Global Tourism Development

by Ann Kenward (Author), JanWhittington (Author)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $4.20

  Tourism is one of the world's major growth industries, it creates opportunities for economic growth, but it can also cause fundamental problems. Taking a geographical approach, this book aims to show A level and equivalent students how and why tourism develops in various places and explores its impact on the economy, society and the environment, as well as introducing core tourism topics such as supply and demand, amenities provision and management. The book focuses on five recurring case studies, Brighton, the Gambia, Spain, New Zealand and Disneyland, as well as looking at other examples, and aims to develop and integrate key issues in development, sustainability and environmental management, all at local and global scales.