Destination carrying capacity is fundamental in managing sustainability and well-being within tourism, focusing on residents' perceptions and quality of life. This study aims to develop a methodology for estimating destination carrying capacity from the residents' perspective, specifically focusing on residents' satisfaction with life as an indicator. Building on previous research, which primarily focuses on objective measures of tourism impact, this study emphasizes the importance of subjective well-being measures in capturing the overall welfare of residents. The empirical method proposed by Tokarchuk et al. (2021) serves as the foundation for this study, with a key distinction being the collection of primary data on residents' satisfaction with life through ad hoc surveys. To test the proposed methodology, the study conducts a pilot investigation in Garda Trentino, a high-visitor destination in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. A sample of 121 residents from municipalities including Riva del Garda, Arco, and Nago-Torbole is surveyed over eight weeks during the summer of 2023 to assess how their satisfaction with life varies with tourism intensity. Findings suggest a nonlinear relationship between tourism intensity and residents' satisfaction with life, echoing previous research. The study reveals the presence of distinct resident groups based on their acceptance of tourism, with an optimal level of tourist intensity identified for residents more receptive to tourism. Moreover, the study underscores the subjective nature of defining an "acceptable" level of tourism and highlights the importance of considering resident perspectives in destination management decisions. The study develops an innovative and relatively low-complexity methodology for estimating destination carrying capacity from the residents' perspective. By focusing on residents' subjective well-being, the study provides valuable insights for destination management and tourism academic research.

Measuring Destination Carrying Capacity from Residents' Perspectives: A Pilot Study in Garda Trentino / Tokarchuk, Oksana; Stefenelli, Carola; Martini, Umberto. - ELETTRONICO. - (2024), pp. 1105-1111. (Intervento presentato al convegno Sinergie-SIMA Conference 2024 tenutosi a Parma nel 13th-14th June 2024).

Measuring Destination Carrying Capacity from Residents' Perspectives: A Pilot Study in Garda Trentino

Tokarchuk, Oksana
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Martini, Umberto
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2024-01-01

Abstract

Destination carrying capacity is fundamental in managing sustainability and well-being within tourism, focusing on residents' perceptions and quality of life. This study aims to develop a methodology for estimating destination carrying capacity from the residents' perspective, specifically focusing on residents' satisfaction with life as an indicator. Building on previous research, which primarily focuses on objective measures of tourism impact, this study emphasizes the importance of subjective well-being measures in capturing the overall welfare of residents. The empirical method proposed by Tokarchuk et al. (2021) serves as the foundation for this study, with a key distinction being the collection of primary data on residents' satisfaction with life through ad hoc surveys. To test the proposed methodology, the study conducts a pilot investigation in Garda Trentino, a high-visitor destination in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. A sample of 121 residents from municipalities including Riva del Garda, Arco, and Nago-Torbole is surveyed over eight weeks during the summer of 2023 to assess how their satisfaction with life varies with tourism intensity. Findings suggest a nonlinear relationship between tourism intensity and residents' satisfaction with life, echoing previous research. The study reveals the presence of distinct resident groups based on their acceptance of tourism, with an optimal level of tourist intensity identified for residents more receptive to tourism. Moreover, the study underscores the subjective nature of defining an "acceptable" level of tourism and highlights the importance of considering resident perspectives in destination management decisions. The study develops an innovative and relatively low-complexity methodology for estimating destination carrying capacity from the residents' perspective. By focusing on residents' subjective well-being, the study provides valuable insights for destination management and tourism academic research.
2024
Management of sustainability and well-being for individuals and society: Conference Proceedings Short Papers
Verona
Fondazione CUEIM
9788894713657
Tokarchuk, Oksana; Stefenelli, Carola; Martini, Umberto
Measuring Destination Carrying Capacity from Residents' Perspectives: A Pilot Study in Garda Trentino / Tokarchuk, Oksana; Stefenelli, Carola; Martini, Umberto. - ELETTRONICO. - (2024), pp. 1105-1111. (Intervento presentato al convegno Sinergie-SIMA Conference 2024 tenutosi a Parma nel 13th-14th June 2024).
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