Knowledge documents
30 April 2025
Nordregio's report on social sustainability in Nordic tourism
Knowledge documents
30 April 2025
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Nordregio's report explores how Nordic tourism policies integrate social sustainability, emphasising community engagement, cultural preservation, and social equity.
Nordregio
Topics
Denmark
Finland
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
International Organisations
Local Authorities
National authorities
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Ecotourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Well-being of residents
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The report, published by Nordregio in August 2024, examines the integration of social sustainability within Nordic tourism policies. It highlights how these policies address the social dimensions of sustainable tourism, focusing on community engagement, cultural preservation, and social equity. The findings underscore the importance of balancing economic benefits with the well-being of local communities and the preservation of cultural heritage. This report serves as a foundational document for further research on socially sustainable tourism practices.
#Sustainable tourism #Community engagement #Cultural preservation
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