System of Sustainability Indicators for Tourism Development: a case study of the municipality of Areia - PB

Silva, Nicole Cavalcanti; Cândido, Gesinaldo Ataíde

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Artigo • Rev. Bras. Pesq. Tur. 10 (3) • Dec 2016 • https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v10i3.955 copy

System of Sustainability Indicators for Tourism Development: a case study of the municipality of Areia - PB

Sistema de indicadores de sostenibilidad del desarrollo del turismo: un estudio de caso del município de Areia - PB

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Abstract

This article aims to identify and analyze the level of sustainability of tourism in the city of Areia - PB, by applying the methodology of the System of Sustainability Indicators for Tourism Development (SISDTur) proposed by Hanai (2009). This work is descriptive and it presents an exploratory and quantitative research. To carry out this study, three stages of data analysis criteria were established: analysis of indicators, in which the collected data were analyzed by statistical techniques (mean, standard deviation and coefficient of variation); analysis of dimensions; and analysis of global sustainability. The results indicate that the municipality presents partially unsustainable tourism, since from the six sustainability dimensions for tourism destinations two dimensions demonstrate intermediary sustainability, two dimensions are partially unsustainable, and the other two dimensions are unsustainable. This situation demands from public administrators the design of new action plans for the implementation of investments and projects that may facilitate the sustainable development of tourism in the municipality.

Keywords:
Tourism; Indicators of sustainability; Sustainable Development; Areia - PB

Indicators	Mean	Standard deviation	CV (%)
1) The amount of water consumed by the tourist does not affect the local consume.	2.69	1.54	57.25
2) There are programs to reduce the consumption, waste, or reuse of water.	2.52	1.61	63.89
3) The water quality is monitored.	2.48	1.59	64.11
4) The amount of solid waste generated by tourism is substantial.	2.90	1.34	46.21
5) There are programs to reduce the amount of solid waste.	2.69	1.40	52.04
6) There is solid waste sorting and recycling.	2.65	1.53	57.74
7) The amount of energy consumed by a tourist in a given period does not affect the consumption of local production, and it is a small proportion.	3.17	1.60	50.47
8) There programs to reduce energy consumption.	2.60	1.62	62.31
9) Wastewater is treated.	3.02	1.64	54.30
10) There are preservation areas, restored or in process of restoration.	3.63	1.41	38.84
11) There are programs or devices to improve air quality.	1.83	1.11	60.66
12) There is an interpetive guided program for environmental or cultural education.	3.42	1.32	38.60
13) There are associations of environmental groups in the locality.	3.35	1.31	39.10
14) There is a process of environmental or tourism certification.	3.33	1.31	39.34

Indicators	Mean	Standard deviation	CV (%)
1) There is a good amount of local typical products supply (handicrafts, souvenirs, etc.).	4.48	1.06	23.66
2) There is a good amount of architectonic, archeological, and historical heritage assets	4.38	0.97	22.15
3) There is a good amount of events and traditional popular festivities of cultural expressions.	3.60	1.35	37.50
4) There are acts of vandalism committed by tourists against cultural artifacts.	2.23	1.37	61.43
5) There are acts of vandalism committed by residents against cultural artifacts.	3.08	1.46	47.40
6) There were changes in the way people dress and interest in learning new languages.	3.21	1.26	39.25
7) There were changes in the perception about parking difficulties in the main streets.	3.46	1.63	47.11

Indicators	Mean	Standard Deviation	CV (%)
1) A good number of local residents work in the hospitality industry.	3.02	1.57	51.99
2) There are initiatives of professional training for employees who are local residents.	3.27	1.44	44.04
3) There are employees, local residents, with professional training in tourism.	3.63	1.20	33.06
4) The permanent jobs in the tourism industry are more than temporay jobs.	2.75	1.46	53.09
5) Local population is satisfied with the tourism activity.	3.65	1.35	36.99

Indicators	Mean	Standard Deviation	CV (%)
1) Tourism activity generates income and employment for the local population.	4.15	1.27	30.60
2) Tourism companies stay for long in the tourism destination.	3.58	1.20	33.52
3) Tourism establishments work weekend and holidays.	3.67	1.39	37.87
4) Tourists spend a good amount of financial resources per day in tourism establishments.	3.90	1.12	28.72
5) Annual investments in tourism are balanced and meet the increased demand	3.06	1.30	42.48

Indicators	Mean	Standard Deviation	CV (%)
1) The accommodation supply is sufficient to meet tourism demand.	3.08	1.51	49.03
2) There is accessibility access for people with mobility impairments or other special needs.	2.13	1.35	63.38
3) There is monitoring and control of visits.	3.67	1.31	35.69
4) There is programming of educational activities and guided tours to environmental or cultural attractions.	3.46	1.24	35.84
5) Tourists spend time visiting cultural or environmental attractions.	3.04	1.04	34.21
6) Tourism companies and tourists respect the carrying capacity of the attractions.	3.35	1.18	35.22
7) There is balance between the number of guides and tourists.	3.02	1.44	47.68
8) There are many incidents involving tourists or visitors.	1.71	1.08	63.16
9) Tourists were pleased with the provided services and repeat the visit to the municipality.	4.02	1.11	27.61
10) There are admission fees to contribute to protection, conservation, or use of the tourism attractions.	2.42	1.35	55.79
11) There are facilities and structures to minimize the environmental impacts from tourism.	2.40	1.27	52.92

Indicators	Mean	Standard Deviation	CV (%)
1) Training and technical support in tourism is sufficient to meet tourism demand.	2.88	1.38	47.92
2) Local community participates in the development and management of local tourism planning.	3.21	1.38	42.99
3) There are promotional and marketing strategies for the tourism products.	3.54	1.32	37.29
4) There is legislation to protect historical heritage in the locality.	4.33	1.12	25.87
5) There is legislation to protect natural heritage in the locality.	4.08	1.11	27.21

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