This chapter reflects on a neglected export sector in the Nigerian economy, that of tourism, in order to identify whether some refinements to the existing principles of developing tourism are merited. It then goes on to hint at both the issues that deserve consideration for future tourism...

Fully revised, this 2nd edition covers aspects of tourism from a modern perspective, providing students with a range of theoretical and research-based explanations, supported by examples, case studies and unique insights from industry representatives. This book is divided into five major parts....

This chapter explores recent steps that Greenland has taken to develop its tourism industry as part of a nation-building exercise following its proclamation of self-rule in 2009. The main premise is that the measures adopted to promote tourism on the island are ill-conceived and potentially could...

This chapter presents projections of tourism growth as well as its drivers. Other topics tackled include economic equality, inter-industry effects of tourism growth, challenges to tourism growth in lesser-developed countries, tourism's economic contribution, domestic tourism, industry...

This textbook introduces many of the key concepts, practices and organizations that form modern tourism. It has 18 chapters organized in six sections with the following headings: (i) tourism perspectives; (ii) tourism people; (iii) consuming tourism; (iv) tourism management; (v) tourism...

This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the concept and scope of the tourism industry in general and of destination marketing and management in particular. Taking an integrated and comprehensive approach, it focuses on both the macro and micro aspects of destination marketing and...

This chapter focuses on what may be termed 'new tourist destination countries': Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, part of the Greater Mekong Subregion, and discusses the numerous challenges these countries face in their governance as emerging tourist destinations. This chapter explains that these...

This chapter provides a historical overview of tourism development in Mauritius, with emphasis on economic sustainability driven by market concentration in the early stages of tourism development, market diversification in the later stages, increasing concern for environmental sustainability and...

This chapter discusses the impact of climatic change on island tourism, particularly to the Balearic Islands in Spain. Specifically, the chapter explores the following topics regarding the Balearic Islands: historic growth of the destination; current tourism trends; current tourism issues and...

This chapter looks at the impact of the Cyprus political situation on tourism and discusses the probable effects of a settlement of the Cyprus problem on the tourism industry in the two parts of the divided island. It is founded upon the hypothesis that a political solution of the Cyprus problem...