An empirical note on tourism and sustainable development nexus

Abstract

The goal of this research is to investigate the impact of tourism on sustainable development in the 10 most visited countries. For this purpose, following the STIRPAT model, the impact of urbanization, energy intensity, and tourism on the newly designed sustainable development index is examined for the period 1995–2015. In doing so, tourism is represented by two different indicators, the number of tourists and tourism receipts. In addition, the impact of tourism on economic growth is analyzed to compare the effects of tourism development on economic growth and sustainable development. While doing this, second-generation panel data methods are used to take into account the possible inter-country dependency. According to the findings obtained in the study, tourism, energy intensity, and urbanization have positive effects on economic growth. On the other hand, the effects of all three factors on the sustainable development index are negative and statistically significant. These findings indicate that the harmful effects of tourism on other dimensions of sustainable development are greater than the beneficial effects of tourism on economic growth.

Analysis of tourism and sustainable development in MENA economies

“…In addition, through greater employment, the protection of the natural legacy for future generations, the establishment of long-term connections across industries, and enhanced quality of life, tourism can lead a nation towards sustainable development. In contrast, the positive effect of tourism on sustainable development in the MENA region goes against the findings ofDestek and Aydin (2022) in the top 10 most visited countries in the world. Similar to howLiu (2003) suggests that sustainable development and tourism are entangled, sustainable development can aid tourism development in MENA countries.…”

“…Tourism has been shown to positively impact economic growth and can help promote sustainable development. According to Destek and Aydin (2022), tourism contributes to the various yardsticks and development indices that make up sustainable development, such as quality of life, job opportunities in host communities, preservation of the natural heritage for future generations, and long‐term connections between industries. In the same way, sustainable development can have a positive impact on tourism development by preserving the environment, wildlife, and natural resources, ensuring that the environment is clean for visitors, bringing socio‐economic benefits to host communities, preserving cultural heritage, and fostering genuine tourist experiences.…”

“…Destek and Aydin (2022) explain that the development of the tourism industry is a crucial driver of sustainable development due to the ability to guarantee the renewability of natural resources and the preservation of the ecosystem (Adongo et al, 2018; Ning & Hoon, 2011; Ogorelc & Milfelner, 2017). Similarly, Ning and Hoon (2011) show that renewable resources ensure the attainment of sustainable development, which is relied on tourism development, and the resources are renewable compared to the oil industry among others.…”

“…Tourism is the main pillar of many economies in the region and has led to the strategic policy aiming for the diversification of oil‐rich economies. This development has attracted the attention of many scholars (Cerovic et al, 2015; Destek & Aydin, 2022). Tourist’ activities generate much wealth for the economy and ensure economic prosperity with dynamic effects for sustainable development (Garau‐Vadell et al, 2018; Destek & Aydin, 2022; Osinubi et al, 2022).…”

A model for sustainable tourism in old-developed territories

“…Шуберт (Schubert, 2021), М.А. Дестек (Destek, 2022), М.М.Б. Гил (Gil, 2022) Соответственно, в зависимости от подхода выделяют и разные факторы, обеспечивающие устойчивость туризма.…”