Immigration and the competitiveness of an island tourism destination: A knowledge-based reputation analysis of Lanzarote, Canary Islands

This paper sheds light on the relationship between immigration and tourism competitiveness on the island of Lanzarote through the analysis of reputation from the demand perspective. The tourists' knowledge about news on immigration from a destination, their contact with immigrants in the area, and the influence of the presence of immigrants there are studied, as all these factors can have a major impact on island competitiveness in tourism. The empirical work has been conducted with a survey of tourists on Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. A total of 359 valid questionnaires were obtained. Results show a relatively low impact and retention of immigration news about the destination, and a low perceived contact with non-European immigrants when visiting the island. Moreover, tourists tend to recognize the positive value created by immigrants on the island, though some negative effects are also indicated. Finally, immigration seems to have a positive impact on the tourist's global satisfaction and loyalty to the island destination. © 2017 - Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Observatorio turístico de Canarias. Sostenibilidad del Turismo en Canarias. Informe 2022

Canarias se incorporó a la Red Internacional de Observatorios de Turismo Sostenible de la OMT en octubre de 2020. El Observatorio de Turismo de Canarias tiene como objetivo promover la sostenibilidad del destino, mejorando la medición y supervisión de indicadores clave. La monitorización de la sostenibilidad servirá de apoyo para una mejor toma de decisiones en la gestión del destino. 1. Llegada de turistas: 6,7 mill. (2021); 4,6 mill. (2020) y 15,1 mill. (2019). En 2021, el 79% de los turistas proceden del extranjero y el 21% de la España peninsular (FRONTUR). 2. Canarias es la región de la UE con el número de pernoctaciones en alojamientos turísticos más alto en 2019 (96,1 millones de pernoctaciones) (Eurostat, 2021). 3. El 80% de la población está de acuerdo con que “el desarrollo turístico ha sido positivo para la isla y sus habitantes” (ISTAC, 2019). 4. Elevada tasa de paro (en torno al 20% en 2018 y 2019), entre las más altas de España y Europa (ISTAC). Es una de las comunidades autónomas españolas y regiones europeas con mayor tasa AROPE (Personas en Riesgo de Pobreza y/o Exclusión): 36,3% (INE, 2020). 5. Canarias es una de las comunidades con menor gasto por habitante en actividades de I+D: 98 €. España: 328,60 € (INE, 2020). 6. Ausencia de un comportamiento estacional pronunciado. La temporada alta corresponde al invierno. Máximo gasto turístico agregado total en un trimestre (2019): 4.216 millones de euros en el cuarto trimestre (ISTAC). 7. Valoración media 8,7/10 de la experiencia turística en las Islas (ISTAC, 2019). 8. El 17% de la energía producida en Canarias en 2020 procede de fuentes renovables (Anuario Energético de Canarias). 9. No existe una estimación oficial que aproxime el consumo de agua por el turismo de forma anual y homogénea. 10. Los residuos del turismo permanecen ocultos tras los flujos de residuos residenciales dado que ambos tipos de residuos se gestionan conjuntamente. 11. Canarias, debido a su dependencia de los combustibles fósiles, tiene una alta tasa de emisión de gases de efecto invernadero. 12. Falta de información sobre la coordinación y cooperación entre los agentes del destino, siendo un área en la que se aprecian debilidades. 13. Dependencia de las compañías aéreas y de los principales turoperadores europeos. El 56% de los turistas que llegan a las islas han comprado un paquete turístico (FRONTUR, 2019). 14. El 68% de los turistas está dispuesto a realizar un gasto extra para reducir su huella de carbono (ISTAC, 2022). 15. La oferta y demanda se encuentran muy concentradas en el territorio. 47 microdestinos turísticos que representan un 1,7% del territorio generan el 89,3% de las pernoctaciones en hoteles y apartamentos. 16. Crecimiento medio anual de la inversión turística privada del 8,5% en el periodo 2015-2019 (IMPACTUR, 2020). 17. La Red Canaria de Espacios Protegidos se compone de 146 espacios (40% de la superficie del Archipiélago) (Gobierno de Canarias).” Alta vulnerabilidad. El urbanismo costero turístico y residencial añade presión a los hábitats. 18. Falta de información y ausencia de indicadores específicos sobre accesibilidad y turismo.Gobierno de Canarias. Consejería de Turismo, Industria y Comerci

Immigration and the competitiveness of an island tourism destination: A knowledge-based reputation analysis of Lanzarote, Canary Islands

This paper sheds light on the relationship between immigration and tourism competitiveness on the island of Lanzarote through the analysis of reputation from the demand perspective. The tourists' knowledge about news on immigration from a destination, their contact with immigrants in the area, and the influence of the presence of immigrants there are studied, as all these factors can have a major impact on island competitiveness in tourism. The empirical work has been conducted with a survey of tourists on Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. A total of 359 valid questionnaires were obtained. Results show a relatively low impact and retention of immigration news about the destination, and a low perceived contact with non-European immigrants when visiting the island. Moreover, tourists tend to recognize the positive value created by immigrants on the island, though some negative effects are also indicated. Finally, immigration seems to have a positive impact on the tourist's global satisfaction and loyalty to the island destination. © 2017 - Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Safety of hospital discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery

© 2020 BJS Society Ltd Published by John Wiley & Sons LtdBackground: Ileus is common after colorectal surgery and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. Identifying features of normal bowel recovery and the appropriateness for hospital discharge is challenging. This study explored the safety of hospital discharge before the return of bowel function. Methods: A prospective, multicentre cohort study was undertaken across an international collaborative network. Adult patients undergoing elective colorectal resection between January and April 2018 were included. The main outcome of interest was readmission to hospital within 30 days of surgery. The impact of discharge timing according to the return of bowel function was explored using multivariable regression analysis. Other outcomes were postoperative complications within 30 days of surgery, measured using the Clavien–Dindo classification system. Results: A total of 3288 patients were included in the analysis, of whom 301 (9·2 per cent) were discharged before the return of bowel function. The median duration of hospital stay for patients discharged before and after return of bowel function was 5 (i.q.r. 4–7) and 7 (6–8) days respectively (P < 0·001). There were no significant differences in rates of readmission between these groups (6·6 versus 8·0 per cent; P = 0·499), and this remained the case after multivariable adjustment for baseline differences (odds ratio 0·90, 95 per cent c.i. 0·55 to 1·46; P = 0·659). Rates of postoperative complications were also similar in those discharged before versus after return of bowel function (minor: 34·7 versus 39·5 per cent; major 3·3 versus 3·4 per cent; P = 0·110). Conclusion: Discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery appears to be safe in appropriately selected patients