UNDERSTANDING WESTERN TOURISTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

• Main Author: Egmond, Ton Van 1946- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, UK CABI 2007
• Subjects: Visitors, Foreign > Developing countries; Tourism > Developing countries; Tourism > Social aspects > Developing countries
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• Physical Description: vi, 190 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 1845931955; 9781845931957

Developing countries are increasingly reliant on tourism to generate income. To do this successfully it is critical for them to have an understanding of the tourist phenomenon. This book provides a clear overview of 'West- South' tourism, reviewing and evaluating both theoretical perspectives as well as empirical studies of organized tours, backpackers, independent tourists and volunteer tourism. It concludes by outlining how developing countries can plan to attract the right kind of tourists.