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Boboli Irena (University of Gjirokaster, Albania), Shehu Griselda (University of Gjirokaster, Albania), Gaba Lufti (University of Gjirokaster, Albania), Bega Rovena (University of Gjirokaster, Albania), Çelo Robert (University of Gjirokaster, Albania)
Title
Assessment of the Main Sustainable Tourism Indicators in the Protected Areas of the Gjirokastra Region
Ocena głównych wskaźników turystyki zrównoważonej na obszarach chronionych regionu Gjirokastra
Source
Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Oeconomia, 2025, R. 24, nr 4, s. 5-16, tab., rys., bibliogr. 24 poz.
Keyword
Turystyka zrównoważona, Rozwój zrównoważony, Obszary chronione
Sustainable tourism, Sustainable development, Protected area
Note
JEL Classification: Q01, R10, Z32.
streszcz., summ.
Country
Albania
Albania
Abstract
Cel: Celem badania było zbadanie wybranych wskaźników rozwoju zrównoważonego turystyki na obszarach chronionych regionu Gjirokastra w Albanii. Region Gjirokastra należy do najbardziej atrakcyjnych turystycznie obszarów kraju, przyciąga znaczną liczbę turystów krajowych i zagranicznych. Ocena wskaźników rozwoju zrównoważonego na obszarach chronionych stanowi niezbędny etap w zapewnieniu, że turystyka w tych regionach rozwija się harmonijnie i zgodnie z celami ochrony przyrody i zachowania bioróżnorodności.
Metody: Na potrzeby badania przeprowadzono wywiady z przedstawicielami instytucji lokalnych oraz ankiety wśród społeczności lokalnej i odwiedzających obszary chronione regionu. Wybrane wskaźniki poddano analizie z perspektyw społeczno-ekonomicznej, środowiskowej, infrastrukturalnej i instytucjonalnej. Za pomocą statystyki opisowej dokonano oceny wskaźników rozwoju zrównoważonego, analizując wyniki 112 ankiet wypełnionych przez przedstawicieli społeczności lokalnej oraz 168 ankiet uzyskanych od turystów odwiedzających badane obszary.
Wyniki: Dzięki analizie wykazano wzrost poziomu świadomości społeczności lokalnej w zakresie korzyści wynikających z funkcjonowania obszarów chronionych, szczególnie w kontekście dziedzictwa przyrodniczego i kulturowego. Ponadto odwiedzający ocenili pozytyw-nie wskaźniki społeczno-ekonomiczne oraz środowiskowe. Brak informacji dotyczących planowania oraz niedostateczny poziom zaangażowania społeczności lokalnej w proces zarządzania obszarami chronionymi to główne ustalenia badania.
Wnioski: Głównym wyzwaniem dla badanego obszaru jest określenie priorytetów w zakresie rozwoju zrównoważonego regionu, co wymaga współpracy wszystkich interesariuszy. Aby osiągnąć ten cel, rozwój turystyki powinien być starannie planowany z uwzględnieniem ochrony środowiska oraz poprawy jakości życia mieszkańców. (abstrakt oryginalny)

Aim: This study analyzes various tourism sustainability indicators within the protected areas (PAs) of the Gjirokastra region in Albania. Gjirokastra is a highly preferred destination, attracting a significant number of domestic and international visitors. Assessing tourism sustainability indicators in PAs is a nec-essary step to ensure that tourism growth in these regions remains balanced, sustainable, and aligned with the goals of nature conservation and biodiversity preservation.
Methods: For this study, interviews were conducted with representatives of local institutions, and surveys were administered to the local community and visitors to the region's PAs. The selected indicators were examined from socio-economic, environmental, infrastructural, and institutional perspectives. Using descriptive statistics, we assessed the sustainability indicators by analyzing the results of 112 surveys from the local community and 168 surveys from visitors to these areas.
Results: The analysis revealed an increased level of awareness among the local community regarding the benefits of PAs, particularly in relation to natural and cultural heritage. Additionally, visitors expressed a positive evaluation of socio-economic and environmental indicators. One of the key findings is the lack of information concerning planning and community involvement in the management of PAs.
Conclusions: The primary challenge for the destination is establishing priorities for the sustainable development of the region, which necessitates collaboration among all stakeholders. To achieve this, tourism development must be carefully planned, with a focus on environmental preservation and improving the quality of life for residents. (original abstract)
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ISSN
1644-0757
Language
eng
URI / DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.22630/ASPE.2025.24.4.13
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