Abstract
Purpose: This concluding article aims to summarize the key points and outcomes from the theme issue question: How could the Republic of Cyprus reduce the impact of seasonal tourism on long-term sustainable development? Which is a follow-up issue to the Cyprus sustainability theme issue published in Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes volume 13 number 6 2021. Design/methodology/approach: The paper summarizes the findings of the theme issue in relation to how stakeholders in the Republic of Cyprus can reduce the impact of severe tourism seasonality on long-term sustainable tourism development. Findings: The findings of the articles in this theme issue explore the depth of the seasonality problem and its impact on the long-term sustainability of the small island state of Cyprus. Further, the articles in this collection explore potential remedies and ways to mitigate seasonality with the help of alternative, special interest tourism activities, improved air connectivity, established cluster-based activities, and improved accessibility to the island. Originality/value: The articles in this issue provide perspectives from academics, practitioners, industry professionals, and policymakers on what steps could be taken to tackle increasing tourism seasonality that has profound effects on economic, social, and environmental sustainability in the island of Cyprus.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 501-504 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Oct 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cyprus
- Seasonality
- Small island state
- Sustainability
- Tourism