Sustainable Island Tourism: Competitiveness and Quality of Life (CABI Series in Tourism Management Research)

By: Louise Twining-Ward and Robertico Croes and Haywantee Ramkissoon and Jack Carlsen and Professor Kelly Bricker and Allan S Allan S and Elisa Elisa and Maria Maria and Gyumin Gyumin and Deborah Kerstetter and Dr Anna Farmaki and Professor Levent Altinay and Dr Muhammet Yasarata and Meghan Beardsley and Dr Marketa Kubickova and Mariyam Zulfa

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Synopsis: Tourism continues to grow, and as the industry develops, it is important for researchers and practitioners to fully understand and examine issues such as sustainability, competiveness, and stakeholder quality of life in tourism centres around the world. Focusing on the unique perspective of island tourism destinations, this book outlines impacts on, and potential strategies for protecting, the natural environment, local economy, and local culture. Presenting an interdisciplinary integrated approach, this important collection of new research: - Is the first book to provide coverage on sustainable tourism best practice in island destinations; - Focuses on the unique perspective of islands as destinations, exploring the interplays of competitiveness and quality of life; - Includes a portfolio of conceptual, empirical, and case-based studies written by international experts to give a balanced and comprehensive view. A timely and important read for researchers, students and practitioners of tourism, this book also provides a valuable resource for researchers of sustainability and environmental science.