The debate about the tourism model is more alive than ever in our streets. It's no longer just about counting how many visitors arrive each summer, but about analyzing how all that activity affects those who live here year-round. To try to bring some order to this complex puzzle, the UNED (National University of Distance Education) center in Dénia will host a course from September 21st to 23rd. "Tourism, community and territorial governance: From wealth to prosperity".
The main idea behind these conferences is quite clear. It's great that the sector generates money, but economic growth alone has proven insufficient to improve the lives of local residents. In regions with such a high volume of visitors as the Marina AltaHousing access problems, job insecurity, and tremendous pressure on natural resources are commonplace. Therefore, this university conference seeks to offer a sociological perspective that goes far beyond simple figures on overnight stays and profits at the end of the month.
The balance between institutions, businesses and residents
During the three days of presentations, participants will work under a highly visual and practical concept: that of the living social body. This approach understands the territory as an interconnected system where public administrations act as the organizing force, the business sector represents the productive workforce, and the resident population truly sets the vital pulse. If one of these three parts fails or monopolizes the spotlight, the balance is completely disrupted.
Getting all those pieces to work in harmony is precisely what differentiates mere economic growth from real prosperity, the kind that allows the community to maintain dignified life projects without having to leave their villages.
Expert voices and the vision of the regional associative fabric
The program comes loaded with talks The program will include lectures and participatory workshops where real-world diagnoses and future proposals will be discussed. Professors and specialists from various universities, such as Joan Carles Cambrils, Josep Vicent Mascarell, Lucía Rubio, and Juanmi Rafet, will participate. In addition, there will be a session dedicated to exploring the practical aspects of destination management, presented by Antonio Sánchez Santapau from VisitBenidorm.
One of the highlights of the program will come on the last day with a session dedicated to the Alianza Viva Marina AltaRepresentatives with seemingly very different perspectives will sit down and talk face-to-face. Participants will include Sergi Ferrús, mayor of Pedreguer and president of MACMA; and Benito Mestre, representing the business community as president of [unspecified organization]. CEDMA; and Josep Banyuls, representing the environmental association Salvem la Vall.
Anyone with an interest in the topic can enrollThe activity is open to the public. Classes can be attended in person at the Dénia facilities or online, either live or on demand. The course, which awards one ECTS credit, will also serve as a prelude and warm-up for the upcoming congress of the Institut d'Estudis Comarcals (IECMA).
Ik well benieuwd naar de inhoud van de presentations, het verop van de dialogen en de uitkomsten van het programma.
Al jaren zijn mijn vrouw en ik gedurende 3 maanden 'wintergasten' in de Marina Alta en genieten we ontzettend van alle prachtige (wandel) mogelijkheden en van de vriendelijke bevolking.
Daarbij realiseren we ons altijd dat we spend zijn en proberen we steeds ook om overlast te voorkomen: door ons gedrag en door de keuze van onze verblijfplaats.
Uit de verschillende artikelen in Dénia.com is ons duidelijk geworden dat een 'toeristische evenwicht', tussen acceptabel en overlast, met name voor de Spaanse bewoners tamelijk fragiel is.
Het gaat nu om het ontwikkelen van een goed doordacht pakket initiatieven waardoor er ook op de lange termijn een leefbaar perspectief kan ontstaan: in eerste instantie voor de Spaanse bevolking en hopelijk ook voor de vele gasten/toeristen. UNED, veel succes gewenst.
In Spanish. Let's show our interest in Spain. Is that why we're here? Or not?
Yes, we're in Spain, not London.
Gur, at least you could translate your opinion with Google, which is the bare minimum, since you've certainly had the time if you spend three months a year in Spain. The official languages are Valencian and Castilian.
I'm sorry, I thought that on Dénia.com all comments would be automatically translated into the different languages listed at the top of the page: Spanish, Valencian, English, French, German, Portuguese, etc. But it seems that's not the case.
My intention was to express my sincere gratitude, not to complain at all. Apparently, that intention wasn't understood due to linguistic sensitivities. What a shame.
For my part, I'll leave it here.
From Dutch to Spanish using Google Translate. Valencian is not available…
Gur
Relax everyone. We live in a fast-changing world – we have been lucky. Denis no longer a Puebly – it has become a small city. A shame – but reality. You cannot turn the clock back. Adjust….. or……