The Cost of Detours: A Look Back at the World Tourism Industry

Author: Fred Bormann
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book provides a wealth of case studies, making it a must-read for government officials, tourism operators and managers, environmentalists, tourism enthusiasts, as well as geography and tourism teachers and students. The author thoroughly investigates the efforts and trials made by countries worldwide in achieving sustainable tourism development. Through vivid cases, the book introduces the potential severe damage that uncontrolled tourism development can bring to tourist areas and explains how to establish effective strategies to protect tourism resources for future generations. It is a must-read for those who face the pressures of tourism every day.
Review by Bruce, Planning Director of Sanibel City, Florida, USA:
Tourism decision-makers should be more aware of the pros and cons of developing tourism and fully understand the positive and negative impacts of tourism on the economy, environment, and society. This book analyzes the major challenges faced by humanity in the development of tourism and studies different strategies and practices adopted by countries worldwide through case studies.
Evaluation by Helena, Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme:
Tourism is today's most prosperous and rapidly growing emerging industry. It brings endless benefits to travelers and destinations. However, if poorly managed, tourism can also have serious negative impacts on the environment, nature, economy, health, safety, and social values. Therefore, in recent years, countries worldwide have increasingly advocated "ecotourism." From this book, readers can learn about the various important, interesting, and valuable experiences and lessons encountered by countries in the development of tourism, understand the detours taken by famous tourist destinations in their development, and gain insights into their explorations, lessons learned, and experiences. It presents a beautiful prospect where the ecological environment can be protected while tourism thrives and people enjoy more delightful experiences. The book is filled with numerous vivid and persuasive stories and case studies, helping us understand the development trends of global tourism and gain a comprehensive understanding of ecotourism.
The book includes:
The pros and cons of tourism;
Tourism development planning;
U.S. growth management model;
Quality control strategies;
Quantity management strategies;
Location reinforcement strategies;
Success factors of management strategies, etc.