Tourism and Inclusive Growth in Small Island Developing States

How tourism might facilitate inclusive growth in small states. The study provides analysis of the gains achieved by direct and indirect channels and the gaps in data collection. Uses data from Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles, examines land-based and cruise tourism operations and explores how local supply chains could be enhanced.

List of contents

Foreword; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and acronyms; Summary; 1. Challenges and the Contributions: Tourism Development in SIDS; 2. Local Tourism Supply Chains in Small States: Sharing Best Practice; 3. Cruise Ship Tourism in Small States; 4. The Indirect Impact of Tourism; 5. Summary and Recommendations; Appendices; References

About the author

Dr Mark P. Hampton is Director of Studies & Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at Kent Business School, University of Kent. Julia Jeyacheya is a Research Associate (Centre for Tourism in Islands & Coastal Areas) at Kent Business School, University of Kent.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Hampton, Mark P. Hampton, Julia Jeyacheya, Julia/ Hampton Jeyacheya
• Publisher: Stylus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9781849291071
• ISBN: 978-1-84929-107-1
• No. of pages: 104
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics