On the implications of tourism specialization and structural change in tourism destinations

Marsiglio, Simone

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“…A myopic view of the economic benefits of tourism development may not be in the host's best interests. Seeking the possibility of disengaging economic growth from tourism specialization may need to be considered in liberal discourse (Marsiglio, 2018). This may require an attempt to put less emphasis on the importance of traditional pro-tourism policies.…”

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“…Governments setting their travel visa policies, rather than optimising existing tourism systems to create more profitable, stable, resilient and sustainable entities, often seek to maximize tourism growth. While many tourism destinations have experienced rapid improvement in their living standards, especially those in small island countries; it is questionable whether such benefits can last in the long run (Marsiglio, 2015(Marsiglio, , 2017(Marsiglio, , 2018. Often, significant and uncoordinated growth in tourist arrivals exceeds destinations' capacity, and the adverse impacts of "too many tourists" therefore lead to a considerable deterioration of the locals' quality of life, and trigger visitor-resident irritants (Doxey, 1975).…”

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Understanding visitor–resident relations in overtourism: developing resilience for sustainable tourism

Cheung

2019

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

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While almost all travel destinations seek to increase tourists, less attention is paid to balancing the growth in tourists against consequent visitor-resident irritants, which is essential if the objective is to make tourism more sustainable. Overlooking the carrying capacity of a destination is a common mistake committed when formulating travel visa policies. Overtourism is a term recently used to contextualize this potential hazard to many popular tourist destinations worldwide. One notable case in point is the "multiple-entry permit" policy implemented in Hong Kong which is causing conflicts between mainland Chinese visitors and Hong Kong residents. To investigate the overtourism phenomenon in Hong Kong we develop a hysteresis model. We hypothesized that ceteris paribus, the implementation of a "multiple-entry permit" policy would lead to an overwhelming growth in day-trippers and cause a permanently negative cointegrating relationship with residents' sentiment. We confirmed our hypothesis by using the bound tests of Autoregressive-Distributed Lag models. Our findings suggest that policymakers should note that the deterioration in visitor-resident relations from overtourism may exhibit a significant hysteresis effect that will persist far beyond the original stimulus. "Developing resilience in tourism" and "exploring sustainable degrowth" are discussed as potential strategies for long-term tourism growth.

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Understanding visitor–resident relations in overtourism: developing resilience for sustainable tourism

Cheung

2019

Journal of Sustainable Tourism

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“…Romao & Neuts (2017), en cambio, señalan que, en regiones más avanzadas, la ET no es conveniente, siendo el turismo una actividad complementaria al resto de sectores, para contribuir al desarrollo económico. Marsiglio (2018) indica que la ET no sólo es una efectiva vía para el desarrollo socioeconómico, sino que además facilita que este crecimiento sea inclusivo y "verde".…”

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Especialización turística en destinos emergentes latinoamericanos: Explorando el algoritmo para un longevo e inclusivo desarrollo socioeconómico

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Robles

2021

Rev. geogr. Norte Gd.

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The notable growth of tourism in emerging destinations generates controversy regarding the socioeconomic benefits it brings to the population. The objectives of this work are to contrast the capacity of the tourist phenomenon to become a driver of socioeconomic development in emerging Latin American destinations and to analyze the effect of tourism specialization on the living conditions of the population. For this, an econometric model with panel data has been estimated, based on a sample of 20 emerging destinations between 2005 and 2015. The results show that both tourism and non-tourism specialization have a direct and significant on the conditions of socioeconomic development

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“…Whereas tourism specialization is traditionally associated with economic production and growth (Cannonier and Galloway 2019 ; De Vita & Kyaw 2016 ; Marsiglio 2018 ), the adverse externalities thereof are, however, also well established (Daye et al 2008 ; Duval 2004 ; Gossling 2002 ; Hall and Williams 2008 ; McElroy 2003 ; Peterson 2009 ; Wilkinson 1989 ). Furthermore, the relationship between tourism specialization and economic growth is moderated by absorptive capacities (Acemoglu & Robinson 2012 ; Baldacchino 2006 ; Brautigam and Woolcock 2001 ; Peterson et al 2017 ), which describe the optimum level of tourism specialization that can be assimilated and absorbed by an economy before reaching an inflection point after which tourism specialization experiences diminishing returns and negative externalities (De Vita & Kyaw 2016 ; Marsiglio 2018 ).…”

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Over the Caribbean Top: Community Well-Being and Over-Tourism in Small Island Tourism Economies

Peterson

2020

Int. Journal of Com. WB

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The Caribbean is one of the most tourism-intense regions of the world with rising levels of over-tourism, especially in dependent small island tourism economies (SITE). More critically, mounting socio-ecological pressures are compounded by increasing climate change and enduring social vulnerabilities, thereby challenging traditional policies and paradigms of growth and sustainability. Drawing on previous studies of inclusive development and community well-being, this research paper frames and extends the phenomenon of over-tourism from a political economic perspective. Based on a historical account of small island tourism development, an in-depth case study of Aruba is presented. Recognized internationally as the ‘One Happy Island’ and one of the most tourism-dependent small island economies, the findings yield a contextualized understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of over-tourism, and identify the main antecedents and effects of over-tourism. The study discusses the evolving economic disconnectedness, environmental decay, social inequality, and institutional failures. The findings describe the role of institutional capture and policy drift which stem primarily from political as well as market forces, and have resulted in a gradual marginalization of community well-being and agency. The paper proposes an extended conceptualization of over-tourism in small island tourism economies by explicitly recognizing that the crux of the over-tourism conundrum in SITE is political in nature and institutional by nurture. Recommendations are provided for transitioning towards community-driven development by building capabilities and pathways for innovation, internalization, and institutionalization in order to strengthen the resilience of small island tourism development.

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On the implications of tourism specialization and structural change in tourism destinations

Abstract: Marsiglio, S. (2018). On the implications of tourism specialization and structural change in tourism destinations. Tourism Economics: the business and finance of tourism and recreation, 24 (8), 945-962.

Cited by 18 publications

References 33 publications

Understanding visitor–resident relations in overtourism: developing resilience for sustainable tourism

Understanding visitor–resident relations in overtourism: developing resilience for sustainable tourism

Especialización turística en destinos emergentes latinoamericanos: Explorando el algoritmo para un longevo e inclusivo desarrollo socioeconómico

Over the Caribbean Top: Community Well-Being and Over-Tourism in Small Island Tourism Economies

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