This chapter explores the importance of policy and planning in a tourism context. The chapter considers the value and purpose of policy frameworks and the role of a range of agencies in the planning and control of tourism development. Consideration is given to public, private and voluntary sector...

As a contribution to a knowledge and understanding of tourism development, this book: (i) comprises reflective essays written by internationally-ranked scholars and tourism consultants with extensive experience, particularly in developing countries; (ii) considers extant themes, issues and...

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...

This chapter analyses tourism development in Colombia from the aspect of conflict and peace. The city of Medellín is taken as a case study to document how Colombia has been affected by its long internal conflict between the government and several guerrilla groups. The chapter also analyses the...

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....

Tourism planning is explained, outlining some of its basic steps and the essential factors that it should take into consideration. The differences between tourism planning and tourism policy are also explained.

This chapter presents the most recent climate model projections for Barbados, focusing on the implications for tourism planning. The knowledge, attitudes and practices of tourism stakeholders on the west coast are analysed to determine the extent to which they are ready, willing and able to adapt...

This chapter focuses on the link between projected climate change impacts, tourism development policies and adaptation strategies on the Mediterranean Coast of Morocco. Brief consideration is also given to the implementation of coastal planning tools in Mediterranean Morocco such as the Integrated...

This volume focuses on the management of tourism in island environments, particularly in the Caribbean. The first part of the book (chapters 2-5) is about resources for islands, including transport and hospitality, and demand for islands. This part addresses the core resources of tourism products...

This chapter outlines appropriate tourism planning and development strategies for island environments and discusses the issues and challenges with these to suggest paths for tourism development success. The case of Cuba is considered, regarding its transition and plans for tourism, as the country...