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Irresponsible responsible tourism; observations from nature areas in Norway

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share the trend observed around irresponsible behavior by tourists in nature areas and how this may affect future policy. Design/methodology/approach This paper illustrates the trend observed based on three major observations from Norway and links the observed trend to the micro-level to meso- and macro-trends. Findings As a result, it was found that due to irresponsible behavior the Norwegian allemansratten (Right to Roam) system is under pressure. Because of this, the freedom to enjoy the Norwegian nature risks to be limited by regulations. Originality/value The insights presented in this paper contribute to the debate on nature-based tourism, sustainable and responsible tourism and link with the debate on overtourism in the context of nature areas.

Source: Journal of Tourism Futures

DOI: 10.1108/jtf-10-2019-0118

Authors: Jasper Hessel Heslinga, Stefan Hartman, Ben Wielenga

Institution: NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2995290204

FWCI: 2.444

Cites: 18

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10