The interactions between natural and physical capitals in the tourist lifecycle model

This paper presents a model of the interactions between natural resources and physical capital in the evolution of a tourist destination. The projected trajectory of the number of tourists approaches the classical lifecycle pattern. The post-stagnation phase is analyzed within the model, obtaining different patterns which depend on the impacts of physical capital on both demand and environmental degradation. The magnitudes of these impacts are determined by the type of tourism. An empirical application to the case of the tourist industry in the Canary Islands (Spain) is presented, showing that the model can represent the general characteristics of the post-stagnation phase of a tourist destination.     

The accountable governance of provincial governments of a Pacific island country

ABSTRACT

Using the theory of indigenous alternatives and a benchmark of indigenous financial reporting expectations, this paper examines the challenges to accountable governance of the nine provincial governments of the Solomon Islands for the years 1998 to 2017. Every provincial government consistently received disclaimed or qualified opinions from the state auditor. The author explains why the regional development of all provinces of the Solomon Islands could be improved if rudimentary forms of financial reporting were to be addressed.     

Guest satisfaction in independent and affiliated to chain hotels

In the hotel sector, two basic organisational forms can be distinguished, independent and chain-affiliated, which reflects in the entities' management processes and in the dimensions of the hotel service. Guest satisfaction is the determinant of and the secret to success in the hotel industry, nevertheless the comparison of customer satisfaction of both operational models is scarce. The main goal of this work is to determine whether those differences exist, considering the geographical scope and size of the chain in linked hotels. Customer satisfaction was analysed in 404 four and five-star hotels, measured through the hotel ratings from online travel agent Booking.com, in two tourism destinations in Spain using the Rasch Measurement Theory. Results obtained indicate that the superiority in customer satisfaction of one of these management forms shows for specific dimensions of the service provided.     

Identifying micro-destinations and providing statistical information: a pilot study in the Canary Islands

Municipalities and regions are often used as an object of tourism analysis at the subnational level. This occurs because administrative borders are used to implement tourism policies and collect statistical information. However, administrative boundaries may not always be suitable for studying tourism destinations at a local level. Sometimes, particularly in high-density tourism destinations, several differentiated tourism areas occupy a single municipality; tourism areas may, and often do, extend beyond municipal boundaries and tourism destinations may not occupy the whole of the municipal area. As such, a new level of analysis is often required: the micro-destination. There are few tourism concepts as imprecise as that of the destination. Therefore, the process of identifying and establishing the boundaries of a micro-destination is by no means a straightforward one. This paper presents six criteria for establishing the boundaries of this type of tourism area. Of these six, the two primary criteria used are: the concentration of tourism establishments; and tourism typologies and supply characteristics. These criteria have been applied as part of a pilot study in the Canary Islands. Statistical information for nine micro-destinations is generated using the geolocation of tourism establishments together with information obtained from both supply-side and demand-side surveys.     

南沙海洋渔业发展面临的挑战及其对策

南沙海域水产资源极其丰富,是我国最大的热带渔场,自20世纪80年代中期恢复渔业生产以来,南沙现代渔业得到了快速发展。然而,南沙的渔业生产也面I瞄渔业资源遭掠夺、渔业生产条件恶劣、涉外事件频发和渔业执法护航力量薄弱等诸多问题和挑战。为使南沙渔业又好又快发展,必须从思想认识、组织形式、管理制度、基础设施和政治努力等方面来采取相应对策。     

基于SAVEE方法的南沙群岛权益和战略价值评价

论文采用新型评价方法一一sAVEE定量研究了南沙群岛的权益和战略价值。研究选取南沙群岛中五个有代表性的岛礁及与其权益和战略价值相关的评价因子,计算出各因子的价值及综合价值,获得评价结果。结果显示,五个岛礁具有不同的权益和战略价值,其中以太平岛最高。定量化的评价结果较好的反映了南沙群岛岛礁价值的差异性,与实际情况相符,证实了该方法在海岛价值评价中的可行性。     

The potential for marrying local gastronomy and wine: The case of the ‘fortunate islands’

For centuries, the Mediterranean and other regions have become icons for their food, wine, laid-back lifestyle and benign weather, with each of these components ideally complementing the other three. The availability of a local cuisine and local wines provides consumers with memorable experiences. However, in many other regions little is known about ways in which the local cuisine and wine could be ‘married.’ This study examines the views of 55 small winery operators in a region that for decades has been widely known as a mass tourism destination: the Canary Island in Spain. While most operators recognise the potential for a perfect local cuisine–wine marriage, many also mention the missing link between the local hospitality and wine sectors. For instance, respondents argue that restaurateurs are not promoting local wines enough in favour of cheaper imports. The study also discusses the implications of the findings and identifies areas of future research.     

论中国的冲绳文学研究——以冲绳音乐文学研究为中心

国内知识界自1960年代开始,便开始了有关中琉文化交流史的研究,但是,关于冲绳文学方面的研究却直到80年代后期才开始少量出现,且仅限于＂民族音乐＂、＂乡土歌谣＂这一范畴。对于中国的冲绳文学研究中＂冲绳文学＂这一概念本身的长期空白,以及现阶段冲绳音乐文学研究领域中所伴随的强烈阶级性色彩、去历史化倾向,乃至将研究对象置于美学价值中去表象和消费等问题,并不能仅仅把其原因简化归结为冲绳文学本身所面临着的定义之难和学科的局限性问题,而是应该将其看作是在各种错综复杂的历史背景综合作用之下最终导致的结果。     

The economic impact of tourism in SIDS

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are faced with many challenges to economic development. Tourism is seen as a viable, and sometimes, only means of economic growth. This research compares the economic impact of tourism to seven SIDS. The research employs input output analysis, linkage analysis and a CGE model to assess the macroeconomic and sectoral impacts of increased tourism in these islands. The findings show that the transportation sector remains a key sector. The tourism income multipliers show that tourism generates a large amount of economic activity but the income that remains in the destinations is often very small. The results show that taking advantage of economies of scale maybe a way to maximize the benefits from tourism.