Determinants of Blue Economy in Asia-Pacific Island Countries: A Study of Tourism and Fisheries Sectors
This study examines the determinants of blue economy activities, namely tourism and fisheries, in 19 Asia-Pacific Island countries for the period 1996 to 2016. Using a panel data model, we find that the size of the blue economy positively depends on gross fixed capital formation and access to electricity. We also find that the size […]
COVID 19 and Sustainable Tourism: Information Resources and Links
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a systemic change to the travel sector. Between April 2020 and February 2022, a diversity of studies, articles and think-pieces were published on this topic. In this resource, over 1500 sources are provided which are organized in 4 sections: Ideas to help resilience and recovery; Market research and […]
Community-Based Tourism Enterprise Handbook
Compete Caribbean developed a toolkit useful for potential tour operators considering developing community-based tourism experiences or any product that relies on community engagement. Discussions range from quality assurance to determining market readiness.
Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism
This report surveyed 30 tourism operators globally using the IUCN NbS Global Standard to assess how NbS are enabling destinations to take proactive climate action. The paper outlined 5 Principles for Effective Nature-based Solutions in the Tourism Sector with practical guidelines, action steps, and case studies highlighting action taken by industry leaders. With over 17 […]
Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Policy and Development Framework
The 2020 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Policy and Development Framework (CSTPDF 2020), is an update to the previous Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework (CSTPF) published in 2008. It is designed to support the development and use of sustainable tourism related policies, strategies and practices in member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in the Caribbean.
Brand Africa – A Guidebook to Strengthen the Competitiveness of African Tourism
The present book offers guidance on possible strategies and actions that African countries can adopt and implement with a view to strengthening their destination brands and rebuild their tourism sectors stronger. Prepared in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners, the guidebook collects valuable insights and expertise from African national tourism organizations as well as examples of […]
Blue Natural Capital : Enhancing Business Outcomes and Sustainability of Coastal Tourism Markets
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit the tourism industry particularly hard, affecting livelihoods and exacerbating some pressures on the natural capital resource base. Supporting the tourism sector recovery is an opportunity to build back better, ensuring that business investments lead to a sustainable and resilient shared-growth pathway that is good for tourism and the natural capital […]
Blue Economy and Blue Activities: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations for The Bahamas
Following the global shutdown of tourism at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, small island developing states such as The Bahamas had their economies immobilized due to their heavy dependence on the industry. Beyond economic recovery in a post COVID-19 paradigm, the blue economy, blue growth, and associated activities offer pathways for a more resilient […]
Are Municipalities Ready for Integrating Blue Carbon Concepts?: Content Analysis of Coastal Management Plans in the Philippines
The primary goal of this study is to investigate the present coastal management plans for blue carbon ecosystem management strategies using content analysis of the local plans of select municipalities in the Philippines. The analysis generated eight (8) clusters based on keywords focusing on mangrove and seagrass ecosystems, namely: ecological profile, ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, tourism, […]
Big Data for Better Tourism Policy, Management, and Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
This report discusses the trends, opportunities, and challenges in using big data and digitalization in the tourism sector. It highlights how big data is being leveraged for COVID-19 recovery and examines its relationship with statistical frameworks to better measure the economic, social, and environmental impact of tourism. Case studies of partnerships in Asia and the […]