Routledge Blue Flag Beaches - Economic Growth and Tourism Book

Explore the global impact of sustainable coastal management with Blue Flag Beaches: Economic Growth, Tourism and Sustainable Management. Published by Routledge as part of the Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management, this book offers a deep look into how the Blue Flag program has shaped beach and marina management since the 1980s. As the program has grown to include nearly five thousand awards worldwide, this text examines the evolution of these standards. It analyzes the program through economic, social, and environmental lenses to determine how sustainability and service quality drive local success. This is an essential resource for understanding the relationship between environmental certification and the growth of the tourism industry. By evaluating forty years of program history, the book provides a clear look at the successes and changes within the movement. It serves as a comprehensive study for those interested in how managing natural resources can support long-term economic stability and high-quality tourism services.