Line Mathisen

Line Mathisen is an Associate Professor in Project Management at The School of Business Administration, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, based in Alta. Her academic work focuses on tourism studies, entrepreneurship, and regional development in Arctic contexts, with particular attention to indigenous (Sámi) communities and sustainable tourism practices. She is an active member of the Arctic Innovative Experience Management (ArIEM) research group and contributes to the "Narrating the Postcolonial North" project.

Dr. Mathisen's research interests span several interconnected domains within tourism and business studies. She investigates co-creation processes in tourism development, examining how stakeholders collaboratively shape tourist experiences and destinations. Her work on emotional capital explores how tourism entrepreneurs, particularly women in Arctic Norway, leverage emotional resources in their business practices. She also studies adventure tourism guides' performance strategies, rural entrepreneurship dynamics, and the intersection of indigenous knowledge with tourism development. Her research often employs qualitative methodologies including ethnography, narrative analysis, and case studies to understand complex tourism phenomena in northern contexts.

Analysis of Dr. Mathisen's publication record reveals consistent focus on tourism development in Arctic regions, with increasing attention to sustainability, indigenous perspectives, and co-creation approaches over time. Her recent work (2022-2024) shows stronger emphasis on regenerative tourism, community well-being, and cross-cultural understanding, reflecting broader trends in sustainable tourism research. She frequently collaborates with Siri Ulfsdatter Søreng and other researchers specializing in Arctic studies, creating a robust research network focused on northern tourism development.

Dr. Mathisen is actively involved in research projects examining tourism development in Sami areas, entrepreneurship in rural contexts, and the relationship between resilient firms and regions. Her work with the Arctic Innovative Experience Management research group suggests ongoing engagement with practical applications of tourism research in northern communities.