The opportunities and obstacles with developing walking and hiking tourism in Tramuntana, through the lens of community-based tourism (CBT). A case study of Sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca.
Translated title
Mulighederne og forhindringerne med at udvikle vandre- og vandreturisme i Tramuntana gennem linsen af samfundsbaseret turisme (CBT). Et casestudie af Sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca.
Author
Berner, Aleksandra Paulina
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2023
Abstract
Denne afhandling undersøger muligheder og hindringer for at udvikle gang- og vandreturisme i Sierra de Tramuntana på Mallorca gennem linsen af community-baseret turisme (CBT). Med et casestudie som ramme kombinerer den teorier om CBT, regenerativ turisme, lokal deltagelse og empowerment, vidensdeling og samarbejde mellem interessenter for at belyse potentielle miljømæssige, sociale og økonomiske effekter samt de værdier og mål, der bør styre udviklingen. Studiet anvender kvalitative metoder med 13 interviews af vandreguider, lokale beboere og repræsentanter for destinationsorganisationer samt deltagerobservation under fire måneders feltarbejde på Mallorca med deltagelse i talrige vandringer. Analysen fulgte en eksplorativ og forklarende tilgang og blev struktureret i tre temaer: lokale opfattelser af gang- og vandreturisme, dens påvirkninger samt samarbejde mellem aktører; den adresserede også den aktuelle status for vandring i Tramuntana, positive og negative effekter og hvordan samarbejde kan understøtte CBT. Resultaterne tilbyder forslag til muligheder og barrierer for udviklingen af gang- og vandreturisme og diskuterer, hvordan indsigter fra casen kan informere bredere turismekontekster.
This thesis examines the opportunities and obstacles for developing walking and hiking tourism in the Sierra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, through the lens of community-based tourism (CBT). Using a case study design, it integrates concepts of CBT, regenerative tourism, local participation and empowerment, knowledge sharing, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to explore potential environmental, social, and economic effects and to consider the goals and values that should guide development. The study employed qualitative methods, including 13 interviews with hiking guides, local community members, and destination management representatives, alongside immersive fieldwork and observations during four months on Mallorca with participation in numerous walks and hikes. Following an exploratory and explanatory approach, the analysis was organized around three themes: local perceptions of walking and hiking tourism, its impacts, and collaborations between stakeholders; it also addressed the current state of hiking in Tramuntana, positive and negative effects, and how collaboration can support CBT. The findings offer suggestions on opportunities and barriers for developing walking and hiking tourism and discuss how insights from this case can inform wider tourism contexts.
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