The Routledge Handbook of Tourism in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing area for international and domestic tourism, and this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the critical debates and controversies in the region. It is divided into five sections, covering South-East Asia, South and Central Asia, East and North-East Asia, and future prospects. It is interdisciplinary in coverage and international in scope, presenting a range of perspectives and understanding of the processes and forces shaping tourism in the region.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Asia is widely recognized as one of the fastest-growing regions for international and domestic tourism in the world, with significant growth projected over the next 20 years. Given the immense economic, social, and environmental significance of tourism in the region, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive and accessible overview of the critical debates and controversies surrounding tourism in Asia, as well as the major factors that are shaping its development both in the present and in the foreseeable future.

This Handbook aims to provide such an overview, offering a contemporary survey of the region and its ongoing expansion and development as a vital destination and a significant contributor to tourism. The book is structured into five sections. The first section serves as an introduction to the region and provides the context for the nationally focused chapters that follow. The subsequent three sections are organized broadly based on the three UNWTO Asian regions: South-East Asia, South and Central Asia, and East and North-East Asia. These sections offer readers a valuable glimpse of tourism at different scales, from various perspectives, and from diverse angles. The concluding section explores the future prospects for tourism in Asia.

The Handbook is interdisciplinary in its coverage, drawing from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives. It encompasses a diverse range of authorship, reflecting the international nature of tourism in the region. The content of the Handbook is designed to present a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the processes and forces that are shaping tourism in this fascinating and dynamic region, which is increasingly becoming one of the focal points of global tourism.

This Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and academics who are interested in tourism in Asia, both in the present and in the future. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the critical debates, controversies, and trends that are shaping the industry, providing valuable insights and perspectives for future research and policy development.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032339917