Sustainable development for small island tourism: developing slow tourism in the Caribbean

This paper aims to (a) analyze the diverse views held about slow tourism in the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda, and (b) to propose a conceptual basis for slow tourism as a beneficial component of sustainable development. Using evidence from stakeholder interviews, this paper illustrates ho...

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Published in:	Journal of travel & tourism marketing Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors:	B. Walker, Therez, Lee, Timothy J., Li, Xiubai
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Binghamton Routledge 02-01-2021 Taylor & Francis LLC
Subjects:	Caribbean destination marketing strategy Local businesses Slow tourism small islands stakeholder cooperation Sustainable development sustainable tourism Tourism
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Summary:	This paper aims to (a) analyze the diverse views held about slow tourism in the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Barbuda, and (b) to propose a conceptual basis for slow tourism as a beneficial component of sustainable development. Using evidence from stakeholder interviews, this paper illustrates how local businesses, products, and the dynamic nature of the tourism industry can be provided with opportunities to propel a regions' sustainability. The results of the study can contribute to the development agendas of many small islands, as they show how to establish effective development policy, management systems, and marketing strategies for sustainable tourism.
ISSN:	1054-8408 1540-7306
DOI:	10.1080/10548408.2020.1842289