Residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards sustainable tourism development: The case of Larnaca, Cyprus
Date Issued
October 28, 2018
Abstract
It has been argued that residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards tourism development in Island
destinations is important for their future sustainability. This study aims to examine residents’ perceptions
and attitudes towards sustainable tourism development by focusing on the city of Larnaca, Cyprus. Through
a mixed method approach, this study yields insights on residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards
sustainable tourism development, particularly in relation to the socio-cultural impacts of tourism. Residents
recognise the role that the developmental limitations of small Island destinations play on the formation of
their attitude. Conclusively, this study contributes a theoretical framework which tourism planners in Island
destinations utilise to evaluate future tourism projects and strengthen residents’ participation in the
decision-making process.
destinations is important for their future sustainability. This study aims to examine residents’ perceptions
and attitudes towards sustainable tourism development by focusing on the city of Larnaca, Cyprus. Through
a mixed method approach, this study yields insights on residents’ perceptions and attitudes towards
sustainable tourism development, particularly in relation to the socio-cultural impacts of tourism. Residents
recognise the role that the developmental limitations of small Island destinations play on the formation of
their attitude. Conclusively, this study contributes a theoretical framework which tourism planners in Island
destinations utilise to evaluate future tourism projects and strengthen residents’ participation in the
decision-making process.
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