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Identifying critical success factors in the regeneration of English seaside resorts.

Richardson, L., Chapman, A. and Light, D., 2025. Identifying critical success factors in the regeneration of English seaside resorts. Tourism and Hospitality, 6 (3), 142.

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DOI: 10.3390/tourhosp6030142

Abstract

This paper focuses on regeneration projects in ‘first-generation’ seaside resorts in England from the perspective of those leading and managing such projects. There have been numerous recent initiatives intended to revive seaside resorts and enable them to regain competitiveness, but limited analysis of what is necessary for such regeneration projects to be successful. This paper contributes to debates about the role of critical success factors (CSFs) in regeneration by identifying issues that apply to the specific context of seaside resorts. In-depth interviews were undertaken with ten managers responsible for individual projects focusing on the CSFs necessary for regeneration projects to succeed. Four such factors were identified: (1) the need to secure appropriate funding (and associated difficulties); (2) the importance of involving stakeholders (particularly the local authority and local community); (3) the need for a strong business plan (which must evolve as the project progresses); and (4) the importance of considering best practices elsewhere. The importance of each success factor varied by the sector (public/commercial/third) leading the regeneration initiative and varied at different stages of a regeneration project. These findings have practical implications for local authorities, commercial enterprises, and third-sector bodies in seaside destinations.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:2673-5768
Group:Bournemouth University Business School
ID Code:41193
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:25 Jul 2025 10:15
Last Modified:25 Jul 2025 10:15

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