Overview

Winter tourism has seen increased levels of investment in recent times, in an effort to reduce economic risk, address environmental concerns and adapt to the effects of global warming. New ski destinations are developing and merging with traditional ones to increase spatial distribution, while many established leading resorts are adapting their management models. Climate change adaptation processes are supported by the reduction of CO2 emissions and energy consumption in ski resorts. Current planning challenges include the increasing importance of scenic beauty, nature and sustainable development, as well as snow reliability, snow management and safety issues. Destination planning also requires an in-depth knowledge about ski tourists and their preferences regarding destination choice, which is impacted by many factors including the aging society, changing leisure time habits and new target markets such as China and India. This book is an essential reference for exploring these trends and the different approaches that are employed in the European Alpine region, North America, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. It: showcases best case examples and good practice regarding environmental management in ski areas; discusses current trends and adaption strategies in winter tourism, with reference to skiers' preferences; and analyses future challenges for the market. It is of particular relevance for academic researchers and practitioners working in tourism and hospitality, especially with a focus on winter destinations; and those interested in consumer behaviour, business and management, recreation, and sustainable tourism development.

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Author:   Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider (BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria) ,  Harold Richins (Thompson Rivers University, Canada) ,  Stefan Türk (Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Germany) ,  Bruno Abegg (University of Innsbruck, Austria)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.678kg
ISBN:  

9781786395207

ISBN 10:   1786395207
Pages:   548
Publication Date:   03 October 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: Winter Tourism Introduction: Motivation and Scope of the Book Part I: Winter Tourism Forces and Challenges 2: Winter Tourism Forces and Challenges: Spatial, Socio-Cultural and Economic Issues and Climate Change Adaptation 3: Winter Sport Destinations, Spatial Planning and Protected Areas 4: Winter resorts, Indigenous Rights, and First Nations Planning for Traditional Territories in British Columbia, Canada 5: The Different Shades of Snow - An Analysis of Winter Tourism in European Regional Planning and Policy Documents 6: Winter Tourism in the Alps and the Implications of Climate Change 7: Climate Change Risk Perceptions in Nature-Based Tourism Systems: A Case Study from Western Maine 8: Alpine Winter Tourists’ View on Climate Change and Travel Mobility 9: Climate Change Adaptation – A New Strategy for a Tourism Community: A Case from the Bavarian Alps 10: Economic Relevance of Different Winter Sport Activities Based on Expenditure Behaviour 11: The Knockout-Deal – Pricing Strategies in Alpine Ski Resorts 12: Snow Sports in Schools and its Importance for Winter Tourism – A Descriptive Study in North Rhine Westphalia 13: The Impact of Commercial Snowmobile Guiding on Local Communities 14: Sustainable Winter and Summer Mountain Tourism Destinations: Idealism or Possible Reality? The Perception of the Millennial Generation Regarding Achieving Success of Sustainability of Whistler, BC, Canada Part II: Winter Tourism Experiences 15: Winter Tourism Experiences: Visitor Trends, Preferences and Destination Choice; Diversification of Experience Offers; Segments and Marketing 16: Winter Recreation Trends in the Swedish Mountains – Challenges and Opportunities 17: A Matter of Culture: How cultural differences shape skiing motivation, behaviour and destination choice 18: Winter Visitors’ Perceptions in Popular Nature Destinations in Iceland 19: Winter Recreationist Motivations: Motorised, Non-Motorised and Hybrids 20: Alternative Outdoor Activities in Alpine Winter Tourism 21: Winter Tourism Management and Challenges in the Tatra National Park 22: Chinese Guests in Alpine Destinations – What are They Looking for? A Case Study from Switzerland Regarding Product Preferences and Landscape Perception 23: The Two-Year Tourist: Lifestyle Migration in Whistler, British Columbia Part III: Winter Tourism Development and Sustainability 24: Winter Tourism Development and Sustainability: Regional Development, Ownership and Infrastructure; Environmental Management and Sustainability; Historical and Future Perspectives, Trends and Implications 25: Development of Downhill Skiing Tourism in Sweden: Past, Present, and Future 26: The Challenges of Sustainability in the Management of Ski Resorts: The Experience of the Dolomites 27: The Role of Cable Cars and Ski Lifts as Key Innovations in the Evolution of Winter Tourism 28: Merging of Ski Resorts, Monopolisation and Changes in Ownership Structures: The Case of Whistler 29: How to Manage Ski Resorts in an Environmentally Friendly Way – Challenges and Lessons Learned 30: Tourism Diversification in the Development of French Ski Resorts 31: Preferences for Renewable Energy Sources Among Tourists in the European Alps 32: A Resort Municipality Without Residents? The Case of Jumbo Glacier Resort in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia, Canada 33: Winter Tourism and Seasonality in Iceland 34: Safety, Risk and Accidents – Experiences from the European Alps 35: Collaboration and Leadership as Success Factors of a Ski Resort – A Multiple Case Study from Finland 36: Winter Tourism: Lost in Transition? The Process of Transformation and Inertia of the Ski Industry and Places in the French Alps

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Ulrike Pröbstl-Haider is at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna, Austria. Harold Richins is at Thompson Rivers University, Canada. Stefan Türk is at Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Germany.

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