Ameliorating the negative impacts of tourism: a Caribbean perspective
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
ISSN: 0959-6119
Article publication date: 1 December 2006
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual framework to assist tourism planners to assess and respond to the negative consequences of tourism development.
Design/methodology/approach
Proposes a collaborative, community‐based approach for tourism development.
Findings
Provides a series of recommendations in the form of key points linked to the practical application of the framework. The paper also provides an example of a code for responsible conduct for destination managers and policy makers.
Originality/value
The proposed framework is designed to guide tourism planners and policy‐makers as they develop policies that balance economic and ecological sustainability.
Keywords
Citation
Jackson, L.A. (2006), "Ameliorating the negative impacts of tourism: a Caribbean perspective", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. 18 No. 7, pp. 574-582. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110610703002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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