TY - CHAP
T1 - Collaborative Government Initiatives for Implementing Tourism Carrying Capacity in the Context of Sustainable Development
AU - Markatos, Georgios
AU - Efthymiou, Leonidas
AU - Morphitis, Avros
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - This exploratory study critically examines the intricate role of governmental entities in the implementation of tourism carrying capacity strategies, with a focal point on stakeholder engagement dynamics. In light of the imperative to manage tourism growth sustainably, this research endeavors to uncover the complex interplay between visitor demands and environmental and socio-cultural considerations. Employing an exploratory approach, the study delves into the collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders, including governmental agencies, local communities, tourism operators, and environmental advocacy groups, in formulating and executing carrying capacity measures. Through empirical inquiry and comprehensive case analyses, this abstract investigates the challenges, opportunities, and optimal practices associated with stakeholder involvement in achieving sustainable tourism development objectives. The findings provide nuanced insights into the multifaceted landscape of tourism carrying capacity management, offering valuable guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars seeking to advance sustainable tourism paradigms. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping the sustainable management of tourism destinations.
AB - This exploratory study critically examines the intricate role of governmental entities in the implementation of tourism carrying capacity strategies, with a focal point on stakeholder engagement dynamics. In light of the imperative to manage tourism growth sustainably, this research endeavors to uncover the complex interplay between visitor demands and environmental and socio-cultural considerations. Employing an exploratory approach, the study delves into the collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders, including governmental agencies, local communities, tourism operators, and environmental advocacy groups, in formulating and executing carrying capacity measures. Through empirical inquiry and comprehensive case analyses, this abstract investigates the challenges, opportunities, and optimal practices associated with stakeholder involvement in achieving sustainable tourism development objectives. The findings provide nuanced insights into the multifaceted landscape of tourism carrying capacity management, offering valuable guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars seeking to advance sustainable tourism paradigms. Ultimately, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping the sustainable management of tourism destinations.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85201797140&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-031-62534-3_10
DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-62534-3_10
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85201797140
T3 - Palgrave Studies of Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business
SP - 233
EP - 260
BT - Palgrave Studies of Cross-Disciplinary Business Research, in Association with EuroMed Academy of Business
PB - Palgrave Macmillan
ER -