Climate change is one of the major environmental issues facing the world today. As the worlds largest industry tourism both contributes to and will be dramatically affected by climate change. Climate change has been described as a threat greater than terrorism. This book represents the first compreh
Tourism, Recreation and Climate Change
โ Scribed by C. Michael Hall (editor); James Higham (editor)
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 315
- Series
- Aspects of Tourism; 22
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
This is the first comprehensive book-level examination of the relationship between tourism and climate change, of interest not only to students of tourism but to policy makers and the industry who will have to respond to the challenges posed.
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
<P>This book addresses many of the key themes that are seen as challenges to achieve sustainability and to mitigate climate change impacts in the near future, in the tourism sector. In particular it focuses on the economic drivers for growth in tourism as they relate to sustainable development, low-
The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest knowledge in the field of tourism and climate change. It is aimed at tourism practitioners and those with an academic interest in the fields of tourism management and climate change mitigation, adaptation and policy.
The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest knowledge in the field of tourism and climate change. It is aimed at tourism practitioners and those with an academic interest in the fields of tourism management and climate change mitigation, adaptation and policy.
<p>The book provides a comprehensive discussion of the latest knowledge in the field of tourism and climate change. It is aimed at tourism practitioners and those with an academic interest in the fields of tourism management and climate change mitigation, adaptation and policy.</p>
The global production, marketing and consumption of tea present a resource for tea-related tourism. "Tea and Tourism: Tourists, Traditions and Transformations" profiles tea cultures and examines the social, political and developmental contexts of using related traditions for touristic purposes. This