As the tourism industry develops, it is vital that issues such as sustainability, competitiveness, and stakeholder quality of life are fully understood. Focusing on the unique perspective of island destinations, this book outlines impacts on, and potential strategies for protecting, the natural environment, local economy, and local culture.

Contributions by: Louise Twining-Ward, Robertico R Croes, Haywantee Ramkissoon, Jack Carlsen, Kelly Bricker, Allan S Wright, Elisa Scanu, Maria Oroian, Gyumin Lee, Deborah Kerstetter, Anna Farmaki, Levent Altinay, Muhammet Yasarata, Meghan Beardsley, Marketa Kubickova, Mariyam Zulfa