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Sustainable Tourism Development: Exploring Social and Economic Implications

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Tourism, Culture, and Heritage".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 12 February 2025 | Viewed by 2747

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Baiba Rivza

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Faculty of Economics and Social Development, Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Jelgava, Latvia
Interests: cultural heritage; tourism; digital and creative economy
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Dr. Diana Foris

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Faculty of Food and Tourism, Transilvania University of Brașov, 500036 Brașov, Romania
Interests: tourism; tourist destinations; DMO; management; sustainability; hospitality
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Within the framework of sustainable tourism, carrying capacity, environmental impact assessment, and ecological footprint phenomenon should be examined. Challenges the sustainable tourism development paradigm have dominated both theoretical and practical approaches to tourism development over the last decades. We should therefore extend sustainable tourism debate beyond the arguably managerialist 'blueprint' and destination-focused approach that continues to characterize even the most recent 'sustainability' agenda within tourism development.

Therefore, it is important to reviewing the evolution of the sustainable tourism development concept, its contemporary manifestations in academic literature and policy developments and processes,  compares its limitations to prevailing political-economic, socio-cultural and environmental contexts as well the value of historical analysis through careful consideration of motivations, context, and development type under different circumstances.

Prof. Dr. Baiba Rivza
Dr. Diana Foris
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • responsible tourism
  • cultural heritage
  • ecotourism
  • stakeholder collaboration
  • tourism impact
  • destination management
  • green tourism
  • social equity
  • economic empowerment
  • economic implications
  • sustainable tourism
  • tourism development
  • social implications
  • environmental sustainability
  • community engagement

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Assessing the Multiplier Effect of National Parks: A Case Study of Buiratau State National Nature Park in Kazakhstan
by Akmaral Sapiyeva, Meirzhan Yessenov, Aliya Aktymbayeva, Yeldar Nuruly, Mereke Sakypbek, Olesya Razdobudko and Zhanna Assipova
Sustainability 2024, 16(19), 8407; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198407 - 27 Sep 2024
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This study investigates the economic impact of tourism in Buiratau State National Nature Park (SNNP) by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced effects of tourist spending through the multiplier effect. Using input–output (I-O) models and primary data from park administrators, local businesses, and [...] Read more.
This study investigates the economic impact of tourism in Buiratau State National Nature Park (SNNP) by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced effects of tourist spending through the multiplier effect. Using input–output (I-O) models and primary data from park administrators, local businesses, and national statistics, the research quantifies the economic contributions of tourism to the local economy. In 2023, total tourist spending in Buiratau SNNP amounted to 19,856,520 KZT (41,320.4 USD), generating an overall economic impact of 56,337,037 KZT (117,234.5 USD). The calculated tourist expenditure multiplier is 2.84, and the tourist income multiplier is 2.578. These findings demonstrate the amplification of tourist spending within the regional economy, highlighting the roles of direct revenues from tourist services and indirect benefits from related sectors. This study also explores sustainable tourism development, emphasizing investments in infrastructure and collaboration with local stakeholders. Recommendations include enhancing data collection methods, promoting sustainable tourism practices, and engaging local communities in planning processes. This research is particularly relevant for developing regions, including post-Soviet states, where national parks are centrally managed, providing a framework for optimizing tourism’s economic contributions while maintaining conservation goals. Full article
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Integration of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) Index and Biophysical Assessment for Sustainable Ecotourism Mangrove: A Case Study of Karangsong, Indonesia
by Donny Juliandri Prihadi, Guanghai Zhang, Ghulam M. Lahbar and Buntora Pasaribu
Sustainability 2024, 16(7), 2806; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16072806 - 28 Mar 2024
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Marine ecotourism is one of the pivotal sectors that supports the sustainability of marine ecosystems and elevates the socioeconomic status of the country. Karangsong is located on the northern side of the Indramayu districts, covering approximately 25 hectares of mangrove. The significant number [...] Read more.
Marine ecotourism is one of the pivotal sectors that supports the sustainability of marine ecosystems and elevates the socioeconomic status of the country. Karangsong is located on the northern side of the Indramayu districts, covering approximately 25 hectares of mangrove. The significant number of tourists visiting sites of mangrove ecotourism in Indonesia contributed to the tourist intentions associated with the diversity of mangrove and management strategies. How the community-based tourism (CBT) index aligns with biophysical assessment is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate the interconnectedness between the community-based tourism (CBT) index and biophysical assessment to measure the ratio number of tourists using the carrying capacity and sustainability index in Karangsong. A potential new suitability index for mangrove tourism was created. The various factors such as the mangrove ecosystem, substrate, and suitability that impacted the development of mangrove tourism were quantitatively analyzed. Our study identified that the majority of mangrove ecotourism sites in Karangsong Indramayu Regency consist of rich diverse mangrove species. The biophysical characteristics of the mangrove ecosystem were assessed with a suitability index of 83.7%. Our results indicated that the operations of mangrove tourism in the Karangsong region are well-managed and maintained. The region has a carrying capacity of 803 people/day, which refers to the maximum number of individuals for this area. This finding provides a more detailed understanding of the contribution of the new sustainability index of mangrove tourism and community-based tourism (CBT) approach assessing the potential development and challenges in the management of mangrove forests ecotourism. Full article
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