Arctic Tourism | JC García-Rosell

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Oct 202 min read

Advancing Ethics and Animal Welfare in Sled Dog Activities in Finland

The University of Oulu and Going Green are addressing the debate surrounding sled dog activities: there are many animal tourism companies...

José-Carlos García-Rosell

May 192 min read

What role do our senses and bodily movements play in co-creating animal-based tourism experiences?

This post draws attention to the role of our senses and bodily movements in co-creating dog sledding tourism experiences.

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Apr 18, 20232 min read

Responsible Whale Watching - Iceland

Salka Whale Watching In 2017, I visited Salka Whale Watching in Húsavík, Iceland. Salka Whale Watching is a family owned tourism company...

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Mar 31, 20232 min read

Animal Welfare in Tourism in Lapland

Animal welfare - an issue of concern in contemporary society In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the treatment of...

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Dec 20, 20223 min read

The certification of culture in tourism and hospitality

Indigenous cultures play a central role in many tourism destinations around the world. Indigenous communities, such as the Maasai,...

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Mar 20, 20223 min read

Why does sound matter in tourism experiences?

As an intrinsic part of tourism spaces, sounds play an important role in the co-creation of tourism experiences. Sounds can contribute to...

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Jan 11, 20223 min read

How did Christmas tourism in Lapland begin?

There has always been the belief that Santa Claus lives somewhere in the North. In the United States, the prevalent belief is that...

José-Carlos García-Rosell

Dec 19, 20213 min read

How did the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi become a tourism attraction?

The heart of Christmas tourism in Lapland is located in the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi. The decision to designate the capital of Finnish...