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Social sustainability in Nordic tourism: Policy insights

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20 September 2024

Social sustainability in Nordic tourism: Policy insights

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The Nordregio 2024 report explores how Nordic tourism policies integrate social sustainability, emphasizing community well-being, cultural preservation, and equitable economic benefits.

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Nordregio

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Geographical descriptors

Denmark

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

Local authorities

National authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Nordregio 2024 report on social sustainability in Nordic tourism policy examines how national tourism policies in the Nordic countries integrate social sustainability. It highlights the importance of considering social dimensions in sustainable tourism, such as community well-being, cultural preservation, and equitable economic benefits. The report provides a comprehensive review of academic literature, international indicators, and national policies, offering insights and recommendations for enhancing the social sustainability of tourism in the region.

#Sustainable tourism #Community engagement #Cultural preservation

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Report on the value of social sustainability in Nordic Tourism Policy
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