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“On the Way to Becoming One of the Most Sustainable Tourism Destinations in the World”—The Austrian Way

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Sustainability is a prominent focus in numerous destinations worldwide, and it is also a key priority in Austrian tourism planning and development. The objective of this paper is to investigate the challenges and possible solutions in the Austrian context based on the experiences of various stakeholders involved in the sustainable tourism development process. A qualitative approach was employed, 14 structured interviews were conducted with tourism experts. Among numerous innovative and pioneering solutions, the results indicate that climate issues, mobility challenges and labour shortage are among the most significant difficulties encountered, while certifications also deemed important to ensure compliance with sustainability requirements.

Source: Journal of Sustainability Research

DOI: 10.20900/jsr20240062

Author: Gyöngyi Steinbachné Hajmásy

Institution: University of Pannonia

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovaciós Alap