The economic and environmental effects of seasonality of tourism: A look at solid waste

Caponi, Vincenzo

doi:10.1016/j.ecolecon.2021.107262

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“…In the tourism sector, a high risk from climate change manifests itself in a decrease in the number of tourist arrivals and overnight stays, and a low risk in an increase in costs due to climate change. In the waste management sector, high temperatures also lead to accelerated decomposition of waste, accompanied by an unpleasant odour, and action is needed (Caponi 2022). As for the environment and biodiversity, natural water bodies dry up during dry periods and high temperatures, and extreme weather conditions also pose health risks to sensitive groups of people.…”

Section: Health -Planning and Implementation Of Plantingmentioning

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Energy-Climate Transition in Tourism Destinations in Croatia

Nižić¹,

Grdić²,

Dekanić³

2023

Tourism and Hospitality Industry

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Purpose – Developed urban destinations face problems such as uneven distribution of infrastructure, environmental degradation and pollution, increased energy demands, uneven distribution of water and food, lack of basic sanitation, etc. Scientists and experts are recognizing increasing problems and pressures related to urban tourism infrastructure (transportation, housing, water, electricity, and urban services), so destinations are increasingly opting for complete redesign, which involves high investment costs. In addition, due to greenhouse gas emissions, cities need to develop sustainable strategies for production and distribution, transportation, water management, urban planning, and the development of environmentally friendly hotels and other accommodation facilities. Therefore, Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAP) need to be developed to analyze the current situation and prepare actions for the best possible energy and climate transition in tourism. Methodology – By systematically linking current theoretical and scientific knowledge in the field of efficient energy use in tourism destinations, the paper provides an analysis of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAP) of tourism destinations in Primorsko-Goranska and Istrian County. SECAP is a strategic document for climate change adaptation at the local level. The content analysis method was used for the analysis of SECAP. The research question is whether tourism destinations in Primorsko-Goranska and Istrian County have developed SECAPs and whether they are ready to take actions to implement them. The identified threats or crisis climate events in the area of destinations are: sea level rise, heat waves, floods and prolonged rainy periods, and these impacts were analyzed according to the expected risk level. Findings – The results show that most destinations studied do not have a SECAP, and the paper provides guidance and suggestions for its implementation. For destinations to develop an integrated approach to promote quality of life and work, it is necessary to put into practice the guidelines of sustainable development with emphasis on climate change adaptation and energy efficiency improvement. Contribution - The SECAPs were developed through a participatory process involving all relevant local stakeholders to maximize understanding and acceptance of these plans. The authors propose measures that, according to the experience of other countries, can bring savings that do not require large financial resources, but presuppose a constant commitment through educational activities and the organization of workshops to raise awareness among all stakeholders. The contribution of the paper is to propose measures that help managers, decision makers, the population and other stakeholders of the destination to facilitate and accelerate the energy transition and reduce negative impacts on the environment.

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Section: Health -Planning and Implementation Of Plantingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy-Climate Transition in Tourism Destinations in Croatia

Nižić¹,

Grdić²,

Dekanić³

2023

Tourism and Hospitality Industry

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“…Seasonality has a wide range of effects and while many authors believe seasonality has mostly negative consequences for a destination's economy, jobs, the environment and society, others have focused on its positive effects (Baum and Lundtorp, 2001). For example, ecological and socio-cultural recovery and maintenance and restructuring of tourist infrastructures occur during the off-season, and temporary workers (such as students and artists) can also be included in labor markets during times of higher demand (Caponi, 2022; Baum and Lundtorp, 2001). However, seasonality has more unfavorable consequences than positive effects.…”

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A sustainable destination is an accessible destination: examining the relationship as a remedy to seasonality

Liasidou

Fella

Stylianou

2022

WHATT

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PurposeThe aim of this article is to examine Cyprus, an island highly dependent on tourism, by bringing together the aspects of accessibility as a holistic approach to sustainable tourism development and exploiting the potential for mitigating seasonality problems. Accessible tourism has remarkable potential as an emerging market in providing for the holistic development of destinations. Additionally, it can act as a market that can provide year-round demand through activities for people with disabilities (PwD). Seasonality is a significant issue, especially in small island destinations (SIDs) as there is a prevailing mass tourism mindset with a limited tourism season.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 15 semi-structured interviews took place with tourism practitioners, the tourism industry's main stakeholders, and representatives of disability associations in Cyprus.FindingsThe study results suggest that a destination developed to satisfy the needs of PwD is beneficial in many aspects. Additionally, the increasing market of PwD offers an opportunity to address the problem of seasonality. However, this requires the development of a sustainable framework for tourism, including those facilities and activities that can satisfy the needs of PwD and provide opportunities for extended traveling throughout the year.Originality/valueThe study deals with an original topic of discussion since it examines accessibility in sustainable development and the effect on seasonality in SIDs.

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“…The tourists suffer from price increases and service quality declines in the peak season, resulting in lower satisfaction [3,4]. Additionally, the excessive concentration of tourist flow can easily cause environmental problems such as ecological degradation, garbage flooding, water supply issues, and waste management issues [5,6]. The local residents' well-being also declines due to traffic congestion and rising living costs [7].…”

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“…Although many authors have considered that seasonality has numerous negative repercussions for economy, employment, the environment, and society, other researchers have paid attention to its potential benefits [1,4,5]. For instance, during the off-season, ecological and socio-cultural recovery takes place, as well as maintenance and reform of tourist infrastructures [4][5][6]. In addition, in periods of greater demand, temporary workers (i.e., students and artists) can be incorporated into labor markets.…”

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Cultural Tourism Weakens Seasonality: Empirical Analysis of Chinese Tourism Cities

Zhang¹,

Yu²,

Chen³

et al. 2022

Land

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Cultural tourism is less seasonal than nature tourism. However, previous studies have mainly compared the tourist flow of scenic spots, and it is still unclear how cultural tourism affects regional tourism seasonality. This study investigated the seasonal patterns by analyzing the monthly inbound tourist flow of the 28 typical Chinese tourist cities from 2001 to 2012, and examined the effect of cultural tourism on weakening seasonality by using the random-response panel Tobit model. It was found that the seasonal patterns of inbound tourists present non-peak, one-peak, two-double, and three-peak regular fluctuations, and also have irregular fluctuations affected by emergencies and festivals. Cultural tourism can weaken the seasonality of regional tourism, while nature tourism products enhance tourism seasonality. Suitable travel times throughout the year and destination reception industry levels, locations, and external connections have a significant impact on the regional tourism seasonality, but climate comfort, foreign direct investment, and simply the number of hotels and international travel agencies are not significant for tourism seasonality.

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The economic and environmental effects of seasonality of tourism: A look at solid waste

Cited by 30 publications

References 28 publications

Energy-Climate Transition in Tourism Destinations in Croatia

Energy-Climate Transition in Tourism Destinations in Croatia

A sustainable destination is an accessible destination: examining the relationship as a remedy to seasonality

Cultural Tourism Weakens Seasonality: Empirical Analysis of Chinese Tourism Cities

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