Sustainable development & tourism, should they ride together? the case of Balearic Islands

Abstract

[eng] Sustainability and concern for the environment is a current and important global issue. By 2030, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to make tourism a more sustainable and accessible economic activity for all people through the pursuit of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors worldwide, but it also generates major impacts on the environment, economy, and society of the tourist destination. Covid-19 has marked a before and after in the vision of sustainability, it has left devastating effects on the economy, as in the case of the Balearic Islands, but it has also served to see that things have to change, or other effects such as climate change will make it worse. For this reason, it is necessary to raise awareness among businesses and consumers so that the path towards more sustainable tourism can be possible.