Assessing the vulnerability of tourist destinations to overtourism

An empirical approach

Dados Bibliográficos

ID21689350
AutoresAngela Stefania Bergantino (0000-0001-9490-9917, University of Bari Aldo Moro, autor correspondente), Alessandro Buongiorno (0000-0001-8993-7753, University of Bari Aldo Moro), Mario Intini (0000-0001-5699-9616, University of Bari Aldo Moro)
Ano2026
Volume32
Fascículo2
Páginas489-496
Data de publicação2026-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoTourism Economics (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1354-8166 • E-ISSN: 2044-0375
EditoraSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/13548166251349240
OpenAlexW4411201523
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas22

Overtourism is a complex issue affecting destinations in various ways. This study identifies the main causes and presents a framework using eight indicators related to transportation, accommodation, cultural and natural resources, and economic factors. Focusing on EU Mediterranean regions, the research applies this methodology at the municipal level in an Italian region with high seasonal tourist traffic. The findings highlight overtourism risk indicators, detailing the economic impact of tourism and destination vulnerabilities, and emphasize the need to rethink tourism growth models for better balance between local community welfare and visitor satisfaction

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