Tourism in a transforming wold economy and the impacts of the brave new world : how might developing nations achieve long-term sustainable development.

Cover -- Editorial advisory board -- Editorial -- Tourism in a transforming world economy -- New world, new tourism, new destinati ons -- Shifting tourism flows in a changing climate: policy implications for the Caribbean -- The future of tourism in an emerging economy: the reality of the cruise industry in Caribbean -- The globalization of the cruise industry: a tale of ships -- Tourism and technology in the global economy: challenges for small island states -- Factors used by Ghanaian students in determining career options in the tourism and hospitality industry -- Managing interactions in the tourism industry - a strategic tool for success -- Tourism in a transforming world economy - the impacts of the brave new world.

This e-book investigates the implications of evolving patterns of travel annd tourism for developing nations. It addresses the changes that are occurring (social, economic, technological and environmental) which raise important questions as to how small, relatively vulnerable nations can respond, especially when they have little or no control over most of the relevant variables. Specifically, what are implications for emerging economies and for tourism-dependent developing economies.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.