Measuring Overtourism: A Necessary Tool for Landscape Planning
The tourism debate prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was dominated by the problems inherent in overtourism, reflecting an inadequate land management. Although publications on overtourism have grown exponentially in recent years, its scientific study still has major shortcomings, particularly with regar...
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| description | The tourism debate prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was dominated by the problems inherent in overtourism, reflecting an inadequate land management. Although publications on overtourism have grown exponentially in recent years, its scientific study still has major shortcomings, particularly with regard to measurement. With the aim of overcoming this insufficiency, we have carried out a review of the literature (using the mapping review method) and, based on its conclusions, we have drawn up a proposal to systematise the measurement of overtourism by combining several tools: indicators, surveys, interviews, and other tools linked to the Internet and social networks. The results of the research make a contribution to the expansion of the literature on the topic and may have important practical implications in formulating effective land-use policies by guiding policy makers in the management of overtourism. They could be of use in both the early detection of overtourism and the design of policies that prevent and/or detect situations of risk and that correct existing problems. This is especially relevant in the current international context to implement the effective transition to a responsible tourism model post-COVID-19. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2ffc4ce874ec4345bc947fe5cedd8ea82023-11-22T13:52:34ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2021-08-0110988910.3390/land10090889Measuring Overtourism: A Necessary Tool for Landscape PlanningEva M. Buitrago0Rocío Yñiguez1Department of Applied Economics III, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, SpainDepartment of Economic Analysis and Political Economy, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, SpainThe tourism debate prior to the COVID-19 pandemic was dominated by the problems inherent in overtourism, reflecting an inadequate land management. Although publications on overtourism have grown exponentially in recent years, its scientific study still has major shortcomings, particularly with regard to measurement. With the aim of overcoming this insufficiency, we have carried out a review of the literature (using the mapping review method) and, based on its conclusions, we have drawn up a proposal to systematise the measurement of overtourism by combining several tools: indicators, surveys, interviews, and other tools linked to the Internet and social networks. The results of the research make a contribution to the expansion of the literature on the topic and may have important practical implications in formulating effective land-use policies by guiding policy makers in the management of overtourism. They could be of use in both the early detection of overtourism and the design of policies that prevent and/or detect situations of risk and that correct existing problems. This is especially relevant in the current international context to implement the effective transition to a responsible tourism model post-COVID-19.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/9/889overtourismindicatorssurveysinterviewssocial medialand planning |
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| title | Measuring Overtourism: A Necessary Tool for Landscape Planning |
| title_full | Measuring Overtourism: A Necessary Tool for Landscape Planning |
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| title_short | Measuring Overtourism: A Necessary Tool for Landscape Planning |
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| topic | overtourism indicators surveys interviews social media land planning |
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