Tourism, Planning, and Community Development (Community Development ? Current Is

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Tourism, Planning, and Community DevelopmentAuthor(s): Rhonda Phillips, Sherma Roberts\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415754903, 978-0415754903\nSynopsis\nThe intersection of community development, tourism and planning is a fascinating one. Tourism has long been used as a development strategy, in both developed and developing countries, from the national to local levels. These approaches have typically focused on economic dimensions with decisions about tourism investments, policies and venues driven by these economic considerations. More recently, the conversation has shifted to include other aspects social and environmental to better re?ect sustainable development concepts. Perhaps most importantly is the richer focus on the inclusion of stakeholders.\n\nAn inclusionary, participatory approach is an essential ingredient of community development and this brings both ?elds even closer together. It re?ects an.