Last resorts : the cost of tourism in the Caribbean

Last Resorts looks at this new mega-industry [of tourism] and the way in which it affects people throughout the Caribbean. It explores its structures of ownership and control and what benefits it brings to the region. It analyzes the new vogue of ‘eco-tourism’ and asks whether tourists can preserve the environment. It examines claims that tourism corrupts Caribbean societies and turns culture into floorshow parody. 1. The Lock And The Key : History And Power -- 2. Linkages And Leakages : The Planning Factor -- 3. From Banana Farmer To Banana Daiquiri : Employment -- 4. 'like An Alien In We Own Land' : The Social Impact -- 5. Green Crime, Green Redemption : The Environment And Ecotourism -- 6. The Holiday And Its Markets : The Tourists -- 7. Sailing Into The Sunset : The Cruise-ship Industry -- 8. Reclaiming The Heritage Trail : Culture And Identity -- 9. New Footprints In The Sand : The Future. Polly Pattullo. Published In Association With Latin America Bureau (research And Action) Ltd-t.p. Verso. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 212-214) And Index. The Caribbean is everybody's idea of a tropical paradise, but its traditional economy faces a precarious future. Tourism is increasingly touted as its only hope of creating jobs and wealth. This book explores this mega industry, and the way it is changing the face of the Caribbean.