Author Bios (50 Words for each Author)

Dr. Croes is a professor and Associate Dean for Research and Administration and the Director of the Dick Pope Sr. Institute for Tourism Studies at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida. His research interest includes econometric modelling, tourism development, competitiveness, poverty and human development.

Dr. Semrad is an associate professor in the Department of Tourism, Events and Attractions in Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida. She teaches event and entertainment management courses. Her research addresses revenue management and marketing related topics in hospitality and socioeconomic related challenges in tourism.

Dr. Rivera is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Rivera is also the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Hospitality Management. His research interest includes tourism development, destination management, economic impacts and poverty.

Abstract (150 Words)

This study aims to examine the Blue Economic Paradigm (BEP) application to a small island destination. Oceans are increasingly critical in linking countries through trade and as a source of directly providing and supporting the livelihood of many countries around the globe. Small islands are in desperate need of economic and social sustainability, striving to overcome scale constraints and propel economic development and diversity (Croes, Ridderstaat, and Van Niekerk, 2018). BEP is a developmental approach that could assist small island destinations to achieve their developmental goal of sustainability. This study's main contribution is to explore the complexity of BEP as applied to resident’s well-being in a small island destination.

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The blue economy and well-being in a small island destination

This study aims to examine the Blue Economic Paradigm (BEP) application to a small island destination. Oceans are increasingly critical in linking countries through trade and as a source of directly providing and supporting the livelihood of many countries around the globe. Small islands are in desperate need of economic and social sustainability, striving to overcome scale constraints and propel economic development and diversity (Croes, Ridderstaat, and Van Niekerk, 2018). BEP is a developmental approach that could assist small island destinations to achieve their developmental goal of sustainability. This study's main contribution is to explore the complexity of BEP as applied to resident’s well-being in a small island destination.