Tourism, Regional Development and Public Policy

Name: Tourism, Regional Development and Public Policy
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Tourism, Regional Development and Public PolicyAuthor(s): Nese Kumral, A zlem nder\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138798304, 978-1138798304\nSynopsis\nThe tourism industry, as one of the main drivers of creative economy, gains more importance in growth policies both at national and regional levels. However traditional tourism destinations now face a more competitive environment, for an increased number of possible destinations have emerged. This environment is further deepened by an increase in the number of products and services available to the preferences of visitors. \n\nTherefore new tourism policies, unlike traditional strategies, should aim to increase the competitiveness of the local through supporting increased quality of experience and promoting innovation in tourism services. Based on the workshop organized by Regional Studies Association Research Network on \""Tourism, Regional Development and Publi.