Smart Island and Sustainable Tourist Development with the example of Madeira. Part 1: Theoretical Contexts  and Development Conditions

Majdak, Piotr; António,; Nowakowska, Anna

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“…Moreover, the phenomenon of overtourism may also appear in a situation where the thresholds of tourist absorption or capacity are not exceeded, but a reduction in the level of quality of life and the value of tourist experiences can be observed among both residents and visitors (Majdak et al, 2021a;2021b).…”

Section: Overtourism and Sustainable Management: Theoretical Contextmentioning

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Unveiling the Impact of Over-tourism: A Case Study on Zakopane, Exploring Symptoms, Effects, and Strategies for Sustainable Management

Majdak,

Maliszewska,

Kruczek

2023

ERSJ

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Purpose:The main purpose of the considerations presented in the article was to determine the symptoms, effects and strategies for sustainable management aimed at limiting the negative effects of overtourism in Zakopane. Design/Methodology/Approach: The most important sources of data and information include the following: 1. analysis of existing data (including reports, strategies, statistical data, scientific publications) related to the area and subject of research. 2. participant observation conducted in places of concentration of tourist traffic. 3. Questionnaire interviews containing elements of in-depth interviews conducted with representatives of local authorities, associations, private and public entities in the tourism industry, commercial entities, tourists and residents of Zakopane. The original questionnaire was developed, among others, based on the results of the UNWTO report. Findings: The most important identified causes of overtourism include the following: 1. The relatively small area covered by the city and the national park, 2. Easy access to Zakopane by various means of transport and relatively close proximity to the Krakow agglomeration. 3. High level of tourist attractiveness of the place in question. 4. The influence of social media and a specific fashion for tourist stays in Zakopane. 5. Sometimes low capacity of tourist routes. 6. Lack of tools to control tourist flows. 7. Implementation of standard tourist programs, showing only the most famous places by people guiding tourists. The most important identified symptoms and effects of overtourism in Zakopane include: 1. Periodic lack of accommodation. 2. Crowds on city streets and tourist trails. 3. Communication problems, traffic jams, overcrowded public transport. 4. Social conflicts, reluctance of the local community towards tourists. 5. Increased prices of basic food products. Solutions aimed at limiting the negative impact of overtourism on Zakopane include all initiatives that contribute to "flattening" peak periods. These include the following: 1. Queue and waiting time management. 2. Promoting alternative tourist attractions (maps, tourist routes), 3. Promoting quality. 4. Dynamic control of tourist flows. 5. Regulation of the accommodation rental system. 6. Dispersion of tourist traffic in time and space.

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Section: Overtourism and Sustainable Management: Theoretical Contextmentioning

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Unveiling the Impact of Over-tourism: A Case Study on Zakopane, Exploring Symptoms, Effects, and Strategies for Sustainable Management

Majdak,

Maliszewska,

Kruczek

2023

ERSJ

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Overtourism: The Impact of Tourism on Madeira’s Social and Economic Environment

Majdak

Mosz

Almeida

2022

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The main goal of the analyses presented in the article is to identify the phenomena and consequences concomitant with the phenomenon of overtourism in the economic (with particular emphasis on energy) and social dimensions, regarding the Portuguese island of Madeira. The starting point for considerations includes a review of the issues that define the theoretical framework of “excessive tourism”, as well as a discussion of the most important determinants of the socio-economic development of Madeira. Then, the results of own research are presented, including the original analysis of existing data on electricity production, population growth and the number of overnight stays, as well as the results of a survey conducted in April 2021[1], among both permanent residents and tourists visiting the island. The obtained results indicate, among others, that for each increase in the number of overnight stays by 1%, the production of electricity increases by 0.597%; and for every 1% increase in the number of inhabitants, there is a 5.617% increase in electricity production. At the same time, the data on the number of inhabitants indicates a population growth rate close to zero, and thus a higher level of consumption will come from the tourist sector. Based on the results of the survey, key problem areas have been identified (including, for example, issues related to the sense of local identity, security or relations between tourists and residents). The volume of tourist traffic has also been assessed, and a number of reflections and recommendations have been formulated to limit the negative effects of “excessive tourism”. [1] More information about research and obtained results are available in the following publications (Majdak et al. 2021a; Majdak et al. 2021b).

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Smart Island and Sustainable Tourist Development with the example of Madeira. Part 1: Theoretical Contexts and Development Conditions

Cited by 2 publications

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Unveiling the Impact of Over-tourism: A Case Study on Zakopane, Exploring Symptoms, Effects, and Strategies for Sustainable Management

Unveiling the Impact of Over-tourism: A Case Study on Zakopane, Exploring Symptoms, Effects, and Strategies for Sustainable Management

Overtourism: The Impact of Tourism on Madeira’s Social and Economic Environment

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