A sustainable future for creative tourism in Lapland.

Abstract

Abstract In this chapter, the researchers present practical ideas and potential strategies for developing the use of artsbased methods in creative tourism. Arts-based methods have come to be widely discussed and promoted in various disciplines such as the social sciences, education, and tourism research (Leavy,2009,2018; Barone and Eisner,2012) and their strength is seen in their ability to engage participants' creative expression and to obtain participation and knowledge that is not verbal. In the fields of art education and community art, the impact of art-based methods is seen on human growth and well-being, the sense of belonging, the enhancement of kinship, empowerment, and the ability to create meaningful symbols (see, for example, Hiltunen and Rantala, 2015). Inspired by this, in this chapter the researchers consider the potential of arts-based methods and creative tourism experiences for enabling learning and transformation.