Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania)
Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, and has been identified as a means of generating national income in less industrialized economies. Like other countries, Albania has promoted tourism as a major source of national income. The tourism industry in Albania currently focuses on c...
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| description | Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, and has been identified as a means of generating national income in less industrialized economies. Like other countries, Albania has promoted tourism as a major source of national income. The tourism industry in Albania currently focuses on coastal areas, rather than on the unique features that set this country apart from its neighbors. Albania’s natural features have the potential to attract tourists seeking ecological and cultural experiences. Thoughtful, sustainable development of these resources could enhance community livelihoods throughout Albania. The purpose of this study was to discover if differences in perceptions of sustainable tourism development and principles in Shkodra Region existed between four stakeholder groups: residents, entrepreneurs, government officials, and tourists. Data were collected from stakeholders using a self competed questionnaire, which included Likert-style questions inquiring about attitudes and perceptions of sustainable tourism development in the community. The data gathered illustrate that the perception of sustainable tourism principles varies considerably among stakeholder groups. As a distinct stakeholder group, the majority of local residents generally were welcoming of tourism. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1f9d4ccd82d84822af9e5f30be6c89752022-12-21T18:31:35ZengUniversity of Novi SadTurizam1450-66611821-11272010-01-01141112Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania)Drita Kruja0Alkida Hasaj1Department of Tourism, Economy Faculty, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Albania; dritakruja@yahoo.com;Department of Tourism, Economy Faculty, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Albania; alkidahasaj@yahoo.comTourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, and has been identified as a means of generating national income in less industrialized economies. Like other countries, Albania has promoted tourism as a major source of national income. The tourism industry in Albania currently focuses on coastal areas, rather than on the unique features that set this country apart from its neighbors. Albania’s natural features have the potential to attract tourists seeking ecological and cultural experiences. Thoughtful, sustainable development of these resources could enhance community livelihoods throughout Albania. The purpose of this study was to discover if differences in perceptions of sustainable tourism development and principles in Shkodra Region existed between four stakeholder groups: residents, entrepreneurs, government officials, and tourists. Data were collected from stakeholders using a self competed questionnaire, which included Likert-style questions inquiring about attitudes and perceptions of sustainable tourism development in the community. The data gathered illustrate that the perception of sustainable tourism principles varies considerably among stakeholder groups. As a distinct stakeholder group, the majority of local residents generally were welcoming of tourism.http://www.dgt.uns.ac.rs/turizam/arhiva/vol_1401_kruja.pdfsustainable tourismstakeholdersperceptionsShkodra Region. |
| spellingShingle | Drita Kruja Alkida Hasaj Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania) Turizam sustainable tourism stakeholders perceptions Shkodra Region. |
| title | Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania) |
| title_full | Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania) |
| title_fullStr | Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania) |
| title_short | Comparisons of stakeholders’ perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in Shkodra Region (Albania) |
| title_sort | comparisons of stakeholders perception towards the sustainable tourism development and its impacts in shkodra region albania |
| topic | sustainable tourism stakeholders perceptions Shkodra Region. |
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