The study explores how LastChance tourism in glacial environments commodifies climate catastrophe, paradoxically promoting conservation through consumption while accelerating environmental degradation
Communication Design in Trekking: Practical Study and Analysis of Media in the Region of Galicia
This study analyses the impact of communication design on trekking, through a practical approach in Galicia, evaluating different mediums and their effectiveness on the user experience.
Climate change impacts on recreational alpinist behaviour in European Alps
This study investigates how recreational alpinists in the European Alps perceive and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Tackling Ski Infrastructure Evolution and Decline through Spatial Planning: Governance, Tools, and Practices in Lombardy
This study addresses the obsolescence of ski infrastructure in Lombardy, exploring how spatial planning policies and tools respond to the evolution and decline of winter tourism.
Everest and climate change: Problems and Prospects
The usage of renewable energy in the Everest region can help in the reduction of emission of greenhouse gas to fight against the global warming and climate change.
Technological and social innovation at the service of mountain regions and their resorts
This contribution presents a methodology based on stakeholder involvement to explore adaptation strategies for mountain regions and their resorts through social and technological innovation.
Co-design of climate change adaptation and sustainable development pathways in la Cerdanya mountain community. A case study of collaborative network governance and stakeholders of La Molina Mountain and Ski resort
A case study was conducted to identify future sustainable development pathways for Cerdanya community where recreational economy of skiing, tourism and sport are a key sector of economic development
New forms of commoning contribute to Living Well in the mountains: examples from the Swiss Alps
In the Swiss Alps, self-organised initiatives forming “new mountain commons” foster local resources management, revitalising villages and enhancing resident’s quality of life.
Territorial Approach to Crisis Management: The Case of Tourist Destinations Facing the Challenges of Energy and Climate Crises in France and Switzerland
A cross-disciplinary approach combining the principles of business continuity planning, service recovery and the innovative milieu to analyse and understand local dynamics in times of crisis.
Tourism in the High-Altitude Himalayas: The Case of Leh, Ladakh Union Territory, India
Tourism has irrevocably shaped the livelihoods of the people, infrastructure and local agro-economy in Leh town. However, the future is hinged on the transformation from mass to sustainable tourism.