Caribbean Tourism: Visions, Missions and Challenges

Edited by Chandana Jayawardena

Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economies of the small developing states of the Caribbean. But it is also one of the most fragile industries, susceptible more than any other to competition in the global marketplace and to the effects of natural and man-made disasters, while social problems like visitor harassment, crime and violence present daunting challenges.

Caribbean states face a major challenge in developing a sustainable, competitive tourism product and this book Caribbean Tourism: Visions, Missions and Challenges
identifies and analyzes some of the key elements necessary for meeting this challenge. They include the role of education and training; regional air travel; the cruise ship factor; community based tourism, marketing and destination. The analysis is enhanced by four case studies from the region as well as lessons from other regions. The approach is multidisciplinary and the contributors are drawn from both academia and industry experts.

Category: Contemporary Caribbean Society and Culture

Publication Date: 2005

Extent: 392 pages
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN 978-976-637-176-0 / 976-637-176-8
Binding: Paperback
Price: US $24.95