There has been little research on tourism in those European countries or regions which lie outside the continent's main centres of production and population, even though tourism may be one of the few economic options open to them. This volume aims to fill a gap by presenting a range of case studies — including northern Sweden, the Orkneys, the tip of Norway and northern Cyprus — on tourism in the peripheral areas of Europe. Taking as a leitmotiv...

In The Traveller’s Guide to Dark Tourism, we delve into what it means to be a dark tourist; uncover the ethics of such travel, including which destinations serve to educate and inform, as well as the dos and don’ts of visiting sites with sinister pasts. Elsewhere, explore some of the most significant sites to visit, from places that have been shaped by disasters – both natural and man-made – and battlefields of the world’s defining wars,

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Rich in culture and scenery, Nunavik has identified tourism as one of the main and best suited avenue for economic development. This book is meant to offer a range of perspectives on how challenges can be met and how solutions can be implemented for the benefit of all local interests.

On the edge of one of the most tranquil beaches in Portugal there is a hotel that has combined contemporary design and eco-friendly design. First, we head north to Scotland to meet a family who has built a guesthouse that is 100% Green.

Travel to Tahiti in French Polynesia where one of America's greatest 20th century actors built an ecological luxury hotel. First, we head to Morocco to an ecolodge that has combined local involvement and eco-responsible construction.

In Spain, we will visit a successful ecological hotel that chose to base the concept of its design on prefabrication. First, we will fly to Tanzania where we will find one of the most beautiful ecolodges on the continent of Africa.

Travel with Green Tourism to Jordan where a sublime "ecolodgical" experience awaits us in the heart of the desert. First, we will head to France where visitors can stay in cabins suspended in the trees, or that float on lakes like a dream.

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Tourism Strategy 2030 sets out the long-term vision, objectives, programs, and targets to promote sustainable, safe, and inclusive tourism development in the region and enhance its attraction as a competitive tourism destination globally. It builds upon countries' efforts to develop their tourism sectors as well as existing initiatives being implemented by development partners. It adopts a holistic...

The Tourism sector has come of age. Having been viewed for decades as a purely leisure, non-essential activity, attracting disposable income and a chosen few, finally the importance of travel, travellers and the impact of the Travel & Tourism sector on economies and societies across the globe is achieving awareness, understanding and applause! For the sector to realise its true potential, playing an ongoing role in the advancement of our world socially,...

Dark tourism is on the rise, with more and more travellers choosing to engage meaningfully with sites of tragic significance in order to better understand and reflect on devastating world events. This book is your passport to over 300 dark destinations.