Αειφόρος τουρισμός & οι επιπτώσεις του στις τοπικές κοινωνίες (Master thesis)

Λουβουλούδη, Μαργαρίτε-Αγλαϊα


The purpose of the present study is to investigate the influence that alternative and therefore theoretically sustainable forms of tourism have on the quality of life of the permanent residents of alternative tourism destinations, the residents’ allover level of satisfaction with the tourism development of their area, and their perceptions, in relation to the prospects for further development of tourism activity in their area, as well as in relation to the impact of their region's tourism development on the local economy, the natural habitat, their local identity, culture and distinctive character of their area, and finally, the residents' view of whether the economic and developmental benefits of tourism offset any potential negative impacts, is also explored. Firstly, the theoretical framework of the research is provided and the main variables are introduced. In the first chapter of the literature review, the concept of sustainable development is studied, followed by a review of modern tourism development and the negative impacts it has resulted to, afterwards the concept of sustainable tourism development is introduced, along with the reasons why it seems to be so important for the future of tourism development and the problems that arise in its implementation. In the next chapter, the various alternative forms of tourism are introduced, as well as, the benefits and the negative effects that they may have. The final chapter of the literature review examines the impact that tourism development may have on the local communities in which it operates, regarding the environment, the socio-cultural environment and the economy, lastly, the attitudes and perceptions of the local residents regarding their area's tourism activity, are examined. Afterwards, the purpose of the research, the questions which this research hopes to answer and the boundaries of the research are presented. In addition, the methodology which was followed during the research is presented in detail. Following, there is an analysis and presentation of the research results. The results are organized into subgroups that present the sample and demographic profile of the respondents, the degree of satisfaction with the current status of tourism development in their region, the scope for further development of tourism activity in their region, the effects that the tourism development has in regard to the local economy, the natural environment, the distinctive character, local identity, culture and heritage of their region, the impact that tourism has on the quality of life of residents and, finally, whether the economic and development benefits of tourism offset any negative impact it may have.
Institution and School/Department of submitter: Σχολή Διοίκησης και Οικονομίας / Τμήμα Διοίκησης Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων και Οργανισμών
Keywords: Αειφορία;αειφόρος τουρισμός;εναλλακτικός τουρισμός;τοπική κοινότητα;Οικοτουρισμός;Πράσινος Τουρισμός
Description: Μεταπτυχιακή εργασία - Σχολή Διοίκησης και Οικονομίας - Τμήμα Διοίκησης Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων και Οργανισμών, 2020 (α/α 11778)
URI: http://195.251.240.227/jspui/handle/123456789/14884
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