Which sustainable development perspectives for an “E-attraction” destination: An overview of the economic impacts

A tourism destination generates economic repercussions for the local economy, in particular when it represents an “E-attraction” for tourists.The objective of this paper is to present the various impacts of a destination when it is considered as an “E-attraction”. Along this line, the connection is established between various elements of the tourism economics and this type of attraction. More precisely, it appears that positive effects follow from mass tourism; however, sustainable tourism for these destinations requires a special attention as far as their carrying capacities.