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Alignment of tourism investment to the SDGs in Jamaica: an exploratory study

Spencer, Andrew J.; McBean, Larisa M. - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 12 (2020) 3, pp. 261-274

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the level of alignment of tourism investment in Jamaica with the … backdrop from which to assess Jamaica’s investment activities in furtherance of inclusive and sustainable tourism. The findings … transferable and generalized to the extent that other jurisdictions bear similar macroeconomic characteristics to Jamaica …

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Wilderness tourism – alleviating poverty through empowering local people

Ajagunna, Ibrahim; Pinnock, Fritz; Kerr, Robert - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 6 (2014) 3, pp. 229-243

in the economically depressed community of Bangor Ridge in Jamaica. Through this promotion, its sponsor, Sun Venture … qualitative research methodology using both primary and secondary data. The study focuses specifically on Bangor Ridge in Jamaica … the government's development strategies for tourism in Jamaica has resulted in economic and social stagnation and a …

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Conflict resolution and recovery in Jamaica: the impact of the zika virus on destination image

Hugo, Nichole; Miller, Hannah - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 5, pp. 516-524

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how effectively Jamaica recovers from negative destination image due to … coverage regarding the Zika virus threatens the destination image of Jamaica and could lead to a decrease in tourism revenue …

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Last mile logistics and tourist destinations in the Caribbean

Amonde, Tom M.; Ajagunna, Ibrahim; Iyare, Ngozi Fidelia - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 1, pp. 17-30

Purpose Growth of the tourism sector and the relative importance of the last mile have been studied in independent literature, but theorists formally linking the two phenomena are limited. This paper aims to develop a theoretical framework for the understanding of the relationships between the...

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Tourism and logistics in an age of unprecedented crime

Bennett, Richard - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 1, pp. 86-94

Purpose This paper aims to examine the positioning of tourism and logistics and the related impact of crime. Design/methodology/approach The study is exploratory in nature and draws extensively on related literature. Data were obtained through primary sources (semi-structured interviews,...

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Customer satisfaction in Jamaican hotels through the use of information and communication technology

Chevers, Delroy; Spencer, Andrew - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 9 (2017) 1, pp. 70-85

in Jamaican hotels. Design/methodology/approach An online survey approach was used with 213 hotel guests in Jamaica …

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Tourism and technology in the global economy: challenges for small island states

Spencer, Andrew - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 6 (2014) 2, pp. 152-165

context of Jamaica. Design/methodology/approach – Using Jamaica, a developing country low on internet penetration as the site … that it suggests that Jamaica and other developing countries can learn valuable lessons from the debates and discussions in …

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New world, new tourism, new destinations

Ajagunna, Ibrahim - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 6 (2014) 2, pp. 103-117

and secondary data drawn from a study conducted on the South Coast of Jamaica with supporting literature from a global …

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Managing interactions in the tourism industry – a strategic tool for success

Ajagunna, Ibrahim; Crick, Ann P. - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 6 (2014) 2, pp. 179-190

socio-economic impacts as created by tourism in Jamaica. The paper identifies that tourism development in Jamaica has … this study. The survey of residents, and tourists in Ocho Rios and Negril in Jamaica were primary sources of data for this … paper. Findings – The tourism industry in Jamaica has seen a great diversification in recent years. The industry now ranges …

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The future of tourism in an emerging economy: the reality of the cruise industry in Caribbean

Pinnock, Fritz - In: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 6 (2014) 2, pp. 127-137

Purpose – In the face of newly industrialised nations, there is the tendency that there will be a shift or redirect of tourists from old tourism destinations to the newly industrialised ones. While there has been a consistent growth in cruising to the Caribbean, the question is whether the...

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