructure, local arts and cultural development, as well as the process of product ownership to show their willingness to do so, may add to a great deal of community pride. Over a period of time, the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) has developed into a major arts festival in South Africa. Since its inception in 1994, and with an initial investment of R750 000.00, the festival turn-over grew to an estimated R65 million in 2006. As the festival operates as a Section 21 Company (an organisation not for gain), funding depends entirely on grants, donations, contributions and corporate sponsorships. Arts festivals can be grouped within the current corporate and social funding framework of ABSA Bank. Despite the type and rate of growth, local communities and consumers have reached different stages in the adoption of the festival.

Orientador: Leandro Eugenio da Silva Cerri / Banca: Mariselma Ferreira Zaine / Banca: Fernando Rocha Nogueira / Banca: Lúcia Helena de Oliveira Gerardi / Banca: Maria Inez Pagani / Resumo: Para desenvolver o turismo de forma sustentável é preciso considerar que o seu desempenho recebe influências de variáveis endógenas e exógenas e está condicionado por múltiplas intervenções de entidades públicas e/ou privadas. Neste contexto, é de fundamental importância o papel do poder público municipal como agente de articulação entre os interesses e as necessidades da iniciativa privada, da comunidade e dos turistas, visando a conciliar, por meio de políticas públicas baseadas em princípios de sustentabilidade, a exploração e a conservação dos recursos locais (matéria-prima indispensável à atividade turística). A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo a proposição de diretrizes, programas, ações e indicadores de avaliação para políticas públicas municipais de turismo sustentável. Para tanto, utilizou-se de experiências de municípios paulistas considerados referência no desenvolvimento do turismo sustentável e da produção técnica-científica de vários campos do conhecimento. Nesta pesquisa, a proposta de diretrizes, programas, ações e indicadores de avaliação para políticas públicas de turismo sustentável é recomendada a ser construída, implantada e avaliada em espaços de democratização das decisões, que envolvem agentes da administração pública, da sociedade civil e da iniciativa privada, como forma de alcançar e manter o desenvolvimento do turismo sustentável com base local. / Abstract: In order to develop tourism in a sustainable manner we must bear in mind that its performance is influenced by endogenous and exogenous variables and is conditioned by multiple interventions from public and/ or private entities. In this context, the role of municipal authorities is of fundamental importance as the coordinator between the interests and necessities of the private sector, the community and the tourists, and aims at conciliating the exploration and conservation of local resources (the raw material indispensable to tourism) in a sustainable fashion. The objective of the present research is to propose guidelines and programmes for municipal policies regarding sustainable tourism. In this case, the experience of São Paulo state municipalities, considered as a reference in the development of sustainable tourism and of scientific-technical knowledge in different fields, was used. Proposals for public policies are recommended which should be developed, implemented and evaluated in a democratic manner involving public officials, society in general and private organizations, as a way of reaching and maintaining the development of sustainable tourism at the local community level. / Doutor

The tourism industry has continuously grown in the last fifty years, promoted economic growth and created jobs (UNWTO, 2017). Nevertheless, this industry is impacting and greatly stressing natural environments and societies inciting a transformation towards a more sustainable form of tourism practices (Williams & Ponsford, 2009). The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (UNWTO, 2016). The purpose of the declaration was to position the tourism industry as a tool to address the Universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (UNWTO, 2016). A backcasting participatory approach was used to explore the roles of the SDGs in creating future sustainable tourism destinations, using Swedish Lapland as a reference. The study uses backcasting as a method together with a literature review and semi-structured interviews to key stakeholders. The study concludes that SDGs are good parameters to describe current scenarios in order to develop desired ones. It also finds that sustainable future tourism destinations are highly connected with environment and society as part of the core experience, resecting traditions and culture. In order to achieve sustainable future destinations legislation, better practices and alternative methods of transportation need to be implemented alongside creating an experience that is based on responsibility towards nature and societies.