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标题：Different shades of green on small islands
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作者：Teresa Tiago ; Sandra Dias Faria ; João Luís Cogumbreiro 等
期刊名称：Island Studies Journal
印刷版ISSN：1715-2593
出版年度：2016
卷号：11
期号：2
页码：601-618
出版社：Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island
摘要：Many small islands exist as tourism destinations worldwide. In the 1990s, the growth of environmental consciousness led some small islands to question their mass tourism offers and to refocus on more sustainable propositions. However, it remains unclear whether hospitality firms see these sustainability related efforts as drivers of success and whether tourists value this dimension when choosing or recommending a destination. This study chose a small island destination to address these questions using data covering firm and tourism perceptions of green products. The results show that tourists tend to value green efforts with different intensities, corresponding to three segments: Light Green, Green, and Super Green. These findings should help hotels adjust their communication strategies and develop new services. Further, destination marketing organizations can devise a consistent destination strategy, integrating all stakeholders by including their most valued concepts.
关键词：green tourism;lodging; small islands;sustainable tourism;tourist buyer behaviour;niche tourism