This chapter explores the governance dynamics of sustainable tourism in Cilento, Italy, proposing a model for enhancing local development and inclusivity. Drawing on interdisciplinary frame- works such as Service Science Management and Engineering+Design (SSME+D) and the Viable Systems Approach (VSA), alongside insights from Living Labs, the study advocates for a Smart Local Service System (S-LSS) to promote collaborative territorial governance. Through a case study of Ristolab, an innovative R&D startup merging ethnobotany research with gastronomic development, the chapter illustrates the application of these frameworks in fostering sustainable tourism. Ristolab's collaborative model engages local stakeholders, revitalizes traditional knowledge systems, and promotes regenerative food chains, aligning with Mediterranean Diet tradition and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). The chapter underscores the transforma tive potential of sustainable tourism initiatives and offers policy recommendations for nurturing inclusive and resilient tourism ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Through an exploration of governance mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, and innovative practices, this chapter contributes to the discourse on sustainable tourism governance, offering insights applicable to broader contexts of regional development and sustainability. By embracing a holistic approach that integrates socio-economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions, the proposed model seeks to empower local communities and enhance the long-term viability of tourism in the Mediterranean region.
Sustainable tourism and valorization of distinctive local factors: Ristolab’s experience for Cilento area development
Bassano, C.
;Piciocchi, P.
2024-01-01
Abstract
This chapter explores the governance dynamics of sustainable tourism in Cilento, Italy, proposing a model for enhancing local development and inclusivity. Drawing on interdisciplinary frame- works such as Service Science Management and Engineering+Design (SSME+D) and the Viable Systems Approach (VSA), alongside insights from Living Labs, the study advocates for a Smart Local Service System (S-LSS) to promote collaborative territorial governance. Through a case study of Ristolab, an innovative R&D startup merging ethnobotany research with gastronomic development, the chapter illustrates the application of these frameworks in fostering sustainable tourism. Ristolab's collaborative model engages local stakeholders, revitalizes traditional knowledge systems, and promotes regenerative food chains, aligning with Mediterranean Diet tradition and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). The chapter underscores the transforma tive potential of sustainable tourism initiatives and offers policy recommendations for nurturing inclusive and resilient tourism ecosystems in the Mediterranean region. Through an exploration of governance mechanisms, stakeholder engagement, and innovative practices, this chapter contributes to the discourse on sustainable tourism governance, offering insights applicable to broader contexts of regional development and sustainability. By embracing a holistic approach that integrates socio-economic, cultural, and environmental dimensions, the proposed model seeks to empower local communities and enhance the long-term viability of tourism in the Mediterranean region.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.