Dominican Republic Approaches Towards A Sustainable Tourism Development

Author : Anonym
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sustainable development
ISBN : 9783640352371

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Dominican Republic - Approaches Towards a Sustainable Tourism Development by Anonym Pdf

Diploma Thesis from the year 2001 in the subject Tourism, grade: 1.3, Heilbronn University, language: English, abstract: Often referred to as the 'smokeless industry', tourism has become one of the fastest growing, most dynamic sectors of economic growth in the world. Tourism is a key sector in many developing countries, which show potential. However, over-reliance on tourism, especially mass tourism carries significant risks to tourism-dependent economies. As a result, many developing countries have since espoused the principle of sustainability in shaping their tourism policies. However, few of them have been able to convert this into concrete action owing to the short-term economic interests to which, all too often, priority is given, to the detriment of protecting social and environmental assets. The purpose of this paper is to create and formulate clear, firm and equitable guidelines in a tourism policy concept that is set in the context of sustainable development and aims further to raise the competitive position of a destination. Theory will be demonstrated in practical terms in the case of the Caribbean tourism destination, the Dominican Republic.

Author : Emma Fawcett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Sustainable development
ISBN : 9945590391

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Challenges for Sustainable Growth Through Tourism in the Dominican Republic by Emma Fawcett Pdf

Author : Rachel Dodds,Sonya Graci
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136530548

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Sustainable Tourism in Island Destinations by Rachel Dodds,Sonya Graci Pdf

Many of the world's islands are dependent on tourism as their main source of income. It is therefore imperative that these destinations are managed for long-term viability. The natural appeal of a destination is typically one of its main tourism related assets, yet the natural environment is also the feature most directly threatened by potential overexploitation. Sustainable Tourism in Island Destinations builds on existing literature in the subject by providing innovative discussions and practical management structures through the use of the authors' various island project work. An original feature is the focus on islands which are part of larger nations, rather than just on island sovereign states. Through an illustrated case study approach, the book focuses on the successes and challenges islands face in achieving sustainable tourism. The authors put forward innovative mechanisms such as multi-stakeholder partnerships and incentive-driven non-regulatory approaches as ways that the sustainability agenda can move forward in destinations that face specific challenges due to their geography and historic development. The case studies - from Canada, St Kitts, Honduras, China, Indonesia, Spain, Tanzania and Thailand - provide the foundation which suggests that alternative approaches to tourism development are possible if they retain sustainability as a priority.

Author : Stephen F. McCool,R. Neil Moisey
Publisher : CABI
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845934705

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Tourism, Recreation, and Sustainability by Stephen F. McCool,R. Neil Moisey Pdf

This book is designed to illustrate many of the issues and approaches associated with sustainable tourism development, policy and research. Included are case studies of tourism development using both quantitative and qualitative methods, analytical frameworks for managing tourism and chapters addressing critical questions about the relationship between tourism and sustainability goals. As a whole, the book demonstrates the many dimensions and topics associated with attempts to address the complex issues associated with sustainability and tourism. Added in this second edition, are several new chapters that address emerging issues in management of tourism. Part I (Frameworks and Approaches) discusses the need for integration of social and environmental issues in tourism development. Part II (Tourism and Place) explicitly recognizes the importance of understanding the values and attributes of areas that become tourist destinations. Part III (Emerging Issues in Culture and Tourism) illustrates that we live in a dynamic world, that what was once acceptable is no longer, that our mental models of tourism development are in constant change and that researchers and policy makers must be alert to shifting public values and beliefs. This part includes material on local attitudes, poverty alleviation, indigenous people and tourism, and a discussion about culture and tourism. The book has 16 chapters and a subject index.

Author : Martha Honey,Samantha Hogenson
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631574740

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Coastal Tourism, Sustainability, and Climate Change in the Caribbean, Volume I by Martha Honey,Samantha Hogenson Pdf

The Caribbean is the most tourism-dependent region in the world, and its tourism attractions and infrastructure and three-quarters of its people are concentrated along its coastlines. While the Caribbean contributes to less than 1 percent of global carbon emissions, its beaches and hotels are among the most vulnerable to climate impacts, including increasingly fierce and frequent hurricanes, sea-level rise, and loss of coral and mangroves. This book details many techniques for mitigating and adapting to climate impacts and demonstrates how socially and environmentally responsible companies are proving resilient in coping with climate change.

Author : World Tourism Organization. Department of Sustainable Development of Tourism
Publisher : WTO
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000107477261

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Making Tourism Work for Small Island Developing States by World Tourism Organization. Department of Sustainable Development of Tourism Pdf

For many islands, tourism is the main economic activity in terms of income generation, employment creation and foreign exchange earnings. However, due to their small size, islands are also particularly vulnerable to the negative environmental and social impacts that tourism can sometimes bring. This report reviews the current status of tourism in small island developing states (SIDS) and considers the key policy issues that need to be considered in order to support the management of sustainable tourism development for the long-term.

Author : Leszek Balcerowicz,Andrzej Rzo?ca
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464803260

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Puzzles of Economic Growth by Leszek Balcerowicz,Andrzej Rzo?ca Pdf

By comparing countries like Venezuela and Chile, China and India, Dominican Republic and Haiti, and others, the book tries to answer the questions of which institutions and policies are crucial for stable long term economic growth.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781466037649

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Introduction to Dominican Republic by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. It shares the island with Haiti, which occupies the western third. The Dominican Republic has a rich history, having been inhabited by the Taínos before Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492. The country was then colonized by Spain, which brought African slaves to work on sugar plantations. The Dominican Republic gained independence from Spain in 1821 and then from Haiti in 1844, after a long period of struggle. The Dominican Republic is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, merengue music, and delicious food, which includes rice, beans, and plantains. Its capital city, Santo Domingo, is home to the first European settlement in the New World and has a well-preserved colonial zone. The country also has several natural parks and reserves, including the UNESCO-listed Jaragua National Park, which is home to many endemic plant and animal species. The Dominican Republic's economy is largely dependent on tourism, remittances from Dominicans living abroad, and the export of goods such as sugar, coffee, and tobacco. Despite its many attractions, the country faces challenges related to poverty, inequality, and political instability.

Author : Darko Prebežac,Christian Schott,Pauline Sheldon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134902675

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The Tourism Education Futures Initiative by Darko Prebežac,Christian Schott,Pauline Sheldon Pdf

As the world faces many serious challenges informed, courageous and mindful leadership is needed for a better future. The Tourism Education Futures Initiative (TEFI) is the collective effort of a group of innovative, thoughtful and committed scholars and industry leaders seeking to provide vision, knowledge, and a framework for tourism education programs that promote global citizenship and optimism for a better world. This book consolidates some of TEFI’s work as it seeks to be the leading, forward-looking network that inspires, informs and supports tourism educators and students to passionately and courageously transform the world for the better. It makes the case for why change is needed, and how tourism educators can respond to that change with strategies and values-based tools. The book contains papers published in special TEFI issues of the Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism (JTTT), which question and explore some of the most important theoretical, conceptual and practical issues facing tourism education now and into the future. The book concludes by integrating the special issues’ key contributions with a brief conceptualisation of education futures before it outlines TEFI’s framework for action over the coming years. Tourism educators worldwide will find that this volume serves two important purposes. On the one hand, it challenges educators to think both critically and proactively about tourism education, while on the other sharing examples of teaching and learning tools that seek to prepare our students for the future and to be global citizens that live lives of consequence. This book is a collection of articles from the Journal of Teaching in Travel and Tourism.

Author : T.H.B. Sofield
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0080439462

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Empowerment for Sustainable Tourism Development by T.H.B. Sofield Pdf

Aiming to explore theoretical advances in tourism studies, this book explores the relationship between tourism, sustainable development and empowerment. The theoretical framework is explored across three levels through five case studies drawn from the South Pacific.

Author : Martin Mowforth,Ian Munt
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415271681

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Tourism and Sustainability by Martin Mowforth,Ian Munt Pdf

Drawing on a wealth of examples, this work traces the inception of sustainability within environmentalism and its extension into the realism of socio-cultural and economic thinking, policy and practice. This second edition has been extensively updated to firmly re-situate it in the development literature. There are also major new sections on: Third world development and tourism; the emergence of pro-poor tourism; the UN International Year for Ecotourism; and a new case study on a small-scale ecotourism program in Nicaragua.

Author : Edward W. Manning,Luis Márquez
Publisher : CABI
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800623194

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Sustainable Tourism in the Americas by Edward W. Manning,Luis Márquez Pdf

Sustainable Tourism in the Americas introduces the reader to the establishment of sustainable tourism across the region. It examines questions such as 'what is really meant by sustainable tourism?'. Covered in eight chapters, the book discusses the evolution and application of the concept in the Americas from its origins as well as documenting established success stories of sustainable tourism policy and implementation from several countries in the Americas. The country and regional case studies critically examine what sustainable tourism means in their destination and address how in practice the concept of sustainability can be built to show results across different cultural and ecological situations ranging from local indigenous sites to urban environments. It will be a valuable addition to the current lack of literature on this concept and of particular interest to those working within and studying tourism management and related themes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Soffer Publishing
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Author : David L. Edgell Sr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000701197

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Managing Sustainable Tourism by David L. Edgell Sr Pdf

Managing Sustainable Tourism tackles the tough issues within the tourism industry, such as impacts on the natural and built environment and concerns for the history, heritage, and culture of local communities to provide answers that produce positive and quality economic growth for the tourism industry. It offers practical policies and plans for fostering harmonious relationships among local communities, the private sector, not-for-profit organizations academic institutions, and governments at all levels, as well as developing management practices and philosophies for the protection of natural, built, and cultural environments while reinforcing positive and orderly economic growth. It also confronts and explains the challenges on the tourism industry with respect to overtourism, climate change and global warming. Since the second edition, there have been many important developments in the field of sustainable tourism, and this third edition presents updated research and information in the following ways: Updated content to reflect issues and trends, including new directions in sustainable tourism development; New and updated international case studies of successes and failures to reflect current challenges and practices; A partial history of sustainable tourism from ancient times to the present; New concepts in sustainable tourism practices such as overtourism and undertourism; Transformative leadership and policies and their impact on sustainable tourism development. This volume provides a wealth of information and guidance on managing sustainable tourism and it will be invaluable to educators, students, developers, entrepreneurs, strategic planners and policymakers.

Author : Rob Harris,Peter Williams,Tony Griffin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136360411

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Sustainable Tourism by Rob Harris,Peter Williams,Tony Griffin Pdf

Sustainable Tourism is vital reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities associated with sustainable tourism development, and how government and industry have responded to the challenges the concept poses. The major areas addressed in this edited volume are: * perspectives and issues associated with the concept of sustainable tourism development * accreditation, education and interpretation, including specific examples such as Green Globe 21, the European Blue Flag Campaign and the WWF's PAN Parks Programme * sustainable tourism case studies of tourist destination regions, natural areas and tourism enterprises drawn from Africa, Australia, the South Pacific, North America, South-east Asia and the Caribbean An impressive international editorial team has combined to present in this text not only a variety of perspectives on sustainable tourism development, but also significant insights into barriers, challenges and current industry and government responses to it in various parts of the globe. 'Sustainable Tourism' will be a welcome addition to the libraries of tourism industry professionals, individuals involved in the management of natural areas; tourism policy makers; tourism academics; and students with an interest in the future sustainability of tourism and the industry that supports it.