Research projects

Several themes of research are represented within the Faculty of Tourism. The main fields represented are Human geography, Business administration and Economics. In terms of tourism topics the following list can be seen as indicative.

  • economic impact of tourism in general and events in particular
  • pricing of non-market tourism goods
  • heritage tourism
  • place and destination marketing
  • landscape interpretation using GIS and GPS
  • business relations and sponsoring
  • consumer preferences and brand loyalty

You will find more information about some projects by clicking the titles below.

Mining and Heritage Tourism Side by Side?

Processes of representation in indigenous tourism development

To make regional difference an advantage

Young adults in mountain tourism communities

Attractive and vulnerable tourism destinations

Commercialization, professionalization and sponsorship in sport organization

Cluster Initiative as a Destination Development Tool

From Resource Hinterland to Global Pleasure Periphery? Assessing the Role of Tourism for Sustainable Development in Arctic Communities