Ecotourism originated in the 1980s, at the dawn of sustainable development, as a way to
channel tourism revenues into conservation and development. Despite the “win-win” idea …

This paper reviews varying theoretical approaches in political economy and their application
to the analysis of tourism development. It examines the shifting focus of enquiry and traces …

In the light of growing inequality globally, it is important to consider how to make tourism,
one of the world's largest industries, more inclusive. This concern is set in the context of, first …

Over the past two decades, there has been increasing focus on the topic of innovation in
tourism. This article reviews the research contributions. Various categories of innovation …

By January 2015 the world's richest 80 people had as much wealth as the poorest 50 per
cent of the world's population. It is a global unevenness through which the barriers to in …

The global demand for tourism continues to increase as economic growth creates
opportunities for its consumption as a lifestyle option across cultures. The spatial reach of …

This report tells how to ensure that tourism follows a sustainable path and that it contributes
to the sustainable management of protected areas. Guidelines are presented to help …

Ecotourism: Impacts, Potentials and Possibilities analyzes the impacts of mainstream
tourism in first, second and third world countries, and argues the benefits of adopting the …

Tourism can reduce poverty in develo** countries. But tourism growth is not universally
inclusive of the poor. Moreover our understanding of how tourism affects the poor is largely …

A unique chance to explore different aspects of place, heritage, and tourism For many
nations around the world, cultural tourism is not only a major industry but also a support for …