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Record Nr.

UNINA9910814538803321

Titolo

Tourism in a transforming world economy and the impacts of the brave new world : how might developing nations achieve long-term sustainable development? / / theme editors, Prof. Anthony Clayton, Dr. Ibrahim Ajagunna and Dr. Fritz Pinnock

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Bradford, England] : , : Emerald, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

1-78441-031-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (109 p.)

Collana

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, , 1755-4217 ; ; Volume 6, Number 2

Disciplina

174.4

Soggetti

Sustainable development - Moral and ethical aspects

Environmental ethics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Editorial advisory board; Editorial; Tourism in a transforming world economy; New world, new tourism, new destinations; Shifting tourism flows in a changing climate: policy implications for the Caribbean; The future of tourism in an emerging economy: the reality of the cruise industry in Caribbean ; The globalization of the cruise industry: a tale of ships; Tourism and technology in the global economy: challenges for small island states; Factors used by Ghanaian students in determining career options in the tourism and hospitality industry

Managing interactions in the tourism industry - a strategic tool for success Tourism in a transforming world economy - the impacts of the brave new world

Sommario/riassunto

This e-book investigates the implications of evolving patterns of travel and tourism for developing nations. It addresses the changes that are occurring (social, economic, technological and environmental) which raise important questions as to how small, relatively vulnerable nations can respond, especially when they have little or no control over most of the relevant variables. Specifically, what are implications for emerging economies and for tourism-dependent developing economies