The Calp Town Council, committed to incorporating sustainability criteria into destination management, has implemented the European Tourism Indicators System (ETIS), a methodology promoted by the European Union that allows for measuring and monitoring the impact of tourism at the local level. This system helps tourist destinations measure key aspects such as economic activity, the environment, and the quality of life of the local population.
This dashboard clearly shows how tourism is evolving in Calp and its impact on the municipality.
Through these indicators, the Calp Town Council can analyze the current state of tourism, identify needs, and make decisions to move towards a more sustainable, balanced, and beneficial model for everyone.
This work is carried out in collaboration with businesses, tourism stakeholders, and the public, and is part of the development of the Calp Tourism Observatory, a preliminary step towards joining the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) of the World Tourism Organization.
Overall, this system allows for improved destination management, increased transparency, and continued progress towards more responsible and high-quality tourism.
Both initiatives are part of the Tourism Sustainability Plan in Destination (PSTD) of Calp financed with Next Generation funds.
