3152. Balancing Priorities: MCDA for Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development
Invited abstract in session TC-8: MCDM for project portfolio problems, stream Multiple Criteria Decision Aiding.
Tuesday, 12:30-14:00Room: Clarendon SR 2.08
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Maria Zulfaqar
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| London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, University of West London | |
| 2. | Cristina Maxim
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| University of West London | |
| 3. | Alexandros Paraskevas
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| University of West London |
Abstract
Coastal regions are globally recognized as prominent and economically vital tourist destinations, significantly contributing to local and national economies. Coastal tourism has become integral to the livelihood of many coastal communities, prompting research into challenges such as overcrowding, natural resource protection, human well-being, and long-term economic viability. The UK's coastal regions face challenges like economic decline, air pollution, and land contamination, necessitating economic, social, and environmental interventions. Sustainable tourism planning requires a strategic, long-term approach and the involvement of multiple stakeholders. Our proposal advocates for establishing a multi-stakeholder forum, comprising local communities, government agencies, the corporate sector, and civil society, to collaboratively develop sustainable tourism strategies. By employing portfolio selection and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), we demonstrate evaluation and prioritisation of various tourism development options, ensuring balanced consideration of economic, social, and environmental factors. This is a work in progress showing interim findings along with future plans for further modelling and validation.
Keywords
- Sustainable Development
- OR in Sustainability
- Strategic Planning and Management
Status: accepted
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