Travel and tourism in the Caribbean : challenges and opportunities for small island developing states

This book explores the distinct nuisances and obstacles that are brought on by the tourism and travel industry within Caribbean small island developing countries (SIDS). The author explores best practices and measures that can be used to overcome or alleviate the hardship faced by the industry by giving voice to the nations that are often overshadowed or restrained by their developed counterparts. This book reflects on and assesses the transformative power that tourism has in Caribbean small island developing states, while unearthing the threats that affect the longevity and economic viability of the industry in general. It is an important and overdue text focusing on this unique group of islands and will inform students and researchers on the struggles and opportunities they face. Foreword 5 Acknowledgements 8 Contents 10 List of Tables 11 Chapter 1: Synopsis of the Tourism Industry Within the Caribbean 12 References 34 Chapter 2: Climate Change and the Sustainable Development of Tourism Within the Caribbean 37 References 54 Chapter 3: Tourism and Economic Realities in the Caribbean 57 The Tourism Economy 58 Cruise Tourism 61 Diversification of the Tourism Economy in Caribbean SIDS 64 Marketing 71 Pro-Poor Tourism 76 Conclusion 79 References 80 Chapter 4: Caribbean Tourism Public Perceptions and Social Realities 82 Perceptions: Theory and Practice 84 Internal Marketing and New Perceptions 87 Training, Education, and Gendered Considerations: Beyond Employment Figures 92 References 101 Chapter 5: ICT and Caribbean Tourism 103 ICT and Tourism: The New Frontier 104 Bridging the Digital Divide 108 Conclusion 119 References 121 Chapter 6: Concluding Remarks: The Future of Caribbean Tourism 123 References 129 Index 130 Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Synopsis of the Tourism Industry Within the Caribbean (Andrew Spencer)....Pages 1-25 Climate Change and the Sustainable Development of Tourism Within the Caribbean (Andrew Spencer)....Pages 27-46 Tourism and Economic Realities in the Caribbean (Andrew Spencer)....Pages 47-71 Caribbean Tourism Public Perceptions and Social Realities (Andrew Spencer)....Pages 73-93 ICT and Caribbean Tourism (Andrew Spencer)....Pages 95-114 Concluding Remarks: The Future of Caribbean Tourism (Andrew Spencer)....Pages 115-121 Back Matter ....Pages 123-125