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Responsible Tourism Qualmark Accreditation: a comparative evaluation of tourism businesses and tourists’ perceptions
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The Responsible Tourism Qualmark (RTQ) scheme is part of the New Zealand Ministry of Tourism’s effort to improve the sustainability of tourism industry practices. This research seeks to understand why businesses incorporate ...
Toward a fluid definition of development projects: an ethnographic study of meanings ascribed by multiple stakeholders to a rural water supply and sanitation project, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
(Lincoln University, 2010)
At a basic level water is essentially important for life. Its meanings, though, are socially
constructed by the multiple ways in which people interact with water in specific contexts.
This research looks at the meanings ...
Footsteps on the Ice: visitor experiences in the Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
(Lincoln University, 2010)
Antarctica is one of the most beautiful and remote places on the planet. The moniker of being the highest, driest, coldest, iciest, windiest, most remote continent, surrounded by the stormiest ocean is well deserved, yet ...
Domestic families at New Zealand visitor attractions: a family visitor and attraction management perspective
(Lincoln University, 2010)
For many people, family is the most important element of their life and family time spent
together is highly desirable. However, it often constitutes a challenge and requires certain
aptitude to engage a family in ...
Vulnerability of nature based tourism to climate change: stakeholders' perceptions of and response to climate change in the lower Mustang Region of the Annapurna conservation area
(Lincoln University, 2010)
Nature based tourism (NBT) is a major contributor to the economy of the lower Mustang region in Nepal. This high Himalayan region is an important destination within the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA). The contribution ...
Adaptive capacity for endogenous development of Kuna Yala, an Indigenous Biocultural System
(Lincoln University, 2010)
This thesis presents collaborative research undertaken with the Kuna indigenous peoples in Kuna Yala, a semi-autonomous indigenous territory in Panama. The Kuna experience of ongoing governance through traditional practices ...
Amateurs, cash amateurs and professionals : a social and cultural history of bicycle racing in New Zealand, 1869-1910
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The thesis explores the early history of bicycle racing in New Zealand, from its introduction in 1869, until the major decline of public interest in bicycle racing on specially constructed oval tracks which was, practically ...
A recreational and social history of the Avon-Heathcote estuary
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Environment, Society and Design., 2010)
The Avon-Heathcote Estuary has long been an important resource for the people of Canterbury. Prior to European settlement, Maori throughout the South Island used the Estuary as a mahinga kai (seafood gathering) source. As ...
Heritage sites as tourist attractions : a case sudy of Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The purpose of this thesis is to explore the significant factors on international tourists' decision-making to visit Town of Luang Prabang and to identify the role of World Heritage status on international tourists' decision ...
Nature rich settings and healthy ageing: Older women in urban parks
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The trends toward population ageing and urbanization highlight the important influence of urban environments to healthy ageing. The World Health Organization (2007) has identified green space as an important feature of ...