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Sustainable Tourism: Theory and Practice
Author: David Weaver
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 256
Release Date: 30-08-2005
EAN: 9780750664387
Languages: English
Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
Details:
Sustainable Tourism provides a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical and applied dimensions of contemporary sustainable tourism from a global perspective. The book uses international case studies and examples to examine the latest developments in the field, addressing both theoretical foundations and practical applications.
Chapter Overview:
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Alternative Tourism (AT): Focuses on small-scale tourism and explores its pros and cons.
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Sustainable Tourism in Mass Tourism: Discusses the "green consumer," sustainability in transportation, accommodation, attractions, and tour operators. This section also considers issues related to quality control in sustainable practices.
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Destination Sustainability: Highlights the importance of community empowerment and presents ideal sustainability models for tourism destinations.
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The Future of Sustainable Tourism: Provides conclusions and insights into the future development of sustainable tourism practices.
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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Six Continents and Marriott Hotels
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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
Course-Specific Features:
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Designed for a semester course or 42-hour course on sustainable tourism.
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Global perspective throughout the chapters, covering both small-scale and large-scale tourism contexts.
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Well-integrated chapters with frequent cross-references.
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End-of-chapter questions to promote deeper thinking and integrative learning.
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Online resources for lecturers, including PowerPoint presentations and multiple-choice exercises.
This textbook is a valuable resource for both students and lecturers involved in sustainable tourism, offering a thorough and globally-relevant examination of the subject.
