ウ゛ァファダーリ カゼム   VAFADARI M. Kazem    所属   立命館アジア太平洋大学  サステイナビリティ観光学部    職種   教授
期間	2026/04/11
活動形態	学術貢献活動
タイトル	SCoT Webinar Volume 78: Managing Seasonality in Small Island Destinations
種別	学会・研究会等
イベント・番組・新聞雑誌名	SCoT Webinar Series
役割	企画立案・運営等
主催者・発行元	Kazem Vafadari, Curator of SCoT Webinar Series
概要	Seasonality is a critical challenge for small island destinations, causing significant fluctuations in tourism demand that affect economic, social, and environmental systems. Peak seasons often generate overtourism, straining infrastructure, resources, and service quality, while off-seasons result in business closures, revenue loss, and employment instability. These cycles hinder financial planning and sustainability efforts, as fixed costs persist amid declining income. This webinar examines the concept, typology, and misconceptions of seasonality, with Prof. Dimitris Koutoulas providing the introduction. Prof. Giovanni Ruggieri will discuss measurement, evolution, and policy implications of seasonality in Mediterranean islands. Ms. Maria Lougari will share her experience managing a hotel under highly seasonal conditions. Panelists will conclude with strategies to mitigate seasonality’s impact and promote long-term resilience.