It is a pleasure to inform you that the issue n. 67 (January 2024) of our journal (Revista Portuguesa de Estudos Regionais / Portuguese Review of Regional Studies) is now online. You can accede to the issue using the following link:
https://review-rper.com/index.php/rper/issue/view/67
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contributing to the success of the journal. We will go on counting on you!
I wish you all a
successful year 2024!
Best regards,
J. Cadima Ribeiro
Sustainability in Tourist Destinations: A Multidimensional Approach
Laurentina Vareiro
UNIAG, Lab2PT and Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA),Barcelos,
Portugal, lvareiro@ipca.pt (corresponding
convener)
Paula Remoaldo
Lab2PT and Institute of Social Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, cris.remoaldo@gmail.com
José Cadima Ribeiro
NIPE and Lab2PT,
University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, jcadima@eeg.uminho.pt
Abstract
This
session seeks to scrutinize the various dimensions of sustainability in tourist
destinations. By dissecting the eco-footprint of accommodation, investigating
the provenance of culinary resources, and assessing the ecological impacts of
entertainment activities, we aim to analyse the multiple dimensions involved (a holistic approach) in destinations
sustainability. The discourse will extend to encompass the integration of
environmental preservation, community involvement and economic viability. This
session aims to provide new insights on the issue, exploring innovative
methodologies to maintain the allure of tourist destinations while ensuring
their enduring ecological and societal well-being.
Your
contribution is pivotal to advancing on the discourse on responsible and
sustainable tourism practices. Theoretical and empirical backgrounds are accepted. The main
research areas of this Special Session are the following topics:
1. Conceptualization of Comprehensive Sustainability in Tourist Destinations.
2.
Bibliometric Analysis of Sustainable
Practices in Tourism Activities.
3.
Best Practices on Environmental,
Social and Economic Sustainability in the Tourism Industry.
4.
Best Practices for Attaining Destination
Sustainability.
5.
Sustainable Practices in
Accommodation and/or Food Provision.
6.
Engaging Residents in the Promotion
of Sustainable Destinations.
7.
Engaging Politicians in the Promotion
of Sustainable Destinations.
8.
Political Difficulties in
Implementing Destinations Sustainability.
9.
Sociocultural Difficulties in
Implementing Destinations Sustainability.
10. Quantitative
Methods in the Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism.
11. Qualitative
Methods in the Analysis of Sustainable Practices in Tourism.
12. New
Approaches to Tourism Sustainable Practices.
13. The
Future of Destinations Sustainability.
