Saas-Fee/Saastal
Contemporary Destination Governance: A Case Study Approach
ISBN: 978-1-78350-112-0, eISBN: 978-1-78350-113-7
Publication date: 7 April 2015
Abstract
Saas-Fee/Saastal is a successful destination in the Swiss Alps. Even though the region has a long history as a destination, it rapidly developed in the post-war period and is still continuously investing in further offers and activities. Despite the rapid growth, the four villages, particularly the upper village of Saas-Fee, have preserved the picturesque quality of the destination. An analysis of the actor and organizational networks reveals a strong concentration of decisionmaking power among a very few actors, typically the local elite. The case discusses a series of challenges and processes in light of the highly focused group of very influential actors.
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Citation
(2015), "Saas-Fee/Saastal", Contemporary Destination Governance: A Case Study Approach (Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice, Vol. 6), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 25-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2042-144320140000006060
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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