Planning for Sustainable Tourism in the Nordic Rural Regions

Karlsdóttir, Anna; Bogason, Ágúst; Broegaard, Rikke Brandt

doi:10.6027/r2020:12.1403-2503

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“…However, the regional authority, the Municipality of Bornholm, expects the island's population to grow again slightly over the coming ten years and estimates a total population of 40,470 in 2033 (Municipality of Bornholm, 2022). The previous reduction in population has been linked to causes including young people leaving the island in pursuit of careers elsewhere, re lecting demographic changes that have also been observed in other rural parts of the Nordic region (Bogason, 2020). About two-thirds of the local population today live in towns while the remaining inhabitants live in rural areas.…”

Section: Geography and Demographymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the overall income level in Bornholm is about 20% lower than the national average (Statistics Denmark, 2022). Housing is less expensive on the island than elsewhere in Denmark due to lower demand (Bogason, 2020).…”

Section: Geography and Demographymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many of Bornholm's farmers engaged in pig or dairy farming in the past. However, in line with the island's "Bright Green Island" policy, which will be outlined in the next section, the agricultural sector has been shifting its focus towards organic, small-scale farming over the past years (Bogason, 2020). The manufacturing of craft products also has a long-standing tradition on the island, especially in the ields of glass blowing and ceramics, while other materials such as wood and textiles also play a role in the artisanal production of local artefacts (Royal Danish Academy, 2017).…”

Section: Regional Economymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Electric aviation has gained momentum in the Nordic region in recent years. Given its unique geographical features and strong commitment to climate-neutral transport, the Nordic region represents an ideal testing ground for electric aviation. In five to ten years from now, electric aviation has the potential to become reality, so it is crucial to explore which factors may affect its implementation and how regional development may be impacted. The “Electric Aviation and the Effects on the Nordic Region” project presents a ten-year future scenario for electric aviation in the Nordic region. In this report, we explore future scenarios for five selected Nordic routes and identify the key driving forces behind that transformative shift, as well as the positive and negative impacts of electric aviation. The scenarios were developed through focus group discussions conducted with key stakeholders from each of the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The main findings of the study show that electric aviation is generally perceived positively in the various Nordic countries. However, there are also certain contextual differences relating to whether electric aviation is viewed as a pathway to achieving climate targets and removing emissions, stimulating regional development and accessibility of remote areas, or as a new travel option compared to conventional flights. Even though the general attitude towards electric aviation seems to be positive, scepticism and questions regarding the social acceptance of the new technology emerged, as well as the uncertainty around who will be the investors to kick-off the new technology. Furthermore, the future scenarios suggest that a high level of support from local and national governing bodies is required in order to make electric aviation a viable air transport mode in the Nordic region. The insights of this report are intended both to inform decision-makers and to provide nuanced observations from each Nordic country and explore future pathways towards a sustainable and more integrated Nordic region in line with the 2030 vision of the Nordic Council of Ministers.

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“…Tourism is a substantial global force, economically representing over 10% of GDP in 2016(World Bank, 2018 and, until Covid-19, has had a continuous growth trajectory. Arctic tourism has followed a broader European expansion in 'nature-based' tourism (Bogerson et al, 2020), spurred on by increasing global interest in 'the north' and all things Arctic. Svalbard taps into this popularity as the northern-most accessible destination.…”

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“…Svalbard taps into this popularity as the northern-most accessible destination. Urban cultural experiences are also driving tourism growth in Nordic rural areas (Bogerson et al, 2020), Longyearbyen captures some of this market. Over the past 20 years, tourism in Svalbard has benefitted from state support in its development and visitor numbers have grown by over 70% (see Fig.…”

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Valuing time: Tourism transitions in Svalbard

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As indications of ‘overtourism’ appear in the Arctic, tourism presents both management challenges and ethical dilemmas, applicable to broader discussions about sustainability within Polar tourism. I argue that mapping value relations can contribute to ongoing discussions for positive ways forwards and that the concept of degrowth holds promise in redirecting tourism to better serve the local community. Tourism has become the largest employer and most rapidly growing sector in Svalbard, taking over from coal mining. Longyearbyen is a small urban centre but nevertheless is the central hub where almost all tourism passes through. Indeed, tourism is how the majority of human relations with its lands, seas, human and non-human inhabitants will be enabled. This paper is centred on charting the transition of Longyearbyen to a ‘tourist town’. Drawing on local voices from 2013 to 2016 and 2019, I use a value-based analysis to assess the changes experienced in the context of wider systems of value at work in Svalbard.

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Planning for a More Sustainable Tourism? A Pan-Nordic Analysis of Regional Tourism Strategies for Rural Areas

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Bogason

Karlsdóttir

2022

Tourism Planning and Development in Western Europe

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This chapter presents a content analysis of 110 rural, subnational (i.e. municipal, subregional and regional) tourism plans in Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland) to explore several visions and goals for tourism development. Two different patterns are explored to understand the resulting distribution of sustainability concern types: (i) the local openness about negative impacts of tourism, and (ii) (a proxy for) the degree of participation in the development of the subnational tourism development plan relative to the resulting sustainability concern.

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Planning for Sustainable Tourism in the Nordic Rural Regions

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Planning for a More Sustainable Tourism? A Pan-Nordic Analysis of Regional Tourism Strategies for Rural Areas

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