2018/03/07 by Michał Apollo, Renata Rettinger · 1 citation
Social Sciences · #Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research #Cruise Tourism Development and Management #Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
paper · doi:10.1080/13683500.2018.1446920
openalex publication_date 2018/03/07 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2025/11/06
Mass tourism began in the Caribbean during the middle of the twentieth century. Unfortunately, increasing competition and a change in the motivation of tourists now force the authorities who manage these regions to introduce a new tourism offer that is not based directly on either the 3S (Sun, Sand, and Sea) or 3E (Entertainment, Excitement, Education) model. Hiking, trekking, and climbing, defined as mountaineering, might be one of these. This paper examines the potential for mountaineering in Cuba by verifying its accessibility for tourists. The assessment is based on a framework of true accessibility, which consists of two factors: (1) destination accessibility and (2) real access. Our results show that mountaineering in Cuba should be considered to be one of the key contributors to the development, prosperity, and well-being of all stakeholders, and especially for the communities outside the tourism enclaves.