| The Native Tourist: Mass Tourism Within Developing Countries Contributor(s): Ghimire, Krishna B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1853838047 ISBN-13: 9781853838040 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2001 Annotation: * The first book to examine a major new factor in tourism --the rapid growth of tourism within developing countries and regions* Analyses the nature, magnitude and impact in different contexts and countries* Covers Asia, Africa and Latin America* Vital subject for development, economics and social policy* Published with the UN Research Institute for Social DevelopmentDomestic tourism in developing countries is rapidly outstripping international tourism and could soon involve 10 times the numbers. Despite the rapid growth, it has not been studied. This is the first book to examine the numbers involved, their profile, behavior, impacts and the relevant policy responses. The volume looks at the impacts of local mass tourism in various socioeconomic and environmental contexts and on diverse social groups. It provides analysis and overviews of seven of the main countries involved in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Political Science |
| Dewey: 338.479 |
| LCCN: 2001023273 |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.12" W x 9.2" (0.86 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Domestic tourism in developing countries is rapidly outstripping international tourism and could soon involve ten times the numbers. This is an examination of the numbers involved, their profile, behaviour, impacts and the relevant policy responses. The volume looks at the impacts of local mass tourism in various socio-economic and environmental contexts and on diverse social groups. It provides analysis and overviews of seven of the main countries involved in Asia, Africa and Latin America. |