Tourists' perceptions of climate change impact in Rovaniemi, Finland

• Main Author: Makeionok, Valeriia
• Other Authors: fi=Yhteiskuntatieteiden tiedekunta|en=Faculty of Social Sciences|
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: fi=Lapin yliopisto|en=University of Lapland| 2024
• Subjects: climate changes; winter tourism; perceptions (mental objects); tourism; tourists and travellers; arctic region; tourist destinations; Rovaniemi; Lapland; attractiveness; ilmastonmuutokset; talvimatkailu; matkailu; matkailijat; matkailukohteet; vetovoimaisuus; Northern Tourism; Arctic; Climate change; Global warming
• Online Access: https://lauda.ulapland.fi/handle/10024/66082; http://nbn-resolving.org/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024061753454

Rovaniemi, a popular destination for Arctic tourism is facing significant challenges due to the climate change. The shift in weather patterns is impacting the winter tourism industry, altering the traditional appeal of a destination and its activities. This Master thesis examines how tourists percei...