Buffeted by Hurricanes; Flattened by Debt
December 12, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
The federal government is requiring we descend the proverbial rabbit hole and go further into debt to defray the cost associated with hurricanes Irma and Maria recovery. Government leadership should have rejected this offer. To do so would have required unity of purpose. It would not have been an easy decision and clearly not politically…
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Inspiring Community Engagement to Ensure a Sustainable Local Tourism Product
December 12, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
In an earlier article, I explored the various types of sustainable tourism, and the potential benefits destination communities stand to gain from ecotourism and cultural tourism over the more common mass tourism product. Sustainable tourism prioritizes community well being and heightens community involvement in its delivery. Vital to its success, however, is an engaged local…
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Seeking Assistance Is Acknowledging Strength Not Weakness
December 11, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
Over the past weeks we have benefited from an outpouring of support from diverse sources. All have responded knowing that what separates us is simply the timing of when assistance is required. Crises spur innovation and caring. The need is indisputable. Material resources improve survival and the quality of lives. Those with a willingness to…
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Ecotourism: Promoting Sustainability in the Tourism Product
November 4, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
The tourism industry can be a double-edged sword for small communities whose economies rely on it for survival. Tourists bring in money, but the growth of the tourism product within a community can come at a significant cost if not properly managed. This issue was discussed in an earlier article appearing on this web site,…
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Prioritizing Recovery and Rebuilding the Tourism Industry Following a Disaster
October 30, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
The recent spate of devastating hurricanes has brought the fragile economies of many small Caribbean communities in the storms’ path to a shuddering halt. Pressing issues such as regaining running water and electricity and rebuilding homes have replaced daily activities and ordinary concerns. As these communities struggle simply to regain basic necessities, thoughts of an…
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