A review of theory and practice provided the basis for development of the
methodological framework. Within this context various approaches for TCC Assessment
have been considered along with their practical applications. The methodology for
defining and assessing TCC has been described for each one of the different components
of Carrying Capacity: physical-ecological, socio-demographic and political-economic
taking into consideration socio-economic, institutional and environmental characteristics
and particularities of tourist destinations in EEA countries (members of EU, Norway and
Iceland).