Diversifying Mediterranean Tourism as a Strategy for Regional Resilience Enhancement

André Samora-Arvela, Eric Vaz (), João Ferrão (), Jorge Ferreira () and Thomas Panagopoulos ()
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André Samora-Arvela: New University of Lisbon
Eric Vaz: Ryerson University
João Ferrão: University of Lisbon
Jorge Ferreira: New University of Lisbon
Thomas Panagopoulos: University of Algarve

Chapter Chapter 6 in Resilience and Regional Dynamics, 2018, pp 105-127 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Mediterranean destinations that rely on sun and beach tourism—like the Algarve region, south of Portugal—are in a fragile situation. Challenges related to an aging population and climate change (e.g. extreme temperatures and sea level rise) will have consequences on the development of Mediterranean regions. In this context, sea level rise and beach area reduction could have a disruptive impact in these touristic regions. This chapter discusses how a strategy of regional resilience enhancement could allow for a transition and a differentiation from mainstream sun and beach touristic activities to alternative and sustainable types of tourism, such as nature-based and cultural-landscape touring. It outlines a touristic green infrastructure spatial planning approach to reinforce regional resilience as a competitive, cultural and systemic adaptation strategy, diversifying regional development basis overall.

Keywords: Green infrastructure; Tourism; Climate change adaptation; Mediterranean; Regional planning; Resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95135-5_6

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