Author : Richard Sharpley
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 41,31 MB
Release : 2023-09-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1802205977
Rethinking Tourism and Development provides a critical analysis of the tourism industry's impact on development and the environment. While tourism contributes significantly to the global economy, it also generates environmental costs that can no longer be ignored. This book challenges the conventional paradigm of sustainable tourism development and proposes a radical new approach to address the negative impacts of tourism centred on degrowth.
Author : Deborah McLaren
Publisher : Kumarian Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 16,80 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1565491696
* Exceptional overview of the tourism industry worldwide * Case studies of indigenous people’s responses to tourism development * Detailed listing of tourism and ecotourism resources This is a fully revised and comprehensive overview of the history and global development of tourism--one of the largest industries in the world. Despite promising great benefits to hosts and guests alike, tourism often results in some very stark and painful consequences for local host communities and the environment. The second edition provides updated information on global tourism and examines how local communities in different parts of the world, especially indigenous peoples, have responded to the challenges and opportunities of tourism and ecotravel.
Author : Freya Higgins-Desbiolles
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 26,57 MB
Release : 2021-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1000440931
Once touted as the world’s largest industry and also a tool for fostering peace and global understanding, tourism has certainly been a major force shaping our world. The recent COVID-19 crisis has led to calls to transform tourism and reset it along more ethical and sustainable lines. It was in this context that calls to "socialise tourism" emerged (Higgins-Desbiolles, 2020). This edited volume builds on this work by employing the term Socialising Tourism as a broad conceptual focal point and guiding term for industry, activists and academics to rethink tourism for social and ecological justice. Socialising Tourism means reorienting travel and tourism based on the rights, interests, and safeguarding of traditional ecological and cultural knowledges of local peoples, communities and living landscapes. This means making tourism work for the public good and taking seriously the idea of putting the social and ecological before profit and growth as the world re-emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an essential first step for tourism to be made accountable to the limits of the planet. Concepts discussed include Indigenous culture, toxic tourism, a "theory of care", dismantling whiteness, decolonial tourism and animal oppression, among others, all in the context of a post-COVID-19 world. This will be essential reading for all upper-level students, academics and policymakers in the field of tourism. The Introduction of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003164616
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 14,28 MB
Release : 2020-03-04
Category :
ISBN : 9264626883
The 2020 edition analyses tourism performance and policy trends across 51 OECD countries and partner economies. It highlights the need for coherent and comprehensive approaches to tourism policy making, and the significance of the tourism economy, with data covering domestic, inbound and outbound tourism, enterprises and employment, and internal tourism consumption.
Author : Greg Richards
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 12,30 MB
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1789905443
This insightful book reappraises how traditional high culture attractions have been supplemented by popular culture events, contemporary creativity and everyday life through inventive styles of tourism. Greg Richards draws on over three decades of research to provide a new approach to the topic, combining practice and interaction ritual theories and developing a model of cultural tourism as a social practice.
Author : C. Michael Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 15,26 MB
Release : 2020-12-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1000340201
The sustainability of tourism is increasingly under question given the challenges of overtourism, COVID-19 and the contribution of tourism to climate and environmental change. Degrowth and Tourism provides an original response to the central problem of growth in tourism, an imperative that has been intrinsic within tourism practice, and directs the reader to rethink the impacts of tourism and possible alternatives beyond the sustainable growth discourse. Using a multi-scaled approach to investigate degrowth’s macro effects and micro indications in tourism, this book frames degrowth in tourism in terms of business, destination and policy initiatives. It uses a combination of empirical research, case studies and theory to offer new perspectives and approaches to analyse issues related to overtourism, COVID-19, small-scale tourism operations and entrepreneurship, mobility and climate change in tourism. Interdisciplinary chapters provide studies on animal-based tourism, nature-based tourism, domestic tourism, developing community-centric tourism and many other areas, within the paradigm of degrowth. This book offers significant insight on both the implications of degrowth paradigm in tourism studies and practices, as well as tourism’s potential contributions to the degrowth paradigm, and will be essential reading for all those interested in sustainable tourism and transformations through tourism.
Author : David J. Telfer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 32,8 MB
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317414403
Tourism is widely considered to be an important factor in socio-economic development, particularly in less developed countries. However, despite almost universal recognition of tourism’s development potential, the extent to which economic and social progress is linked to the growth of a country’s tourism sector remains the subject of intense debate. Tourism and Development in the Developing World offers a thorough overview of the tourism-development relationship. Focusing specifically on the less developed world and drawing on contemporary case studies, this updated second edition questions widely-held assumptions on the role of tourism in development and seeks to highlight the challenges faced by destinations seeking to achieve development through tourism. The introductory chapter establishes the foundation for the book, exploring the meaning and objectives of development, reviewing theoretical perspectives on the developmental process, and assessing the reasons why less developed countries are attracted to tourism as a development option. The concept of sustainable development, as the most widely adopted contemporary model of development, is then introduced and its links with tourism critically assessed. Subsequent chapters explore the key issues associated with tourism and development, including the rise of globalization; the tourism planning and development process; the relationship between tourism and communities within which it is developed; the management implications of trends in the demand for and uptake of tourism; and an analysis of the consequences of tourism development for destination environments, economies and societies. A new chapter considers the challenges of climate change, sustainability of resource supply (oil, water and food), global economic instability, political instability and changing demographics. Finally, the issues raised throughout the book are drawn together in a concluding chapter that assesses the tourism and development ‘dilemma’. Combining an overview of essential concepts, theories and knowledge with an analysis of contemporary issues and debates in tourism and development, this new edition will be an invaluable resource for those investigating tourism issues in developing countries. The book will be of interest to students of tourism, development, geography and area studies, international relations and politics, and sociology.
Author : Colin Michael Hall
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 47,85 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780582327894
'Tourism' helps provide an understanding of the contemporary forces shaping tourism in a manner that connects the field to broader policy and scientific debate that is approachable by students of tourism at all levels. Issues are examined in terms of key concepts of contemporary social and environmental studies.
Author : Hau-Pan Lee
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 48,81 MB
Release : 2017-01-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781361271698
Author : Taylor Apple
Publisher : Taylor Apple
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,65 MB
Release : 2023-12-04
Category :
ISBN : 9783946229452
Rethinking Tourism and Environmental Governance Subtitle: A Study of Decision-Making in St. Kitts for Long-term Preservation Rethinking Tourism and Environmental GovernanceBook Description Explore the critical intersection of tourism and environmental sustainability in the Caribbean with "Rethinking Tourism and Environmental Governance." This insightful book delves into the challenges faced by the wider Caribbean region, especially in economies heavily dependent on tourism. The narrative takes a deep dive into the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental preservation, using the case study of St. Kitts. Preface Overview In the preface, the author highlights the pivotal moment the Caribbean finds itself in, having experienced remarkable growth in tourism over two decades. However, this success comes at a cost-the strain on finite natural resources and the resulting environmental decay. The book underscores the irony that an industry designed to showcase natural beauty has become a significant contributor to its decline. Key Themes Explored1. Closed Environmental Policy The research contends that St. Kitts exhibits a closed environmental policy, where citizen concerns are not adequately considered in decision-making. 2. Citizen Engagement Emphasizes the importance of soliciting opinions and concerns from citizens and stakeholders to create a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand. 3. Government-Community Relations Addresses the need for fostering support and trust in government actions to avoid confusion and resentment, which can impede effective environmental policies. 4. Perceptions and Beliefs Investigates the perceptions, opinions, attitudes, and beliefs of local citizens regarding the environment, tourism development, and the relationship between government leaders and citizens. 5. Exclusion and Self-Interest Explores the hypothesis that specific user groups feel excluded from the decision-making process and that government actions may be driven by the self-interest of the political and economic elite. 6. Recommendations for Sustainable Development Provides recommendations based on research findings, including the importance of increasing public awareness, environmental education programs, involving specific groups in project planning, and empowering the community to take responsibility for their surroundings. 7. Youth Involvement Advocates for the involvement of young people in implementing recommendations, recognizing their role in shaping the future of sustainable development. Why You Should Read This Book "Rethinking Tourism and Environmental Governance" offers a compelling exploration of the complex relationship between tourism, environmental policy, and citizen engagement. By examining the case of St. Kitts, it provides valuable insights and practical recommendations for achieving sustainable development in tourism-dependent economies. This book is a must-read for policymakers, environmentalists, and anyone passionate about the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental preservation. Tourism;Environmental Governance;Caribbean;St. Kitts;Sustainable Development;Citizen Engagement;Environmental Policy;Tourism Industry;Economic Impacts;Community Empowerment;Government Relations;Environmental Education;User Group Perceptions;Decision-Making Process;Community Involvement;Young People;Political and Economic Elite;Public Awareness;Tourism and Environment;Caribbean Development
