Measuring sustainable tourism at the municipal level

摘要: Abstract The objective of this research is to provide a scientifically sound, applicable method for studying tourism sustainability at the local level. This done by developing an indicator system based on initial literature search that serves compile preliminary list indicators, which are then verified and validated conducting Delphi survey. process used develop consensual adapted sector includes 26 indicators social, economic environmental sustainability. To ensure applicability system, values calculated 20 municipalities in Catalonia (Spain). results confirm proposed effective tool planning managing municipal