TY - BOOK AU - Honey, Martha TI - Cruise tourism in the Caribbean: selling sunshine SN - 9780367195816 AV - G 550 .C78c 2019 PY - 2019/// CY - London, United Kingdom PB - Routledge KW - CRUISE SHIPS N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. Introduction Martha Honey -- 2. History and Growth of Cruise Tourism Martha Honey -- 3. The Economic Model and Impacts of Cruise TourismMartha Honey -- 4. Environmental "Footprint" of the Cruise IndustryMartha Honey and Samantha Hogenson Bray -- 5. Cruise Tourism Impacts on Historic CitiesJannelle Wilkins and Martha Honey -- 6. Cuba: A Long and Mixed Engagement with Cruise Tourism Jose Luis Perello and Rafael Betancourt -- 7. The Dominican Republic: A Caribbean Tourist Mecca Jannelle Wilkins -- 8. Costa Rica: Cruise Tourism Competes with Ecotourism Jannelle Wilkins -- 9. Bermuda: An Important Experiment in Managing Cruise TourismMartha Honey -- 10. Conclusions: Lessons Learned and Recommendations Martha Hone N2 - This book considers the limited economic benefits of cruise tourism, its environmental and social impacts, and the effects of climate change, and "over tourism." Based on this analysis and case studies of key Caribbean and Mediterranean destinations, this book cautions against overdependence on cruise tourism and outlines reforms needed to bring more benefits and equity to Caribbean countries. It will be valuable to professionals, businesses, development agencies, NGOs, and academics interested in a sustainable cruise industry and the economic well-being of Caribbean island nations ER -