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

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Features: This book provides a wealth of case studies, making it a must-read for government officials, operators and managers in the tourism industry, environmentalists, tourism enthusiasts, as well as geography and tourism professionals and students. The author has thoroughly researched the various efforts and trials made by countries worldwide in achieving sustainable tourism development. Through vivid case studies, the book introduces the 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 the tourism industry every day.
Commentary 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 main challenges faced by humanity in the development of tourism and studies the different strategies and specific practices adopted by countries worldwide through case studies.
Evaluation by Helena, Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme: Tourism is one of the most prosperous and rapidly growing emerging industries in the world today. It brings endless benefits to tourists and destinations. However, if poorly managed, tourism can also have severe 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 the process of developing tourism, 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 pleasures. The book is filled with numerous vivid and persuasive stories and case studies that will help us understand the development trends of the global tourism industry and gain a comprehensive understanding of ecotourism.
The book includes: the pros and cons of tourism; tourism development plans; the growth management model of the United States; quality control strategies; quantity management strategies; location enhancement strategies; and the success factors of management strategies, among others.