The Recent Evolution and Impact of Tourism in the Mediterranean: The Case of Island Regions, 1990-2002

Jaume Garau Taberner and Carles Manera
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Jaume Garau Taberner: Universitat de les Illes Balears
Carles Manera: Universitat de les Illes Balears
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No 2006.108, Working Papers from Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei

Abstract: This paper aims to analyse one of the world’s top tourist destinations, the Mediterranean, and, more specifically, the evolution and impact of mass tourism on its western islands (Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta and the Balearic Islands) throughout the final decade of the 20th century. Firstly a general overview of world tourism is given, followed by an analysis of tourism in the Mediterranean. In continuation, an in-depth study is made of the evolution and impact of tourism on the aforementioned islands. Finally, the economic impact of tourism specialisation is examined in these island regions.

Keywords: Mediterranean; Balearic Islands; Malta; Sardinia; Sicily; Corsica; Destination Lifecycle; Mass Tourism; IMEDOC (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L83 N70 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006-08
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