This chapter introduces the context, goals, and structure of the study, focusing on Samaria National Park in Crete, Greece. It explores the park’s natural, historical, and socio-economic significance and outlines the motivation for researching visitor satisfaction in protected areas. The chapter highlights the study’s innovation through long-term data collection, the impact of COVID-19, and the application of multi-criteria methods. It sets the stage for a broader discussion on sustainable tourism development and visitor experience evaluation.

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Introduction

  • Constantin Zopounidis,
  • George Fakotakis

摘要

This chapter introduces the context, goals, and structure of the study, focusing on Samaria National Park in Crete, Greece. It explores the park’s natural, historical, and socio-economic significance and outlines the motivation for researching visitor satisfaction in protected areas. The chapter highlights the study’s innovation through long-term data collection, the impact of COVID-19, and the application of multi-criteria methods. It sets the stage for a broader discussion on sustainable tourism development and visitor experience evaluation.