The rise of low cost airlines and the facility for making direct bookings via the Internet mean that many people no longer use a travel agent, and are prepared to search for flights and hotels themselves rather than book a package. Furthermore, many consumers who do opt for package holidays are choosing those which have 'added value' - perhaps a cultural element or the chance to learn a new skill. These factors, together with a greater awareness of sustainability issues on the part of destination countries, are creating many challenges for the tourism industry.
This book contains chapters on a number of issues facing the tourist industry today. Topics include measurement of tourist-related economic productivity impact; the effect of natural disasters; and niche markets such as culinary, nautical and ethnic tourism. A number of chapters will focus on sustainability, including ideas and models for describing the essence of sustainable tourism, and methods for assessing the impact of tourism on sustainability and planning future tourist developments accordingly.
Whether you are a student, an academic or a stakeholder in the tourist industry, you will find much to interest you in this book, which provides a great deal of insight into current and emerging trends in this field.
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