Other - Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studieshttps://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/24712024-03-28T15:20:56Z2024-03-28T15:20:56ZUSI/RC Video Presentation Competition - Why Research Matters -Tierney, Joehttps://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/45472023-06-30T03:00:32Z2019-03-01T00:00:00ZUSI/RC Video Presentation Competition - Why Research Matters -
Tierney, Joe
The aim of this piece of work is to understand the motivations of older adventurers, specifically divers and hill walkers, to participate in their chosen activities. Is their participation led by a desire to keep fit or does the passion for the activity in itself motivate the desire to maintain fitness? The work also aims to explore barriers to participation for this group in their activities and to examine the perceived benefits in relation to physiological and psychological aspects. It is proposed to gain a further understanding, through a participative exploration, the relevance of the physical, psychological and social benefits that older people attribute to their adventure activities.
2019-03-01T00:00:00ZOlder adventurers' motivations in Ireland - age is not a barrier (case study)Tierney, Joehttps://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/45442023-06-29T03:00:54Z2023-05-09T00:00:00ZOlder adventurers' motivations in Ireland - age is not a barrier (case study)
Tierney, Joe
The exponential ageing demographic has prompted governments and organisations such as the World Health
Organisation (WHO) to seek innovative ways to promote healthy ageing (WHO, 2015). The recognition that
physical activity (PA) in general and particularly outdoor PA contributes to wellbeing, healthy ageing and
quality of life (QoL) is gaining momentum. There are obvious social and economic benefits to be achieved
through encouraging PA as people age with regard to health, independence and functional ability. There is
also a business case to be made regarding engaging with this exponentially growing section of society as
poor health, dependency and diminished functional ability are a financial burden on the state and society.
Outdoor adventure engagement may be a solution. However, a more proactive approach on the part of the
adventure leisure and tourism sector to engage this exponentially growing market is needed. To achieve this, it
is essential to understand motivations and tell the stories of those who do engage. Case studies that challenge
stereotypes and negative perceptions of ageing, normalising participation in outdoor adventure are important.
Participants’ motivation to continue is their passion for the activity, connectedness with likeminded people
and the natural environment. Older adventurers embrace opportunities to travel, develop skills, set goals,
increase social networks or just have fun. The findings in this case study demonstrate the impact on wellbeing,
autonomy, health, resilience and quality of life. In addition, older adventurers are motivated to maintain their
fitness to continue their activit
2023-05-09T00:00:00ZDark Sky Eco Tourism GuideBollason, KjartanElínardóttir, Magnea LáraLourenço, ClaraBolger, MarkCasoria, LuigiJohnston, TonyKelly, Kathyhttps://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/44862023-04-25T03:01:35Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZDark Sky Eco Tourism Guide
Bollason, Kjartan; Elínardóttir, Magnea Lára; Lourenço, Clara; Bolger, Mark; Casoria, Luigi; Johnston, Tony; Kelly, Kathy
The
dark sky evokes basic human emotions and
connects us all to the human story, of how we
watch the dark sky, tell and create stories about
the stars in the sky and beings in the dark
With
the deterioration of the quality of darkness
due to increased lighting, we miss out on
enjoying the beauty of the night sky, which was
a self evident part of existence on Earth until
fairly recently
At
the same time, we endanger our fellow
creatures who rely on the dark for their
existence, such as insects, birds, bats and many
more
Guests
are constantly seeking out opportunities
to travel in a more immersive way, away from
typical crowded tourist attractions towards
more nature based experiences
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZBrand activation in thanatourism: a comparative study of the Bram Stoker Festival and the Whitby Goth WeekendGolz, Luisahttps://research.thea.ie/handle/20.500.12065/39222022-05-20T16:49:16Z2022-01-01T00:00:00ZBrand activation in thanatourism: a comparative study of the Bram Stoker Festival and the Whitby Goth Weekend
Golz, Luisa
The life and work of Dubliner Bram Stoker influenced a niche
tourism product popularly consumed today - gothic festivals.
Gothic or “dark tourism” (thanatourism) festivals attract high
spending tourists, usually in off-season, with implications for
heritage conservation, night time economy and the cultural
tourism experience. This thesis explores the promotion of these
festivals using an experiential marketing framework.
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