Eco-labels such as Blue Flags can be effective for enhancing both sustainability and
tourism. Given the ongoing political debate on the effectiveness of Blue Flags for promoting …

This paper explores the relationship existing between the number of Blue Flags a
destination has, its degree of tourism development and the standard of living of its residents …

The development of Blue Flag (BF) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) began in the
early 2000s and has slowly but consistently grown ever since. The program has been …

The Blue Flag (BF) program is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) for the period 2015–2030 and aim to promote sustainability in the tourism …

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) cover over 30 coastal countries, with thousands of
tourist beaches. Although the continent has at least nine beach certification schemes, Blue …