Critical research on the governance of tourism and sustainability

Bramwell, Bill; Lane, Bernard

doi:10.1080/09669582.2011.580586

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“…Thus, the governance and strategic planning of the destination must be oriented toward reinforcing high quality resources and offers in order to maintain the destination's competitiveness and sustainability. This is a main implication of the present study because it provides essential information for the governance and strategic planning of the tourism destination, based on the research orientation proposed by authors such as Sauter and Leisen [37], Sheehan and Ritchie [12], Fornica and Kothari [36], Bramwell and Lane [90], and Pike and Page [13].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The second variable is security in terms of delinquency [85][86][87][88][89], and the third is the risk of war, politic instability, or legal security, measured by the variable "sustainability of belonging to Europe". Finally, there are variables related to the governance of the destination by the different public administrations and its strategic planning [12,13,36,37,90]. In this context, the sustainability of a resource or capability is measured in the sense that it can be economically profitable over time and, at the same time, have the least impact possible on the environment, in order to preserve resources and allow society to continuously benefit from them.…”

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Determining the Sustainability Factors and Performance of a Tourism Destination from the Stakeholders’ Perspective

Díaz

Espino‐Rodríguez

2016

Sustainability

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Abstract:The competitiveness of a tourism destination depends on the sustainability of its economic and environmental resources. The aim of this paper is to determine the key factors in achieving the sustainability of a tourism destination in relation to the performance obtained. A methodology based on the opinions of stakeholders is developed to determine the sustainability factors and performance in the tourism destination of Gran Canaria. The variables used in the study are related to the environmental resources, the principal agents in the tourism supply chain, the governance of the destination, and the complementary characteristics that improve the competitiveness of the tourism destination, as well as the dimensions that determine security. Performance is measured by stakeholders from two perspectives, the destination and the customers, in order to establish the main variables that will influence the destination's sustainability. The key sustainability factors were identified, and a regression analysis determined that there was a positive influence on long-term performance. The results showed that the key factors that have a direct and significant relationship with performance are the key resources and supply chain, security, alternative leisure, and governance.

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Determining the Sustainability Factors and Performance of a Tourism Destination from the Stakeholders’ Perspective

Díaz

Espino‐Rodríguez

2016

Sustainability

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“…Bramwell and Lane [141] in their special issue on Governance in the Journal of Sustainable Tourism note that "tailored and effective governance" is crucial for implementing sustainable tourism, enhancing democratic processes, providing direction and facilitating practical progress. They argue that theoretical frameworks are crucial.…”

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An Integrated Approach to “Sustainable Community-Based Tourism”

2016

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Two rich knowledge domains have been evolving along parallel pathways in tourism studies: sustainable tourism (ST) and community-based tourism (CBT). Within both lie diverse definitions, principles, criteria, critical success factors and benefits sought or outcomes desired, advocated by different stakeholders ranging from quasi-governmental and non-profit organizations to public-private sector and academic interests. This poses significant challenges to those interested in theory building, research and practice in the sustainable development and management of tourism. The paper builds on a previous article published in Sustainability by presenting an integrated framework based on a comprehensive, in-depth review and analysis of the tourism-related literature. The study reveals not just common ground and differences that might be anticipated, but also important sustainability dimensions that are lagging or require much greater attention, such as equity, justice, ethical and governance issues. A preliminary framework of "sustainable community-based tourism" (SCBT) is forwarded that attempts to bridge the disparate literature on ST and CBT. Critical directions forward are offered to progress research and sustainability-oriented practices towards more effective development and management of tourism in the 21st century.

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“…(Re)configuration and coordination of these interrelations to provide local access to the tourism value chain are key in a sustainable tourism and development context. Governance of value chain relations should provide instruments to enhance democratic processes by aligning different stakeholder's capacities and aims, adjust the decision-making to specific contexts and overall goals, and provide means for practical progress (Bramwell & Lane, 2011). …”

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Analysing governance in tourism value chains to reshape the tourist bubble in developing countries: the case of cultural tourism in Uganda

Adiyia

Stoffelen

Jennes

et al. 2015

Journal of Ecotourism

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Several studies found larger benefits for communities when local stakeholders could participate in the tourism value chain by 'linking' their labour, products and services to the sector. However, the establishment of local linkages is difficult because of the complexity of the tourism system that consists of multi-sectoral and multi-scalar relationships. Moreover, in developing countries, empowered stakeholders tend to organise the tourism value chain vertically in which tourists are led in a spatially and socially confined trajectory in the destination, the so-called tourist bubble. This paper analyses the effect of governance in the tourism value chain on the establishment of local linkages to reshape the social and spatial boundaries of the tourist bubble in Uganda. Specifically, the possibilities of cultural tourism are explored as one particular way to reshape the bubble, that is centred on nature-based and ecotourism focuses. Results show that cultural activities can reshape the social boundaries of the bubble, while the catalyst role of cultural tourism developments is less successful in reshaping the spatial bubble boundaries. The national scale is pivotal to ensure that (1) local stakeholders are empowered to overcome existing barriers to enter and (2) international stakeholders are given incentives to reshape the bubble.

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Critical research on the governance of tourism and sustainability

Cited by 467 publications

References 32 publications

Determining the Sustainability Factors and Performance of a Tourism Destination from the Stakeholders’ Perspective

Determining the Sustainability Factors and Performance of a Tourism Destination from the Stakeholders’ Perspective

An Integrated Approach to “Sustainable Community-Based Tourism”

Analysing governance in tourism value chains to reshape the tourist bubble in developing countries: the case of cultural tourism in Uganda

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