Perspectives on short break destinations and their contribution to local-regional economic development: a literature review

• Antonieta Hamann ^[3] ; Martin Hernani-Merino ^[1] ; Enver Gerald Tarazona Vargas ^[2]
  1. [1] University of the Pacific

     University of the Pacific

     Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

     Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

     Perú

     
  3. [3] Universidad Esan

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• Localización: RIAT: Revista Interamericana de Medioambiente y Turismo, ISSN-e 0718-235X, Vol. 18, Nº. 2, 2022, págs. 207-221
• Idioma: español
• DOI: 10.4067/s0718-235x2022000200207
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  • Globalization and changing lifestyles are generating new forms of tourism, including visits to short break destinations. The objective of this study is to propose a definition of short break destinations and to present the dimensions of the attractiveness of tourist destinations. The methodology consisted of reviewing the literature of 64 academic publications. The result shows the determinants that should be considered in the definition of short break destination and the following dimension are proposed: 1) naturals resources, 2) cultural and historical resources, 3) social factors, 4) tourist services and 5) infrastructure.