Sustainable competitiveness of destination and resident's attitude towards tourism

Ksenija Vodeb ()
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Ksenija Vodeb: Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica, University of Primorska

Tourism and Hospitality Industry from University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Abstract: Purpose – The paper seeks to explain the multidimensional image of sustainability and competitiveness tying them together due to the fact that relationship between them is reciprocally supportive. A more interdisciplinary approach to the concept is needed focusing on interaction between sustainability and competitiveness. Applicability of the concept without proper understanding is not possible, although it must be integrated in tourism planning process. Developing final set of measures and indicators and ensuring high level of community participation would be necessary. Design – The design of the paper is descriptive and it represents an overview of studies from the research field of sustainability, competitiveness, resident attitude and tourism planning. Methodology – The analysis and synthesis, comparative and compilation as well as descriptive method were used. Findings – The paper finds that there are high level of interaction and causality between sustainability and competitiveness. To translate conceptual ideas into practical tool and develop a final set of measures reasonable to the task, place and time is to be done in order to gain high level of participation between major stakeholders at the destination. Originality – In initial stage of destination development it should be determine the appropriate level of community involvement to strengthen the sense of community which directly reinforces destination identity and its competitiveness. Establishing participatory development measures at the destination is needed in order to enhance the quality of tourist experience.

Keywords: sustainable competitiveness; social sustainability; resident attitude; tourism planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L83 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014-05
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Published in 22nd Biennial International Congress Tourism & Hospitality Industry 2014, May 2014, pages 79-89

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