Alternative and Mass Tourism Combination Analysis in South Europe

This paper will explore alternative models of tourism and analyze their real world implication. It will use the experience of Spain, Greece, Slovenia, and Croatia to determine the best practices and recommend ways of transferring them to other countries. Additionally, the paper will discuss Mass tourism and Alternative tourism from a more socio-political and economic standpoint. Sustainable tourism is a rising alternative to the Mass tourism model and offers a number of distinct advantages in certain areas. However, the Sustainable tourism model is slow and more complicated to develop. It requires a more developed infrastructural and economic base, as well as accommodating cultural philosophy. This paper will argue that Mass tourism can be leveraged to provide a stronger foundation for Sustainable tourism. Additionally, a healthy mix of Mass and Alternative tourism can make the transition more efficient and development much faster. The first part of the paper will discuss different types of tourism and will provide a general overview of the advantages and disadvantages associated with them. In the second part, I will analyze the experience of Spain, Greece, Slovenia, and Croatia and determine the extent, in which their policies were successful. I will also derive certain best practices and discuss how they can be implemented in other locations and forms. Finally, I will discuss the tourist sector of Bulgaria and the potential for developing Alternative tourism models in the country.