TOURISM AS AN EXPLAINING FACTOR FOR TERRITORIAL IMBALANCES: THE EXAMPLE OF THE ISLAND OF LA GOMERA

La Gomera is one of the eight Canary Islands, an archipelago considered one of the most important touristic destinies of Europe and of the world. Its importance as a tourist region lies mainly in its geographical position (close to Europe) and its magnificent natural attractions, with the climate an...

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Published in:Cuadernos de turismo 2021-07 (48), p.561-564
Main Authors: Darias, Luis Manuel Jerez, Martín, Víctor Onésimo Martín
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archipelagoes
Cultural heritage
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Islands
Natural resources
Population
Rural areas
Tourism
Tourists
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Summary:La Gomera is one of the eight Canary Islands, an archipelago considered one of the most important touristic destinies of Europe and of the world. Its importance as a tourist region lies mainly in its geographical position (close to Europe) and its magnificent natural attractions, with the climate and its coasts being its main attractions, although in recent decades other natural resources of great scenic and cultural value have been added, in line with current post-Fordist trends diversifying its tourist offer. Other aspects to consider are the safety of the destination, both from an environmental and social point of view, and the moderation of consumer prices compared to the places of origin. Tourism has been the activity that has driven the Canary Islands' economy towards unprecedented levels of development. From being an eminently rural region, in just two decades it became to being overwhelmingly based on tertiary activities, with tourism as the driving force behind these changes.
ISSN:1139-7861
1989-4635