Residents' Attitudes Towards Sustainable Tourism Development in Helsinki, Finland

Sustainable tourism aims to balance environmental, economic, and social objectives while ensuring the well-being of both visitors and host communities. As the primary stakeholders living in tourism destinations, residents’ attitudes play an important role in the success and long-term viability of su...

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Päätekijä: Vanhanen, Elli
Muut tekijät: Jyväskylän yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu, Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
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Kieli:eng
Julkaistu: 2025
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Linkit: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/103191
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description Sustainable tourism aims to balance environmental, economic, and social objectives while ensuring the well-being of both visitors and host communities. As the primary stakeholders living in tourism destinations, residents’ attitudes play an important role in the success and long-term viability of sustainable tourism development. This study examines the attitudes of Helsinki residents toward sustainable tourism development, addressing a gap in Finnish urban tourism research. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through an online survey that incorporated a modified version of the Sustainable Tourism Attitude Scale (SUS-TAS) and measures of place attachment. A total of 53 residents participated, and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and comparative tests. Findings indicate generally positive attitudes toward sustainable tourism, particularly concerning environmental protection and long-term planning. Residents do not perceive significant social costs associated with tourism, suggesting that Helsinki is still in an early stage of tourism development, with limited negative impacts. While socio-demographic variables like age, gender, education, and residence location did not significantly influence attitudes, working in the tourism sector was linked to greater support for sustainable development, perceived benefits, and inclusive planning. Place attachment was found to influence environmental concern and feelings of inclusion in the tourism environment. Open-ended responses revealed concerns about cruise tourism, transparency in sustainability practices, and the preservation of the city’s authenticity. The study emphasizes the importance of engaging residents in tourism planning and ensuring that sustainability strategies align with local values. The results offer practical insights for policymakers aiming to promote inclusive, environmentally responsible tourism in Helsinki. Kestävä matkailu pyrkii tasapainottamaan ympäristöön, talouteen ja yhteiskuntaan liittyviä tavoitteita samalla varmistaen sekä matkailijoiden että paikallisten yhteisöjen hyvinvoinnin. Matkailukohteiden paikallisasukkaat ovat keskeisiä sidosryhmiä, ja heidän asenteensa vaikuttavat ratkaisevasti kestävän matkailun kehittämisen onnistumiseen ja pitkäjänteisyyteen. Tämä tutkimus tarkastelee helsinkiläisten asenteita kestävää matkailun kehittämistä kohtaan ja täydentää suomalaisessa kaupunkimatkailun tutkimuksessa havaittua aukkoa. Tutkimus toteutettiin kvantitatiivisena kyselytutkimuksena, jossa hyödynnettiin muokattua Sustainable Tourism Attitude Scale (SUS-TAS) -mittaria sekä paikkakiintymyksen mittareita. Kyselyyn vastasi yhteensä 53 helsinkiläistä, ja tuloksia analysoitiin kuvailevien tilastojen ja vertailutestien avulla. Tulokset osoittavat, että asenteet kestävää matkailua kohtaan ovat yleisesti myönteisiä, erityisesti ympäristönsuojelun ja pitkäjänteisen suunnittelun osalta. Matkailun ei koeta aiheuttavan merkittäviä sosiaalisia haittoja, mikä viittaa siihen, että Helsinki on vielä matkailun kehityksessä varhaisessa vaiheessa ilman huomattavia negatiivisia vaikutuksia. Ikä, sukupuoli, koulutustaso ja asuinalue eivät vaikuttaneet tilastollisesti merkitsevästi asenteisiin, mutta matkailualalla työskentelevät suhtautuivat selvästi myönteisemmin kestävään matkailuun, sen hyötyihin ja osallistavaan suunnitteluun. Paikkakiintymyksen havaittiin vaikuttavan erityisesti ympäristöhuoleen ja kokemukseen osallisuudesta matkailuympäristössä. Avoimissa vastauksissa nousivat esiin huoli risteilymatkailusta, kestävien käytäntöjen läpinäkyvyydestä sekä kaupungin autenttisuuden säilyttämisestä. Tutkimus korostaa asukkaiden osallistamisen merkitystä matkailusuunnittelussa sekä tarvetta kehittää matkailua paikalliset arvot huomioiden. Tulokset tarjoavat käytännönläheisiä näkökulmia päättäjille, jotka edistävät kestävää ja osallistavaa matkailua Helsingissä
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