Author(s):
Nobre Pereira, Luis ; Muhs, Christina Susanne ; Andraz, Jorge ; Nunes, Rui Miguel da Cunha ; Lança, Milene ; Silva, joão
Date: 2024
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/26274
Origin: Sapientia - Universidade do Algarve
Subject(s): Evaluation of tourism destinations; Sustainable tourism development; Economic sustainability; Sociocultural sustainability; Environmental sustainability; Destination management; Evaluation of tourism destinations; Evaluation of tourism destinations; Sustainable tourism development; Sustainable tourism development; Economic sustainability; Economic sustainability; Sociocultural sustainability; Sociocultural sustainability; Environmental sustainability; Environmental sustainability; Destination management; Destination management
Description
Sustainable tourism assessment models emphasize the need for holistic, integrated evaluations of tourism destinations, particularly in mature and mass tourism areas. While best practices can be shared, each destination requires a tailored approach, considering its unique features like infrastructure and natural assets. Research shows that sustainable tourism should involve continuous evaluation rather than a one-time assessment. This article develops a model for the ongoing review of sustainable tourism in the Algarve, a famous sun, sea, and sand destination in Portugal. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, the model was designed by analyzing existing frameworks and their relevant dimensions. A questionnaire was then administered to local stakeholders to validate and refine the selected indicators, which were ultimately used to create a framework for monitoring sustainable tourism in the region.
