- Journal of Tourism Leisure and Hospitality
- Vol: 1 Issue: 1
- Developing a Sufficient and Effective Coastal Tourism Model
Developing a Sufficient and Effective Coastal Tourism Model
Authors : Athina Papageorgiou
Pages : 29-34
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Publication Date : 2019-09-29
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Coastal tourism is nowadays the most important tourism activity worldwide and its development is based on the optimal combined use of tourism resources available in the coastal region. Over-development of a destination, however, leads to significant environmental, cultural, economic and social impacts on communities and infrastructures of destinations. Important differentiations are, therefore, needed for re-designing existing destinations and developing new and under-developed ones in sustainable ways. This model must be based on a strategy to regulate, control and finance tourism development proposals using universally accepted rules and practices. It is concluded that sustainable tourism development of a certain coastal area requires the involvement of all stakeholders, as well as the strong commitment of the state to ensure broad participation and consensus. Sustainability in tourism is a continuous process that requires thorough impact monitoring and adoption of all necessary measures to prevent, suppress and/or correct all emerging problems on a case-by-case and day-by-day basis.Keywords : Strategic coastal tourism development, sustainable tourism, environmental impact