Tourism and the EconomyUniversity of Hawaii Press, 31.10.2003 - 280 Seiten Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Many countries see it as a passport to their economic development; others express concern that uncontrolled tourism may overwhelm their natural, cultural, social, and physical resources. The question of how best to harness tourism for the good of host communities is increasingly debated and forms the basis of this book. Written in a highly accessible style for a general audience as well as professionals, it applies an economic way of thinking to tourism to help readers gain a better understanding of this dynamic and fascinating global industry. |
Inhalt
Why Some People Travel on Package Tours | 34 |
Why Some People Use Travel Agents | 41 |
Once There | 52 |
THE SUPPLIERS | 65 |
THE HOST COMMUNITY | 111 |
Benefits and Costs of Tourism to the Host Community | 127 |
Taxing Tourism | 142 |
Tourism and the Natural Environment | 161 |
Sustainable Tourism | 180 |
Tourism in the Post September11 World | 193 |
Endnotes | 205 |
Glossary of Economic Terms | 233 |
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Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Tourism and the Economy: Understanding the Economics of Tourism James Mak Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2003 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
admission fee agencies airfares airline alliances American business travelers buyers car rental CHAPTER companies competition consumers countries cruise lines cruise ship deregulation dollar domestic economic economic rent Economists environment environmental example fares firms global gross domestic product Hanauma Bay Hawaii higher host community hotel room impact increase Industry World 2002 international tourism Japan Japanese less levied lodging merger million Newsweek International Norwegian Cruise Line overseas package tours passenger percent pleasure travel pollution purchases recreational reduce residents revenues sell sellers Southwest Airlines suppliers sustainable tourism tax rates tour operators tourism development tourism industries tourism product tourism satellite accounts tourist destinations tourist spending tourist travel tourist visits transportation travel abroad travel agents travel and tourism Travel Industry World U.S. dollar U.S. travel United University of Hawaii-Manoa vacation visitor spending World 2002 Yearbook World Tourism Organization WTTC
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