Visser, Annemieke (2024) The Intersection of Liveability and Tourism on Ameland. Master thesis, Cultural Geography (CG).
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Abstract
This thesis investigates the impact of tourism on the liveability of Ameland, a Dutch Wadden Island. The study aims to understand the dynamics between tourism development and local community well-being by assessing both positive and negative impacts from the residents' perspective. Over the course of 12 interviews with different stakeholders this study examines economic, socio-cultural, and environmental implications of tourism. Findings reveal that the impact of tourism on local liveability is a delicate balance, which could currently be regarded as positive. Nonetheless, this balance might change depending on future developments. Through stakeholder interviews and surveys, the study provides insights into the residents' perceptions and attitudes towards tourism. The research highlights the need for sustainable tourism strategies that balance economic benefits with the preservation of local culture and environment. The study contributes to the academic literature on sustainable tourism on small islands. Moreover, it emphasises the importance of local perspectives when creating tourist policies that strive towards a healthy balance between tourism and livability. Keywords: Ameland, Tourism, Liveability, Local perspective, Island, Wadden, Impact of tourism
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Name supervisor: | Muldoon, M.L. |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Jul 2024 13:30 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jul 2024 13:30 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/484 |
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