FDI and Tourism Futures: a Dynamic Investigation for a Panel of Small Island Economies
This study investigates the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on tourism development in a selected group of 17 small island economies during 1995-2018.
Mapping the Global Value and Distribution of Coral Reef Tourism
In this peer reviewed article, coral reef tourism is defined and the valuation of the of the sector is defined in both traditional financial metrics as well as tourist trip equivalents.
User Fees as Sustainable Financing Mechanisms for Marine PAs: An Application to the Bonaire National Marine Park
This peer reviewed paper analyzes the protection of marine ecosystems and the socioeconomic benefits provided by investment.
Sustainable Finance Options for US MPA’s
This report focuses on a wide range of approaches to obtain external funding for Marine Protected Areas.
Sustainable Ocean for All: Harnessing the Benefits of Sustainable Ocean Economies for Developing Countries, The Development Dimension
This OECD report provides policy makers and development stakeholders in developing countries with evidence on trends in ocean-based industries, policy instruments to promote ocean sustainability, and the first review of development finance and co-operation practices in support of more sustainable ocean economies.
The Ocean Economy in 2030
This report explores the growth prospects for the ocean economy, its capacity for future employment creation and innovation, and its role in addressing global challenges. Special attention is devoted to the emerging ocean-based industries in light of their high growth and innovation potential, and contribution to addressing challenges such as energy security, environment, climate change […]
The Science of Changing Behaviour for Environmental Outcomes
This report provides a comprehensive literature review of the science of changing behavior for environmental outcomes. This information is useful for destination managers working in coastal or SIDS destinations looking to create human behavior changes to improve environmental outcomes.
Cruise Tourism in the Caribbean: Selling Sunshine
This book considers the limited economic benefits of cruise tourism, its environmental and social impacts, and the effects of climate change and overtourism.
Tourism in Marine Protected Areas: Can it be considered as an alternative livelihood for local communities?
This peer reviewed paper studies the stakeholders and their influence in tourism-related activities and examines whether tourism could be regarded as an alternative livelihood for those in Marine Protected Area communities.
Sustainable Tourism Enterprise Development – A Business Planning Approach
This toolkit, written for local stakeholders, provides resources to develop sustainable tourism business plans that can address community support and biodiversity conservation.