Dominican Republic - Approaches Towards a Sustainable Tourism Development

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
  • Problems and Objectives
  • Scope and Limitations
  • Structure of the Work
  • Methodology and Information used
• Part 1: Development and Structure of International Tourism
  • Tourism: A Definition
  • The Mass Tourism Phenomenon
    • The Historical Context
    • The Mass Tourism Development in the 'North'
    • The Development of 'North- South' Mass Tourism
  • Development of International Tourism
  • Contemporary International Tourism Trends: Year 2000
    • World and Regional Tourism Arrivals
    • Tourism Spenders
    • World Market Shares
  • Future International Tourism Trends
  • Epilogue: Global Tourism Industry in Crisis?
• Precursors of Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Definition of Development and Theories
    • Economic Growth Theory
    • Modernization Theory
    • Dependency Theory
    • Neoclassical Counter-Revolution
    • Alternative Development
  • Tourism and Development Perspectives
• Impacts of Tourism Development
  • Economic Impacts
    • Foreign Exchange Earnings
    • Income and Employment Effects
    • Regional Development
  • Socio-cultural Impacts
    • Demonstration Effect
    • Cultural Clashes and Inequalities
    • Resource Use Conflicts
    • Transformation of Values
  • Environmental Impact
    • Depletion of Natural Resources
    • Pollution
    • Physical Impact
    • Environmental Awareness Rising
  • Summary
• Strategic Planning and Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Life-cycle Concept
  • Strategic Planning Process
  • Competitive Strategies
    • Cost Leadership
    • Differentiation
    • Focus
  • Limitations of Sustainable Tourism Development
    • Anti-competitive Practices
    • Demand Driving Forces and the 'New Tourist'
    • Lack of Government Intervention
  • The Challenge: Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Sustainability versus Sustainable Development: The Historical Context
  • Soft Tourism: Integral Part of Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Sustainable Tourism versus Sustainable Tourism Development
  • Principles and Objectives
    • Emphasizing Community-based Tourism
    • Carrying-capacity Approach
  • 'Sustainable' Mass Tourism versus Eco-Tourism
• Part 2: The Case of The Dominican Republic
  • Introduction
  • General Aspects of the Dominican Republic
    • Location
    • Natural Resources and the Environment
      • Topography and Hydrography
      • Flora and Fauna
      • Climate
    • History
    • Demographic Overview
      • Language and Culture
      • Population
      • Education and Health
    • Economic and Social Environment
      • Basic Economic Indicators
      • Economic Development of the Past
      • Economic Sectors and Employment
      • Economic Performance 2001 and Outlook
    • Government and Politics
      • Political Influencing Parties
      • Foreign Relations
    • Tax System, Capital Repatriation and Investment Climate
    • Infrastructure
      • Electricity
      • Water supply
      • Telecommunications and Internet
      • Transportation and Road Network
    • Access to the Dominican Republic
      • Access by Air
      • Access by Water
  • Tourism Industry in the Dominican Republic
    • Tourism Trends in the Caribbean Region
    • Historical Tourism Development
    • Recent Tourism Development
    • Supply Analysis
      • Attractions
      • Dominican Lodging Market
      • Marina Supply
      • New Tourism Development Projects
    • Main Competitors
    • Demand Analysis
      • Tourist Arrivals by Air until 2000
      • Tourist Arrivals by Air in 2001
      • Tourist Arrivals by Sea
      • Tourist Market Segments
    • Impacts of Tourism in the Dominican Republic
      • Economic Impacts
      • Socio-cultural Impacts
      • Environmental Impacts
    • Government Planning for Tourism
      • Planning for tourism
      • Critical Evaluation of the Tourism Industry: SWOT- Analysis
    • Formulation of a Competitive Strategy
    • Integrate Tourism in National Strategy
    • High Quality Experience of Tourism Product
    • Improve Quality of Life of the Host Community
    • Improve Institutional and Legislative Framework
    • Limitations and Challenges
  • Plan Development-Recommendations and Actions
  • Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work analyzes the development of international tourism and its impact on the Dominican Republic, exploring the concept of sustainable tourism development as a strategy for managing tourism’s economic, social, and environmental effects. The main objectives of the study are:

• To provide an overview of international tourism development, including its historical context, contemporary trends, and future prospects.
• To critically examine the impacts of tourism development, particularly on the economic, social, and environmental spheres.
• To introduce the concept of sustainable tourism development and its principles and objectives.
• To apply the principles of sustainable tourism development to the specific case of the Dominican Republic.
• To develop recommendations and actions for promoting sustainable tourism development in the Dominican Republic.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the topic of sustainable tourism development in the Dominican Republic, outlining the problems and objectives of the study. Chapter two provides an overview of international tourism development, focusing on the rise of mass tourism, contemporary trends, and future prospects. Chapter three explores the theoretical foundations of sustainable tourism development, examining different development theories and their relevance to tourism. Chapter four analyzes the impacts of tourism development on economic, social, and environmental spheres. Chapter five focuses on strategic planning and sustainable tourism development, addressing various approaches, challenges, and limitations. Chapters six through nine analyze the Dominican Republic's tourism industry, including its historical development, current status, and future challenges. Finally, Chapter ten presents recommendations for promoting sustainable tourism development in the Dominican Republic.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work centers around the concept of sustainable tourism development and its application in the Dominican Republic. Key terms include: mass tourism, tourism development, economic impacts, socio-cultural impacts, environmental impacts, strategic planning, sustainable tourism, community-based tourism, and carrying capacity. The study also examines the Dominican Republic's tourism industry, exploring its historical development, current trends, and future prospects.