Inland and Island Tourism, Contrasting Geographies Touching Each Other

2022 ◽  
pp. 48-63
Author(s):  
Francisco António dos Santos Silva
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Oceanic Islands ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Small Islands ◽  
Azores Archipelago ◽  
Geographic Regions

Despite being opposite geographic regions, inland territories and small islands have very much in common in terms of economic and social constraints. Based on the case study of the Azores archipelago, the limitations and opportunities for tourism development in the small oceanic islands are analysed. This study is supported by empirical research involving the application of questionnaires to the main tourism stakeholders in the archipelago. The results lead to the conclusion that in the case of the group of small temperate islands, tourism has progressively asserted itself as strategic for the local economy, but the application of a sustainable development model must be considered as these territories are generally highly vulnerable, both environmentally and socially.

scholarly journals Opportunities for Slow Tourism in Madeira

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep-Francesc Valls ◽  
Luís Mota ◽  
Sara Cristina Freitas Vieira ◽  
Rossana Santos
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Excessive Pressure ◽  
Significant Alignment ◽  
Advanced Phase ◽  
Development Processes

The slow tourism movement is gaining popularity as more destinations focus on the local environment and heritage experience. The approach to slow tourism usually occurs either when traditional destinations exhaust their life cycle with an evident reduction in sustainability, or when newly emerging destinations decide to develop in this way. The case of Madeira is different; the island has several decades of tourism development without excessive pressure or overcrowding, and in planning for the future it wants to sustain these conditions. Seeking to understand Madeira’s perception of the development model, we surveyed entrepreneurs in Madeira’s lodging, restaurant and bar, shopping, transportation, intermediation, and tourist activity industries, as well as its public sector. Even without having encountered the popularized the ideas of slow tourism, Madeira’s tourism entrepreneurs show significant alignment with the values of quieter tourism. In contrast to its mature counterparts (i.e., Europe’s other popular sun and beach destinations), for Madeira it is not a question of destroying or rehabilitating, but rather of continuing sustainable development processes. Our results suggest that although slow tourism is typically a reaction to a very advanced phase of the life cycle, it can be the result of an endogenous impulse, as is true for Madeira.

look at the russian eduCation in the field of tourism through the paradigm prism of sustainable tourism (summarizing the ConCeptual results of international sCientifiC-praCtiCal seminar of the russian-norwegian projeCt of rsuts «eduCation in the field of sustainable tourism development in russia»)

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Пер Стрёмберг ◽  
Per Stremberg ◽  
Сергей Илькевич ◽  
Sergey Ilkevich ◽  
Елена Сахарчук ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Scientific Practical

The full and comprehensive inclusion of sustainable tourism in Russian tourism studies and thematic plans of disciplines at the present time are particularly important nowadays. Meanwhile we can note very superficial and simplified understanding of the concept of sustainable development in tourism, when they simply proclaim the necessity of taking into account natural, social limitations, and interests of the local economy, but at the same time, the Russian researchers and teachers do not have enough awareness of all the possible refractions of this problem. Passed at the 22nd of September 2016 in RSUTS scientific-practical seminar «Sustainable rural tourism in Russia» was drafted to help resolve the identified problems. Leading international and Russian experts in the field of sustainable tourism development gave the examples of their own researches which demonstrate the breadth and multi-dimensionality of sustainability in tourism. There were presented and illustrated with the method of case studies such topics as 1) the correlation of center and periphery as a factor in the long-term sustainability in tourism; 2) service orientation as a factor of long-term competitiveness of destinations; 3) the problem of finding the optimal balance between state regulation and ethnic autonomy; 4) the interests of local residents and their informing with the positive results of tourism development; 5) factor of liminality in tourist experiences; 6) avoidance of excessive standardization and universalization of tourism products as a factor of competitiveness of peripheral destinations; 7) the concept of touristscapes and taskscapes; 8) optimal route network and reference point for the sustainable development of tourism; 9) the importance of tourism for the depressed rural settlements of Russia; 10) the peculiarities of small businesses processes in rural tourism, 11) entrepreneurship as the factor of increase of stability and competitiveness of the tourism industry under crisis conditions. These and other aspects of sustainable tourism development were the subject of extensive discussion at the scientific-practical seminar, which resulted in a more complete understanding of the paradigm of sustainability in the current realities of the Russian tourism industry. The article presents views, concepts and elements of academic debate, which took place during the seminar from representatives of five countries: Russia, Norway, Australia, Sweden and Iceland. The purpose of this publication consisted in the systematization of the academic content of the reports and scientific messages, and the explanation of how they can contribute to strengthening the concept of sustainable tourism as a comprehensive and productive paradigm in tourism research and education-conceptual approach.

Coastal impact ranking of small islands for conservation, restoration and tourism development: A case study of The Bahamas

2014 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 88-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Sullivan Sealey ◽  
Vanessa Nero McDonough ◽  
Kathleen Semon Lunz
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Small Islands ◽  
The Bahamas

scholarly journals The local community perception of tourism development. The case study of Gryfino County – Western Pomerania, Poland

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (37) ◽  
pp. 7-23
Author(s):  
Zbigniew Głąbiński ◽  
Tomasz Duda
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Group Interviews

AbstractAn increasing number of people from various countries have seen tourism as a chance to develop local economy and quality of life. The article presents the results of the analysis of tourism potential of Gryfino County in Western Pomerania in Poland and confronts them with how it is perceived by the residents. Although the county abounds in great tourist attractions, both of natural and cultural nature and is favourably located in geographic terms, tourism is developing very slowly. In order to examine the reasons for the current situation, an attempt to survey the opinion of the local community on this subject was made by applying the method of Focus Group Interviews. The results emphasise the significance of local community for tourism development in a region.

scholarly journals Assessment of Tourism Development Compliant with Ecotourism Principles, Case Study: Guilan, Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-276
Author(s):  
Mehdi Hesam ◽  
◽  
Fatemeh Bagheri ◽  
Arash Atefi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Human Welfare ◽  
The Status ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Guilan Province

Purpose: The purpose of the research is to evaluate the compliance of tourism development with the ecotourism principles through the opinions of visitors Guilan province as a unique destination in Iran. Methods: This study was conducted using the descriptive-analytical method. A questionnaire is designed and filled by the visitors. The gathered data have been analyzed by binomial, Friedman, and path analysis in SPSS and LISREL software. The barometer of ecotourism has also been modified to explain human welfare and natural ecotourism. Results: The results of this research have indicated that the tourism activities are significantly compliant with the principles and that education and awareness can considerably influence other dimensions. Conclusion: Tourists in the study area are highly interested in observing the principles of ecotourism. This is seen in all aspects of helping the local economy, protecting the environment, communicating with the local community, and education. However, the status of environmental protection is appropriate in the study area. This is likely resulted from understanding of the visitors about the unique nature of Guilan province and its outstanding features. The scarcity of these resources has made tourists more protective of them. On the other hand, since most of the tourists in this province have recreational purposes, we should try to pay more attention to education as one of the pillars of ecotourism.

Strengthening Community Empowerment as a Tool for Sustainable Tourism Development: The Case of Tangkoko Nature Reserve in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bet El Silisna El Silisna Lagarense
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development

One of the main principles a community empowerment in sustainable development is that the primary benefits should be returned to the local community and become an integral part of the development activity. However, Tangkoko as a centre for natural tourism development in North Sulawesi, Indonesia has tended to concentrate on tourism development without adequately considering livelihoods of local communities. This study is aimed to examine to what extend The model of community empowerment can be applied into the practice of community empowerment development in Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The study will contribute to the formulation of government policy in formulating and establishing the R- Urban conservation efforts, especially in the utilization of local natural resources by using the principles of sustainable development in Tangkoko Nature Reserve. In addition, the results of the study will be able to promote the use of community-based empowerment and participation through the use high-value natural surrounding environment. This study involves desktop research and fieldwork comprising questionnaire surveys and on-site observations to provide evidences of community-based empowerment in Tangkoko Natural Reserve. This study develops a model of sustainable tourism development through creative community empowerment that will ensure the outcomes from tourism will be returned to strengthen the local economy as well the quality of life of local communities.

Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development using SWOT Analysis – Case Study: Pasargad Region – Fars, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Farzaneh Gerami ◽  
Seyedeh Zohreh Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sustainable Tourism ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Sustainable Tourism Development ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Sustainability Principles

The tourism industry has high potential and nowadays it is being categorized as one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Sustainable tourism is the concept of visiting some place as a visitor and trying to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy and tourism development must be based on sustainability principles. Understanding the potential of each region allows the researcher and planner to identify the development way in accordance with the current situation. This study is aimed at developing sustainable tourism in Pasargad region with planning and definition of strategies. Appropriately, to achieve this goal SWOT analysis is used for conducting a comprehensive assessment for development. Effective factors in sustainable development are evaluated. As a result, for sustainable tourism development, an offensive/ competitive strategy (SO) should be the priority of these programs using internal strength to realize the external opportunity in Pasargad region. Keywords: sustainable tourism, SWOT analysis, sustainable development, Pasargadae, Pasargad region

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