Warm-water islands are a cohesive group of islands distinguished by
their geography and remoteness, history as former colonial territories,
and dependence on external stakeholders for their economic and social
development. Warm-water island destinations also have a year-round
tourism industry.
These island tourism destinations are facing unprecedented adjustment
challenges in the wake of increasing globalization and susceptibility to
external shocks, and are in search of appropriate policy responses to
that globalization. It is critical for small islands to understand how
these challenges affect tourism performance and how they impact their
residents.
Tourism Management in Warm-water Island Destinations unearths the
critical aspects that contribute to tourism development and growth in
islands. Particular emphasis is placed on destinations such as the
Caribbean, with lessons learned that are applicable to other island
tourism contexts in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and the Pacific.
- Presents emerging research themes and methodology;
- Provides insight into factors that result in successful and
unsuccessful cases;
- Features a focus on Cuba and its reintroduction to the tourism
landscape.
This book provides a platform for emerging systemic perspectives of the
various aspects of island tourism, with the view that strategies for the
management and development of tourism in island environments can be
improved and will be of interest to those studying and researching
within destination management.
