Politics, policy and regional tourism administration: a case examination of Scottish area tourist board funding

Kerr, Bill; Barron, Gordon; Wood, Roy C.

doi:10.1016/s0261-5177(01)00038-3

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“…For example Kerr (2003) explained the impact of devolution on Scottish tourism where a system failure is reported considering that the local parliament not only lacked political will but also had limited influence on local policy. Kerr et al (2001) had earlier on examined the Scottish tourism board funding where they note difficulty in funding of Scottish tourism boards. The study suggests the need for centralised funding mechanism coupled by local accountability and deliverance of tourism services as a prime and necessary strategy.…”

Section: Sports Tourism and Devolutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

2017

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Purpose -Smaller events have been favoured by many commentators in sports research because mega events have been criticised for failing to have an aggregate positive advantage to local communities, especially in developing countries. On 4 th August 2010 Kenya promulgated a new constitution which paved the way for a federal system of government. After three years into this new system of governance, most county governments have embarked on developing sports facilities and promoting sporting events in their respective counties. Machakos County is viewed as a model county that has invested remarkably in sports and recreation facilities which have attracted major sporting activities to this new sports destination. This research intends to evaluate the role of devolution in promoting sports tourism in Kenya and how sports tourism has contributed to social economic development in the region. Design/methodology/approach -A survey was undertaken with a case study of Machakos County. Both secondary and primary data were collected and analysed. Follow up interviews and focused groups were also included as rich data sources in exploring the host community's perception on social impacts related to sports tourism development in Machakos. Findings -Sports tourism has both positive and negative impacts. The positive impacts include: Infrastructure and Urban development; economic benefits; community consolidation; Socialcultural exchange; Community visibility and image enhancement; Knowledge and entertainment. Negative impacts include: Economic costs; Traffic problems; Security risks; Environmental concerns and Social conflicts. This case also highlights the role of devolution in sports tourism development and how it has helped cushioning Kenya's tourism sector from declining international tourist arrivals. Challenges of sports tourism development and event management are discussed. A number of recommendations are made.

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Section: Sports Tourism and Devolutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

2017

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“…Carroll, 1991;Jenkins, 2000;Lickorish, 1991). Such research gave rise to a small number of critically oriented analyses of power structures (Bramwell & Lane, 2000;Church, 2007;Everett & Jamal, 2004;Hall, 1994;Kerr, Barron, & Wood, 2001;Milne & Ateljevic, 2001;Saarinen, 2004).…”

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Progress in tourism planning and policy: A post-structural perspective on knowledge production

2015

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h i g h l i g h t sProgress in tourism planning and policy is assessed using a post-structural approach. A thematic bibliographic analysis and a critical policy archaeology was used. We reveal the constitutive grid of forces that shape policy knowledge. Progress is shaped by problematization and social regularities. A paradox of policy problematization is uncovered. a b s t r a c tThis paper examines progress in tourism planning and policy knowledge and identifies gaps and future directions for research. The study employs a post-structuralist perspective presented in two analytical movements: a bibliographic study of tourism policy and planning publications in Scopus and Science Direct and thematic analysis, plus an archaeological excavation. This combined approach pays attention to the disruptions, silences and diversity of knowledge in tourism policy and planning. It highlights the way tourism planning and policy has been problematized and reveals the social regularities shaping the production of tourism planning and policy knowledge. Multi-disciplinary, mainstream subjects related to destination development and management dominate while critical analysis of economic and political structures, interests and values is lagging. The results point to an urgent need to progress tourism planning and policy towards greater visibility, legitimacy and importance in tourism studies through more critical engagement with tourism public policy and planning practice.

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“…Mindful policy development and planning require taking on board important agendas, namely meeting sustainability objectives (Coles, 2008;Jackson & Morpeth, 1999), empowering destination communities (Jamal & Getz, 1995;Morgan, 2012), widening participation across local organizations having a stake in tourism (Timothy, 2011), achieving destination competitiveness in a highly saturated and diverse market of tourism products and experiences (Ritchie & Crouch, 2003) and providing destination and DMO funding and developmental support (Kerr, Barron, & Wood, 2001), just to name a few. Such strategic agendas are often captured in relevant strategic documentation, that is, destination plans and tourism development strategies (Fletcher & Cooper, 1996).…”

Section: The New Dmp For Milton Keynes: What Can Destinations Learn Fmentioning

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Destination management plans – a new approach to managing destinations in England: evidence from Milton Keynes

Hristov

Petrova

2015

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Within a new political and economic context, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) across England are expected to facilitate a more holistic and inclusive approach to destination management and provide core leadership functions, rather than being solely responsible for the marketing and development of destinations. Destination Management Plans (DMPs) are an expression of a government-mandated, current policy-driven approach to guiding the work of private-led DMOs. These DMOs are being challenged to achieve a more sustainable level of performance in times of decreasing state funding. Building on the scarce literature surrounding this new approach to managing destinations, this paper looks into how an emerging destination has approached the development of such a plan in practice. The paper examines the case of Milton Keynes and its local destination management structure, the collaborative approach to policy development and the resultant DMP. The paper concludes by discussing the importance of the key aims of the plan and their relevance to comparable emerging destinations, which are developing DMPs.

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Politics, policy and regional tourism administration: a case examination of Scottish area tourist board funding

Cited by 32 publications

References 12 publications

Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

Sports Tourism and Perceived Socio-Economic Impact in Kenya: The Case of Machakos County

Progress in tourism planning and policy: A post-structural perspective on knowledge production

Destination management plans – a new approach to managing destinations in England: evidence from Milton Keynes

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