Governing cruise tourism at Bonaire: a networks and flows approach

L.K.J. van Bets; M.A.J. Lamers; J.P.M. van Tatenhove

doi:10.1080/17450101.2016.1229972

Governing cruise tourism at Bonaire: a networks and flows approach

L.K.J. van Bets^*, M.A.J. Lamers, J.P.M. van Tatenhove

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Abstract

Conceptual approaches to thoroughly study governance of cruise tourism are lacking in the literature. Relying on Castells’ network society, we analyze how two interconnected flows of cruise ships and passengers are governed by a marine community of users and policy makers. Bonaire is used as a case study. Research shows that the transnational cruise ship flow increasingly determines the local passenger flow at Bonaire. Therefore, the marine community increasingly connects with and adapts to the requirements of the transnational cruise network. Moreover, unequal power relations between cruise networks and flows prioritize the economy over the environment at Bonaire.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	778-793
Journal	Mobilities
Volume	12
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2016.1229972
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

cruise tourism
marine community
networks
flows
environmental governance
Bonaire
small island developing state

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