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Salla Jutila is a University Lecturer and Doctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland. Her primary affiliation is within the Sustainable Naturecultures and Multispecies Future (SuMu) research group. She holds dual roles as both an educator and researcher, focusing on interdisciplinary aspects of tourism and sustainability.
Her research interests span the sharing economy, sustainable tourism practices, inclusion and accessibility in tourism, and multispecies futures. She has led or collaborated on over 10 projects funded by agencies like the European Social Fund, Business Finland, and the Finnish National Agency for Education. Notable projects include 'Kestävän matkailun osaamismerkit' (2022–2024) and 'Jaava: Responsibility and value creation in sharing economy in tourism' (2020–2022).
Her work emphasizes critical societal perspectives on tourism, addressing ecological crises and relational methodologies. Recent activities include keynote presentations on 'Becoming Fragile' (2024) and conference contributions on multispecies storytelling and slow travel practices.
- Grants & Projects: 10+ projects focusing on sustainable tourism education, sharing economy governance, and cultural environment sustainability.
- Media Contributions: Engaged in public discourse on short-term rentals, immigrant worker inclusion, and tourism ethics through media features and policy briefs.
- Labs/Teams: Active in the SuMu group, exploring multispecies futures and sustainable naturecultures.
