Potential of Ecotourism in Finland
Pöyhönen, Annukka (2015)
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015121821462
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015121821462
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The objective of this thesis was to examine the potential and the potential of ecotourism in Finland. The research focuses on different dimensions of ecotourism business as well as the stage we are at in Finland when it comes to ecotourism business. One of the main points was also to clarify the meanings of and the differences between ecotourism, nature-based tourism and sustainable tourism.
Desktop research was chosen as the main research method. The intention was use it to survey existing information on the topic. The research was done with the help of literature, both Finnish and foreign. In addition, Internet sources were also utilized. In the research part different aspects of ecotourism business were examined as well as how ecotourism businesses operate in other countries.
Based on the research there are no ecotourism businesses in Finland. The terms nature-based tourism and sustainable tourism are very close to ecotourism and the research showed that the tourism companies in Finland perceive themselves as nature-based or sustainable tourism companies. The research also showed that the ecotourism business itself has several matters to consider. Ecotourism is doing well in countries such as Sweden and Norway, so it can be said that it would also have business potential in Finland.
Desktop research was chosen as the main research method. The intention was use it to survey existing information on the topic. The research was done with the help of literature, both Finnish and foreign. In addition, Internet sources were also utilized. In the research part different aspects of ecotourism business were examined as well as how ecotourism businesses operate in other countries.
Based on the research there are no ecotourism businesses in Finland. The terms nature-based tourism and sustainable tourism are very close to ecotourism and the research showed that the tourism companies in Finland perceive themselves as nature-based or sustainable tourism companies. The research also showed that the ecotourism business itself has several matters to consider. Ecotourism is doing well in countries such as Sweden and Norway, so it can be said that it would also have business potential in Finland.