Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research II - 9783031315152

Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research IIEnhancing the Lives of Tourists, Residents of Host Communities and Service Providers\nAuthor(s): Muzaffer Uysal, M. Joseph Sirgy\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031315152, 978-3031315152\nSynopsis\nThe second volume of this handbook develops on and extends the discussion in the successful first volume, published in 2012. This is a timely addition to the literature, drawing on the momentum that quality of life (QOL) research in tourism has gained in the 21st century and on the boom in the tourism industry itself. It focuses on four areas of growth in QOL research in the recent past: (1) travelers/tourists, (2) host communities, (3) service providers, and (4) the role of technology. The handbook helps management of tourism firms and policy makers develop specific policies and programs to ensure the most positive impact of touri.