The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Tourism

Tourism impacts globally upon ecology, economies, peoples, cultures and the built environment, so development must be sustainable to preserve the environment and culture it exploits. Taking an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume presents a comprehensive synthesis of the diverse considerations [...]
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Tourism impacts globally upon ecology, economies, peoples, cultures and the built environment, so development must be sustainable to preserve the environment and culture it exploits. Taking an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume presents a comprehensive synthesis of the diverse considerations, language and terms particular to sustainable tourism. Written by a global team of academics and practitioners to reflect sustainable tourism from a truly worldwide perspective, this book:- Includes entries covering all aspects of sustainability and tourism, helpfully categorised into; 'Types' of tourism; common 'Terms'; important 'Organizations' and 'Awards'; key 'Treaties' and 'Schemes'; as well as 'Technical' aspects of sustainable tourism development.- Presents detailed cross referencing between entries; suggestions for further reading and relevant websites; and is fully referenced with an extensive bibliography.- Features a foreword from the Chair of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and over 180 illustrations.Throughout the encyclopedia, terms are clearly explained by the originators of the concepts or key thinkers, augmented by contemporary perspectives from emerging scholars.A comprehensive resource for anyone wanting to gain a broad understanding of sustainable tourism, it may be used as both a handy reference for definitions as well as a valuable reader for key topics.