• Harnessing the Power of the Arctic: Connecting tourists to nature through dog sledging activities. 

      Cowell, Emma (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-15)
      This qualitative study explores the complex pockets of co-created interaction and throwntogetherness that produce meanings and value through an ethnographic sensory investigation of dog sledging tourism in Finnmark. I draw on a multirelational and multisensorial perspective on dog sledging, which means a holistic and socially constructed way of understanding Human-Animal Bonding (HAB) (DeMello, ...
    • Hiking to the "Real" Northernmost Point. Performing Identiy on the way to Knivskjellodden 

      Berg, Bjørn-Andreas (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-16)
      Summary: Over the last decade hiking tourism has grown in Norway. This is exemplified by the increasing numbers of tourists that visits Trolltunga, Prekestolen and Kjerag. These are the most prominent examples, which appears to be part of a larger trend. Knivskjellodden has likewise, seen a rise in visitor numbers over the last decade. This aim of this thesis is to build an understanding of ...
    • Home or on the Road. A study of motorhome tourism as a Norwegian phenomenon 

      Lorentzen, Remi Alexander (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-10-30)
      Motorhome tourism is a phenomenon seen on many Norwegian roads during the summer months. In the last two decades, motorhomes has increased in popularity in Norway, due to technological improvement and better comfort. The motorhome enables people to camp in various places, independent of tourism infrastructure and public transportation. This thesis aims to give meaning to the phenomenon of motorhome ...
    • Human dimensions of whale-watching - What it means to people to see whales in the wild? 

      Kalaja, Anna-Emilia (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-15)
      Globally, and, in Northern Norway, whale-watching is growing rapidly. In Norway, the growth can be partially explained by the increased number of whales near the coast. Furthermore, the popularity of nature and nature-based experiences has been reflected in increasing demand for such experiences by tourists coupled with an increasing emphasis being placed on the value of animals in the wild as opposed ...
    • Hva er årsakene til konflikter på arbeidsplasser og Hvordan har ledere og ansatte håndterte Covid-19 konflikter i Hotell Bransjen? 

      Baah, Eric (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-15)
      Grunnen for dette oppgave har vært å finne ut Hva er årsakene til konflikter på arbeidsplasser og Hvordan har ledere og ansatte håndterte Covid-19 konflikter i Hotell Bransjen. Jeg har benyttet av kvalitativ metode.For å besvare forskningsspørsmålene har jeg gjennomført intervjuer med seks informantene som består av ansatte og ledere i hotell bransjen. Funnene fra forskningen viser til forsjellige ...
    • Hvilke muligheter og utfordringer finnes i samarbeidet mellom Visit Ål og medlemsbedriftene sine? 

      Østgaard, Mari Clementine (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-11-15)
      Visit Ål sin medlemsmasse består av mange små, privateide reiselivsbedrifter. Bedriftene har begrensede ressurser, operere gjerne i ulike marked med ulike kundegrupper og ulike forventinger til hva Visit Ål skal levere av tjenester og oppgaver. Et samlet reiseliv vil ikke bare bidra med økt tyngde opp mot lokale myndigheter, men også bidra til en bedre kundeopplevelse i destinasjonen. Et samlet ...
    • The image of Norway as tourist destination presented in the Russian travel blogs 

      Klimova, Ekaterina (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-09-03)
      destination image, international tourism, Norway as a tourist destination, Russian tourists, Russian tourists in Scandinavia, formation of destination image, destination brand, blogs, travel blogs, Russian tourist market, Russian blogosphere, content analysis, qualitative method, NVIVO, tourism and literature
    • The image of the Arkhangelsk Region as a tourism destination 

      Khudyakova, Ekaterina (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-09-03)
      This research project is concerned with the investigation of the image of the Arkhangelsk Region among international tourists. It will include description of images that international tourists had during different stages of their visit in the destination from pre-travel stage to post-travel stage. Following that, I offer conclusions about image development and modification and about pre and post-image ...
    • The impact of stakeholder relations on the sustainability of tourism development. An Indonesian case study 

      Geiger, Ottilie Clara Eugenia (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-10-31)
      Following the publication of the Brundtland Commission’s Our Common Future Report, the concept of sustainable tourism development became highly influential internationally. Yet, despite the concept being frequently discussed, what exactly it embodies has not been conclusively defined. What is generally agreed upon is, that in order for tourism to fulfill its positive potential, it must be meticulously ...
    • Indigenous cultural tourism in Chitwan, Nepal: Obtaining sustainability in Tharu culture and tourism 

      Koirala, Ishwar (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-06-01)
      Cultural heritage is one of the most important elements of tourism. We can see remarkable efforts of concerned people and agencies to develop tourism potential and to discover new cultural sites in a number of places. Even the cultures of remote and less-discovered cultural sites are growing attraction to tourists. On one hand, people are trying to develop tourism on bases of cultural heritage but, ...
    • An Investigation into How Helpers Ascribe Meanings to the Phenomenon of Work – Accommodation Exchange 

      Jiang, Yan (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-10-31)
      Offering (or receiving) work in exchange for free accommodation is a service that we have in tourism industry today and it has become a worldwide phenomenon. In such exchanges, helpers come to the hosts’ home and are expected to contribute a pre-agreed amount of time per day (most often four to five hours of work a day) in exchange for lodging and food, which is provided by the hosts. This master ...
    • An investigation of how specific social backgrounds shape the characteristics of young Chinese travel bloggers within the mobilities paradigm 

      Qing, Yan (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-12)
      Using the mobilities paradigm, this thesis aims to try to explain the uniqueness of a certain group of young Chinese travel bloggers, who were also tourists. It considered that the characteristics of young Chinese travel bloggers, both in their motivations and behaviours, do not appear in the realm of tourism only. This thesis explores where their characteristics come from and how to interpret them ...
    • Laughing through the unknown: Implementing humor into guiding work by international students in Alta, Norway 

      Zakharov, Maksim (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-12)
      There can be different views and opinions about what it takes to be a newcomer when travelling for educational or work purposes. Some people can find it fairly uncomfortable when faced with new social norms, languages, rules, and regulations; while others are eager to embrace all challenges and immerse themselves into the new environment. Norway overall, and Alta city particularly, provide ...
    • A Lighthouse in the North. Pikene på Broen and the role of contemporary art in tourism development in Kirkenes 

      Dronova, Nina (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-10-31)
      Up until today, the arctic tourism industry has prioritized the development of nature-based activities. Cultural tourism has been promoted as well, but only little attention has been paid to the development of contemporary art attractions. In April 2017, a case study centered around the company Pikene på Broen was conducted in Kirkenes. It was based on a qualitative methodological approach. This ...
    • Making Lahore a better heritage tourist destination 

      Arshad, Muhammad (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-10-31)
      In recent past, tourism has become one of the leading industries of the world. Whereas, heritage tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in tourism industry. The tourist attractions especially heritage attractions play an important role in heritage destination development. Lahore is the cultural hub of Pakistan and home of great Mughal heritage. It is an important heritage tourist destination ...
    • Med "galskap" som drivkraft: En studie av mulige suksesskriterier for små naturbaserte reiselivsbedrifter i Finnmark 

      Eriksen, Jan Roger (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-06-01)
      Denne studien er en studie av mulige suksesskriterier for små naturbaserte bedrifter. En case studie av 4 entreprenører og deres naturbaserte bedrifter i Vest-Finnmark. Studien har to underspørsmål for å utfylle problemstillingen. Studien er å avdekke entreprenørens subjektive suksessfaktorer og entreprenørens oppfattelse av suksess. Næringen er kjent for å bestå av små bedrifter hvor entreprenørene ...
    • Merkevarebygging av bærekraftige matdestinasjoner - når mange bekker små gjør en stor å 

      Adolfsen, Ann-Karin (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-05-21)
      Sammendrag Mange destinasjoner i Norge har blitt sertifisert som Bærekraftig reisemål. Denne oppgaven tar spesielt for seg hvordan serveringsbedrifter og småskala matprodusenter i Lyngenregionen er integrert i denne satsingen. Jeg har tatt utgangspunkt i guiden «Lokalmatguiden – Matprodusenter, catering og spisesteder i Lyngenfjord-regionen» (visit-lyngenfjord.com, 2021) og gjort undersøkelser ...
    • Miljøsertifisering av reiselivsbedriften - hvilken verdi har det for organisasjonen? 

      Sundstrøm, Helene (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-11-13)
      Miljømerking av reiselivsbedrifter er blitt mer og mer vanlig og anses som en viktig bidragsyter i det å gjøre reiselivsnæringa mer bærekraftig. Det er i Norge i dag flere ulike merkeordninger og på verdensbasis snakker man om at det finnes over hundre ulike miljømerker. Samtidig som praksisen med å jobbe fram miljøsertifiseringer i reiselivsbedrifter brer om seg, øker også diskusjonene rundt en ...
    • More-than-human agency on the Pacific Ocean 

      Pykälä, Tiia-Mari (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-11-01)
      This master’s thesis explores more-than-human agencies on the Pacific Ocean. Currently, tourism research is insufficient to address complex sustainability and environmental challenges and needs new narratives to do its part in tackling these issues. The aim of this master’s thesis project was to gain new tourism narratives and to create tourism knowledge through an approach where humans are de-centered ...
    • Naturbaserte reiselivsbedrifter under Covid-19-pandemien. Hvilke elementer bidro til forsvarsevne? 

      Ottem, Lise; Møller, Trine (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-11-01)
      Reiselivet i hele verden har vært hardt rammet av Covid-19-pandemien. Denne oppgaven undersøker hvordan et lite utvalg naturbaserte reiselivsbedrifter har opplevd og håndtert covid-19-pandemien. Studien ser på hvilke påvirkninger som har hatt betydning for håndteringen. Studiens problemstilling er Hvordan har naturbaserte reiselivsbedrifter opplevd og håndtert Covid-19 pandemien? Studien ...