Managing Sustainable Tourism - 9781138918641

Taylor & Francis

Managing Sustainable TourismA legacy for the future\nAuthor(s): David L. Edgell, Sr\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138918641, 978-1138918641\nSynopsis\nManaging Sustainable Tourism tackles the tough issues of tourism such as negative environmental impact and cultural degradation, and provides answers that dont sacrifice positive economic growth. It offers practical plans for fostering harmonious relationships among local communities, the private sector, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and governments at all levels as well as develops management practices and philosophies that protect natural, built, and cultural environments while reinforcing positive and orderly economic growth.\n\nSince the first edition, there have been many important developments in the field, and this second edition has been revised and updated in the following ways: \n\nUpdated content to reflect issues and trends, i.