Proposed indicators for assessing the sustainability of tourism. The case of Viñales Valley (Cuba)

  • Yolanda Pérez Albert Departamento de Geografía, Grupo de Investigación GRATET Universidad Rovira i Virgili
  • Marta Nel·lo Endreu Departamento de Geografía, Grupo de Investigación GRATET Universidad Rovira i Virgili
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_AGUC.2013.v33.n1.42225
Keywords: Ecotourism, indicators, sustainable development, Viñales Valley, Cuba

Abstract

Viñales Valley (Pinar del Rio) is located in the west of Cuba and is one of the most valued natural tourist destinations of the island. Its interest is recognized based on different categories of protection as a Cultural Landscape (1999, World Heritage Committee, UNESCO) or Viñales National Park (2001, National System of Protected Areas). This rural area coexists with a small-scale emerging model of tourist development, which aims to increase the standard of living of the local population and the preservation of its natural and cultural resources. The objective of this study was to assess the sustainability of tourism in Viñales applying a system of indicators to establish a series of recommendations to improve the said sustainability of tourism.

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Published
2013-05-20
How to Cite
Pérez Albert Y. y Nel·lo Endreu M. (2013). Proposed indicators for assessing the sustainability of tourism. The case of Viñales Valley (Cuba). Anales de Geografía de la Universidad Complutense, 33(1), 193-210. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_AGUC.2013.v33.n1.42225
Issue
Vol. 33 No. 1 (2013)
Section
Studios and Research

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