Tourism Development: Growth, Myths and Inequalities by Jeroen Nawijn (English) H

Description: Tourism Development by Jeroen Nawijn, Peter Burns, Jim Butcher, Marina Novelli, Henryk Handszuh, Herald Friedl, Anna Dzulewska, Valerio Simoni, Omar Moufakkir, Genoveva Millan Vasquez Dela Torre Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book takes an in-depth look at the successes and failures of tourism a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequalities in poor countries, and considers why tourism as a catalyst for economic development can be a controversial device. Publisher Description A collection of essays from specialist scholars evaluating tourism as a means of simulating economic growth and fighting economic inequalities in poor countries: As a tool for poverty reduction in economically underdeveloped regions, tourism has been at the forefront of the international development agenda. This book takes an in-depth look at the successes and failures of tourism in this role, and considers why tourism as a catalyst for economic development can be a controversial device Author Biography Professor Marina Novelli (PhD) is a globally renowned tourism for sustainable development expert and Professor of Marketing and Tourism at The University of Nottingham Business School (UK). She is known for her contributions to the concept of Niche Tourism, the study of Tourism Development in Sub-Saharan Africa and new critical elaboration of the Overtourism phenomenon. She is Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism, Alternate Member of the UNWTO World Committee on Tourism Ethics (2021-2025) and Member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council for Sustainable Development (2023-2024). She has written and advised in the field of international tourism policy, planning and development in Africa, Europe and Asia for institutions such as the World Bank, the EU, the UN, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, National Ministries and Tourism Boards, Regional Development Agencies, private sector and NGOs. She distinguishes herself as a particularly active member of the global tourism community and for her inclusive research leadership practice and excellence in collaborating with multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholders and multi-cultural teams. Dr. Omar Moufakkir is a professor, MA programs course leader at Stenden University in the Netherlands, and the editor of The Journal of Tourism and Peace Research. His current research focuses on tourism and peace and the effects of immigration on destination image and travel propensity. is a senior lecturer in Tourism Geography at the University of the West of England. Stroma combines her academic career with action research and consultancy, most recently looking at tourism and water rights in Indonesia. She is a director of Equality in Tourism and was the Chair of Tourism Concern (2006-2012). Stroma is an activist researcher critiquing the consequences of tourism development. Details ISBN 1845934253 ISBN-13 9781845934255 Title Tourism Development Author Jeroen Nawijn, Peter Burns, Jim Butcher, Marina Novelli, Henryk Handszuh, Herald Friedl, Anna Dzulewska, Valerio Simoni, Omar Moufakkir, Genoveva Millan Vasquez Dela Torre Format Hardcover Year 2008 Pages 336 Publisher CABI Publishing GE_Item_ID:161848928; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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