Tourism and Development in the Developing World - 2nd Edition

Name: Tourism and Development in the Developing World - 2nd Edition
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Tourism and Development in the Developing WorldAuthor(s): David J. Telfer, Richard Sharpley\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138921733, 978-1138921733\nSynopsis\nTourism is widely considered to be an important factor in socio-economic development, particularly in less developed countries. However, despite almost universal recognition of tourisms development potential, the extent to which economic and social progress is linked to the growth of a countrys tourism sector remains the subject of intense debate. Tourism and Development in the Developing World offers a thorough overview of the tourism-development relationship. Focusing specifically on the less developed world and drawing on contemporary case studies, this updated second edition questions widely-held assumptions on the role of tourism in development and seeks to highlight the challenges faced by destinations seeking to achieve development through tourism.