Measuring and Monitoring the Sustainability of Tourism at Regional Level in Spain

Tourism is a cornerstone of Spain's economy and a key driver of regional development. This report presents indicators to monitor tourism sustainability in Andalusia Catalonia Navarra and the Region of Valencia building on existing frameworks and good practices at international national and regional level. A set of 30 indicators and 57 metrics is informed by key policy issues and priorities identified in existing tourism strategies and measurement frameworks in the four regions. They cover economic benefits seasonality local resident perceptions accessibility climate change mitigation and water management. A sub-set of ten 'priority' metrics has also been identified to monitor key policy issues and help prioritise action towards sustainable development. The report highlights avenues for future development to refine indicator methodologies and close existing data gaps on central policy issues such as cultural heritage greenhouse gas emissions waste and digitalisation.