... the governance frameworks of destination management organizations (DMOs). Design/methodology/approach Originating from the authors' professional experience and academic expertise in managing and marketing tourist destinations, both at the local and regional levels, the article explores the pressing...

... that the best approach for long-term sustainable tourism requires the development of a system for effective monitoring and policies that are implemented promptly through good governance. Developing sustainable tourism through quantifiable indicators has become critical given the growing need to understand...

... governance. With the spotlight on this factor, the purpose of this paper is to reflect on the need to accommodate the model of tourism governance to the requirements of this new time. Design/methodology/approach The discussion that already existed in the literature about the roles of destination...

...Belinda Nwosu; Gabe Onah Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer an opportunity to reflect on government-led initiatives for addressing human capital development (HCD) in Cross River State (CRS), the widely acknowledged number one tourism destination in Nigeria. Design/methodology...

...). The proper formulation and governance of policies are important to safeguard the responsible use of natural resources and sustainable developments. However, studies indicate that there are gaps in the successful implementation and governance of policies that are used for the development of rural tourism...