The Consolidation Stage of the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) Model: The Case of Ibiza from 1977 to 2000

Ibiza's tourism, renowned for its sun-and-beach appeal and nightlife, entered a consolidation phase from 1977 to 2000, marked by slower demand growth, the first major crisis, and significant administrative interventions. This period, analyzed using the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) model, saw efforts to address oversized accommodation supply, protect untouched environments, modernize outdated offerings, and diversify markets beyond Germany and the UK. The economic downturn of the early 1990s spurred a shift from quantitative to qualitative growth, setting the stage for stagnation and modernization post-2000. The study provides a historical lens on this under-examined phase, highlighting Ibiza's transition from rapid expansion to strategic adaptation in tourism development.

Ramón-Cardona, J., & Sánchez-Fernández, M. D. (2024). The Consolidation Stage of the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) Model: The Case of Ibiza from 1977 to 2000. Tourism and Hospitality, 5(1), 148–159. https://doi.org/10.3390/tourhosp5010010