This unique and thoughtful book considers the tourism specialization,
economic growth, and tourism competitiveness of a very specific type of
tourism: small islands practicing warm water island tourism.
This new book thoroughly examines the phenomenon of why some small
island destinations have been more successful than others. The main
premise applied is that success and survival of small island tourism
hinges on resolving the mystery regarding the relationship between
competitiveness and quality of life. In addressing this question, the
book reviews four relevant and interconnected concepts: tourism,
competitiveness, quality of life, and scale (or size). In doing so, the
book enhances understanding of the potential of tourism for the
improvement of the quality of life of the residents of small islands.
In the last chapter of the book, the author assesses the impact of
COVID-19 on tourism and specifically its ramifications for small island
destinations. Whether small island populations can rise from beneath the
COVID -19 burden that threatens their economic future is yet to be seen.
Small Island and Small Destination Tourism: Overcoming the Smallness
Barrier for Economic Growth and Tourism Competitiveness is written from
a sustainable perspective that combines tourism dynamics, development,
competitiveness, quality of life, and business. As such, it is aimed at
a broad but higher-level audience including graduate students,
academicians and researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and
international organizations.
