Tourism Studies I – Scandinavian Tourism Management
7.5 creditsSoaring tourism worldwide has become one of the biggest and most important industries accounting for about 10% of global GDP. Numerous communities’ and countries’ economic prosperity depend on consumption by temporary visitors. No coincidence then, that we hear about overtourism in popular destinations and pressure on vulnerable natural resources and cultural heritage, as well as emissions and pollution from transportation and food systems. There are certainly challenges to sustainability that need to be addressed, and many of them are specific to regional characteristics of natures, cultural heritage, population density, economic and political conditions. In the course Scandinavian Tourism Management, we take such a regional perspective on global issues of climate change and sustainability and contextualise them in the Nordics.
Kalmar – the student city by the sea
Right in the heart of Kalmar, by the sea, you’ll find Campus Kalmar. Everything is close by, and no matter where you live in the city, you’ll be within cycling distance of the university.
If you’re a new student, you’re covered by an accommodation guarantee, meaning you have the right to student housing within two months. This is one of the reasons why Kalmar has been recognised as one of Sweden’s best student cities – several times.
The municipality has around 70,000 inhabitants. The city boasts a strong business sector, with leading companies in green industries, e-commerce, and e-health, providing plenty of opportunities to make connections for your future career.
Kalmar has a charming and historic city centre, with small shops, cafés, and gyms nestled along cobbled streets and alleyways. The coastline offers great opportunities to enjoy nature – whether you want to go for a walk, exercise, swim, or simply relax. Plus – Öland is just a bridge away.
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