https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/40732 2026-04-15T05:04:18Z 2026-04-15T05:04:18Z Wall, Geoffrey https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/41092 2019-03-12T02:55:58Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The implications of climate change for tourism in small islands Authors: Wall, Geoffrey Abstract: Many small islands, particularly those in the tropics, rely heavily upon natural resources of sea, sun and sand as the attractions upon which their tourism industries are based. However, global climate change, including ozone depletion, may modify these resources and how they are perceived by the potential clientele, leading to the need for such destinations to adjust to changing circumstances. It will be argued that, with respect to climate, the past may no longer be an adequate guide to the future and that climate change may be one factor among many worthy of inclusion in tourism planning and investment decisions. Given this context, the purpose of this chapter is: 1. To indicate the state of scientific knowledge concerning global climate change. 2. To examine the implications of such change for small island destinations. 3. To comment upon the possible consequences of ozone depletion for tourism. 4. To assess the extent to which tourists and tourism businesses can adapt to climate change. Description: This document contains Name and Subject Indices, and the synopsis of the book cover page.

1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Edwards, Jonathan https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/41091 2019-03-12T02:55:00Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Visitor management and the sustainable tourism agenda Authors: Edwards, Jonathan Abstract: In trying to determine the opportunities and limitations of visitor management it has to be recognized that, like many of the terms and phrases which occur in the tourism literature, visitor management lacks convenient definition. In general we might suggest that it is an approach which seeks:1. To protect and ideally enhance the resource, be it natural or cultural, which draws visitors to a particular location. 2. To maintain and improve the economic benefits which tourism can bring. 3. To assist visitors in enjoying their visit.

1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Archer, Brian https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/41090 2019-03-12T02:59:24Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Sustainable tourism : an economist’s viewpoint Authors: Archer, Brian Abstract: So far economists have contributed relatively little to the debate on sustainable tourism and have emerged with little kudos for their part in the development of tourism. Indeed, it is easy to cast them together with developers as the villains of the act in that they have provided theoretical, conceptual and mathematical justifications for past growth and development without adequate regard to the environmental and socio-cultural consequences of their recommendations. Description: This document includes: Table of Contents, notes on Contributors, Preface, and Introduction.

1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Davies, Brian https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/41089 2019-03-12T02:58:58Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Island states and the problems of mass tourism Authors: Davies, Brian Abstract: During the last few decades tourism has moved towards the forefront of environmental, cultural and social concerns on a global scale. The magnitude and intensity of visitors able and willing to visit all corners of the earth has resulted in tourism being regarded as a seriously destructive power. Congestion, noise, litter, environmental deterioration and cultural degradation are some examples of suggested outcomes of tourism. Advances in technology, increases in personal disposable income and educational influences have created the opportunities for considerable numbers to travel to areas which were previously within the reach of mainly high socio-economic groups or were totally inaccessible due to the lack of development and infrastructure. This shift to large volumes of tourists and the ability to reach almost any destination have paved the way to suggestions that mass tourism creates such damage.

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