Post-Pandemic Recovery and Strategic Development of Italy’s Tourism Industry
Abstract
Europe has been the all-time tourism destination through centuries, with the exquisite tourism opportunities of the countries located here. Italy being one of them, it is considered as the main tourism driver of the region with its from geographical to man made tourism opportunities. Italy has unique tourism power, which can not be easily repeated by other countries. Even though, tourism makes up a sizable portion of Italy's GDP, it also causes overcrowding, environmental damage, and increased living expenses for locals. Due to this reason, this article will explore the importance of tourism in Italy. It further analyses the impacts that tourism has on the environment, economy, and cultural heritage. The study explores the impacts of mass tourism on historic sites, host communities, and other infrastructural facilities. Additionally, it discusses the role of government policies and sustainable tourism strategies in mitigating these challenges.
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