Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve
This study explores a strategic framework for the sustainable development of Northern and Central Euboea (Evia), Greece, through the preservation and promotion of cultural and environmental assets. This research aims to redirect tourism flows from overdeveloped coastal zones to underutilized inland...
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| author | Kyriakos Lampropoulos Anastasia Vythoulka George Petrakos Vasiliki (Betty) Charalampopoulou Anastasia A. Kioussi Antonia Moropoulou |
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| description | This study explores a strategic framework for the sustainable development of Northern and Central Euboea (Evia), Greece, through the preservation and promotion of cultural and environmental assets. This research aims to redirect tourism flows from overdeveloped coastal zones to underutilized inland areas by leveraging local heritage and natural resources. The methodology was developed within the context of the AEI research project and combines bibliographic research, stakeholder consultation, GIS analysis, and socioeconomic assessment. Based on this framework, a series of thematic cultural routes and agritourism initiatives were designed to enhance regional attractiveness and resilience. The study proposes the utilization of ICT tools such as GIS-based mapping, a digital development platform, and an online tourism portal to document, manage, and promote key assets. The socioeconomic impact of the proposed interventions was evaluated using an input–output model, revealing that each EUR 1 million invested in the region is expected to generate EUR 650,000 in local GDP and create 14 new jobs. The results underscore the potential of alternative tourism to stimulate inclusive and sustainable growth, particularly in post-disaster rural regions. This integrated approach can serve as a model for other territories facing similar environmental, economic, and demographic challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-434a2a8b250646249838858d9fbf8cd62025-08-20T03:58:26ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2025-07-01147146710.3390/land14071467Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental ReserveKyriakos Lampropoulos0Anastasia Vythoulka1George Petrakos2Vasiliki (Betty) Charalampopoulou3Anastasia A. Kioussi4Antonia Moropoulou5School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, GreeceSchool of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 42 Tositsa & Patision Str., Patision Campus, 106 82 Athens, GreeceResearch Institute for Tourism (RIT), 24 Stadiou Str., 105 64 Athens, GreeceGEOSYSTEMS HELLAS, 225 Imittou Str., Pangrati, 116 32 Athens, GreeceSchool of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, GreeceSchool of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, GreeceThis study explores a strategic framework for the sustainable development of Northern and Central Euboea (Evia), Greece, through the preservation and promotion of cultural and environmental assets. This research aims to redirect tourism flows from overdeveloped coastal zones to underutilized inland areas by leveraging local heritage and natural resources. The methodology was developed within the context of the AEI research project and combines bibliographic research, stakeholder consultation, GIS analysis, and socioeconomic assessment. Based on this framework, a series of thematic cultural routes and agritourism initiatives were designed to enhance regional attractiveness and resilience. The study proposes the utilization of ICT tools such as GIS-based mapping, a digital development platform, and an online tourism portal to document, manage, and promote key assets. The socioeconomic impact of the proposed interventions was evaluated using an input–output model, revealing that each EUR 1 million invested in the region is expected to generate EUR 650,000 in local GDP and create 14 new jobs. The results underscore the potential of alternative tourism to stimulate inclusive and sustainable growth, particularly in post-disaster rural regions. This integrated approach can serve as a model for other territories facing similar environmental, economic, and demographic challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/7/1467remote areas developmentisland developmentcultural heritage |
| spellingShingle | Kyriakos Lampropoulos Anastasia Vythoulka George Petrakos Vasiliki (Betty) Charalampopoulou Anastasia A. Kioussi Antonia Moropoulou Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve Land remote areas development island development cultural heritage |
| title | Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve |
| title_full | Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve |
| title_short | Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve |
| title_sort | sustainable development of central and northern euboea evia through the protection and revealing of the area s cultural and environmental reserve |
| topic | remote areas development island development cultural heritage |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/7/1467 |
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