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Developing the frontiers of casino tourism progress and prospects in east and southeast Asia / Ricardo C.S. Siu.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Siu, Ricardo Chi Sen, author.
Contributor:
Taylor & Francis eBooks
Series:
Routledge insights in tourism series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Casinos--Asia.
Casinos.
Tourism--Asia.
Tourism.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (ix, 172 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Place of Publication:
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.
Contents:
The big picture
Introduction
Composition of casino tourism in East and Southeast Asia
Performance of the industry: An overview
Research questions
Approaches
Organization of this book
Evolution and Modern Development of Casino Tourism in East and Southeast
Asia
Characteristics and a short history of casino tourism
Contextual settings of East and Southeast Asia
Basis, organization and structure of the industry
Landmarks for modern development and their dynamics
Existing structure/organization and probable changes
Summary
Social Economics and Political Economy of Casino Tourism
Principles of social economics and political economy
Socio-economic attributes and impacts of casino tourism
Political economy of casino tourism
Dynamics of different interest groups
Dynamics and Concerns
Reality or Illusion? Specific Lessons from Macao
From casino gaming to casino tourism destination
Factors that have led to enviable performance in new era
Macao model dilemma
Reforms and prospects
Cautious Planning and Different Practices
IR Model of Singapore and Implications
Cautious and strategic public decisions
Industrial performance in a dynamic environment
Updated policies that align with changing environment
A new model for casino tourism?
Different Approaches and Performance: Malaysia and South Korea
Forces that have led to monopoly structure in Malaysia
Business practices and dynamics of the industry
Casino tourism for foreign visitors of South Koea
Casino monopoly for local Koreans
Active Participants and Imitators
Active and Emerging Casino Tourism Destinations in Southeast Asia
The Philippines: From a government monopoly to private operations
Progress of casino tourism in Vietnam
Active expansion of Cambodia and issues
Lagging progress and reality of Laos
Ambiguous status and progress in Myanmar
Dynamics and Uncertainties of Casino Tourism in Japan and other Potential
Destinations
A long process in Japan
A landmark decision and prospects in Japan
Issues in Taiwan
Looking ahead to Thailand
The New Dynamics and Roadmap Ahead
Prospects of Casino Tourism in East and Southeast Asia
Dynamics from changes in the "China factor"
Reshaping the role and composition of non-gaming elements
Dynamics and uncertainties ahead
Conclusion and remarks.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on April 17, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version: Siu, Ricardo Chi Sen. Developing the frontiers of casino tourism
ISBN:
9781003279884
1003279880
Publisher Number:
40032730838
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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