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Sustainable Tourism
Author: David Weaver
Brand: Routledge
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Release Date: 09-01-2025
EAN: 9781041051664
Languages: English
Details:
Sustainable Tourism offers a comprehensive examination of both the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary sustainable tourism from a global perspective. The book integrates international case studies and examples to provide in-depth coverage of the latest developments in the field. It explores all dimensions of sustainable tourism, starting from the emergence of the sustainability paradigm and extending to sustainability issues within all types of tourism and components of the tourism industry.
Chapters & Topics Covered:
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Alternative Tourism (AT): Focuses on small-scale tourism, discussing the benefits and challenges of this approach.
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Sustainable Tourism within the Mass Tourism Sector: This section addresses the concept of the "green consumer," examining how transportation, accommodation, attractions, and tour operators incorporate sustainability practices. It explores key developments in sustainability, such as quality control measures.
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Destination Sustainability: Discusses the importance of community empowerment in achieving sustainable tourism at a destination level, offering ideal sustainability models.
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Future of Sustainable Tourism: The final chapter discusses the conclusions for the future and how tourism practices can evolve to meet sustainability goals.
International Case Studies:
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Backpacking in Australia and Spain
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Volunteer tourism in the US
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Hotels: Six Continents and Marriott
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Disney World
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Grand Prix
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Grand Canyon
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Mountain Gorilla Parks in Uganda
These case studies highlight a diverse range of examples where sustainable practices are being implemented in various tourism settings worldwide.
This book provides valuable insights for students, researchers, and practitioners seeking to understand the complexities of sustainable tourism and how it can be implemented in both small-scale and large-scale tourism contexts.
