Developing sustainable tourism: managers' assessment of Jamaica's ten‐year master plan

Kennett‐Hensel, Pamela A.; Sneath, Julie Z.; Hensel, Paul J.

doi:10.1108/17506181011045217

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“…The researcher is of the view that the allinclusive concept does not support correct food combinations or sustainable wellness habits and so wellness facilities could set some precedence. Kennett-Hensel et al (2010) believes that there is also a strong demand for eco-tourism and cultural tourism. Accommodations may be positioned around natural springs and terrains that facilitate spiritual retreats for environment enthusiasts and fitness conscious travellers.…”

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Wellness Tourism: Using Tourists' Preferences To Evaluate The Wellness Tourism Market In Jamaica

Valentine

2016

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JEL Classification:This study sought to evaluate the general wellness preferences of tourists in Jamaica as there is little information to support the body of knowledge on these tourists' wellness preferences in Jamaica and to successfully facilitate segmentation in the wellness tourism market. Jamaica has a naturally appealing environment however; performance in wellness tourism is not among its competitive strengths. Tourists have aligned themselves with the existing tourism offering. A framework is therefore needed to align the push factors of tourists' wellness expectations with the pull factors of tourism's offerings. The research examined the tourists' socio -demographic profile, their travel characteristics and the importance of wellness to them. Additionally, it investigated preferred amenities and services, the natural resources associated with particular accommodations, the type of accommodations preferred for a wellness vacation and the locations' attractive attributes. Pre tested survey instruments were randomly administered to two hundred tourists awaiting departure from the island's two international airports. SPSS (version 22) was used to test frequency distributions and percentages, statistical significance and internal consistency. The finding shows that wellness was important however, young people, retirees and higher income earners were not well represented. Strong preferences exist for natural remedies, wellness competencies and mind therapies. Low preferences exist for culinary tours, mineral baths, community involvement and nature experiences. Despite the location's reported physical attractiveness, hotels were preferred for a wellness vacation and many natural and historic features were unexplored. The findings imply that the unique wellness preferences may facilitate 'new forms' of tourism and non seasonal tourism niches for small businesses, hotels and rural communities. There may be an alignment with the vocational training system, tourism marketing efforts and international standards. Infrastructural development may also be facilitated around naturally occurring springs, heritage sites, historical buildings and unexplored natural highlights. This emphasis will subsequently support workplace wellness and primary health care.

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Wellness Tourism: Using Tourists' Preferences To Evaluate The Wellness Tourism Market In Jamaica

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2016

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“…Kennett-Hensel et al, 2009;Cashman et al, 2012;Johnston et al, 2007) and Far East (e.g. Ichinosawa, 2006;Henderson, 1999aHenderson, , b, 2002.…”

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Crisis and disaster management in Jordanian hotels: practices and cultural considerations

Sawalha

Jraisat

Al-Qudah

2013

Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal

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Purpose -This research aims to: identify major risks that have the potential to place Jordanian hotels in crisis or disaster situations; investigate the tools/frameworks adopted by Jordanian hotels to manage crises and disasters; and investigate the cultural factors influencing the wider adoption of crisis and disaster management best practices in Jordanian hotels. Design/methodology/approach -A survey of "five-star" hotels in Jordan was undertaken. Interviewer-administered questionnaire was conducted followed by semi-structured interviews with three General Managers from three hotels of different cultural backgrounds: local; regional; and international. Findings -Results revealed that Jordanian hotels are exposed to a wide range of risks. Jordanian hotels lack effective and comprehensive tools/frameworks for managing crises and disasters. Organizational culture affects the wider adoption of crisis and disaster management best practices within Jordanian hotels. Practical implications -To be successful in promoting crisis and disaster management in hotels and in the tourism industry more generally, the relevant authorities in Jordan, such as the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Jordanian Hotels Association, should demonstrate to hotels in Jordan how significant crisis and disaster management is, so that they can be able to cope with crises and disasters more efficiently. Originality/value -This is the first study investigating crisis and disaster management in Jordanian hotels using quantitative and qualitative approaches. This research will be of value to those interested in crisis and disaster management in the tourism industry.

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“…These strategies aimed at promoting tourism by resorting to cultural heritage are not limited to the Mediterranean area, Manuel Calvo Trias et al though, and can be documented in several coastal and insular landscapes worldwide, such as Jamaica (Kennett-Hensel et al 2010), the Marshall Islands (Collison and Spears 2010), Saint Lucia (Renard 2001), and the Shetland Islands (Leask and Rihova 2010).…”

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Enhancing “Places” Through Archaeological Heritage in Sun, Sand, and Sea Touristic Coastal Areas: A Case Study From Mallorca (Spain)

Trías

Molina

Santacreu

et al. 2014

The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology

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Many islands and coastal areas worldwide, particularly in warm climates, have experienced a large and sustained population and urban growth driven by mass tourism. This development has created new social spaces that have broken the social and economic dynamics which have traditionally defined these areas. This new reality has led to new socioeconomic praxes that have improved the life of the local communities, but also entailed new conflicts and problems. This article aims to analyze some of the socioeconomic and territorial disconnections and issues that currently characterize coastal areas and islands affected by mass tourism. At the same time, we introduce and develop some useful conceptual tools and practical strategies intended to enhance archaeological heritage and link it together with local communities and tourists to transcend some of these problems. Furthermore, to show the inherent value of our approach, we present a case study from Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain), which focuses on the actions performed in order to enhance the island's heritage in touristic coastal areas and connect it through heritage corridors with the Serra de Tramuntana, recently classified as a UNESCO World Heritage area. As a result of our Manuel Calvo Trias et al.research, we suggest that from the proposed strategies and conceptual framework, cultural heritage-particularly archaeological heritagecan be used as a powerful tool of social and territorial activism. We argue that heritage makes possible the development of new dynamics to reduce territorial, social, and economic issues that may result from the uncontrolled and unplanned development of sun, sand, and sea mass tourism on islands and coastal regions in general.

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Developing sustainable tourism: managers' assessment of Jamaica's ten‐year master plan

Cited by 20 publications

References 31 publications

Wellness Tourism: Using Tourists' Preferences To Evaluate The Wellness Tourism Market In Jamaica

Wellness Tourism: Using Tourists' Preferences To Evaluate The Wellness Tourism Market In Jamaica

Crisis and disaster management in Jordanian hotels: practices and cultural considerations

Enhancing “Places” Through Archaeological Heritage in Sun, Sand, and Sea Touristic Coastal Areas: A Case Study From Mallorca (Spain)

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