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Nature Tourists: Case Study from the Icelandic Highlands

Nature Tourists: Case Study from the Icelandic Highlands. Gunnþóra Ólafsdóttir, geographer Lecture for Nature Based Tourism April 3rd, 2003.

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Nature Tourists: Case Study from the Icelandic Highlands

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  1. Nature Tourists: Case Study from the Icelandic Highlands Gunnþóra Ólafsdóttir, geographer Lecture for Nature Based Tourism April 3rd, 2003

  2. In the absence of an attractive environment, there would be little tourism. Ranging from the basic attractions of sun, sea and sand to the undoubted appeal of historic sites and structures, the environment is the foundation of the tourist industry. Mathieson & Wall 1982: 97

  3. Experience! Image Perception ? ? Expectations Enjoyment Motives

  4. The product is image, ideas and associations. The tourist is like Muhamed, who goes to the mountain: Mountains will scarcely be moved. However the characteristics of the mountain have to be preserved to conjure up Muhamed’s travels. Benediktsson 2000:15

  5. Why do people travel to Iceland?

  6. Icelandic nature The main motivating factor behind travels to Iceland? Yes!

  7. ‘Natural’ environment Qu’est-ce que c’est?

  8. The Icelandic Highland Wilderness

  9. Tourists in Nature Reserves:comparative case study from Fjallabak and Lónsöræfi Nature Reserves

  10. Study sites

  11. Fjallabak Lónsöræfi

  12. Do these destinations attract different tourists?

  13. How important are the following facilities/ characteristics for you while travelling in this area? Important Not at all important Very important

  14. In your oppinion which of the following may be present in an area for it to be considered ‘unspoiled’ nature/wilderness? %

  15. What do you think about the following facilites in the area? very unappropriate very appropriate acceptable

  16. Purists Urbanists The purist scale ,,Neutralists“ Stankey (1976) og Wallsten (1988)

  17. 15% Urbanists 67% Neutralists 18% Purists 10% Urbanists 43% Neutralists 46% Purists Fjallabak Lónsöræfi

  18. Findings • Looking for unspoilt nature, but... • Effect of supply on demand • Implications in regards to planning tourist destinations

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