Ursprünglich sollte diese Studie eine vorwiegend empirische Bestandsaufnahme des soziokulturellen Strukturwandels und des touristisch induzierten Wandels auf der Mikroebene der Insel S.te Marie vermitteln - eine weitreichende Sichtung der theoretischen Forschung hat jedoch die Bedeutung einer...

Nature-based tourism is an important component of the tourism industry and has experienced significant growth during recent years. Nature-based tourism attractions (NBTA) can provide substantial economic gains to both host communities and tourism businesses. To sustain the growth of NBTA and...

In this work-paper we have analysed a separate chapter of tourism’s sustainable development, namely development strategies. Given the economic, social and political importance in tourism, and also the overall contribution to the development of a region, we considered that a distinct approach...

Since its origin, ecotourism development has been at the centre of controversial and heated debates within the environmental and scientific society. On one hand, it has been considered as a model of responsible and sustainable tourism with the capacity to guarantee the conservation of the...

In the present context, a crucial element that distinguishes one country against another in terms of economic is competitiveness. We can refer to this level of business or sector, at city, region or nation. Sustainable development is one of the factors is to develop the competitiveness and meet...

Tourism is one of the most important growth leading sectors in the world's economy. However, economies endowed with beautiful natural sites do always face a trade-off in the management of these resources. The problem is then to find an equilibrium point between utilisation and conservation of...

Tourism is the most important economic activity of each nation and it is one of the fastest growing industries of the world. The tourism industry relies on environmental, natural, and cultural resources. Tourism and environmental resources can be seen as two sides of the same coin. In economics,...

Monserrate Hill is one of the most important and recognized tourist attractions in the city of Bogotá because of its environmental and cultural attributes. However, most people are not aware of the environmental, socio-economic, and cultural issues that affect the development of sustainable...