Politics and sustainable tourism development – Can they co-exist? Voices from North Cyprus |
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Authors: | Muhammet Yasarata Levent Altinay Peter Burns Fevzi Okumus |
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Institution: | 1. Cyprus Premier Holidays Ltd, UK;2. Department of Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Management, The Business School, Oxford Brookes University, Gipsy Lane Campus, Headington, Oxford OX3 OBP, UK;3. Centre for Tourism Policy Studies, University of Brighton, UK;4. Rosen College of Hospitality Management, The University of Central Florida, Universal Blvd Orlando, Florida 32819, US |
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Abstract: | This paper investigates ways in which political obstacles inhibit the formulation and implementation of sustainable tourism development in small-island developing states through the example of North Cyprus. The methodology draws on in-depth interviews and participant observation of significant actors in the tourism sector. The research findings suggest that understanding the intricate political system and power structure in a society is the key to understanding sustainable tourism policy development, planning and implementation. In the case of North Cyprus, policy development was found to be a product of political influence (referred to as ego-driven politics in the text), specifically the use of public resources as an instrument for political power, retention and that the politicisation of the public sector is the underlying cause of the weakened progress in sustainable tourism development. It is therefore essential to have a clear understanding of political issues, key political actors’ interests and how to mitigate personal interests to facilitate and maintain sustainable tourism development in such small states. |
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Keywords: | Small island Sustainable tourism development Political issues Agency theory Qualitative research North Cyprus |
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