the last few years a change has been observed in the behaviour of tourists, who are now looking for another means of discovering locations, demonstrating themselves to be actively involved in their travels. Therefore, they are looking to explore new destinations where local culture, ethics, indigenous customs and the historical heritage are increasingly important, and, in this respect, they are seeking to experience cultural diversity as a means of self-enrichment. Similarly, from the perspective of the suppliers, it considered possible for tourism to become a complementary activity (but never the only economic alternative) to the traditional economic sectors of the local community, on the premise that it is the community's residents who develop and manage these processes. Undoubtedly, this could favour the progress of local communities, offering tourists the opportunity to learn about its cultural heritage and to enjoy its natural resources, always on the basis of one fundamental central theme: the initiative and the management of the use of these natural and cultural resources for tourism purposes must come from the local community itself, which must also establish the limits of such tourism development.