Seasonal tourism and its social, economic and environmental impact 3° AER Seminar on Sustainable Quality Tourism The example of the Aosta Valley (Italy) 3° AER Seminar on Sustainable Quality Tourism Ǻre, Jämtland County, Sweden -10 March 2005
Where is the Aosta Valley?
The Mont Blanc The Mont Rose The Mont Cervin The Grand Paradis
Residents & tourists flow in 2003
Total population in 2003
Skiers on ski slopes from November 2003 to April 2004 5.000.000
Effects of seasonality 1) Economy, services and infrastructures 2) Social impact 3) Environmental harmony and sustainability of tourism activities
Services in the social field Bigger hospital Bigger sewages Bigger water systems Bigger public services
The social impact
Importance of the cultural heritage
Professions High mountain guides Ski instructors Mountain rescue Tourism schools Hotel schools
The sustainability of tourism Synergy between