Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel

Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel
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Publisher : Kumarian Press
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781565491694
ISBN-13 : 1565491696
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Book Synopsis Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel by : Deborah McLaren

Download or read book Rethinking Tourism and Ecotravel written by Deborah McLaren and published by Kumarian Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Exceptional overview of the tourism industry worldwide * Case studies of indigenous people’s responses to tourism development * Detailed listing of tourism and ecotourism resources This is a fully revised and comprehensive overview of the history and global development of tourism--one of the largest industries in the world. Despite promising great benefits to hosts and guests alike, tourism often results in some very stark and painful consequences for local host communities and the environment. The second edition provides updated information on global tourism and examines how local communities in different parts of the world, especially indigenous peoples, have responded to the challenges and opportunities of tourism and ecotravel.


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