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Sustainable Tourism

The Case of North Cape, Norway

April 2013
Project LLP nr. 10-EIP-RO BUCURES 09

The STR1 Team

Aline Stefens Belgium

Razvan-Gabriel Popa Romania

Claudio Jardim Portugal

Nicolas Derudder Belgium

Jorg Helsen Belgium

Susan Searing UK

Marion Nelles Germany


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But why Mageroya?

Source: tourismontheedge.com
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Content

Europe's northernmost tip

Motivation
Problem Definition

Methodology
The a priori perception and reinventing a brand

Current situation
SWOT analysis Sustainable Action Plan - To be Conclusions
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Europe's northernmost tip

The Northernmost point of Europe the far end of the world


The place of the northern lights of aurora borealis Harsh conditions providing natural tourist selection Acknowledged in 1553, by Steven Borough First tourists: 1664

The North Cape, part of Mageroya Island

Source: panoramio.com

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Motivation
Is it because Mageroya has...

Exotic locations with great beaches? All arctic-night-long open discos?

Great weather?
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Motivation
OR maybe because it is..

Simply great... ...but tourists are dissatisfied

* Mageroya Island photos from http://www.flickriver.com/places/Norway/Finnmark+Fylke/Kam%C3%B8yv%C3%A6r/

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Problem Definition
Why are tourist dissatisfied?

1. Declining Tourism inflow because of lack of infrastructure, insufficient

accommodation, insufficient touristic attractions and high admission feesa


2. Short tourist season (May to July) - crowded and commercially exploited area, affecting communities and local ecosystems 3. Long travel distances

aKristian

& Jacobsen, 2000


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Disciplinary Diversity
Social and Cultural Sciences Susan (Geography) Aline (Geography) Environment and Earth Sciences Razvan (Geology) Jorg (Ecology & Wastes) Claudio (Environmental Studies) Marion (Biology)

Sustainable Tourism
ST as part of SD = (nature + community + economy) * legislation

Economics Nicolas (Economics)


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Marion

Susan

Razvan

Aline

Sustainable Tourism

Nicolas

Claudio

Jorg

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Sustainable Tourism

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Methodology
Analysis

Information from statistics and literature

Identifying issues

Reaching conclusions

Defining Sustainable Development Plan

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Current situation

Midnight sun & northern lights Special geological & geographycal landscape
Supply

Sami culture and traditions

High Biodiversity, sensitive arctic unique wildlife

Infrastructure (airport, port, roads)

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Geography The a priori perception

Special geological & geographycal landscape

Geology Reinventing a brand

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Midnight sun & northern lights

Source: flickr.com

23rd June Midsummers Eve Celebration 14th May 29th of July Midnight Sun

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Sami culture and traditions

Source: superstock.com

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Infrastructure (airport, port, roads)

Honningsvag Skipsfjorden Kamoyvaer Skarsvag

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High Biodiversity, sensitive arctic unique wildlife

Bird Safaris in Gjesvaer Hunt a seal???

Source: cruise-europe.org

Source: tripadvisor.com

Source: nordnorge.com

Source: birdwatchireland.ie

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Current situation
Infrastructure need improvements

Number of visitors declining, stagnation phase is passed

Decent marketing strategy needed

New accommodations

Demand

Eco-auditing systems needed

Support more active attractions

Increased carrying capacity needed and decoupling from environment


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S(strengths)WOT
Location: a priori perception as the end of the world, must see Education: most inhabitants speaks english, good communication Transportation Infrastructure: harbour, airport and roads Sami culture: the existence of local indigenous people Biodiversity and natural environment: low human impact High prices: tourist selection Businesses: potential of adaption, creativity and flexibility

High percentage of renewable energy use ~ 61%


Natural phenomena: Aurora Borealis, Midnight Sun

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SW(weaknesses)OT
Tourist expectations: discontented expectations (expensive, far, crowded in summer vs remoteness, unspoiled scenery) Seasonal tourism: flexibility required (tourist + tourist industry).

Long travel times: drawback for tourists + higher energy consumption


Infrastructure: insufficient accommodation No national park on Mageroya: need of extra protected areas High prices and high admission fees Small and medium enterprises (SMEs): creative entrepreneurship needed, lack of investments Closed roads during winter season.
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SWO(opportunities)T
Fish industry: sensibilisation (local people + tourists) Cruise tourism: increase of taxes only for cruise, to reduce environmental impact Roads: decrease taxes on roads and acces tunnel Marketing strategy: way to promote and catalyse sustainable tourism New businesses and activities: designed and promoted by local government Summer and winter sports

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SWOT(threats)

Infrastructure improvement: necessary for further development Global Economical destinations crisis: competition from cheaper holiday

Competition: loss of market share to other regions Exploitation of the Sami culture: loss of authenticity.

Increasing Cruise Tourism: increase of pollution (oil, bildge water, garbage, aerosols)
Pressure on environment: increased pressure due to tourism

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Sustainable Action Plan


Travel & Transport Promotion of bikes, electrical buses, ports providing electricity for cruising ships Active and sustainable attractions Cycle routes, and outdoor sports such as kayaking and

Winter attractions Planetarium, Museum of Sami culture, Winter sports, sledding

Starting Point Unique experience & location, nature, Sami culture, northern lights, environmental awareness

diving; fishing tourism

Developing infrastructure Accomodation, eco-lodges

e.g. Aquarium Hotel

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