Maximising cruise tourism outcomes in small-medium cruise ports: lessons from Atlantic Canada

McCarthy, John

doi:10.1080/17535069.2017.1339822

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“…It is widely recognized that tourism is the largest industry worldwide and that cruise tourism has been one of the fastest growing segments of this industry (Brida et al,2015(Brida et al, , 2014aChang et al, 2016a;Dwyer and Forsyth, 1998;McCarthy, 2017). The end of the 1950s is identified as the beginning of this industry, a consequence of the end of transatlantic passenger shipping lines (Cerchiello, 2014).…”

Section: Economic Relevance Of the Cruise Tourism Industry Worldwidementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, since this research focuses on a port of call located on the island of Madeira-Funchal (Portugal)-the discussion presented in this section concerns only the economic benefits that the cruise tourism could produce in a port of call. Cruise tourism may influence the economic development of a port of call positively by, for example, contributing to generating employment, income, and tax revenues and stimulating local commerce and also producing positive externalities (Brida et al, 2015Brida and Zapata, 2010;Chang et al, 2016a;Chase and Alon, 2002;Dwyer and Forsyth, 1998;McCarthy, 2017). However, the assessment of the total economic impact (direct, indirect, and induced effects) of cruise tourism on a port of call is not an easy task.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While expenditures are influenced by a variety of factors, such as the profile of passengers and crew members, the attributes of the port (e.g. weather, quality and diversity of products, and activities offered), and duration of time in the port (Douglas and Douglas, 2004;Henthorne, 2000), the multiplier effects increase with sectorial linkages and decrease with leakages (imports) (Chang et al, 2016a;Eusébio et al, 2013;McCarthy, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, this increase may also be related to the changes regarding type and quality of services provided aboard. Cruise ships today offer a great variety of activities and attractions to meet the needs of various market segments (Brida and Zapata, 2010; McCarthy, 2017). According to Jaackson (2004: 3) “a cruise ship is a controlled, safe, pleasure environment with a wide range of recreational facilities and activities.” Brida et al.…”

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“…Nevertheless, we should not forget that despite the enormous potential of cruise tourism for generating wealth for local economies, this activity also brings negative impacts that should be identified and minimized (Brida et al., 2010; McCarthy, 2017). Several investments (e.g.…”

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Assessing the direct economic value of cruise tourism in a port of call: The case of Funchal on the island of Madeira

Gouveia¹,

Eusébio

2018

Tourism and Hospitality Research

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In recent years, the economic relevance of cruise tourism has increased considerably. However, there are still many doubts regarding the real economic value of this industry in a port of call. This paper presents a methodology to estimate the total expenditures carried out in a port of call. The port of Funchal on the island of Madeira was used as a case study, given the great relevance of the cruise tourism industry to this port of call. A combination of several methods, and of secondary and primary data, was used to assess the total expenses of the cruise passengers, crew members, and cruise lines. Results reveal that, although cruise tourism has an important role in the economic development of the island of Madeira nowadays, several strategies should be adopted to increase this relevance. Therefore, the paper ends with some implications for increasing the direct economic value generated by cruise tourism.

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