TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to explore the views of industrial practitioners from Jamaica's hotel, travel and tourism industry on climate change.Design/methodology/approach– The paper uses standard questions to explore the likely impact of climate change on tourism and the kinds of action needed by government and by industry to mitigate these impacts.Findings– It is indicated that practitioners are aware of the growing impact of climate change on their business and the need for a co‐ordinated response.Originality/value– The paper relates the analysis of climate issues in the Caribbean to the views and experiences of industry leaders.
VL  - 1
IS  - 3
SN  - 1755-4217
DO  - 10.1108/17554210910980602
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/17554210910980602
AU  - Hall Anthony J.
AU  - Clayton Anthony
ED  - Anthony Clayton
ED  - Carolyn Hayle
PY  - 2009
Y1  - 2009/01/01
TI  - How will climate change impact on the tourism industry? Interviews with leading representatives of the travel and tourism industry in Jamaica
T2  - Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 269
EP  - 273
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -