Contemporary Issues in Tourism Development (Hardcover, New)

This work combines a study of contemporary issues in tourism development with close examination of approaches to tourism research. Looking beyond much-studied mass tourism industries, leading international academics explore new issues raised by emerging tourist destinations such as Ghana, Samoa, Vietnam and Indias Bhyundar Valley. Subjects covered include: · reasons for development · tourism development as a strategy for urban revitalization · tourisms links to heritage conservation and regional development · sustainability and the adverse impacts of development · cultural considerations and community participation · the importance of context for individual tourism projects

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