This term paper examines what sustainability means, what Green Tourism is and how it should be implemented. It also looks at how and whether Iceland has already implemented it. Furthermore, this paper deals with two theses. The first thesis deals with whether Iceland is one of the pioneering countries in the development and unification of sustainability and tourism. The second thesis is that Iceland is the perfect destination to practice Green Tourism.
First of all, this paper presents some basic information about Iceland. Then the concept of sustainability is introduced. Afterwords, the concept of Green Tourism is introduced. Also, the demand for this kind of tourism is presented and the demanders are briefly defined. Afterwards an overview is given of what Iceland already offers in terms of sustainability and Green Tourism. Finally, a summary is given and the theses and the re-search question are answered.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- General informations about Iceland
- Sustainability
- Green Tourism
- Demand for Green Tourism
- Sustainability and Green Tourism in Iceland
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the implementation of Green Tourism in Iceland and investigates whether the island is an ideal destination for this sustainable concept. It delves into the concept of sustainability and Green Tourism, examining its importance and exploring how these concepts are combined in Iceland. The paper aims to show that Iceland is a pioneer in merging sustainability and tourism, highlighting its long-standing commitment to developing sustainable tourism offers and research in this field.
- The concept of sustainability and Green Tourism
- Iceland's role as a pioneer in combining sustainability and tourism
- The suitability of Iceland as a Green Tourism destination
- The importance of governmental commitment and local practices in promoting sustainable tourism
- The demand for Green Tourism and its impact on tourism destinations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of Iceland's unique characteristics, highlighting its distinctive natural beauty and the Icelandic mentality. It emphasizes the importance of sustainability in the context of increasing demand for nature holidays and growing awareness of the need to conserve natural tourism resources.
The paper then delves into the concept of sustainability, tracing its development from scientific discourse to its broader societal implications. It introduces the concept of Green Tourism, explaining its goals and the need to implement sustainable travel practices.
Further chapters explore the demand for Green Tourism and analyze Iceland's role as a pioneer in developing and integrating sustainability with tourism. This section highlights the country's commitment to sustainable practices and its potential as an ideal destination for Green Tourism.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key concepts of sustainability, Green Tourism, and Iceland's role as a pioneer in sustainable tourism. It explores the demand for Green Tourism and examines Iceland's natural resources, governmental commitment, and local practices in relation to sustainable tourism development.
- Citar trabajo
- Antonia Pritzl (Autor), 2020, Green Tourism in Iceland. Is Iceland the right Destination for this sustainable Concept?, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1021530
