Tourism Marketing and Management in the Caribbean (RLE Marketing)
Tourism Marketing and Management in the Caribbean (RLE Marketing)

Author: Dennis J. Gayle

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1317663128

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The Caribbean now has one of the largest regional tourism industries in the world amongst developing countries. When originally published this volume was the first to provide a comprehensive discussion of tourism in this part of the world. It begins with an overview of the industry and then examines aspect of tourism marketing and management on a region-by-region basis, covering the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Cuba. Detailed analysis follows of sectors within the industry, such as heritage and health care, with central issues such as the intense competition between the cruise ship and hotel industries being highlighted. Discussion of the impact of US and EU policies on Caribbean tourism provides an important international perspective. Throughout, the focus is on the contribution of the regional tourism industry to Caribbean economic growth and development.

Tourism Marketing and Management in the Caribbean
Tourism Marketing and Management in the Caribbean

Author: Dennis J. Gayle

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 9781315761992

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This authoritative account of tourism in the Caribbean is drawn from leading scholars of tourism as well as high-profile decision makers within the industry. These include tourism directors, government officials and the Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

Marketing Island Destinations
Marketing Island Destinations

Author: Acolla Lewis

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-10-13

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 113644498X

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Over the past three decades, tourism has emerged as a major force in the global economy, with most countries, whether developed or developing, having increasing opportunities to participate, as both host and guest, in this socioeconomic phenomenon. Competition for a share of the tourism market has intensified as rapid tourism developments have been undertaken by various destinations in an attempt to reap those economic benefits from one of the world’s leading industries. The growth in tourism has propelled significant changes in the way in which destinations are managed and marketed. The challenge for many small island destinations is how to become or remain competitive. It is against this background that destination marketing has assumed the critical role of ensuring that the destination lifecycle does not enter into a stage of saturation and decline and the destination is able to adapt to the changing marketplace, seize opportunities and sustain its vitality.This book takes a holistic approach and considers marketing from a macro perspective, from the view of the destination.

Technology Adoption in the Caribbean Tourism Industry
Technology Adoption in the Caribbean Tourism Industry

Author: Andrew Spencer

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-31

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 3030615847

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This book investigates the adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Caribbean travel firms, particularly for sales and marketing purposes. By examining the decision-making process in tourism companies deciding whether to become more dependent on digital capabilities and artificial intelligence, this text seeks to understand the role of strategy and resources in technology adoption. Further, the author assesses the role of factors both external (such as culture) and internal (such as leadership) in this strategic process. Economies in the Caribbean are reliant on tourism to bring prosperity to the region, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry is being forced to transform the way it operates. With implications for those studying organizational behavior as well as strategic and tourism management, this study analyzes rapid change in this pivotal industry.

Marketing in Travel and Tourism
Marketing in Travel and Tourism

Author: Victor T. C. Middleton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 501

ISBN-13: 0750644710

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Now in its third edition, the best-selling text, Marketing in Travel and Tourism, explains the principles and practice of marketing as they are increasingly being applied in the global travel and tourism industry. Building on the success of previous editions, the authors have completely revised the text to reflect the changes in the travel and tourism industry in the 21st century. International examples and case studies drawn from recent practice in several countries are used throughout the text. Case studies emphasising the role of ICT include: Microburners, Travel Inn (budget hotels), RCI Europe, the Balearic Islands, and ICT and the role of the Internet in international NTO strategies. With its comprehensive content and user friendly style, Marketing in Travel and Tourism third edition takes the reader from an initial definition of the subject matter through to the application of marketing in the travel and tourism industry, discussing crucial components such as planning strategy and the marketing mix, making it an indispensable text for both students and practitioners alike. Explains the concepts and principles of marketing Extensive use of case histories and examples A classic work of reference

Marketing in Travel and Tourism
Marketing in Travel and Tourism

Author: Victor T. C. Middleton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 0750686936

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An explanation of the concepts and principles of marketing as they are increasingly being applied in the travel and tourism industry. Numerous examples are used throughout the text, which are drawn from recent practice in several countries.

Managing and Marketing Tourist Destinations
Managing and Marketing Tourist Destinations

Author: Metin Kozak

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1136904743

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Destination marketing is more challenging than other goods and services. The basis of competitive advantage shifts from tourism resources only (destination marketing) to a location-based or city-wide integrated management (place marketing). In this book, tourism scholars Metin Kozak and Seyhmus Baloglu discuss and synthesize theories, models, techniques, and principles for strategic marketing and management of tourist destinations, and demonstrate ways in which to further develop the concept of destination competitiveness for application within these destinations. The authors highlight the need for managing brand equity, tourist experience, and information systems, as well as involving internal and external stakeholders in strategic planning and implementation. This book offers practical information directly related to the tourism industry, using the examples of real-world cases to bridge marketing theory with practice. With its international focus and applications for developing a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace, this research will be indispensable to students and scholars of tourism, hospitality, and leisure and recreation programs, as well as practitioners within these industries.

Managing Crises in Tourism
Managing Crises in Tourism

Author: Acolla Lewis-Cameron

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-10-19

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 3030802388

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This book examines the dilemma of overdependence on tourism in Caribbean countries and territories, and the need for a resilient path to address the industry’s vulnerability in the face of natural disasters. The chapters in the book question how tourism resilience is understood and practiced in Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS) and the factors that inform, undermine, or indeed redefine the sustainable resilience agenda for these territories. With its overreliance on tourism and vulnerability to climate, the Caribbean region finds itself susceptible and in need of an innovative approach in order to survive economically. Contributors to this volume touch on all three sustainability pillars and spanning across many tourism sector considerations, such as product development, stakeholder management, hotel management, marketing and entrepreneurship. By spanning the geography of the Anglophone and Spanish Caribbean this book offers a smorgasbord of conceptual and applied perspectives to researchers in the area of tourism resilience in SIDS. It also presents strategic considerations to public and private sector practitioners in implementing measures to strengthen the competitive positioning of their destinations as they contend with the dynamism of the external and internal environments.

The Handbook of Managing and Marketing Tourism Experiences
The Handbook of Managing and Marketing Tourism Experiences

Author: Marios Sotiriadis

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2016-11-09

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 1786352893

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The planning, design, management and marketing of experiences for tourism markets is a major challenge for tourism destinations and providers in a globalized and highly competitive market. This book bridges the gap in contemporary literature by carefully examining the management and marketing of tourism experiences.