2020/10/08 by Larry Dwyer
Environmental Science · Social Sciences · #Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research #Environmental Education and Sustainability #Urban Transport and Accessibility
paper · doi:10.1080/09669582.2020.1825457
openalex publication_date 2020/10/08 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
The Beyond GDP approach to development is gaining widespread support from policy makers and researchers worldwide. While not formulated specifically for tourism activity, the approach serves as a guide to measuring the current and future well-being of destination residents associated with tourism development. Inspired by the Beyond GDP approach, a framework comprising the main dimensions of well-being is argued to provide valuable input into an action agenda to achieve sustainable tourism development. The paper discusses some key responsibilities of tourism industry stakeholders structured according to several different senses of ‘beyond’ that characterise the Beyond GDP research agenda. The paper concludes that research on destination tourism development can learn much from the Beyond GDP approach in respect of conceptual advance, industry practice and policy implementation.