Editorial: Tourism 2030 and the contribution to the sustainable development goals: the tourism review viewpoint

Buhalis, Dimitrios; Leung, Xi Y.; Fan, Daisy X.F.; Darcy, Simon; Bao, Jigang; Xu, Feifei; Tan, Garry Wei–Han; Nunkoo, Robin; Farmaki, Anna

doi:10.1108/tr-04-2023-620

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“…Of this study, as well as to analyse the accessibility of beaches applicable law by countries to tackle the best regulations and provide a common framework linking bind people’s needs with existing resources to improve the universal accessibility of beaches. Buhalis et al (2023) noted that inclusive tourism, accessible tourism, social tourism, and solidarity tourism contribute to the reduction in social inequality.…”

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The accessibility of beaches for blind people and their guide dogs: accessible tourism and inclusion in Spain

Florido-Benítez

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this research is to analyse the accessibility of Spanish beaches for blind people and their guide dogs as an inclusive tourist destination for national and international tourists. Design/methodology/approach This empirical research used a quantitative and qualitative methodology from public and private organizations, which intends to give voice to blind people to improve their quality of life. Findings This study presents a new and surprising contribution to the issue of accessibility of beaches for blind people and future studies related to this topic. Findings revealed that Spain has only nine adapted beaches for blind people, and most Spanish tourist destinations exclude blind people and its guide dogs from enjoying the beach and the sun and their facilities. In Spain there are in total 3,547 beaches; 10.3% of these are adapted beaches for people with reduced mobility, whereas only 0.25% are adapted beaches for blind people. Indeed, results also suggest that more efforts are required in response to the needs of blind people in tourism and transport activities by researchers, academics and government bodies. Originality/value The contribution of this paper is especially important for the management of the accessibility of Spanish beaches for blind people and their guide dogs by public and private organizations.

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The accessibility of beaches for blind people and their guide dogs: accessible tourism and inclusion in Spain

Florido-Benítez

2023

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“…Figure 2 presents the main measures implemented by the six Spanish smart destinations based on sustainable development, innovation and competitive advantages, according to the UNE 178601:2022 [4] and UNE 178501:2018 [5] requirements, respectively. We like to highlight the importance of guaranteeing universal accessibility (physical and digital) for people with disabilities in tourist activities at Spanish smart destinations (Destino Turístico Inteligente, 2023; Florido-Benítez, 2023a, 2023b; Buhalis et al, 2023b). STDs consist of the adaptation of traditional destinations to new realities, making them innovative and accessible spaces for all (Fernandes & Bernier, 2021).…”

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Constructing Spanish smart destinations: a new guide for the tourism industry

Florido-Benítez

2024

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse Benidorm, San Sebastián, Gijón, Málaga, Tenerife Island and Santander smart tourist destinations (STDs) as a touristic model and example to follow by other destinations in Spain and all over the world. Design/methodology/approach To fulfil the stated objective, this study follows several phases that introduce and classify a set of measures implemented by the six Spanish smart destinations to be designed as a STD. Findings Findings suggest that being a STD requires a high cost, and this is only accessible to big destinations with enough resources. Of the 50 Spanish provinces, eight are STDs, and these are localised in coastal areas. Obviously, this challenge is not within the reach of any Spanish city. Moreover, findings of the current study prove that the six Spanish smart destinations have a good air accessibility through their six airports, but the accessibility in a STD is not just physical; this must provide digital accessibility to tourists through destination marketing organisation’s website and app that will supply them with information on a wide range of services, including accommodations, tourist attractions, restaurants, public transport, museums and monuments’ locations, amongst many others. Originality/value From a resident point of view, a STD cannot be only focused on a technological and tourism context; a STD also requires knowing and meeting the needs of local residents and having a voice in decision-making processes. Hence, this study shows a new perspective on STDs that will benefit the literature on STDs.

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“…In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The reviewed literature analyzed the SDGs with respect to different goals, including food consumption [5], medical waste management [6], education institutions [7], tourism [8], digitalization [9], the circular economy [10], smart cities [11], fashion [12] and space [13]. Core research topics included the SDGs, Agenda 2030, climate change and sustainability indicators [14].…”

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Economic Performance, Environmental Protection and Social Progress: A Cluster Analysis Comparison towards Sustainable Development

D’Adamo,

Di Carlo,

Gastaldi

et al. 2024

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Sustainable development monitoring reveals the extent to which local and national territories are progressing towards sustainability goals. This study considered 105 indicators associated with the Equitable and Sustainable Wellbeing (BES) framework and 139 indicators associated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) and cluster analysis to compare regional performance across the Italian territory in 2022. At the SDG level, Lombardia exhibited the highest performance, while the provinces of Trento and Bolzano led at the BES level. The results were further analyzed with respect to geographic macro-areas and the three dimensions of sustainability, via separate cluster analyses comparing the BES and SDG results. Northeast regions emerged as the top performers, and comparable performance was shown by regions in the center and northwest. The development of a sustainable innovation model, alongside territorial cooperation and synergy between regional specificities, may generate competitive advantages, especially when combined with resources and skills with an international profile.

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Editorial: Tourism 2030 and the contribution to the sustainable development goals: the tourism review viewpoint

Cited by 65 publications

References 119 publications

The accessibility of beaches for blind people and their guide dogs: accessible tourism and inclusion in Spain

The accessibility of beaches for blind people and their guide dogs: accessible tourism and inclusion in Spain

Constructing Spanish smart destinations: a new guide for the tourism industry

Economic Performance, Environmental Protection and Social Progress: A Cluster Analysis Comparison towards Sustainable Development

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