Regional economic development supported by sustainable tourism

Abstract

The subject of sustainable tourism has been increasingly discussed in recent years because the complex connection between the environment and the economy has been acknowledged, and there is a pressing need for the integration of these two components, which means the foundation on the premises of a deep and lasting development, which generates a positive impact on society as a whole. According to the specialized literature, the paradigms in the tourism industry are changing. This shows what are the challenges facing the tourism sector today and requires special attention from the authorities and the economic agents involved, who must guide this industry towards a sustainable development in the future.Taking these findings as a starting point, we proposed for our research to highlight, in the first part, the role of tourism on the regional development and secondly the measurement of the impact of tourism, practiced intensively and extensively, on the environmental factors through a series of qualitative and quantitative indicators, highlighted the fact that the damage of the environment over time implicitly leads to the damage of the economic growth. The results of the research allowed us to formulate, in the conclusions part, several directions of action to be followed by regions with a well-developed economy as well as less developed ones, in order to boost tourism activity in the new context of respecting the environmental factor.

The Impact of Infrastructure Development, Education, Tourism, and Agriculture on Regional Economic Growth in Indonesia

“…Economic growth can now be significantly influenced by tourism, particularly in nations with rich cultural and natural resources. It has been acknowledged that the combination of these two elements is necessary for the development of sustainable tourism due to the intricate interaction between the environment and the economy [31]. The development of infrastructure, foreign exchange revenues, and employment generation are some of the ways that tourism affects regional economies [32].…”

“…The Indonesian archipelago, which is endowed with rich cultural traditions and a variety of landscapes, depends heavily on tourism to support regional economic development. Previous studies look at the variables that affect travelers' choices, the financial effects of tourism growth, and sustainable tourism tactics that support both environmental preservation and economic prosperity [31], [36], [37].…”

“…Tourism's potential as an economic driver is confirmed by its favorable effects on regional economic growth [31], [33]. Tourist should be encouraged in areas with a wealth of natural and cultural attractions in order to diversify the economy [59].…”