(Advances in Hospitality and Tourism)
by Robertico Croes (Author)
This
unique and thoughtful book considers the tourism specialization,
economic growth, and tourism competitiveness of a very specific type of
tourism: small islands practicing warm water island tourism.
This
new book thoroughly examines the phenomenon of why some small island
destinations have been more successful than others. The main premise
applied is that success and survival of small island tourism hinges on
resolving the mystery regarding the relationship between competitiveness
and quality of life. In addressing this question, the book reviews four
relevant and interconnected concepts: tourism, competitiveness, quality
of life, and scale (or size). In doing so, the book enhances
understanding of the potential of tourism for the improvement of the
quality of life of the residents of small islands.
In
the last chapter of the book, the author assesses the impact of
COVID-19 on tourism and specifically its ramifications for small island
destinations. Whether small island populations can rise from beneath the
COVID -19 burden that threatens their economic future is yet to be
seen.
Small Island and Small Destination Tourism: Overcoming the Smallness Barrier for Economic Growth and Tourism Competitiveness
is written from a sustainable perspective that combines tourism
dynamics, development, competitiveness, quality of life, and business.
As such, it is aimed at a broad but higher-level audience including
graduate students, academicians and researchers, practitioners,
policymakers, and international organizations.
