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Record Nr.

UNINA9911015878603321

Autore

Zopounidis Constantin

Titolo

Multi-Criteria Methodology for the Dynamic Development of Tourist Areas : A Guide to Sustainable Tourism Strategies / / by Constantin Zopounidis, George Fakotakis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

3-031-95314-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (143 pages)

Collana

Multiple Criteria Decision Making, , 2366-0031

Altri autori (Persone)

FakotakisGeorge

Disciplina

658.403

Soggetti

Operations research

Tourism

Management

Mathematical optimization

Sustainability

Operations Research and Decision Theory

Tourism Management

Optimization

Tourism Economics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Review of the available Literature -- Methodology -- The Data -- The Results -- Conclusions – suggestions for the future.

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores how multi-criteria analysis (MCA) methodologies can enhance sustainable tourism management in protected areas, with Samaria National Park in Crete as a primary case study. Topics include the global impact of tourism, the role of national parks in conservation, and how nature-based tourism (NBT) supports local economies. Through the Multi-Criteria Satisfaction Analysis (MUSA) method, it examines visitor satisfaction over time, including shifts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides actionable strategies for balancing visitor needs with environmental conservation. Ideal for tourism professionals, environmental policymakers, and researchers in sustainable development, this book bridges theory and practical



applications for lasting success in tourism and conservation.