Tourism Planning and Development in Western Europe

This book explores tourism development, planning, and policy in Western European countries, highlighting successful and unsuccessful case studies and the role of stakeholders in post-COVID tourism recovery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: CABI Publishing

For many decades, Western European countries have embarked on diverse pathways in tourism development and planning, resulting in varying degrees of growth and the emergence of policies that prioritize the conservation of communities and the sustainability of their resources. This comprehensive book, dedicated solely to the exploration of tourism development, planning, and policy, brings together a diverse range of voices to address key issues across Belgium, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. By presenting both successful and unsuccessful case studies, it sheds light on practical solutions developed by tourism scholars who are intimately familiar with the specific contexts of their researched countries. The book adopts a multi-faceted methodological approach, encompassing diverse topics such as industrial tourism, saltpans, natural and cultural heritage, and micro-destinations, which have received less attention in the literature. Furthermore, it takes into account the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and the crucial role played by tourism stakeholders in Western Europe's re-development efforts. This book serves as an invaluable resource for policy-makers, researchers, and academics, offering insightful perspectives and engaging contemporary case studies that can be effectively utilized in the classroom.

Dimension: 244 x 172 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800620797