The tourist places of the world / Philippe Violier ; with the collaboration of Benjamin Taunay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Violier, Philippe, author.

Contributor:

Taunay, Benjamin, contributor.

Series:

Science, society and new technologies series. Tourism and mobility systems set ; v. 2.

Tourism and mobility systems set ; Volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tourism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (333 pages).

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Hoboken, New Jersey : ISTE : Wiley, [2020]

Summary:

Formerly a largely Western practice, 'leisure travel' is today the most dynamic industry in the world in terms of growth. Developments in transport and communication systems mean tourism is now an integral part of our understanding of the world, and involved in the exponential increase of links between societies and different cultures. The Tourist Places of the World has comprehensive data on the number of international visitors annually. It also includes an original map ' not dictated by country, but by major tourist areas and places. The hierarchy of destinations drawn is highlighted by the different levels of popularity and passenger flows; from the universal places where all societies meet to the still unfrequented places. Beyond the recognition of global tourism, the challenge is to understand how and why societies can achieve a better life through sustainable development, which encompasses social, economic and environmental dimensions.

Contents:

An Overview of the Tourism World

North America

Central America

South America

Central and Northern Europe

The Mediterranean Basin

Sub-Saharan Africa

Western Asia

Southeast Asia

Northeast Asia

Oceania and the Pacific Islands

Conclusion: A World Connectiveness of Places Influenced by Tourist Practices.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781119706939

1119706939

9781119706953

1119706955

9781119706878

1119706874