Measuring sustainable tourism at the municipal level

Anna Torres-Delgado and Francesc López Palomeque

Annals of Tourism Research, 2014, vol. 49, issue C, 122-137

Abstract: The objective of this research is to provide a scientifically sound, applicable method for studying tourism sustainability at the local level. This is done by developing an indicator system based on an initial literature search that serves to compile a preliminary list of indicators, which are then verified and scientifically validated by conducting a Delphi survey. This process is used to develop a consensual indicator system that is adapted to the tourism sector and includes 26 indicators of social, economic and environmental sustainability. To ensure the applicability of the system, indicator values are then calculated for 20 tourism municipalities in Catalonia (Spain). The results confirm the proposed system is an effective tool for planning and managing tourism at municipal level.

Keywords: Tourism sustainability; Indicators; Indicator system; Tourism municipalities; Catalonia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2014.09.003

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