期刊名称:European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation
印刷版ISSN:1647-9254
出版年度:2012
卷号:3
期号:Special Issue
页码:59-75
出版社:Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
摘要:The tourism industry has developed particularly after the second half of the twentieth century and has assumed progressively the role of anchor on the economy of many its economic, social, cultural and environmental relevance on the sustainable development of destinations. In this paper two lines of thought are followed in the areas of tourism deve- municipal public sector, validating the importance of the study on Human Resources in the Tourism Sector in Portuguese Municipalities. The methodology is based on the literature re- - - tor have been observed, with all the ensuing consequences for tourism development in their territories. After this analysis it seems clear that municipalities cannot stand aside from and indemnify themselves from the issue of tourism since it will be an essential industry for economic growth and social well-being, especially because it will be necessary to create wealth and skilled jobs. We believe the role and special responsibilities of local government in tourism development in each municipality has to be assumed, as this sector can be an effective lever for the development of local economies