St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, is similar to other tourism dependent Caribbean nations where the tourism industry is dependent upon the `4 S's'- sun, sand, sea, and sex. This researcher posited that the phenomenon of sex tourism exists in St. Thomas as it does in other tourist destinations in the Caribbean like Jamaica, Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Barbados (Bailey and Ricketts, 2003; de Albuquerque, 1998; Munshi, 2006; Ryan and Kinder, 1996). The lacuna of any U.S. Virgin Islands sex tourism literature prompted this researcher to conduct an exploratory case study in St. Thomas to learn whether or not sex tourism exists in the U.S. territory. Using a qualitative approach, this study finds that sex tourism does exist in St. Thomas. This information is pertinent to Conflict Analysis and Resolution because of sex tourism's strong involvement with the spread of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, human rights violations, gender based violence, human trafficking, and other social challenges. Examining sex tourism from three different sources, this researcher uses Human Needs theory and feminism to frame the research. The findings of this study are of interest to academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and tourism industries.

Since the first national park Yellowstone was established, people from across the world have come to visit the natural wonders that our national parks have to offer. While much empirical research has been conducted concerning the marketing and branding strategies of non-profit organizations, government agencies, and tourism destinations; not much has been conducted on national parks. This research seeks to understand how our national parks have marketed and branded themselves over time and determine how marketing and branding will play a role in the development and conservation of the parks. This research was conducted utilizing in- depth methods such as an autoethnographic reflection and content analysis. Throughout the content analysis, themes arose amongst the strategies of the national parks over time such as “Romanticism,” “Exploration,” “Nature Preservation,” and many more discussed throughout this research. Each of these unique themes represents what was culturally important.

Map compiled by the East Tennessee State University Research Advisory Council showing population centers at different radiuses from the East Tennessee State University Campus. Population statistics were drawn from the population projections of the 1970 census. The legend includes overall population totals in 50 mile intervals. Majid Ejlali is listed as a primary author. In his capacity as Director of University Marketing and Promotion, Dr. Ejlali created a series of series of census maps as part of a university proposal to establish a medical school at ETSU. This is one such map. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1004/thumbnail.jpg

Published by the Tennessee State Planning Commission this 1953 planning map was compiled by the Sullivan County Tax Staff and from the Kingsport City Engineer's Map. Many area landmarks located in Kingsport and the surrounding area were added by hand at an indeterminate time post publication. These include area schools and businesses such as General Shale and Eastman Chemical Company. The hand written legend contains the color coding used to denote highways, schools, and new construction. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1005/thumbnail.jpg

Preparted by the First Tennessee-Virginia Development District in 1978, this tourism map denotes points of interest along the I-81 corridor of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. With I-81 constructed just 19 years earlier, this helped open the region up to many new travelers. This maps highlights some of the historic areas to visit, many of which still serve as area attractions today. These include Roan Mountain State park, Tipton-Haynes Farm and Davy Crockett's Birthplace. Also of note is the spelling of Jonesboro, which later reverted back to the original spelling of the town as Jonesborough. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1006/thumbnail.jpg

City zoning map of Elizabethton, Tennessee prepared in December 1966 by the Tennessee State Planning Commission from subdivision plats and soil conservation aerial photographs. The preparation of this map was financially aided through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, under the Urban Planning Assistance Program authorized by Section 701 of the House Act of 1954, as amended. The city's major roads, railroads and waterways are labeled. There is slight water damage on the right side of the map which led to the discoloration. According to the Tennessee State Depository stamp, this zoning map became part of the Sherrod Library depository collection on March 18, 1986. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1009/thumbnail.jpg

City map of Elizabethton, Tennessee prepared in April 1964 by the Tennessee Department of Highways Highway Planning Survey Division in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Public Roads. The legend denotes a variety of points of interest within the city's infrastructure including government offices, hospitals, and highways as well as railroads and streams. The highlighted portions were added by hand at an indeterminate time post publication. The ETSU Library Depository stamp is dated March 18, 1986. This is the date the map was received by the Government Information, Law and Maps Department where it resides as part of our Tennessee state depository collection. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1010/thumbnail.jpg

Produced by the Johnson City GIS Division on September 9, 2003, this map denotes the annexations of Johnson City and the surrounding area from 1960 to 2003. The map scale indicates a ratio of 1:24,000. In the text box on the left side, the ID, date, and annexation names are listed. As part of the legend, each 5 year annexation period is color coded. This map was donated by the Johnson City GIS Division and now resides in the map collection of Sherrod Library's Government Information, Law and Maps Department. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1011/thumbnail.jpg

Prepared by the First Tennessee-Virginia Development District and sponsored by the Johnson City Conventions & Visitors Bureau, this undated map shows major highways, landmarks, and business centers around Johnson City, Tennessee and the surrounding Washington County. Some landmarks, roads, and businesses have been added by hand at an indeterminate time post publication. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. Scale is 1 inch = 1 mile / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1013/thumbnail.jpg

General highway map of Carter County, Tennessee prepared by the Tennessee Department of Highways, Highway Planning Survey Division in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Public Roads. Field data obtained in 1962. Field Examination made in 1963. Legend denotes multiple categories including dwellings and businesses as well as county infrastructure. Several insets of specific communities and areas of interest are included. Population statistics can be found on the bottom left corner. Physical copy resides in the Government Information, Law and Maps Department of East Tennessee State University’s Sherrod Library. Scale for general map - 1/2" = 1 mile Scale for insets - 1/2" = 1/4 mile / https://dc.etsu.edu/rare-maps/1034/thumbnail.jpg