This paper reviews varying theoretical approaches in political economy and their application
to the analysis of tourism development. It examines the shifting focus of enquiry and traces …

The modern-day world faces a hostile climate, depleted resources and the destruction of
habitats. The dream that growth will lead to a materialistic utopia is left unfulfilled by a lack of …

Primary tourism products are key draw cards which attract tourists to particular destinations.
The diversification, intensification and linkage of these products can be crucial for the …

The decline and socio-economic stagnation of rural communities is a growing concern
across the world. To promote community resilience, art-and creativity-based strategies are …

This article examines the relationship between “rural peripherality” and “tourism transition” to
describe the ongoing transformations within the tourist supply in rural areas, highlighting the …

Entrepreneurship is vital to the success of tourism and hospitality and the sector makes an
important contribution to many island economies. Despite this, far too little attention has …

Despite major investments in community-based tourism to diversify economies, reduce
poverty and improve life quality in the Caribbean, little is known about what conditions lead …

This article makes the case for tourism culture; the new cultural expressions, practises and
identities, influenced by hosts, guests and industry context, which may develop in …

Based on the research activity within the ISLE International Sustainability Network, this
paper represents a step forward aiming to find some contacts points in the experiences …

Government is often prominent in tourism policy making and policy initiatives for
destinations. It is important to understand whether and how government coordinates the …