Sustainability and Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism Development in Jakobstad - Kalajoki
Salmela, Joel; Rahman, Mohammad Mohibur (2014)
Salmela, Joel
Rahman, Mohammad Mohibur
Centria ammattikorkeakoulu (Keski-Pohjanmaan ammattikorkeakoulu)
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014052910912
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014052910912
Tiivistelmä
Tourism is not always about business. It can also affect the society in various other ways. There are socio-economic impacts of tourism for both host community and travelers’ community. These impacts can be positive as well as negative. By upholding tourism, a certain area can become financially solvent and the host community can endorse a better lifestyle.
The aim of this research was to examine the tourism situation and future prospects of the chosen touristic destinations in forms of sustainability concern, social and economic impact. The research methods used in this thesis were both quantitative, an online survey, and qualitative, semi-structured interview. The respondents of the quantitative online survey were not picked by the researchers, but were random, spontaneous participants. However, the interviewees of the qualitative research were tourism field professionals, who have vast experience and have worked with tourism directly and indirectly.
The research conclusions were made by combining the findings of both of the conducted researches. From the research findings it can be seen that there is a lack of concern in terms of environment and sustainability issues. In the chosen destinations the situation is not alarming yet, but as both of the destinations are showing development in tourism, considering the future, both need to focus more on sustainable development and creating environmental awareness among the local inhabitants, as well as incoming tourists.
The aim of this research was to examine the tourism situation and future prospects of the chosen touristic destinations in forms of sustainability concern, social and economic impact. The research methods used in this thesis were both quantitative, an online survey, and qualitative, semi-structured interview. The respondents of the quantitative online survey were not picked by the researchers, but were random, spontaneous participants. However, the interviewees of the qualitative research were tourism field professionals, who have vast experience and have worked with tourism directly and indirectly.
The research conclusions were made by combining the findings of both of the conducted researches. From the research findings it can be seen that there is a lack of concern in terms of environment and sustainability issues. In the chosen destinations the situation is not alarming yet, but as both of the destinations are showing development in tourism, considering the future, both need to focus more on sustainable development and creating environmental awareness among the local inhabitants, as well as incoming tourists.