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Maria Hakkarainen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Social Sciences within the Multidimensional Tourism Institute. Her research focuses on tourism participatory economies, sharing economy dynamics, and sustainable development in peripheral destinations. She leads projects like FIT ME! (Foreign Individual Travelers’ Hospitality and Mobility Ecosystem) and Responsibility and Value Creation in Sharing Economy in Tourism, funded by Business Finland.
Her work integrates action research methodologies to address challenges such as STR (Short-Term Rental) regulation, mobility ecosystems, and community engagement. Key collaborations include projects with Lapland Regional Fund and European Regional Development Fund, emphasizing sustainable accessibility and ecosystemic approaches. Recent studies explore ethical frameworks for sharing economies, post-pandemic tourism resilience, and suburban heritage as tourist attractions. Ms. Hakkarainen actively contributes to academic discussions through conferences and publications, advocating for critical sociological perspectives in tourism studies.
- Education: Doctoral dissertation on small community tourism development (2017).
- Grants: Multiple projects from Business Finland, EU, and regional funds focusing on tourism innovation and sustainability.
- Lab/Affiliations: SINCO Lab for Tourism Futures Design, part of the University of Lapland's Tourism Research Network.
Her research outputs span 90+ articles, emphasizing themes like mobility ecosystems, responsible tourism business models, and legal frameworks in peripheral regions. She frequently presents at international conferences and advises on policy initiatives related to sustainable tourism practices.
