From tourism to multilocal residence?

A shift from tourism to multilocal residence is underway in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, driven by selective population growth in urban and periurban areas. This transformation reflects broader trends in the Alpine arc, where agglomeration advantages and institutional settings play a pivotal role. While permanent residents are increasing in economically stable regions, declining areas attract mainly multilocal residents. The study highlights that second homes are not uniformly complementary to tourism, signaling a transition toward a residential economy. Despite the Dolomites' joint UNESCO application, demographic and economic disparities persist across provincial borders, underscoring the path-dependent nature of development. Institutional differences and agglomeration advantages are more influential than local tourism strategies in shaping the region's future.

Elmi, M., & Perlik, M. (2014). From tourism to multilocal residence? Revue de Géographie Alpine, 102-3. https://doi.org/10.4000/rga.2608