Collaborative tourism: from the first signs to its diffusion

Abstract

This dissertation will be focused on new economy trends born in the last decade: the sharing economy and the collaborative tourism. The aim of this work is to show the benefits these new procedures could bring to society. The analysis will be preceded by an explanatory chapter, followed by examples stating the origins of these movements and statistically confirmed studies quantifying the relevance of leading firms that operate in the tourism sector. The dissertation will be supported by a bibliography chose n for its economic and socio - economic nature. A final SWOT analysis will define points of strengths, weakness es, opportunities and threats of this socioeconomic revolution, outlining the successful impact achieved so far.