ICT and tourism impacts in islands
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https://doi.org/10.19040/ecocycles.v4i2.102Keywords:
destination, tourism impact, development, ICTAbstract
New technologies can represent, for some aspects, both a problem and a precious resource. As we concerns, in tourism sector, ICT can help in managing and promoting destinations in a better way than in the past, especially in those cases where problems linked with the management of tourist flows and the need to manage a sustainable development exists.
Monitoring tourism impact at the destination is a fundamental issue in order to respect the right pressure and to avoid negative effects in the destination and with the residents. There are several devices available and useful for different needs, then almost each kind of monitoring and analysis can be supported by the right tools. This knowledge should encourage local responsible to implement regular and meticulous surveys and analysis to manage the impact of tourism pressure and to respect the optimal carrying capacity of the site.
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energy informatics and new directions for the IS community. MIS Quarterly 34:23-38.
Ali, A., & Frew, A. J. (2014). Technology innovation and applications in sustainable destination development. Information Technology & Tourism, 14(4), 265-290.
Bajracharya B, Cattell D, McPhee D, Too L, Khanjanasthiti I (2013) Sense in the city: Making the Gold Coast an intelligent and sustainable city. http://epublications.bond.edu.au/sustainable_development/205/. Accessed October 5th 2013
Belle, N. & Bramwell, B. (2005). Climate Change and Small Island Tourism: Policy Maker and Industry Perspectives in Barbados, Journal of Travel Research, 44 (1), 32-41.
Berger S., Lehman H, Lehner F (2003) Location-based services in the tourist industry. Journal of Information Technology &Tourism 5: 243-256.
Bojanic, D. C., Warnick, R., & Musante, M. (2016). An Evaluation of the Relative Importance of Tourism for Islands.
Bornhorst T, Ritchie JR, Sheehan L (2010) Determinants for DMO & destination success: an empirical examination. Tourism Management 31:572-589. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2009.06.008
Briguglio, L. (1995). Small island developing states and their economic vulnerabilities. World Development, 23(9), 1615–1632
Buhalis D, Law, R. (2008) Progress in information technology and tourism management: 20 years on and 10
years after the internet-the state of eTourism research. Tourism Management 29: 609-623. doi:
10.1016/j.tourman.2008.01.005
Buhalis D, O'Connor P (2006) Information communication technology-revolutionizing tourism. In: Buhalis, D,
Costa C (eds) Tourism management dynamics: trends, management, tools. Elsevier, Oxford, pp. 196-209
Chen, R. (2006). Islands in Europe: Development of an Island Tourism Multi-Dimensional Model (ITMDM), Sustainable Development, 14, 104-114.
Chiabai A, Paskaleva K, Lombardi P (2013) e-Participation model for sustainable cultural tourism management: a bottom-up approach. Int. J. Tourism Res. 15:35–51. doi: 10.1002/jtr.871
Cole S (2006) Information and empowerment: the keys to achieving sustainable tourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 14: 629-644. doi: 10.2167/jost607.0
Craigwell, R. and Maurin, A. (2007). A Sectoral Analysis of Barbados' GDP Business Cycle, Journal of Eastern Caribbean Studies, 32 (1), 21-52.
Croes, R. (2006). A paradigm shift to a new strategy for small island economies: Embracing demand side economics for value enhancement and long term economic stability. Tourism Management, 27(3), 453–465.
Croes, R. (2011). Measuring and explaining competitiveness in the context of small island destinations. Journal of Travel Research, 50(4), 431–442.
Dao V, Langella I, Carbo J (2011) From green to sustainability: information technology and an integrated sustainability framework. Journal of Strategic Information Systems, 20:63-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jsis.2011.01.002
Diagle JJ, Zimmerman AC (2004) The convergence of transportation, information technology and visitor experience at Acadia National Park. Journal of Travel Research 43: 151-160. doi: 10.1177/0047287504268239
Dodds, R. (2012) Sustainable tourism: a hope or a necessity? The case of Tofino, British Columbia, Canada. Journal of Sustainable Development, 5:54-64. doi: 10.5539/jsd.v5n5p54
Durbarry, R. (2002). The economic contribution of tourisms in Mauritius. Annals of Tourism Research, 29(3), 862–865.
El-Gayar OF, Fritz DB (2006) Environmental management information systems (EMIS) for sustainable development: a conceptual overview. Communications of the Association for Information Systems 17: 756-784.
Fuchs M, Abadzhiev A, Svensson B et al (2013) A knowledge destination framework for tourism sustainability: A business intelligence application from Sweden. Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal 61:121-148
Ghina, F. (2003). Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States, Environment, Development and Sustainability, 5 (1/2), 139-165.
Gratzer M, Winiwarter W, Werthner H (2002) State of the art in eTourism. 3rd South Eastern European Conference on e-Commerce 2002.
Gretzel U, Go H, Lee K et al (2009) Role of community informatics in heritage tourism development. In: Höpken W, Gretel U, Law R (eds) Information and communication technologies in tourism 2009. Springer, New York, pp. 1-12
Griffith, Winston (2002). A Tale of Four CARICOM Countries, Journal of Economic Issues, 36 (1), 79-106.
Hampton, M. P., & Christensen, J. (2007). Competing industries in islands: A new tourism approach. Annals of Tourism Research, 34(4), 998–1020
Henry BC (2012). ICT for sustainable development. Science and Technology 2:142-145. doi:
10.5923/j.scit.20120205.06
Hjalager A (2010) A review of innovation research in tourism. Tourism Management 31:1-12. doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2009.08.012
Horan P, Frew, AJ (2007) Destination eMetrics. In: Frew, JA (ed) Proceedings of the Travel Distribution Summit, Europe Research Conference 2007. Axon Imprint, London, pp. 25-44.
Ko TG (2005) Development of a tourism sustainability assessment procedure: a conceptual approach. Tourism
Management 26: 431-445.doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2003.12.003
Kokkranikal, J., McLellan, R., & Baum, T. (2003). Island Tourism and Sustainability: A Case Study of the Lakshadweep Islands, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 11 (5), 426-447.
Lau G, McKercher B (2007) Understanding tourist movement patterns in a destination: A GIS approach. Tourism and Hospitality Research 7: 39-49. doi: 10.1057/palgrave.thr.6050027
Lawson S. (2006) Computer simulation as a tool for planning and management of visitor use in protected natural areas. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 14: 600-617. doi: 10.2167/jost625.0
Lew A, McKercher B (2005) Modeling tourist movements: a local destination analysis. Annals of Tourism Research 33: 403-423. doi:10.1016/j.annals.2005.12.002
Liburd LJ (2005) Sustainable tourism and innovation on mobile tourism services. Tourism Review International 9:107-118. doi:10.3727/154427205774791771
Lim, C. C., & Cooper, C. (2009). Beyond sustainability: Optimising island tourism development. International Journal of Tourism Research, 11(1), 89–103.
Melville, P N (2010) Information systems innovation for environmental sustainability. MIS Quarterly, 34: 1-22.
Mihalic T, Zabkar V, Cvelbar, K L (2012) A hotel sustainability business model: evidence from Slovenia, Journal of Sustainable Tourism; 20:701-719. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2011.632092
Mitchell, J., & Ashley, C. (2010). Tourism and poverty reduction: Pathways to prosperity. London: Earthscan.
Mohammad Shafiee, M., Mohammad Shafiee, M., Shams, H., Yahai, M.R. and Golchin, H. (2013), 'ICT Capacities in Creating Sustainable Urban Tourism and its Effects on Resident Quality of Life', 7th International Conference on e-Commerce in Developing Countries with focus on e-Security.
Parry, C. E., & McElroy, J. L. (2009). The supply determinants of small island tourism economies. The ARA (Caribbean) Journal of Tourism Research, 2(1), 13–22.
Pratt, S. (2015). The economic impact of tourism in SIDS.Annals of Tourism Research, 52, 148-160.
Racherla P, Hu, C, Hyun YM (2008) Exploring the role of innovative technologies in building knowledge based
destination. Current Issues in Tourism 11: 40-427. doi: 10.1080/1368350080231602d
Sahli, M. & Nowak, J. (2007). Does Inbound Tourism Benefit Developing Countries? A Trade Theoretic, Journal of Travel Research, 45 (4), 426-434.
Scheel C, Vazquez M (2011) The role of innovation and technology in industrial ecology systems 18 for the sustainable development of emerging regions. Journal of Sustainable Development 4: 197-210
Scheyvens, R., & Momsen, J. (2008). Tourism and poverty reduction: Issues for small island states. Tourism Geographies, 10(1), 22–41
Schubert, S. F., Brida, J. G., & Risso, W. A. (2011). The impacts of international tourism demand on economic growth of small economies dependent on tourism. Tourism Management, 32(2), 377–385.
Seetanah, B. (2011). Assessing the dynamic economic impact of tourism for island economies. Annals of Tourism Research, 38(1), 291–308
Sharpley, R. (2003). Tourism, Modernization and Development on the Island of Cyprus: Challenges and Policy Responses, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 11 (2/3), 246-265.
Shoval N, Isaacson M (2006) Tracking tourist in the digital age. Annals of Tourism Research 34: 141-159. doi:10.1016/j.annals.2006.07.007
Torres, R. (2003). Linkages between tourism and agriculture in Mexico. Annals of Tourism Research, 30(3), 546–566.
Van der Duim R, van Marwijk R (2006) The implementation of an environmental management system for Dutch tour operators: an actor-network perspective. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 14: 449-472. doi: 10.2167/jost559.0
Vázquez, F. J. C., & Ruggieri, G. (2011). Relational tourism: challenges and potentials. Turismo y Desarrollo: Revista de Investigación en Turisme y Desarrollo Local, 4(9).
Wall G, Mathieson A (2006) Tourism: change, impacts and opportunities. Pearson Education Limited, Essex
Watson T R, Boudreau M, Chen J A (2010) Information systems and environmentally sustainable development:
energy informatics and new directions for the IS community. MIS Quarterly 34:23-38.
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Ruggieri, G., & Calo, P. (2018). ICT and tourism impacts in islands. Ecocycles, 4(2), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.19040/ecocycles.v4i2.102
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