A comparison of tourism-related stressors experienced by residents of three island destinations

Resident stress has emerged as a problem in many tourism communities. However, little is known about differences resident across diverse destinations. This research gap addressed by comparing stressors experienced residents of three global island destinations O’ahu, Hawaii, U.S., Falmouth, Jamaica, and São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. These have types differing levels development along the area life cycle (TALC). The ‘Travel Intensity Indices’ (TII) were used to evaluate inflection points determine stage TALC for each destination. Thematic analysis open-ended responses revealed that early stages development, experience related physical changes their community. In later presence tourists type present community also played role stress, with cruise creating unique set stressors. implications above findings two sections. Theoretically, examining expands application theory context begins establish destination level characteristics influence stress. extend model health wellness residents’ vis-a-vis they experience. Practically, exploring similarities these can inform developers managers potential may be experiencing are development.