Residents’ attitudes towards tourism development: evaluation and management in Matera city destination
摘要
This study investigates residents' perceptions of tourism impact in Matera and their profiles based on socio-demographic attributes. A questionnaire has been designed to assess how these personal features influence the residents' attitudes considering environmental, economic, and socio-cultural factors. The survey has been submitted to a stratified sample of 250 Matera residents, and the Structural Equation Model was implemented to examine the relationships involved in the research model.