Tourism development and logistics in the Caribbean: will there be a symbiotic relationship?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review of the articles included in this theme issue.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews the contributions in this theme issue to one key question: is there a symbiotic relationship between tourism development and logistic services in the Caribbean?

Findings

Even though the papers in this theme issue have focused on examining different interconnections between tourism and other activities, all suggest that tourism development and logistics services are symbiotically related. Each of the contributions has suggested that strategies to improve logistics activities will enhance the development and growth of the tourism industry.

Originality/value

The conclusion presented draws on the analysis of the theme. The conclusion also presents a review of all the papers submitted to the theme issue.

Citation

Ajagunna, I., Pinnock, F. and Amode, T.M. (2017), "Tourism development and logistics in the Caribbean: will there be a symbiotic relationship?", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 116-123. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-11-2016-0071