Alternative forms of sustainable development: the case of thermal tourism

Georgakopoulou, Stavroula; Delitheou, Vasiliki

doi:10.1504/ijesd.2020.110637

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“…Geotourism is a "new" challenge for Greece, not only because it can redistribute the tourist product of the country to areas that were previously not tourist destinations, but also because it can stimulate a new quality tourist flow in the country. The usual forms of geotourism in Greece are cave tourism (only in tourist caves) and hot spring and spa tourism [84,85]. Greek geotopes, however, can support other activities, targeting a wide range of citizens.…”

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From Geoheritage to Geoeducation, Geoethics and Geotourism: A Critical Evaluation of the Greek Region

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The purpose of this review is, initially, to emphasize the importance of geoenvironmental education for the promotion and preservation of geological heritage and geoethical values, and based on these, to present the current situation in Greece. Geoeducation is a broader component of environmental education which aims to promote the geological heritage of a place and its geoconservation. It is a key integral tool for tackling environmental issues and therefore further assisting in sustainable development. Greece is known for its exceptional and rare natural beauty, as well as for the abundance of natural resources and its remarkable geological features. For this reason, six global geoparks have already been established in this country. However, its nature protection is mainly considered as the protection of biodiversity, while the term “geodiversity” is almost absent in Greek law. The importance of establishing a legal framework for the protection of geotopes is underlined by the fact that their promotion and rational management create opportunities for sustainable development, as well as to become quality tourist destinations (geotourism) through nature protection and education. Geodiversity can gain public attention and have a positive impact on geotopes protection. Such initiatives can not only improve the protection of geological sites, but also play an important role in their sustainable development.

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From Geoheritage to Geoeducation, Geoethics and Geotourism: A Critical Evaluation of the Greek Region

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The challenge of balanced regional development: health tourism in the Regional Unity of Fthiotida – a potential instrument of regional and intra-regional inequalities alleviation?

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Genitsaropoulos

Menegaki

et al. 2023

International Journal of Spa and Wellness

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Kalymnos Island, SE Aegean Sea: From Fishing Sponges and Rock Climbing to Geotourism Perspective

Zafeiropoulos

Drinia

2021

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The island of Kalymnos, located in the Dodecanese island complex in the SE Aegean, is known for its sponge fishing but also for its world-famous climbing fields. Indeed, the island is considered the “Mecca” of climbers. Nevertheless, Kalymnos is characterized by moderate tourist traffic and lack of tourism infrastructure. The planning and development of geotourism can be a driving force for the economic sustainability of the island. In this study, the possibility of developing the innovative and alternative form of geotourism on the island of Kalymnos is explored. Kalymnos is characterized by numerous caves and steep slopes which can be geotopes attractive to visitors. Six caverns and two climbing fields were analyzed as part of our investigation. For the quantitative assessment of the geosites three factors are considered: the potential educational use (PEU), the potential touristic use (PTU), and the degradation risk (DR). The quantitative evaluation in combination with a SWOT analysis showed that there is indeed a possibility of promotion and development of geotourism in combination with the protection of the island’s geotopes. This will give additional impetus to the economy of Kalymnos. However, the lack of awareness from local authorities and residents is evident. The need for training in matters related to the geological heritage is necessary. In this way, there will be geotourism development, contributing positively to the economic prosperity and sustainability of the island.

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Alternative forms of sustainable development: the case of thermal tourism

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From Geoheritage to Geoeducation, Geoethics and Geotourism: A Critical Evaluation of the Greek Region

From Geoheritage to Geoeducation, Geoethics and Geotourism: A Critical Evaluation of the Greek Region

The challenge of balanced regional development: health tourism in the Regional Unity of Fthiotida – a potential instrument of regional and intra-regional inequalities alleviation?

Kalymnos Island, SE Aegean Sea: From Fishing Sponges and Rock Climbing to Geotourism Perspective

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