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- Eriksson, Axel, 1987-, et al.
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Environmental concerns in nature-based events : the permit process for organised outdoor recreation and sport
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1502-2250 .- 1502-2269. ; 23:2-3, s. 176-194
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Jämtland in Northern Sweden is one of the most tourism and eventintense regions in the country. The rise in volume of events in alpine and subarctic nature environments, and the subsequent increase in participants, requires closer scrutiny of the environmental impacts.The region is characterised by mountains, forests and a sensitive ecological environment, and shared by several land users. With this study, we aim to gain in-depth knowledge of how environmental impacts are understood and valued in the regional assessment process for nature-based events and organised outdoor recreation.We analyse permit documents from the County Administrative Board of Jämtland from 2011 to 2020. The results show that most events were approved, and none were rejected solely due to environmental concerns. Assessments were instead balanced against other considerations, such as local development and economic gains. We argue that these priorities make nature a commercial arena for events, visitors and recreationists. This paper sheds light on human use and the associated environmental effects that further increase the pressure on nature. We end with managerial implications and propose that the permit process can be improved and integrated into spatial planning.
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- Wall Reinius, Sandra, 1974-, et al.
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Changes in Visitor Demand: Interyear Comparisons of Swedish Hikers' Characteristics, Preferences and Experiences
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism. - : Routledge. - 1502-2250 .- 1502-2269. ; 11:Suppl 1, s. 38-53
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The focus of this study is a comparison over time between two visitor surveys(1980 and 2003) conducted in northern Sweden. The aim is to analyze possible changes andsimilarities over time in what attracts hikers to visit protected areas and if the type of visitorhas changed. Since comparisons over time are rare in tourism and outdoor recreationresearch, this paper contributes to valuable empirical insights. Long-term data on tourismand recreation is essential to assess visitor experiences and visitor impacts on the resource,and for nature conservation management. The results reveal several variables that have beenstable over time. However, many changes have also occurred. For the visitors, it has becomemore important with adventure and perils, services, marked hiking trails and accessibility,and the average age among the hikers has become higher and they have reduced their lengthof stay. In the second study, the hikers also accepted infrastructure to a greater extent. Thepaper discusses possible implications of the changes found.
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