Island Tourism: Sustainable Perspectives

By Richard Butler

Islands are the most vulnerable and fragile of tourism destinations and will experience even more pressure as the combined impacts of economic, social and environmental change accelerate in the future. In order to understand the process of island tourism development, response to change and challenges and their journey to sustainability, this book provides insights and instruction on topics including social, cultural, environmental and economic aspects of island tourism. It contains essential information for policymakers, planners, researchers, managers and operators within the tourism industry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845936795
• ISBN13: 9781845936792
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.6"