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Uppfattning av destinationer i en digital nomads ögon: Nya krav i en alltmer föränderlig besöksnäring
Södertörn University, School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies, Tourism Studies.
Södertörn University, School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies, Tourism Studies.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesisAlternative title
Perception of destinations through a digital nomad's eyes : New requirements in an ever-changing hospitality industry (English)
Abstract [sv]

Forskningen om digitala nomader i turismsammanhang har främst fokuserat på att förstå och definiera fenomenet. Dock finns det begränsad forskning gällande digitala nomader på destinationsnivå. Denna studie belyser digitala nomader och hur de resonerar kring val av destination. Studien har en kvalitativ ansats där åtta semistrukturerade intervjuer utförts samt en netnografisk studie på det sociala forumet Reddit. Därefter har en tematisk analys applicerats på den insamlade empirin. Som resultat har nio teman identifierats. Ur dessa teman har, bland annat, krav och preferenser på en destination, sociala aspekter och ekonomiska anpassningar visat sig relevanta i val av destination hos digitala nomader. En viktig aspekt som framkommit genom samtliga delar i studien är det karaktärsdrag hos digitala nomader som kombinerar jobb och fritid under resan. Som resultat till detta kan det konstateras att detta segment har mer specifika krav på destinationer. Destinationer ska därför fungera både i en social aspekt, som arbetsplats och som en fritidsarena. Avslutningsvis föreslås vidare forskning för att skapa en större förståelse för detta segments resmönster och tillfälliga hemmiljöer.

Abstract [en]

Digital nomadism in tourism research has focused on understanding and defining this phenomenon. However, little research has been conducted on the connection between digital nomads and their destination choices. Based on a qualitative approach with combined interview and netnographic methods, this paper aims to illustrate digital nomads and the factors influencing e their choice of destination. A thematic analysis was applied to the collected data, resulting in the identification of nine themes. Preferences and demands in a destination, personal finances, and social aspects, amongst others, are some of the factors that have an impact on destination choice for digital nomads. A key characteristic found throughout the study is the leisure and business combination that digital nomads have in their way of traveling. As a result, it can be ascertained that this market segment has precise demands on destinations. Destinations must therefore serve as an arena for remote work, networking, and leisure. Lastly, suggestions for further research are presented in two areas: to create a better understating of this segment’s travel patterns and their use of temporary bases as home environments. 

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2023. , p. 43
Keywords [en]
Digital nomads, destination, experiences, remote work, visa, community, market segment
Keywords [sv]
Digitala nomader, destination, upplevelse, distansarbete, visum, community, marknadssegment
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URN: urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-52063OAI: oai:DiVA.org:sh-52063DiVA, id: diva2:1788961
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Tourism Studies
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Available from: 2023-08-21 Created: 2023-08-17 Last updated: 2023-08-21Bibliographically approved

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