Perspectives on short break destinations and their contribution to local-regional economic development: a literature review

Abstract Globalization and changing lifestyles are generating new forms of tourism, including visits to short break destinations. The objective of this study is to propose a definition of short break destinations and to present the dimensions of the attractiveness of tourist destinations. The methodology consisted of reviewing the literature of 64 academic publications. The result shows the determinants that should be considered in the definition of short break destination and the following dimension are proposed: 1) naturals resources, 2) cultural and historical resources, 3) social factors, 4) tourist services and 5) infrastructure.

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Main Authors: Hamann,Antonieta, Hernani-Merino,Martin, Tarazona Vargas,Enver Gerald
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Talca. Facultad de Economía y Negocios. 2022
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-235X2022000200207
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