From Management to Engagement – Tour Guides in Skaftafell at Vatnajökull National Park

Tour guides at Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park, possess valuable knowledge that can significantly contribute to sustainable tourism management. Their insights reveal a strong commitment to protecting both the natural and human environment, highlighting gaps in current business practices and public management procedures that hinder sustainability. Guides advocate for their inclusion in decision-making processes to enhance visitor safety and meet conservation targets. The study used semi-structured interviews and mental mapping with guides to explore their perceptions of their role and the state of hiking trails, suggesting that their compassionate engagement could serve as a motivator for sustainable resource management.

Schaller, H. J. (2016). From Management to Engagement – Tour Guides in Skaftafell at Vatnajökull National Park. Unpublished. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.1580.7600/1