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: Received: 25 July 2024 / Approved: 26 July 2024 / Online: 26 July 2024 (15:03:55 CEST)
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Alves, R. C.; Lousada, S.; Cabezas, J.; Naranjo Gómez, J. M. Sustainable Tourism in Machico City Airport Expansion: A Case Study. Preprints2024, 2024072200. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2200.v1
Alves, R. C.; Lousada, S.; Cabezas, J.; Naranjo Gómez, J. M. Sustainable Tourism in Machico City Airport Expansion: A Case Study. Preprints 2024, 2024072200. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2200.v1
Alves, R. C.; Lousada, S.; Cabezas, J.; Naranjo Gómez, J. M. Sustainable Tourism in Machico City Airport Expansion: A Case Study. Preprints2024, 2024072200. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2200.v1
APA Style
Alves, R. C., Lousada, S., Cabezas, J., & Naranjo Gómez, J. M. (2024). Sustainable Tourism in Machico City Airport Expansion: A Case Study. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2200.v1
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Alves, R. C., José Cabezas and José Manuel Naranjo Gómez. 2024 "Sustainable Tourism in Machico City Airport Expansion: A Case Study" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2200.v1
Abstract
This case study examines the impact of Machico City Airport expansion on sus-tainable tourism. It aims to identify the key effects on the environment, local economy, and community, and provides recommendations for mitigating negative impacts while promoting sustainable development.
The study emphasizes adopting sustainable tourism practices to protect Machico's biodiversity and natural resources, drawing from the ECOS MACHICO project. It highlights the importance of environmental education for tourists, residents, and tour operators. Community engagement emerges as pivotal, advocating for inclusive plan-ning that incorporates local perspectives.
The multifaceted implications of airport expansion on Machico's socio-economic fabric are explored, balancing positive and negative effects on residents and local businesses. Diversifying tourism offerings beyond mass tourism is advocated, with a focus on preserving local traditions and promoting authentic cultural experiences.
In summary, the research provides a foundation for sustainable tourism devel-opment, offering strategies applicable to similar destinations. The study's implications extend to understanding broader impacts of airport expansions, presenting avenues for further research. The proposed strategies serve as a blueprint for destinations fac-ing analogous challenges, promoting enduring socio-economic and environmental well-being
Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction
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