Tourism, Cyclones, Hurricanes and Flooding

Edited by Prof. C. Michael Hall, Girish Prayag

Publication date:

12 March 2024

Publisher

Channel View Publications

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781845419479

This book explores the relationship between tourism and high-magnitude storm events, including cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons and flooding, across all stages of a disaster. It considers the measures available to manage tourism after major storms and floods, examines the means to mitigate the potential impacts of these disasters on tourism, and provides insights into the ethical and socioeconomic issues facing tourism after a major flood or storm. The volume offers perspectives from a variety of countries and is a useful resource for researchers in tourism studies, tourism planning and marketing, geography and disaster management, as well as tourism stakeholders.

Tables and Figures

Contributors

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1. C. Michael Hall and Girish Prayag: Introduction: The Threat from Flooding and Cyclones

Chapter 2. Tim Baird, Alexander Safonov and C. Michael Hall: Flooding and High Magnitude Storm Events in Tourism

Chapter 3. Cecilia Bischeri: Fostering Communities’ Resilience in Far North Queensland Tourist Destinations: Design Strategies for the Foreshore

Chapter 4. Ignatius P. Cahyanto: Understanding the Needs of Visitors During a Hurricane Advisory

Chapter 5. Robert Kiss and Heidi Chang: Taiwanese Hazard Management of Typhoons and their Impact on Tourism

Chapter 6. Jennifer M. Fitchett, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn and Su-Marie Van Tonder: Tropical Cyclones and Tourism: The Case of the South-West Indian Ocean

Chapter 7. Minghui Sun and Simon Milne: The Impact of Cyclones on Tourist Behaviour and Demand: Pam and Vanuatu

Chapter 8. Yawei Jiang and Brent W. Ritchie: Collaborative Structure and Actions in Tourism Disaster Management: The Case of Cyclone Marcia in Central Queensland, Australia

Chapter 9. Cecilia Möller: Disaster in #Paradise: The Tourism Riskscape of Tropical Cyclone Winston, Fiji

Chapter 10. Diego Toubes, Noelia Araújo-Vila and José Antonio Fraiz-Brea: Damage to Inland Tourism from Rain-Derived Floods

Chapter 11. Bailey Ashton Adie: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Hurricane Sandy and Second Home Tourism on Fire Island, New York

Chapter 12. Alberto Amore: Reframing Sustainability and Resilience in the Recovery of the Cinque Terre following the October 2011 Flooding

Chapter 13. Girish Prayag and C. Michael Hall: Conclusion: Tourism, Cyclones, Hurricanes and Flooding: An Emerging Research Agenda

Index

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of natural disasters on global tourism. Drawing from diverse global contexts, this book offers compelling case studies that unveil the intricate interplay between extreme weather events, tourism and tourist behavior. The book culminates in a forward-thinking research agenda, making it an essential read for academics, policymakers and industry professionals alike.