Tourism in Regional Economic Development, Conservation and Decentralisation in China
Author : Jie Wen
Publisher :
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 24,68 MB
Release : 1999
Category : China
ISBN :
Tourism And China's Development- Policies, Regional Economic Growth & Ecotourism
Author : Clement A Tisdell
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 11,40 MB
Release : 2001-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9814492310
Book Description
China's continuing economic reforms since 1978 have substantially altered its economic structure, expanding the service sector, including the tourist industry. The reforms have resulted in spectacular economic growth and a boom in tourism development. But China's economic growth has been very uneven regionally and has been cause for political concern. The ability of tourism to counteract this uneven development and promote regionally decentralised development is therefore of special interest as is the sustainability of regional tourism, which often depends on nature conservation and the presence of minority cultures. This book addresses all those issues. Although focussed on China, it deals with issues such as those involving the sustainability of tourism, and convergence and divergence in regional tourism development and economic growth relevant to other geographical areas.
Tourism and Local Economic Development in China
Author : Gang Xu
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 19,30 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780700711529
Book Description
This book examines the fast growing role of internal and international tourism on local economic development in certain areas of China, and identifies the factors that determine the success or failure of tourism-oriented development.
Regional Inequality and Decentralisation of China's Tourism Industry
Author : Jie Wen
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 25,17 MB
Release : 1996
Category : China
ISBN :
Book Description
Environment and Tourism
Author : Andrew Holden
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 10,13 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780415207171
Book Description
For many people, holidays are an increasingly central feature of contemporary western society. The tourism industry has expanded rapidly since 1950, but this book poses the significant question of consequent environmental impacts: are environments being benefited or damaged, by the tourist who visit them? A well-balanced introductory text, this topical book on the relationships between tourism, society and the environment, examines 'tourism' and 'environment' in detail, and gives a historical overview of the growth of the tourism industry. It discusses how the tourism industry markets physical and cultural environments to be consumed by the tourist, and the consequences of the tourism they then attract. It explores: * how the economics of tourism can be adopted in a positive way to aid conservation * whether the concept of sustainability can be applied to tourism * provides a critique of the 'new' forms of tourism, that have developed in recent years. An extensive range of international case studies from both the developed and developing world are used to illustrate the theoretical ideas presented, and to aid the student, it includes end of chapter summaries, further reading guides and boxed vignettes focusing on contemporary environmental issues and debates.
Achieving Sustainable Development and Promoting Development Cooperation
Author : Department of Economic & Social Affairs
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,63 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789211045871
Book Description
This book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, "Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development."--P. 4 of cover.
Proceedings from the Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 11,70 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Hospitality industry
ISBN :
Book Description
Competitive Cities in the 21st Century
Author : Kyeong Ae Choe
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9290924314
Book Description
Economic challenges in developing Asian countries have become more complex: urban populations are growing at great cost to the environment, climate change has increased risks of natural disasters, and income gaps within and between developing countries are widening. These factors threaten the sustainable growth and development of urban areas, the drivers of Asia's economy. A strategic approach for inclusive growth is needed. The City Cluster Economic Development approach provides a strategic framework and a set of analytical tools, which governments, businesses, and communities can use to support the inclusive and sustainable development of competitive urban economies in Asia. Said approach was developed and tested by the Asian Development Bank to improve the basis for integrated planning and development of urban regions in Asia and the Pacific. It also elps urban managers and other city stakeholders identify action plans and determine priority investment areas.
Decentralization and Biodiversity Conservation
Author : Ernst Lutz
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 16,76 MB
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821336885
Book Description
The global phenomenon of school decentralization is a highly political process. It involves substantial shifts in power, affecting the influence and livelihood of groups such as teachers and their unions. School systems are also vehicles for enhancing political influence and carrying out the programs and objectives of those in power. This report identifies the political dimensions of school decentralization and discusses the methods and problems of building a broad public consensus to support it. Country case studies and examples of best practices are provided.
Overtourism
Author : Claudio Milano
Publisher : CABI
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,3 MB
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1786399822
Book Description
This book examines the evolution of the phenomenon and explores the genesis of overtourism and the system dynamics underlining it. The 'overtourism' phenomenon is defined as the excessive growth of visitors leading to overcrowding and the consequential suffering of residents, due to temporary and often seasonal tourism peaks, that lead to permanent changes in lifestyles, amenities and well- being. Enormous tensions in overtourism affected destinations have driven the intensification of policy making and scholarly attention toward seeking antidotes to an issue that is considered paradoxical and problematic. Moving beyond the 'top 10 things you can do about overtourism', this book examines the evolution of the phenomenon and explores the genesis of overtourism as well as the system dynamics underpinning it. With a rigorous scientific approach, the book uses systems-thinking and contemporary paradigms around sustainable development, resilience planning and degrowth; while considering global economic, socio-political, environmental discourses. Researchers, analysts, policy makers and industry stakeholders working within tourism as well as those within the private sector, community groups, civil society groups and NGOs will find this book an essential source of information.
