Valuation of environmental resources for tourism in small island developing states:
            <i>Implications for planning in Jamaica</i>

Thomas‐Hope, Elizabeth; Jardine-Comrie, Adonna

doi:10.3828/idpr.29.1.5

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“…Environmental degradation is a particularly important management issue for island contexts. The hotel industry in particular has a heavy impact on the environment of Jamaica from its high use of fresh water and limited absorption of waste products (Thomas‐Hope and Jardine‐Comrie, 2007). In many cases the issue arises because of unplanned and unrestrained growth on islands distant from governance structures (Cameron and Gatewood, 2008) and limitations of scale (Essex et al , 2004).…”

Section: Managing Island Destinationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Island tourism: destinations: an editorial introduction to the special issue

Cave

Brown

2012

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research

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PurposeThis editorial aims to situate the papers chosen for this special issue within academic literature and identify their contributions to new knowledge.Design/methodology/approachThe editorial first discusses tourism research literature pertinent to the idiosyncrasies of destination management in island contexts. Second, the paper identifies the contributions made to this field by the authors and the implications of their innovative research for island tourism and destination management.FindingsEach paper contributes, in its way, to the field of island tourism, either by integration of explorations of theory, shifting paradigms or revealing new knowledge. This special issue contains two seminal papers by top academic leaders of the fields of islandness and HRM in island destinations. It also presents papers that comment on destination management issues at macro and micro levels.Originality/valueCollectively this collection of papers offers new perspectives concerning the challenges of creating destination image in peripheral locations, the impacts of global mobilities (inward and outward) on destination labor markets, models for sustainable destination development, the welcome extended to visitors and returning locals by island communities, destination positioning strategies and service interactions.

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Section: Managing Island Destinationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Island tourism: destinations: an editorial introduction to the special issue

Cave

Brown

2012

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research

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“…The EP was assessed through the evaluation of environmental management practices adopted in the sector. The assessments concentrate on recycling, waste minimization, energy saving, water conservation, compliance with legislation, purchasing policy, education and architectural and landscape design (Mayaka and Akama, 2007;UNEP, 1998;Warnken et al, 2005), environmental planning and management (Ayuso, 2007;Claver-Cortes et al, 2007;Thomas-Hope and Jardine-Comrie, 2007), social responsibility (Kasim, 2006), and hotel managers' perceptions and attitudes towards environmental management (Kattara and Zeid, 2003;Le et al, 2006).…”

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Environmental performance of tourism accommodations in the protected areas: Case of Goreme Historical National Park

Erdogan

Tosun

2009

International Journal of Hospitality Management

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“…Much of the infrastructure for this industry ties into foreign direct investment (FDI), the level of which in Jamaica has been deemed unprecedented (Williams and Deslandes, 2008, p. 419). FDI is a natural result of the emphasis that the government places on mass tourism, with a high spatial concentration on the coastal zones (Thomas‐Hope and Jardine‐Comrie, 2007, p. 93). This segment of the industry is saturated and, consequently, extremely competitive (Williams and Deslandes, 2008).…”

Section: Issues In Jamaican Tourismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing sustainable tourism: managers' assessment of Jamaica's ten‐year master plan

Kennett‐Hensel

Sneath

Hensel

2010

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research

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PurposeThe study aims to examine Jamaican managers' perceptions of the ten‐year master plan (2000) for tourism sustainability and its effectiveness in achieving inclusive, community‐based development and growth. The research seeks to determine how much progress has been made and discusses implications for the Jamaican tourism industry.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey containing 16 open‐ and close‐ended questions was sent to 540 Jamaican managers and executives; 99 surveys were completed and used for analysis.FindingsThe findings indicate Jamaica's ten‐year master plan has the correct focus. The goals of the plan are viewed as important. Goals related to heritage‐based tourism and infrastructure improvements and accessibility are perceived as successfully developed. Weaknesses appear in the implementation and development of community‐based, inclusive tourism and environmentally sustainable tourism. Some significant differences between those employed in tourism/hospitality and those employed in other industries are discussed.Research limitations/implicationsThe results may not be generalizable across all socio‐economic strata since survey participants are limited to educated business professionals. However, their inclusion – or lack thereof – in decisions that could help achieve the plan's goals, suggests deficiencies in implementation that may be valid across social strata and destinations.Originality/valueThis study examines managers' assessments of hard and soft targets for a sustainable tourism industry. Using a community‐based approach to planning and development, the researchers explore opportunities to enhance tourism growth and sustainability.

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Valuation of environmental resources for tourism in small island developing states: Implications for planning in Jamaica

Cited by 15 publications

References 6 publications

Island tourism: destinations: an editorial introduction to the special issue

Island tourism: destinations: an editorial introduction to the special issue

Environmental performance of tourism accommodations in the protected areas: Case of Goreme Historical National Park

Developing sustainable tourism: managers' assessment of Jamaica's ten‐year master plan

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