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Tourism and Political Boundaries
Series: Routledge Advances in Tourism
The importance of political boundaries in the development, function and flow of tourism cannot be overemphasized. In light of today's political transformations and processes of globalization, this book provides a systematic examination of the relationships between boundaries and tourism, and...
To Be Published June 19th 2013 by Routledge
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Tourism, Religion and Spiritual Journeys
Series: Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility
Religion and spirituality are still among the most common motivations for travel - many major tourism destinations have developed largely as a result of their connections to sacred people, places and events. Providing a comprehensive assessment of the primary issues and concepts related to this...
Published November 28th 2011 by Routledge
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Tourism in the USA
A Spatial and Social Synthesis
The United States continues to provide opportunities for travel and tourism to domestic and international travellers. This is the first book to offer students a comprehensive overview of both tourism and travel in this region, paying specific attention to the disciplines of Geography, Tourism...
Published December 8th 2009 by Routledge
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Cultural Heritage and Tourism in the Developing World
A Regional Perspective
Series: Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility
Cultural Heritage and Tourism in the Developing World is the first book of its kind to synthesize global and regional issues, challenges, and practices related to cultural heritage and tourism, specifically in less-developed nations. The importance of preservation and management of cultural...
Published May 11th 2009 by Routledge
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Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Asia and the Pacific
The Asia Pacific region’s enormous diversity of living cultures and preserved heritage sites has significant appeal to many tourists. However tourism has grown so rapidly that many issues associated with the incorporation of cultural and heritage experiences in tourist itineraries (such as...
Published February 19th 2009 by Routledge
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Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Asia and the Pacific
The Asia Pacific region’s enormous diversity of living cultures and preserved heritage sites has significant appeal to many tourists. However tourism has grown so rapidly that many issues associated with the incorporation of cultural and heritage experiences in tourist itineraries (such as...
Published December 16th 2007 by Routledge
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Tourism, Diasporas and Space
Series: Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility
Diasporas result from the scattering of populations and cultures across geographical space and time. Transnational in nature and unbounded by space, they cut across the static, territorial boundaries more usually deployed to govern tourism. In a vibrant inter-disciplinary collection of essays from...
Published May 26th 2004 by Routledge
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Safety and Security in Tourism
Relationships, Management, and Marketing
How will the travel and tourism industry respond to the terrorist attacks on America?The recent terrorist attacks in the United States and their repercussions for the travel and leisure industries have focused more attention on tourism safety and security issues than ever before. The impact on...
Published March 2nd 2004 by Routledge