Adventure Tourism in Uusimaa: State and Development
Villanen, Riku (2019)
Villanen, Riku
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201902082151
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201902082151
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The aim of the thesis is to identify the state and development possibilities of adventure tourism in Uusimaa region, ranging from companies in different scales of the operations. Finland’s Adventure tourism Scene is mainly focused in the Lapland region, but Uusimaa region has different type of scenery and areas to offer which are only included in Uusimaa region.
Theoretical framework identifies the concepts of adventure tourism and the typical adventure tourist will be identified. Also, current and future problems will be looked into. Theoretical framework is based on literature found on electronical sources and are both foreign and domestic.
The main strengths of adventure tourism in Uusimaa region will be identified in regards of different types of adventure tourism activities happening in the area. Different adventure tourism companies will be interviewed on their views about the current situation of adventure tourism possibilities in Uusimaa region as well as other people who have worked in the business.
On the results of the interview, the state of adventure tourism in Uusimaa is identified and suggestions given for development purposes for the future.
Theoretical framework identifies the concepts of adventure tourism and the typical adventure tourist will be identified. Also, current and future problems will be looked into. Theoretical framework is based on literature found on electronical sources and are both foreign and domestic.
The main strengths of adventure tourism in Uusimaa region will be identified in regards of different types of adventure tourism activities happening in the area. Different adventure tourism companies will be interviewed on their views about the current situation of adventure tourism possibilities in Uusimaa region as well as other people who have worked in the business.
On the results of the interview, the state of adventure tourism in Uusimaa is identified and suggestions given for development purposes for the future.