The role of social media in promoting responsible tourism : a comparative analysis of Nepal and Finland
Shrestha, Prabhat (2024)
2024
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Travel industry now highly rely on the social media platform to sale its services thus altering the behaviour of passengers as well as the monetary aspect that critics enjoys. This characteristic is investigated within this study through scenes and give insight of how virtual entertainment system is made to encourage ethical travel. Furthermore, the methods of focus will extend to examine the unique characteristics of the multimedia practices in those countries. In addition, how the Nepalese homestays, travel industry, local business environment in Nepal, ecotourism and leisure travel in Finland incurred financial benefits will also be examined. These examinations will be properly represented using information.
This thesis examines the potential of social media in positive influence and encouragement of responsible tourism in both Nepal and Finland with special attention to efficiency, economic impact and challenges that are likely to be faced. A quantitative, qualitative analysis through SPSS and content assessment of social media reveals that social media, especially videos, are useful in promoting responsible tourism. Nepal has a stronger influence due to different regional interests and resources commitment. Both countries benefit from the equation preserving employment and enhancing the value of the destination. Other limitations include the prevalence of fake news, language barrier and low interest can all suggest a need for better accuracy and strategy involvement.
This thesis helps to understand and compare between Finland and Nepal. The findings are precise enough to provide sufficient guidance for both the online recreation and tourism industry phases. Still, they proclaim not to restrict themselves to the contemporary gathering of information concerning safe travel habits and internet enjoyment. The broad objective therefore is to understand how web based entertainment might be ingeniously designed to promote proper travel business strategies that result in the achievement of monetary returns of objectors while at the same time encouraging responsible travel experiences.
This thesis examines the potential of social media in positive influence and encouragement of responsible tourism in both Nepal and Finland with special attention to efficiency, economic impact and challenges that are likely to be faced. A quantitative, qualitative analysis through SPSS and content assessment of social media reveals that social media, especially videos, are useful in promoting responsible tourism. Nepal has a stronger influence due to different regional interests and resources commitment. Both countries benefit from the equation preserving employment and enhancing the value of the destination. Other limitations include the prevalence of fake news, language barrier and low interest can all suggest a need for better accuracy and strategy involvement.
This thesis helps to understand and compare between Finland and Nepal. The findings are precise enough to provide sufficient guidance for both the online recreation and tourism industry phases. Still, they proclaim not to restrict themselves to the contemporary gathering of information concerning safe travel habits and internet enjoyment. The broad objective therefore is to understand how web based entertainment might be ingeniously designed to promote proper travel business strategies that result in the achievement of monetary returns of objectors while at the same time encouraging responsible travel experiences.