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Tourism Development Governance and Sustainability in The Bahamas Contemporary

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The Bahamas is a world-renowned tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year. Tourism is the country's main economic driver, accounting for over 60% of GDP. However, the rapid growth of tourism has also brought a number of challenges, including environmental degradation, social inequality, and economic instability.

This book examines the governance and sustainability of tourism development in The Bahamas. It provides a comprehensive overview of the country's tourism industry, from its historical origins to its current challenges and opportunities. The book also offers a number of recommendations for how to improve the governance and sustainability of tourism development in The Bahamas.

Tourism Development, Governance and Sustainability in The Bahamas (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility)

by Sophia Rolle

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Language	:	English
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Chapter 1: The History of Tourism Development in The Bahamas

The first chapter of this book provides a historical overview of tourism development in The Bahamas. It traces the industry's origins back to the early 1900s, when wealthy Americans began to visit the islands in search of a warm-weather getaway. The chapter also discusses the impact of World War II on tourism development in The Bahamas, as well as the country's post-war economic boom.

Chapter 2: The Governance of Tourism Development in The Bahamas

The second chapter of this book examines the governance of tourism development in The Bahamas. It discusses the role of the government, the private sector, and the community in tourism development. The chapter also identifies a number of challenges to good governance in the tourism sector, including corruption, lack of transparency, and weak enforcement of regulations.

Chapter 3: The Sustainability of Tourism Development in The Bahamas

The third chapter of this book examines the sustainability of tourism development in The Bahamas. It discusses the environmental, social, and economic impacts of tourism. The chapter also identifies a number of challenges to sustainable tourism development in The Bahamas, including climate change, overdevelopment, and pollution.

Chapter 4: Recommendations for Improving the Governance and Sustainability of Tourism Development in The Bahamas

The fourth and final chapter of this book offers a number of recommendations for how to improve the governance and sustainability of tourism development in The Bahamas. These recommendations include:

* Strengthening the role of the government in tourism development * Increasing transparency and accountability in the tourism sector * Investing in sustainable tourism development * Educating the public about the importance of sustainable tourism

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in tourism development in The Bahamas. It provides a comprehensive overview of the country's tourism industry, from its historical origins to its current challenges and opportunities. The book also offers a number of recommendations for how to improve the governance and sustainability of tourism development in The Bahamas.

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