This book explores inspirational entrepreneurial activities in the tourism industry of Ladakh, India. It particularly looks at ways to develop an entrepreneurial yet environment-friendly tourist destination. The book starts off with in-depth historical reflections of entrepreneurship and tourism in one …

This paper explores the transition to sustainable practices and energy efficiency in urban environments, focusing on houseboat communities in Amsterdam. Houseboats, with their cultural heritage dating back to the 17th century, encounter challenges in adopting energy-efficient measures despite municipal …

This thesis examines how regenerative hospitality can be applied within the safari lodge sector in Southern Africa with a specific focus on community based tourism, conservation oriented value creation and long term livelihood development. The safari industry has traditionally operated through models …

Many European cities have recently experienced anti-tourism protests, as a result of unmanageable flows of tourism. Residents increasingly voice their dissatisfaction. Amsterdam, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, benefits financially and culturally from international visitors, yet faces …

Digital Solutions for Congestion in Amsterdam’s Negen Straatjes; This report investigates how congestion in Amsterdam’s de Negen Straatjes can be reduced by redirecting tourist flows through social media. Over-tourism in this area negatively impacts residents’ quality of life, urban infrastructure, and …

This research analyzes best practices for the benefit of developing a financially sustainable, high-quality farmers’ cooperative under the Bonaire Platinum label, supporting the islands’ local food security and improved resilience of the food system by increased local production and local market resilience. …

Een hogeschool waar participatie van studenten vanzelfsprekend is, dat is de droom die het project Students as Partners bij Inholland hoopt te verwezenlijken. In 2023 kreeg Rutger Kappe, lector Studiesucces bij Inholland, de Comeniusbeurs voor het project Students as Partners (SaP). Samen met de lectoraten …

This study proposes a framework to measure touristification of consumption spaces, consisting of concentration of retail capital, business displacement and standardization of the consumption landscape. This framework is tested using business registration data and rent price estimates for consumption …

This study explores the perspectives of teachers, parents, and teenage boys on pressing issues of absenteeism and dropout among boys in public secondary schools in North A district, Zanzibar. It exposes the underlying factors contributing to the high dropout rates, particularly among boys who are increasingly …

This study investigates the relationship between environmental factors and cetacean sightings along the southern coast of Tenerife. Over five years, data were collected during whale watching tours to assess how factors such as air temperature, visibility, wind force and swell influence the presence of …