Can indicators for sustainable tourism improve tourism planning in the coastal
destinations?

Brščić, Kristina; Prats, Lluís Batlle i; Raschi, A.; Marchi, Valentina; Šugar, Tina; Lovrečić, Katarina; Poljuha, Danijela

doi:10.37741/t.68.2.3

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“…Preservation of natural resources is something with which Opatija Riviera is boosting justifiably, considering that significant efforts are being made on preserving them through application of sustainable development principles [9,25,45,49]. This is in accordance with the findings of this paper which indicate that tourists perceive natural resources of Opatija Riviera as ones of higher quality.…”

Section: Natural Resources As a Factor Of Perceived Quality Of Maritisupporting

confidence: 87%

Factors of percieved quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer

2020

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The main goal of the paper is to determine underlying dimensions of perceived quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer. Using the purposive sampling technique, data collection was carried out from January to August 2019 in the destinations of Opatija Riviera, yielding a sample of 155 valid responses. To gain better understanding of underlying dimensions of perceived quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer, we, primarily, use exploratory factor analysis. The research findings have revealed that organization of a destination, gastronomic offer, natural resources, traffic infrastructure, destination´s cultural resources, accommodation capacities, attractions and sports activities are the main factors of perceived quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer.

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Section: Natural Resources As a Factor Of Perceived Quality Of Maritisupporting

confidence: 87%

Factors of percieved quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer

2020

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“…Th e challenges of implementing ETIS and similar methodologies for measuring sustainability at the local level have been acknowledged and thoroughly researched in the past few years (Modica et al, 2018;Tudorache, Simon, Frent, & Musteaţă-Pavel, 2017). Th e implementation of sustainability indicators methodologies needs to be simplifi ed and adapted to the local level with the support of scientifi c and research institutions and the constant collaboration with local stakeholders in order to produce reliable and comparable data, develop practical methodologies and facilitate sustainable planning processes (Byrd, 2008;Brščić et al, 2020;Soldić Frleta & Smolčić Jurdana, 2020).…”

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Measuring and monitoring sustainability of coastal tourism destinations in the Mediterranean

Coccossis

Koutsopoulou

2020

Tourism (Zagreb, Online)

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A key component towards sustainability in coastal tourist destinations is to establish monitoring and evaluation schemes in order to measure the impacts of tourism on the economy, society and the environment. Although there is a great deal of frameworks providing the methodological baseline for developing the essential monitoring schemes, the relevant literature has shown that a challenge still exists on adapting these general frameworks to the particularities of the destinations under assessment. This paper presents a framework that measures and monitors sustainability at the local level by introducing a three-tier system of indicators. The framework manages to incorporate the different types of tourism activities as well as the special characteristics of coastal tourist destinations in the Mediterranean while at the same time allows for comparisons among them. The paper emphasizes the role of local stakeholders’ engagement in the development of the monitoring framework and discusses the challenges that emerged during the process. Essentially, the paper provides an alternative way for adjusting general frameworks to allow sustainability evaluations at the local level. In this sense, five types of coastal tourism destinations have been identified as critical in the case of the Mediterranean: beach/maritime destinations, urban/cultural, cruising, recreational boating and nature/ecotourism destinations.

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“…This area was chosen due to its involvement as a test site in the project "Models of Integrated Tourism in the Mediterranean -MITOMED+" (Interreg Mediterranean Programme). More precisely, Versilia was involved in Pilot Action 1, which included the observation and monitoring of tourism data indicators to measure the sustainability of tourism in several European Maritime & Coastal tourism destinations [38].…”

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Evaluating Perception of Sustainability Initiatives Invested in the Coastal Area of Versilia, Italy

2020

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Nowadays, following the increased interest and need for the issue of sustainability, tourist destinations are called upon to promote sustainable tourism development through the implementation of investments and initiatives. Despite the investments by the destinations, how are these perceived by tourists and residents? Based on this, this paper aims to assess the perception of sustainable investments in a coastal area located in Tuscany, through the administration of a questionnaire among 750 people, including both tourists and house owners. The study adopted statistical logit and probit models to detect the perception of sustainable initiatives in relation to beach satisfaction. Moreover, this research developed a model for understanding if there are substantial differences in perception between Italian and foreign beach users and at the same time between residents/house owners and tourists. The findings reveal that those who perceive investments in sustainability are more than satisfied with beach and facilities. The model shows that foreigners and residents/house owners perceive sustainable investments implemented in the destination more than tourists and Italian respondents. This research can provide support to local operators and policymakers in defining the destination image in relation to sustainability.

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Can indicators for sustainable tourism improve tourism planning in the coastal destinations?

Cited by 7 publications

References 16 publications

Factors of percieved quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer

Factors of percieved quality of maritime tourist destination´s offer

Measuring and monitoring sustainability of coastal tourism destinations in the Mediterranean

Evaluating Perception of Sustainability Initiatives Invested in the Coastal Area of Versilia, Italy

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