...Andrew J. Spencer; Larisa M. McBean Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the level of alignment of tourism investment in Jamaica with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and their economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts on the country. Design/methodology/approach...

...Eritha Olinda Huntley Lewis Purpose This paper aims to explore the need for innovation in Caribbean tourism with stringent (mandatory) environmental regulations as the key driver of the process. It draws examples from three destinations, Barbados, Guyana and Jamaica. Design/methodology/approach...

...Nichole Hugo; Hannah Miller Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how effectively Jamaica recovers from negative destination image due to the Zika virus to assist other countries with similar destination image issues. Because negative media coverage of a destination is a strong deterrent...

... industries in Jamaica has been a key factor in the growth and recognition of the importance of security, and property owners have recognized the commercial benefits of employing the services of security companies. This ordinary and essential change presents an opportunity to establish a logistics hub...

...Delroy Chevers; Andrew Spencer Purpose This paper aims to assess the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on customer satisfaction in Jamaican hotels. Design/methodology/approach An online survey approach was used with 213 hotel guests in Jamaica. Findings The study...

... and employment for the Caribbean region. Furthermore, Jamaica as a destination is the third largest in the region and is ranked fifth as the most dependent nation in the world with over 2 million tourists in 2009. Also, tourism creates about 95 per cent of direct and indirect employment in Antigua and Barbuda...

...Ibrahim Ajagunna; Fritz Pinnock; Robert Kerr Purpose – This paper aims to examine how “wilderness tourism” is being successfully used to promote tourism development in the economically depressed community of Bangor Ridge in Jamaica. Through this promotion, its sponsor, Sun Venture Tours, has been...

... for the industry. Jamaica The Caribbean Cruise regions Cruise tourism Post Panamax This conceptual paper on cruise tourism has been informed by two key issues. The first is the anomaly that the Caribbean region accounts for over 50 per cent of the world's market share of cruise ship passenger...

.../methodology/approach – The study employed a qualitative research methodology using both primary and secondary data drawn from a study conducted on the South Coast of Jamaica with supporting literature from a global perspective. Findings – Moves by major players in the international tourism industry...

... advancements. The purpose of this paper is to explore some of the technological advancements and the debates surrounding technology adoption within the context of Jamaica. Design/methodology/approach – Using Jamaica, a developing country low on internet penetration as the site of investigation, this work...

...Prof. Anthony Clayton, Dr Ibrahim Ajagunna and Dr Fritz Pinnock; Ibrahim Ajagunna; Ann P. Crick Purpose – This conceptual paper aims to examine how the concept of host and guest interaction could help remedy the socio-economic impacts as created by tourism in Jamaica. The paper identifies...

... to which crime, perceptions of safety and security and the impact and ongoing threat of terrorism affect visitor behaviour and purchase decisions. Findings The paper reveals that international terrorism has negatively affected average room rates, capacity and the development of tourism in Jamaica...

...Noel M. Cowell; Hilton McDavid; Tanzia S. Saunders Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore security management in the hospitality sector of Jamaica. Design/methodology approach The paper is based on a combination of available documentary sources and in‐depth interviews conducted...

...Anthony Clayton; Carolyn Hayle; Anthony J. Hall; Anthony Clayton Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the views of industrial practitioners from Jamaica's hotel, travel and tourism industry on climate change. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses standard questions to explore...