Tourism's Perceived Social Impacts: The Case of Samos
Abstract
This study investigates the impacts of tourism, as perceived by the residents of Pythagorion, a well-established tourism destination on the Greek island of Samos. Interviews conducted with heads of households revealed that residents not only supported the current magnitude of the tourism industry but also favored its expansion. Despite this, the respondents identified a number of negative tourism impacts, which, in their opinion, affected the town. These impacts included high prices, drug addiction, vandalism, brawls, sexual harassment and crimes. The study reconfirmed that those respondents who were economically dependent on tourism had more positive attitudes towards the industry than those who were not dependent on it.
Publication Date
1-1-1996
Original Citation
Nicholas Haralambopoulos and Abraham Pizam, “Tourism's Perceived Social Impacts: The Case of Samos,” Annals of Tourism Research , Vol. 23, No. 3 (1996), pp. 503-526.
Number of Pages
503-526
Document Type
Paper
Language
English
Source Title
Annals of Tourism Research
Volume
23
Issue
3
Copyright Status
Unknown
Copyright Date
1996
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Haralambopoulos, Nicholas and Pizam, Abraham, "Tourism's Perceived Social Impacts: The Case of Samos" (1996). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 555.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/555
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