Turismo sostenible. Situación actual y perspectivas:un turismo sostenible en el Algarve

Abstract

We intend to demonstrate that tourism being an activity in expansion and in the international arena ( average annual growth of 6 % , higher GDP growth ) has to adopt a new comprehensive strategy territorial, especially in areas such as the Algarve (Portugal) of great tradition and development. We therefore believe that the tourist aspect , in the Algarve , the most representative region of Portugal Sun and sea ( thalassotherapy), is the "industry" that proportionally more jobs by investment and professional sectors most affected (hotels, restaurants, transportation, guides, etc. ). Therefore, a strategic plan with a holistic perspective is the solution to combine long-term use of land and conservation, minimizing (environmental and urban) impacts. This thesis if these other blog addressing issues and propose proper planning and management model for the Algarve, on the municipal level, in which we have selected the " county " of Olhão, one is referring to sustainability for the future. We consider it important to carry out the framework of what sustainable development means. For sustainable tourism involves adopt or improve our behavior following certain principles. Among them: the precautionary principle (risk prevention goes beyond laws); the principle of responsibility (human and environmental responsibility for all activities and decisions taken); the principle of transparency (inform, objectively contribute facts, increase information visibility); the principle of contribution to local, national and global challenges in tourism.