ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF INTEGRATING TOURISM INTO REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Development issues have always been considered among the most important challenges in most countries of the world, and especially for poor and developing countries. Tourism being one of the major social and economic phenomena of modern times, it is not surprising that, in theory or practice, tour...
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University of Oradea
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Annals of the University of Oradea: Economic Science |
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| Summary: | Development issues have always been considered among the most
important challenges in most countries of the world, and especially for poor and
developing countries. Tourism being one of the major social and economic
phenomena of modern times, it is not surprising that, in theory or practice, tourism
is considered as an effective tool for development. Given that development can
have different meanings and priorities, depending on the historical, social economic,
community or personal context, understanding the role of tourism in the world's
economies must also be seen in a broader development perspective, from theory
to practice, revealing both its positive effects and negative implications. However,
analysis of the literature and practice in the field shows a timid, unconvincing and
often uncommitted integration of tourism into development plans at local, regional
and national levels. This could postpone or even ignore the essentials of balanced
and sustainable economic and social development, aggravating inequalities,
perpetuating underdevelopment and negative effects on the environment and the
quality of human life, on the natural and cultural-historical values of humanity. In this
paper we aim to analyse how tourism can and should be integrated into regional
development plans, starting from theoretical considerations on the meaning and
significance of economic growth in the literature, the theories and models of growth,
and the development objectives in different countries of the world, depending on
their level of development or specificities. We have also addressed a regional and
local perspective of growth, bringing into discussion tourism as an engine of
economic growth and the importance of its integration into regional development
plans. We completed our analysis with the main challenges and difficulties of
integrating tourism into development models and plans, highlighting relevant
solutions and experiences. |
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| ISSN: | 1222-569X 1582-5450 |