Is being responsible sustainable in Tourism? connections and critical differences
- Authors: Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Responsible tourism , Sustainable tourism , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/483527 , uj:43886 , Citation: Saarinen, J. Is being responsible sustainable in Tourism? connections and critical differences. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6599. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126599
- Description: Abstract: Since the early 1990s, sustainability has formed a development paradigm for tourism. Recently, however, researchers and policymakers have shown considerable interest in the notion of responsibility in tourism. While responsible and sustainable tourism share many common elements, their ideological context and societal background may involve critical differences. The purpose of this review paper is to discuss the ideas of responsibility and sustainability in tourism and especially how they have emerged in tourism studies and activities, and what implications their differences may have for tourism development and its future practices and policies. Here, sustainable tourism is understood as being based on regulative structures involving multiple scales of policies and decisionmaking, while responsible tourism derives some of its core focus and practices from neoliberal governance with its emphasis on individualized and personalized behavior and decision-making. These different contextual backgrounds indicate why we should not automatically equate these two ideas in research, especially when thinking about how the growth-driven tourism industry could and should respond to global challenges in future. Furthermore, building on the structuration theory, the paper discusses how these two different approaches are often interconnected and can lead a way towards sustainable development in tourism.
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- Authors: Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Responsible tourism , Sustainable tourism , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/483527 , uj:43886 , Citation: Saarinen, J. Is being responsible sustainable in Tourism? connections and critical differences. Sustainability 2021, 13, 6599. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13126599
- Description: Abstract: Since the early 1990s, sustainability has formed a development paradigm for tourism. Recently, however, researchers and policymakers have shown considerable interest in the notion of responsibility in tourism. While responsible and sustainable tourism share many common elements, their ideological context and societal background may involve critical differences. The purpose of this review paper is to discuss the ideas of responsibility and sustainability in tourism and especially how they have emerged in tourism studies and activities, and what implications their differences may have for tourism development and its future practices and policies. Here, sustainable tourism is understood as being based on regulative structures involving multiple scales of policies and decisionmaking, while responsible tourism derives some of its core focus and practices from neoliberal governance with its emphasis on individualized and personalized behavior and decision-making. These different contextual backgrounds indicate why we should not automatically equate these two ideas in research, especially when thinking about how the growth-driven tourism industry could and should respond to global challenges in future. Furthermore, building on the structuration theory, the paper discusses how these two different approaches are often interconnected and can lead a way towards sustainable development in tourism.
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Nature-based tourism operators’ perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
- Mushawemhuka, William, Rogerson, Jayne M., Saarinen, Jarkko
- Authors: Mushawemhuka, William , Rogerson, Jayne M. , Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Tourism , Sustainable development , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290119 , uj:31490 , Citation: Mushawemhuka W., Rogerson J.M. and Saarinen J., 2018: Nature-based tourism operators’ perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, 42(42), 115-127. DOI: http://doi. org/10.2478/bog-2018-0034.
- Description: Abstract: Climate and weather are important resources for tourism. In particular, nature-based tourism activities and operations are largely dependent on and affected by environmental conditions and changes. Due to the significant socio-economic role of the nature-based tourism and the tourism industry, in general, in the region of southern Africa it is important to understand the dynamics between the industry and climate change. A key aspect of this understanding are perceptions and adaptation preparedness of tourism operators towards the estimated impact of climate change. There is a dearth of empirical studies on climate change perceptions and adaptation in nature-based tourism operations across southern Africa and specifically from Zimbabwe. This research gap is addressed in this article which provides an exploratory analysis of the nature of climate change adaptation practices occurring in southern Africa using evidence from Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
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- Authors: Mushawemhuka, William , Rogerson, Jayne M. , Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Tourism , Sustainable development , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290119 , uj:31490 , Citation: Mushawemhuka W., Rogerson J.M. and Saarinen J., 2018: Nature-based tourism operators’ perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series, 42(42), 115-127. DOI: http://doi. org/10.2478/bog-2018-0034.
- Description: Abstract: Climate and weather are important resources for tourism. In particular, nature-based tourism activities and operations are largely dependent on and affected by environmental conditions and changes. Due to the significant socio-economic role of the nature-based tourism and the tourism industry, in general, in the region of southern Africa it is important to understand the dynamics between the industry and climate change. A key aspect of this understanding are perceptions and adaptation preparedness of tourism operators towards the estimated impact of climate change. There is a dearth of empirical studies on climate change perceptions and adaptation in nature-based tourism operations across southern Africa and specifically from Zimbabwe. This research gap is addressed in this article which provides an exploratory analysis of the nature of climate change adaptation practices occurring in southern Africa using evidence from Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
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Sustainability management and tourism impacts on communities : residents’ attitudes in Maun and Tshabong, Botswana
- Manwa, Haretsebe, Saarinen, Jarkko, Atlhopheng, Julius R., Hambira, Wame L.
- Authors: Manwa, Haretsebe , Saarinen, Jarkko , Atlhopheng, Julius R. , Hambira, Wame L.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sustainable tourism , Tourism impacts , Community-based tourism
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/239195 , uj:24570 , Citation: , Manwa, H. et al. 2017. Sustainability management and tourism impacts on communities : residents’ attitudes in Maun and Tshabong, Botswana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, Volume 6(3):1-15. , ISSN: 2223-814X
- Description: Abstract: Sustainability management and especially socio-cultural sustainability of tourism is premised on community awareness, participation and deriving socio-economic benefits from tourism. The purpose of the study was to examine local awareness, attitudes and relations towards tourism operations in Maun and Tshabong, Botswana. A qualitative study informed by in-depth interviews was undertaken in two tourist destinations in Botswana, viz. Maun and Tshabong which are at different stages and scales of tourism development. Based on the study the interviewed community members from both case sites were supportive of further tourism growth and development. Interestingly, in particular, there was support for the promotion of cultural tourism which was seen as ensuring meaningful community participation in tourism development and operations. Other findings suggested that interviewees were also aware of negative impacts associated with tourism such as pollution, demonstration effects and economic leakages. The issue of poaching was of particular local concern as it was perceived against the spirit of community-based tourism.
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- Authors: Manwa, Haretsebe , Saarinen, Jarkko , Atlhopheng, Julius R. , Hambira, Wame L.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Sustainable tourism , Tourism impacts , Community-based tourism
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/239195 , uj:24570 , Citation: , Manwa, H. et al. 2017. Sustainability management and tourism impacts on communities : residents’ attitudes in Maun and Tshabong, Botswana. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, Volume 6(3):1-15. , ISSN: 2223-814X
- Description: Abstract: Sustainability management and especially socio-cultural sustainability of tourism is premised on community awareness, participation and deriving socio-economic benefits from tourism. The purpose of the study was to examine local awareness, attitudes and relations towards tourism operations in Maun and Tshabong, Botswana. A qualitative study informed by in-depth interviews was undertaken in two tourist destinations in Botswana, viz. Maun and Tshabong which are at different stages and scales of tourism development. Based on the study the interviewed community members from both case sites were supportive of further tourism growth and development. Interestingly, in particular, there was support for the promotion of cultural tourism which was seen as ensuring meaningful community participation in tourism development and operations. Other findings suggested that interviewees were also aware of negative impacts associated with tourism such as pollution, demonstration effects and economic leakages. The issue of poaching was of particular local concern as it was perceived against the spirit of community-based tourism.
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The last resort? ski tourism and climate change in Arctic Sweden
- Demiroglu, Osman Cenk, Lundmark, Linda, Saarinen, Jarkko, Müller, Dieter K.
- Authors: Demiroglu, Osman Cenk , Lundmark, Linda , Saarinen, Jarkko , Müller, Dieter K.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Finland , Climate change , Sweden
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458155 , uj:40684 , Citation: Demiroglu, O.C. et al. 2020. The last resort? Ski tourism and climate change in Arctic Sweden. , DOI 10.1108/JTF-05-2019-0046
- Description: Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the external and internal factors that support or challenge a possible transformation of Arctic Sweden into a major ski destination under a changing climate. Design/methodology/approach – The paper questions future availability of the physical and the human factors that foster ski tourism development in Arctic Sweden and suggests a comparative case study in relation to the already existing large resort-based ski destinations in Arctic Finland. Findings – Preliminary documentary analysis shows that the governmental and the industrial discourses over the past decade have acknowledged a competitive edge for Sweden and its northernmost regions in particular and may even propose a structural shift for ski tourism in the near future agenda. The visualisations based on natural snow projections presented in this paper confirm this comparative advantage but other technical and socioeconomic development factors are further discussed, in relation to Arctic Finland. Research limitations/implications – Future research agenda is suggested to cover, first, assessment of natural and technical snow reliability of existing and all potential ski areas in Sweden and within its competitive set extending to all the Nordics and the Alps, then, incorporation of adaptive capacities of the suppliers but especially the likely substitution tendencies of the consumers, and finally, evaluation of the overall situation in terms of the regional development needs. Social implications – It is apparent that land use conflicts will arise in case of large ski resort-based destination development in Arctic Sweden, especially around the environmentally protected areas, which are not only already important attractions for nature-based tourism but also traditional livelihoods for the Sami. Originality/value – This is the first paper to discuss a potential regional and structural shift of ski tourism in Sweden.
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- Authors: Demiroglu, Osman Cenk , Lundmark, Linda , Saarinen, Jarkko , Müller, Dieter K.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Finland , Climate change , Sweden
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458155 , uj:40684 , Citation: Demiroglu, O.C. et al. 2020. The last resort? Ski tourism and climate change in Arctic Sweden. , DOI 10.1108/JTF-05-2019-0046
- Description: Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the external and internal factors that support or challenge a possible transformation of Arctic Sweden into a major ski destination under a changing climate. Design/methodology/approach – The paper questions future availability of the physical and the human factors that foster ski tourism development in Arctic Sweden and suggests a comparative case study in relation to the already existing large resort-based ski destinations in Arctic Finland. Findings – Preliminary documentary analysis shows that the governmental and the industrial discourses over the past decade have acknowledged a competitive edge for Sweden and its northernmost regions in particular and may even propose a structural shift for ski tourism in the near future agenda. The visualisations based on natural snow projections presented in this paper confirm this comparative advantage but other technical and socioeconomic development factors are further discussed, in relation to Arctic Finland. Research limitations/implications – Future research agenda is suggested to cover, first, assessment of natural and technical snow reliability of existing and all potential ski areas in Sweden and within its competitive set extending to all the Nordics and the Alps, then, incorporation of adaptive capacities of the suppliers but especially the likely substitution tendencies of the consumers, and finally, evaluation of the overall situation in terms of the regional development needs. Social implications – It is apparent that land use conflicts will arise in case of large ski resort-based destination development in Arctic Sweden, especially around the environmentally protected areas, which are not only already important attractions for nature-based tourism but also traditional livelihoods for the Sami. Originality/value – This is the first paper to discuss a potential regional and structural shift of ski tourism in Sweden.
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‘After glaciers?’ Towards post-Arctic tourism
- Varnajot, Alix, Saarinen, Jarkko
- Authors: Varnajot, Alix , Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Post-Arctic tourism , Last chance tourism , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/494827 , uj:44911 , Citation: Varnajot, A. and Saarinen, J., 2021. ‘After glaciers?’Towards post-Arctic tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, p.103205. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2021.103205 , ISSN: 0160-7383
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- Authors: Varnajot, Alix , Saarinen, Jarkko
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Post-Arctic tourism , Last chance tourism , Climate change
- Language: English
- Type: Journal article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/494827 , uj:44911 , Citation: Varnajot, A. and Saarinen, J., 2021. ‘After glaciers?’Towards post-Arctic tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, p.103205. , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2021.103205 , ISSN: 0160-7383
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