Developing destinations in the northern periphery

This study highlights the challenges and opportunities of developing tourism in peripheral regions, focusing on the High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site. It reveals that while tourism can sustain rural communities, remote locations require high revenue per tourist, demanding exceptional quality standards. The research compares the Kvarken Archipelago's tourism development with Sweden's 'Gold of Lapland' destination, showing differing national strategies and stakeholders' perspectives. Finland's approach emphasizes environmental protection and planning, whereas Sweden prioritizes entrepreneurship and business growth. Despite these differences, the study underscores the importance of learning from successful destinations to adapt and maintain sustainable tourism development.

(Ed.). (2013). Developing destinations in the northern periphery. Learning Transnational Learning, 331–345. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203427156-22