The Future Past of Tourism : Historical Perspectives and Future Evolutions

Channel View Publications Ltd

The Future Past of TourismHistorical Perspectives and Future Evolutions\nAuthor(s): Ian Yeoman, Una McMahon-Beattie\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Channel View Publications Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Channel View Publications\nISBN-13: 9781845417062, 978-1845417062\nSynopsis\nThis book offers a critical account of thehistorical evolution of tourism throughthe identification anddiscussion of key turningpoints. Based on theseconsiderations,future turning points are identifiedand evaluated. Thevolume providesa continuum between the past and future of [url] central themes are the globalisation of tourism; the development of destinations; the importance of mobility and transport; the development of the modern hotel; the diversification of niche tourism and the conceptualisation of the past and future of tourism using the evolutionary paradigm in future studies. The core findings of the book provide the first perspective on how the history of tourism will shape its future.