USING INTERNET MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM IN UKRAINE (BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE OF NORWAY AND ICELAND) Cover Image

USING INTERNET MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM IN UKRAINE (BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE OF NORWAY AND ICELAND)
USING INTERNET MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE ECOTOURISM IN UKRAINE (BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE OF NORWAY AND ICELAND)

Author(s): Tetiana Kniazieva, Olena O. KAZANSKA, Lyudmila A. OROCHOVSKA, Kateryna A. HORIUNOVA, Taia V. CHERNYSHOVA
Subject(s): Media studies, Energy and Environmental Studies, Marketing / Advertising, Tourism
Published by: Uniwersytet Jana Długosza w Częstochowie
Keywords: ecotourism; tourism; marketing; social media; promotion; sustainability;

Summary/Abstract: Ecotourism is a type of sustainable tourismthat has gained popularity in recent years. Its pri-mary focus is preserving natural and cultural heritage and promoting responsible travel practices. Norway and Iceland have emerged as leading ecotourism destinations, offering breathtaking land-scapes, diverse wildlife, and a solid commitment to sustainability. These countries have imple-mented successful ecotourism marketing campaigns that have attracted a significant number of sustainable travelers. On the other hand, Ukraine is still in the early stages of ecotourism devel-opment. However, recent efforts have been made to promote the country’s natural and cultural heritage as a potential ecotourism destination. The article reveals that with its vast natural re-sources and diverse cultural heritage, Ukraine has the potential to become a well-known ecotour-ism destination, contributing to the country’s economic growth while preserving its natural and cultural heritage Thus, the authors’objective is to analyze how the experience of countries with a developed ecotourism sector will help Ukraine promote this type of recreation on its territory

  • Issue Year: 7/2024
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 139-163
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: English
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