Dr. Maksim Godovykh is the editor of the special issue Sustainable Tourism: The Impacts of Tourism Development on Destination Communities, published in the peer-reviewed journal Sustainability. The special issue addresses one of the most critical challenges in contemporary tourism research and practice: understanding and managing the complex effects of tourism development on host communities.
The special issue will focus on how tourism influences destination communities across economic, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological dimensions. It brings together international research that moves beyond traditional performance indicators, such as visitor numbers and revenue, to examine residents’ quality of life, perceptions, and overall well-being in tourism destinations.
Under Dr. Godovykh’s editorial leadership, the special issue promotes evidence-based and community-centered approaches to tourism planning and policy-making. By showcasing interdisciplinary perspectives and global case studies, it aims to support more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient models of tourism development that balance industry growth with the long-term interests of destination communities.
Read more: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/L32Y3635Z1