An Analysis of the "Natursteig Sieg". Structures, Resources and Future Potential as a Sustainable Rural Tourism Region

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Motivational Background
  • 1.2 Research Objectives
  • 1.3 Thesis Structure
• 2. Literature Review
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Definition of Rural Tourism
  • 2.3 Rural Tourism Destinations
  • 2.4 Destination Strategies in Rural Areas
  • 2.5 Measures and Evaluation of Competitiveness
  • 2.6 Sustainability in Rural Tourism
  • 2.7 Summary and Future Perspectives of Rural Tourism
• 3. Methodology
  • 3.1 Methodology
  • 3.2 Methods
• 4. Findings and Analysis
  • 4.1 Research findings
  • 4.2 Previous research
  • 4.3 Stakeholders of the Natursteig Sieg
  • 4.4 Rural tourism strategies and cooperation
  • 4.5 Sustainability and competitiveness
  • 4.6 Future Perspectives and Potential
• 5. Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to analyze the future potential of the ‘Natursteig Sieg’, a rural region in North-Rhine-Westphalia, as a sustainable tourism destination. It investigates the region's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities through qualitative expert interviews with key stakeholders.

• The definition and characteristics of rural tourism.
• Strategic management issues and challenges in rural tourism.
• The role of stakeholders in shaping rural tourism development.
• The importance of sustainability and competitiveness in rural tourism.
• The potential for future development and growth of the ‘Natursteig Sieg’ as a rural tourism destination.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides an overview of the research topic, the research objectives, and the structure of the thesis. Chapter two presents a comprehensive literature review on rural tourism, discussing its definition, structures, strategies, sustainability, competitiveness, and future perspectives.

Chapter three focuses on the methodology used in the research, including the justification of the chosen method, the selection of interview partners, and the development of the interview questions. Chapter four presents the primary research findings based on the expert interviews, analyzing key stakeholder perspectives on the ‘Natursteig Sieg’ and its potential as a rural tourism destination.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus of this thesis lies on rural tourism, sustainable development, stakeholder engagement, and the potential of the ‘Natursteig Sieg’ as a successful rural tourism destination. It explores relevant aspects of destination management, regional competitiveness, and the importance of strategic planning for long-term success.