... designated a yachting tourism industry as being part and parcel of tourism development, while other countries have focused on cruise tourism. This viewpoint article argues for supporting the development of the yachting tourism industry in small islands since yachting tourism has a potentially positive impact...

... engines of the archipelago, promoting job creation and wealth generation in each of the nine islands. Azores Sustainable tourism Nature tourism Unique Preserved Islands Atlantic Azorean Government Tourism has become the driving force behind sustainable development. Its management...

... government in the management of tourism developmental strategies and shares the solutions implemented in securing and advancing its position as the Best Island Destination in Europe. Eduardo Jesus can be contacted at: eduardo.jesus@ipdt.pt © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Emerald Group...

... that the Azores faced for many years, because of few and expensive air connections, presently allows the offering of an unspoiled region of nine islands to the world tourism markets. To maintain and further expand the benefits of tourism, a tourism strategy, deeply rooted in sustainable principles, was developed...

... of the holistic development of the Azorean islands is, at the same time, a factor that creates an array of different opportunities too. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Crisis Strategies Tourism Recession Archipelagos Islands Azores The Azores Autonomous Region makes good use of its...

...Doris van de Meene Ruschmann; Luciana Carla Sagi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the structure and results of a project between university and enterprise aimed at managing and controlling sustainable and competitive tourism in a fragile area: an island. The project started...