Hadil Houimli (p), Wadie Othmani

Clara Ines Pardo Martinez

Situated in the mountainous region of Kroumiria, in the Northwest of Tunisia, our study explores the distinctive challenges posed by forest fires in the local tourist ecosystem. Despite the natural richness of this area, preserving its ecological wonders while managing the intricate dynamics of tourism presents a significant challenge.
This research aims to address knowledge gaps intersecting urban planning, tourism, and natural resource management. Highlighting our study region, our exploration will encompass three cities, each with its distinctive characteristics: one oriented towards mountain tourism, another towards coastal tourism, and a third serving as a border-crossing city. Our objectives encompass mapping coordination gaps among tourism stakeholders in response to major fires, investigating stakeholder adaptations to recent devastating blazes, identifying best practices for sustainable responses, and formulating pivotal questions on adaptive governance.
Our methodology, grounded in a proactive mixed approach, integrates spatiotemporal analysis of fire risks using geographic information systems and remote sensing. Actively involving stakeholders through geospatial surveys, we explore the intricate links between environmental dynamics, institutional policies, and stakeholder perspectives, directly addressing governance transitions in the tourism sector.
Survey results, integrated into geographic information systems, contribute to a recommended multi-scale temporal examination. These findings seek to provide a holistic understanding of the evolving landscape of forest fires and generate targeted recommendations to enhance the ecosystem's adaptive capacity. Emphasizing preventive measures, crisis management, and adaptive practices, these recommendations aim to address the specific needs of a sustainable transition in the face of fire risks in the mountainous region of Kroumiria, Northwest Tunisia.

Francisco Javier Ayvar Campos, Guadalupe Manzano Ocampo (p)

Hadil Houimli

This study delves into the evolution of the tourism development model of Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Guerrero, one of the most prominent sun and beach destinations in Mexico. Initially conceived to boost economic growth in disadvantaged areas, this model has evolved into a paradigm of segregation. This shift has led to a disconnect between the tourist experience and the local cultural milieu, resulting in adverse effects on the quality of life for residents. One of the main challenges in implementing tourism programs, like PRODERMAGICO, is the absence of exhaustive monitoring and evaluation of efforts directed at promoting sustainable tourism. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between PRODERMAGICO, a program designed to strengthen the competitiveness and attractiveness of tourist destinations, and the sustainable tourism model in Zihuatanejo de Azueta, Guerrero, Mexico. To carry out this analysis, a questionnaire was designed, based on the dimensions of the beneficiary satisfaction theory. The methodology employed to achieve the research objective was PLS-SEM analysis, a technique that allows estimating models with latent variables and determining their interrelationship. The results indicate that the expectations, perceptions, technology transfer and responsiveness to program beneficiaries' complaints have a positive influence on their perception of the sustainable tourism model. Therefore, it is recommended to implement complementary actions to improve these variables, along with strategies that impact on the sustainable tourism policy in Zihuatanejo de Azueta. This analysis contributes to filling a gap in the understanding of the relationship between public policies and sustainable tourism in the region, highlighting the importance of considering the opinions and needs of beneficiaries for the success of sustainable tourism development programs.

José César Lenin Navarro Chávez, Celeste Camacho Cortez, Francisco Javier Ayvar Campos (p)

Guadalupe Manzano

This study aimed to explore the relationship between environmental pollution, economic growth and tourism in APEC developed and developing economies from 1995 to 2020. To achieve this, theoretical perspectives on tourism, pollution, growth economic and public policy, along with evidence from recent studies around the world. The theoretical framework is based on the concepts introduced by Grossman and Krueger (1991), who investigated the link between economic growth and pollution through the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC). This theory suggests that as economic growth progresses, environmental pollution decreases after reaching a certain economic growth threshold. Methodologically, two panel econometric models, employing dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS), were used to analyze developed and developing economies of APEC. The findings supported the hypothesis that both tourism and economic growth positively influenced the increase in environmental pollution in APEC economies during the specified period. Consequently, it is recommended to implement policies that advocate for the preservation of natural areas, the adoption of renewable energies and the promotion of sustainable tourism practices.

Clara Ines Pardo Martinez (p)

Francisco Javier Ayvar Campos

This study seeks to calculate the tourism efficiency index for different countries using data envelopment analysis from the relationship between inputs (level of employment in the tourism industry and number of hotel-type establishments) and outputs (tourism expenditure in other countries and public social expenditure in recreation and culture per capita) from 2010-2021; additionally, this study seeks to determine countries that have achieved greater development in this sector and the factors that could influence this development through a production function using a stochastic frontier to determine the strategies or actions that must be developed for policy-makers to promote sustainable tourism. The results indicate that countries with higher numbers of arrivals and departures, shares of tourism in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), natural resources and literacy rates have more efficient tourism industries, whereas countries with higher pollution levels have less efficient tourism industries. The findings of this study allow us to determine adequate public policies to promote sustainable tourism.