Date of Award
Winter 12-15-2022
Degree Type
Honors Thesis
Major
International Studies
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Studies
First Advisor
John Zarobell
Abstract
This thesis explores different levels of governance and its role towards actualizing sustainable tourism in Patagonia. With the growing threat of climate change, international destinations such as Patagonia are looking to continue building their tourism industries in a sustainable way. Through analyzing case studies of national governance in Costa Rica, multi-national governance in the Nordic region, and community-based tourism in Thailand, we can better understand how each form of governance has the potential to create a sustainable tourism industry. With this understanding of successful governance in my case studies, as well as understanding the historical and political forces that have shaped Patagonia, this thesis will make recommendations for how Patagonia can further enact sustainable tourism. These three forms of governance mentioned are lacking in Patagonia with respect to sustainable tourism. National governance is lacking in both Chile and Argentina to make the necessary changes to mitigate climate change and facilitate sustainable tourism. A multinational approach has largely been absent where there are opportunities for Chile and Argentina to collaborate on environmental issues, particularly in Patagonia. The community-based approach could be further developed in small towns in Patagonia. Each level of governance is explored and shown to benefit Patagonia’s tourism industry and approach to climate change.
Recommended Citation
Lowery, Julia K., "Recommendations for Sustainable Tourism in Patagonia: An Exploratory Analysis of Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica, the Nordic Region, and Thailand’s Communities" (2022). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 50.
https://repository.usfca.edu/honors/50
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