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Destination adaptation in the Mont Blanc area: Is the tourism system adapting to climate change?

Lupano, Alice Rebecca LU (2024) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20241
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract (Italian)
Le aree di montagna di tutto il mondo sono estremamente vulnerabili ai cambiamenti climatici. In Europa, il sostentamento della popolazione locale è strettamente collegato con il turismo che, non solo sarà fortemente influenzato dal cambiamento climatico, ma contribuirà a sua volta a questi cambiamenti. Sulla base di 23 interviste, questa tesi utilizza la teoria Actor-Network per definire il sistema turistico e analizzare l’adattamento della destinazione del Monte Bianco (Alpi Italiane Occidentali). I risultati mostrano un forte interesse per l’adattamento, specialmente attraverso destagionalizzazione, diversificazione e comunicazione. Tuttavia, attori come hotel e bar hanno punti di vista contrastanti sulla destagionalizzazione, mentre i... (More)
Le aree di montagna di tutto il mondo sono estremamente vulnerabili ai cambiamenti climatici. In Europa, il sostentamento della popolazione locale è strettamente collegato con il turismo che, non solo sarà fortemente influenzato dal cambiamento climatico, ma contribuirà a sua volta a questi cambiamenti. Sulla base di 23 interviste, questa tesi utilizza la teoria Actor-Network per definire il sistema turistico e analizzare l’adattamento della destinazione del Monte Bianco (Alpi Italiane Occidentali). I risultati mostrano un forte interesse per l’adattamento, specialmente attraverso destagionalizzazione, diversificazione e comunicazione. Tuttavia, attori come hotel e bar hanno punti di vista contrastanti sulla destagionalizzazione, mentre i comuni e i comprensori sciistici hanno poco interesse per la diversificazione e si concentrano solamente su strategie a breve termine come l’innevamento artificiale. La mancanza di collaborazione, infatti, porta ad azioni esclusivamente individuali e a soluzioni parziali per il potenziale di maladattamento. In conclusione, maggiore cooperazione e comunicazione sono necessarie per assicurare un adattamento sostenibile del turismo. (Less)
Abstract
Mountain areas all around the world are extremely vulnerable to climate change. In Europe, local livelihoods are closely linked to tourism, which will not only be strongly affected by climate change, but will also contribute to these changes. Based on twenty-three interviews, this thesis uses Actor Network Theory to define the tourism system and to analyze destination adaptation in the Mont Blanc area (Western Italian Alps). The findings show a strong interest in adaptation, especially through deseasonalisation, diversification and communication. However, actors from hotels and bars have conflicting views on deseasonalisation, while municipalities and ski resorts have little interest in diversification and focus only on short-term... (More)
Mountain areas all around the world are extremely vulnerable to climate change. In Europe, local livelihoods are closely linked to tourism, which will not only be strongly affected by climate change, but will also contribute to these changes. Based on twenty-three interviews, this thesis uses Actor Network Theory to define the tourism system and to analyze destination adaptation in the Mont Blanc area (Western Italian Alps). The findings show a strong interest in adaptation, especially through deseasonalisation, diversification and communication. However, actors from hotels and bars have conflicting views on deseasonalisation, while municipalities and ski resorts have little interest in diversification and focus only on short-term strategies such as snowmaking. Indeed, the lack of collaboration leads to exclusively individual actions and poor solutions for potential maladaptation. In conclusion, increased cooperation and communication are needed to ensure sustainable adaptation for tourism. (Less)
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author
Lupano, Alice Rebecca LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Actor Network Theory, Maladaptation, Tourism, Local livelihoods, Sustainability Science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2024:018
language
English
id
9154701
date added to LUP
2024-05-28 12:43:45
date last changed
2024-05-28 12:43:45
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  abstract     = {{Mountain areas all around the world are extremely vulnerable to climate change. In Europe, local livelihoods are closely linked to tourism, which will not only be strongly affected by climate change, but will also contribute to these changes. Based on twenty-three interviews, this thesis uses Actor Network Theory to define the tourism system and to analyze destination adaptation in the Mont Blanc area (Western Italian Alps). The findings show a strong interest in adaptation, especially through deseasonalisation, diversification and communication. However, actors from hotels and bars have conflicting views on deseasonalisation, while municipalities and ski resorts have little interest in diversification and focus only on short-term strategies such as snowmaking. Indeed, the lack of collaboration leads to exclusively individual actions and poor solutions for potential maladaptation. In conclusion, increased cooperation and communication are needed to ensure sustainable adaptation for tourism.}},
  author       = {{Lupano, Alice Rebecca}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Destination adaptation in the Mont Blanc area: Is the tourism system adapting to climate change?}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}