Relationship between carrying capacity of small Island tourism destinations and quality-of-life

Deborah L. Kerstetter; Kelly S. Bricker

doi:10.1007/978-94-007-2288-0

Relationship between carrying capacity of small Island tourism destinations and quality-of-life

Deborah L. Kerstetter
, Kelly S. Bricker

Recreation, Park and Tourism Management

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Abstract

This chapter is divided into four sections. In the first section, the carrying capacity literature is reviewed. In the second section, quality-of-life research in general and as it pertains to residents of island destinations, especially those that are dependent on tourism, is discussed. Then, in the third section, the fragility of quality-of-life for island residents is introduced through an example drawn from the Republic of Fiji. In the fourth section, the authors summarize their thoughts and recognize the importance of utilizing a sustainable tourism lens when addressing the carrying capacity of small island destinations.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research
Subtitle of host publication	Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host Communities
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Pages	445-452
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9789400722880
ISBN (Print)	9789400722873
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2288-0
State	Published - Jan 1 2012

UN SDGs

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host Communities. Springer Netherlands, 2012. p. 445-452.

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