The Cost of Detours - A Retrospective on the World Tourism Industry

Author: Fred Bormann
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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 severe damage that uncontrolled tourism development may bring to tourist areas and explains how to establish effective strategies to protect tourism resources for future generations. This 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 the different strategies and practices adopted by countries worldwide through case studies.
Evaluation by Helena, Coordinator of the United Nations Environment Programme:
Tourism is the most prosperous and rapidly growing emerging industry 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 around the world have been promoting "ecotourism." From this book, readers can learn about the various important, interesting, and valuable experiences and lessons from countries worldwide 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 also presents a beautiful prospect where the ecological environment can be protected while tourism thrives and people enjoy more delightful experiences. The book features numerous vivid and persuasive stories and case studies that will help 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
- The growth management model of the United States
- Quality control strategies
- Quantity management strategies
- Location enhancement strategies
- Success factors of management strategies, etc.