Embedding stakeholders in sustainable tourism strategies

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Waligo, V., Clarke, J. and Hawkins, R. 2015. Embedding stakeholders in sustainable tourism strategies. Annals of Tourism Research. 55, pp. 90-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2015.09.002
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TitleEmbedding stakeholders in sustainable tourism strategies
AuthorsWaligo, V., Clarke, J. and Hawkins, R.
Abstract

This research explains how the involvement of stakeholders in sustainable tourism (ST) strategies can be enhanced. The study was inspired by the persistent failure of ST proponents to recognise the significance of stakeholder management processes in the implementation of ST strategies. The ‘Traffic Light Routes’ framework is proposed with the Green Route forming the most desirable strategy for adoption by managers, and the Amber Route and the Red Route completing the construct. The ‘Traffic Light Routes’ emerged from a study of an award-winning ST initiative in the South West of the United Kingdom encompassing focus group research and interviews with a cross section of stakeholders. In recognition of the global significance of sustainable development, the ‘Traffic Light Routes’ framework contributes towards the bigger picture of ST realisation.

KeywordsSustainability, Stakeholder Involvement, Traffic Light Routes
PublisherElsevier
JournalAnnals of Tourism Research
ISSN0160-7383
Publication dates
Online25 Sep 2015
Print01 Nov 2015
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Deposited25 Sep 2015
Submitted30 Apr 2015
Accepted02 Sep 2015
Output statusPublished
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© 2015. This author's accepted manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

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Available online 25 September 2015

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2015.09.002
LanguageEnglish
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