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Diversifying Mediterranean Tourism as a Strategy for Regional Resilience Enhancement

In: Resilience and Regional Dynamics

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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)

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.

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  • André Samora-Arvela & Eric Vaz & João Ferrão & Jorge Ferreira & Thomas Panagopoulos, 2018. "Diversifying Mediterranean Tourism as a Strategy for Regional Resilience Enhancement," Advances in Spatial Science, in: Hugo Pinto & Teresa Noronha & Eric Vaz (ed.), Resilience and Regional Dynamics, chapter 0, pages 105-127, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:adspcp:978-3-319-95135-5_6
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95135-5_6
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    Cited by:

    1. Gül Aktürk & Ahmadreza Shirvani Dastgerdi, 2021. "Cultural Landscapes under the Threat of Climate Change: A Systematic Study of Barriers to Resilience," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(17), pages 1-19, September.
    2. Qi Chen & Yun Zhang, 2023. "Assessing Tourists’ Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Artificial Beach Park Development and Management: A Choice Experiment Method," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-17, January.
    3. André Samora-Arvela & Jorge Ferreira & Eric Vaz & Thomas Panagopoulos, 2020. "Modeling Nature-Based and Cultural Recreation Preferences in Mediterranean Regions as Opportunities for Smart Tourism and Diversification," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(1), pages 1-15, January.

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