The region of the eastern Mediterranean continues to play a central role in the international tourism economy. Unlike any previous crisis, Covid-19 shut down international travel, shuttered businesses and brought about a near collapse of tourism economies in the region and beyond. By 2021, however, most of the tourism sectors of the eastern Mediterranean rebounded…
The main advantage of the Aegean islands, in generating national, regional, or international competitiveness, compared to the areas on the continental mainland, is their natural and cultural assets, their cultural landscapes. Consequently, the organized utilization of cultural heritage, rich biodiversity, and the unique Aegean landscape, could make the islands attractive as places to live or…
Olive oil tourism offers enormous potential in rural areas where extra virgin olive oil is produced. This sector is characterized by the high seasonality of its economic activity (from … >>> Vena-Oya, J., Parrilla-González, J.A. Journal of Vacation Marketing (2023) Recent related articles in this category All articles in this category >>>
Tourism industry, one of the most dynamic industries worldwide is also one of the most vulnerable to crisis and disaster. This is mainly due to the fact that tourism is closely related and influenced by many external factors such as exchange rates, the political and economic environment, climate, and weather conditions. Tourism success is directly…
The following text provides an analysis of the current use of regional products in the tourism development of Lesvos (Greece). It is focusing on the strategies for regionalization of food … >>> Klein, A., Rein, H. TW Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft 6(1),107-12 (2014) Recent related articles in this category
Promoting rural development is essential for the general economic transformation of people, hence requiring great attention from different government systems. This study assessed the risk, vulnerability, and resilience of agriculture, as well as its impact on sustainable rural economy development, using Greece as the case study. The study employed a quantitative research approach based on…
Sustainable local development is central to debates on socioeconomic and environmental change. Although the meaning of sustainable local development is disputed, the concept is frequently applied to island cases. Studies have recently been made of many local development initiatives in different contexts, with various methods and results. These experiences can provide valuable input on planning,…
The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of tourism activities on olive tree cultivation and the human population of the island of Lesbos. The presence or absence of … >>> Loumou, A., Giourga, C., Dimitrakopoulos, P., Koukoulas, S. Environmental Management 26, 363-70 (2000) Recent related articles in this category
Multi-stakeholder perceptions of landscape changes are increasingly recognized as essential inputs to discussions on future landscape developments, particularly when addressing the future of European rural areas experiencing agricultural abandonment. This research presents a case exploration of abandonment of olive plantations in east Lesvos, Greece. We conducted two sets of semi-structured interviews to relate an exploration…