@article{peroff_deason_seekamp_iyengar_2017, title={Integrating frameworks for evaluating tourism partnerships: An exploration of success within the life cycle of a collaborative ecotourism development effort}, volume={17}, ISSN={2213-0780}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2016.10.001}, DOI={10.1016/j.jort.2016.10.001}, abstractNote={Partnerships and collaborations have been promoted as an effective economic development strategy within the recreation and tourism fields for several decades, particularly in rural areas. In turn, researchers have developed criteria for success, identified the stages and phases of collaborative processes, and proposed a “life cycle” of partnerships. Case studies of tourism partnerships have been explored in multiple countries (e.g., Australia, Canada, Kenya, Peru, United Kingdom, United States) and in multiple contexts (e.g., marketing, planning, policy networks). However, nearly all studies have been conducted in areas where tourism was previously established and most studies only examine success through the lens of one evaluative framework. In this study, we examine two frameworks—specifically, Wondolleck and Yaffee’s (2000) set of eight lessons to making collaboration work and Caffyn’s (2000) tourism partnership life cycle model—in the context of a rural area abundant in natural and cultural resources but unable to capture significant tourism revenue. This case study of the Tyrrell County Ecotourism Committee in eastern North Carolina, United States demonstrates the advantage of integrating multiple evaluative lenses and highlights the challenges of partnerships with limited structure and narrow vision. Furthermore, this case study documents the difficulties rural areas face when competing with nearby established destinations. Despite the prevalence of partnerships for tourism development, collaborative efforts are not always apanacea. Collaborative efforts for ecotourism development have a life cycle, require certain elements to be successful, and need to be evaluated throughout their duration. Tourism managers need to recognize the limitations of partnerships, particularly in rural areas where destination marketing is insufficient for developing a robust ecotourism economy}, journal={Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Peroff, Deidre M. and Deason, Ginger G. and Seekamp, Erin and Iyengar, Jennifer}, year={2017}, month={Mar}, pages={100–111} }
 @article{deason_seekamp_barbieri_2014, title={Perceived impacts of climate change, coastal development and policy on oyster harvesting in the Southeastern United States}, volume={50}, ISSN={0308-597X}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2014.05.008}, DOI={10.1016/j.marpol.2014.05.008}, abstractNote={Oyster harvest has long been an important industry of the eastern coast of the United States. However, coastal development, overfishing and climate change are threatening this industry and way of life. This study examines the perspectives of oyster harvesters and merchants in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA to explore their capacity to adapt to these changing conditions. Using in-person, semi-structured interviews researchers collected information from seventeen interviewees, generating qualitative data that were analyzed using MAXQDA software. From the data collected several themes emerged revealing mixed sentiments on the impacts of climate change but a widespread sense that development and regulations threaten livelihoods and cultural heritage. This social–ecological system (SES), created through centuries of regulation, is experiencing rapid population growth with concurrent coastal development; it also includes oyster industry workers who have limited voice in decision-making but are affected by the political ecology of the region. Deliberately including oyster harvesters and merchants when formulating and implementing policy can help to strengthen the adaptive capacity of this SES while sustaining Brunswick County׳s coastal heritage.}, journal={Marine Policy}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Deason, Ginger and Seekamp, Erin and Barbieri, Carla}, year={2014}, month={Dec}, pages={142–150} }