Preparatory Study of Spatially Relevant Aspects of Tourism

Type Research Project

Funding Bodies
  • Commission of the European Communities

Duration Jan. 1, 2006 - Dec. 31, 2006

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  • Tourism and Leisure Studies AE (Former organization)

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  • Mazanec, Josef (Details)
  • Wöber, Karl (Former researcher)
 

Abstract (German)

This is a pilot study. The aim is to clarify what tourism is in a regional context, and to assess possible data sources for an analysis of where in Europe different kinds of tourism are most important and which spatial impacts tourism may have in those locations. One important outcome of this work is a proposal for a study of tourism and its impact under the ESPON 2 2007-2013 programme.

Abstract (English)

This is a pilot study. The aim is to clarify what tourism is in a regional context, and to assess possible data sources for an analysis of where in Europe different kinds of tourism are most important and which spatial impacts tourism may have in those locations. One important outcome of this work is a proposal for a study of tourism and its impact under the ESPON 2 2007-2013 programme.

Partners

  • World Tourism Organization - Spain www.world-tourism.org
  • EuroFutures - Sweden www.eurofutures.se
  • International Center of Studies on the Tourist Economy - Italy
  • Centre for Regional and Tourism Research - Denmark www.crt.dk
  • Universidad de les Illes Baleares - Spain

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Expertise

  • Tourism