Sustainable Development of the Tourism Economy
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Tourism, Culture, and Heritage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 4047
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rural economy; agrarian economy; agritourism; rural development; entrepreneurship; bioeconomy; tourism and agritourism economy
Interests: rural economy; agrarian economy; agritourism economy; rural development; bioeconomy; ecological agriculture; rural tourism
Interests: consumer behavior; tourism and agritourism; rural development; entrepreneurship
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Interests: rural tourism; agritourism; sustainable rural development; rural tourism entrepreneurship
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tourism activity is a complex activity, with multiple implications in economic and social life. If, at its beginning, tourism had social implications as a priority, today, through the economic implications it generates, it is seen as an important factor of economic development. This change of position does not denote a diminution of the social importance of tourism, but, more importantly, indicates a close correlation between the two phenomena.
Through the effects it produces, tourism influences quality of life in many aspects: organizing and spending leisure time in a pleasant and useful way, maintaining and improving the health of the population, increasing the level of culture and education as well as benefits arising from the economic effects which it generates (the development of local infrastructure, job creation, increasing the income of those who participate in tourist activities, etc.).
The economic and social impacts of tourism derive from the influence it manifests: on the one hand impacting tourist demand, and on the other hand impacting the way of life of inhabitants by broadening the spiritual, cultural, and professional horizon.
The general tendency to standardize the socio-economic way of life necessitates maintaining the authenticity and individuality of tourist areas, which determines the sustainable development of these areas. Currently, the tourism development strategy must aim, above all, to preserve the socio-cultural identity of tourist areas and create a distinct image specific to each tourist area.
Thus, this Special Issue aims to publish original articles which are focused on the economic and social implications of tourism development that contribute to the integrated sustainable development of the corresponding areas.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Research regarding the development of tourist activity in an area and its socio-economic implications;
- Highlighting the implications of the multiplier effect of tourism in the sustainability of the areas under study;
- Strategies regarding the launch of sustainable tourism products on the market, aiming at the expansion of the tourist market and the sustainable development of tourist areas;
- Proposals regarding the development of sustainable tourism businesses, with major implications for the socio-economic development of resident communities.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Tabita Adamov
Prof. Dr. Iancu Tiberiu
Prof. Dr. Gabriela Popescu
Dr. Ramona Mariana Ciolac
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tourism
- sustainable development
- economic and social implications
- tourism products
- tourism market
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