Islands and coastal tourism: demand and supply perspectives from Samoa, Sarawak and New Zealand

Pearce, D. G.

Victoria University

2001

Institute for Tourism

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This paper examines the role of coastal areas and attractions in the development of tourism in three island settings from a range of demand and supply perspectives. The classic 3 ‘S’s are shown to be just one dimension of the islands’ appeal and one that is complementary rather than dominant. All three cases underline the importance of looking at coastal tourism in the context of the overall picture of supply and demand on islands, especially in terms of planning tourist development. The examples of Samoa and Sarawak also illustrate the value of setting these issues in a broader regional context while that of New Zealand demonstrates the impact of the emergence of new forms of tourism on coastal areas.

Keywords:

Attitudes, Case studies, Coastal areas, Development planning, International tourism, Islands, Leisure activities, Recreational activities, Tourism development, Tourist attractions

Available in: Tourism, 49, 3 (2001), pp. 255-266

Case study

International

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoors

Coast and beach

Barriers, Benefits, Impacts - economic, Impacts - environmental, Impacts- social, Participation, Tourism

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