Tourism, Change and the Global South

This book explores the changing nature of tourism and its potential to effect positive change, particularly in the Global South. It examines critical concepts such as growth, development, sustainability, responsibility, governance, and planning, and sheds new insight into the promise and role of sustainability and responsibility in tourism development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This substantial volume stands as the pioneering work in its focus on the ever-evolving nature of tourism and its remarkable capacity to bring about transformative change, particularly in the Global South. Geographically, the changing dynamics of tourism are rooted in the intricate interplay between demand, supply, and location. While this phenomenon has been a part of the tourism landscape for decades, recent years have witnessed a heightened intensity in the evolving characteristics of global tourism. From another vantage point, tourism itself represents a transformative force, with many localities and regions seeking to harness it as a tool for positive change, namely development. However, the realization of this goal has proven to be a complex and challenging endeavor, particularly in the context of the Global South, where the relationship between tourism growth and local development has often sparked contentious debates.

To address this critical issue, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of a multitude of critical concepts within a single volume. These concepts include growth and development, adaptation and resilience, sustainability and responsibility, governance and planning, and heritage and destination management strategies. By delving into the underlying drivers of change, this book provides fresh insights into the immense promise and pivotal role of sustainability and responsibility in the realm

development of tourism.

This book is of immense interest to all upper-level students, academics, and researchers in the fields of Tourism, Geography, and Cultural and Heritage studies. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it an invaluable resource for those seeking to advance their understanding of the complex dynamics and multifaceted implications of tourism in the contemporary world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367549558