Tourism, Regional Development and Public Policy

The tourism industry, as one of the main drivers of creative economy, gains more importance in growth policies both at national and regional levels. However traditional tourism destinations now face a more competitive environment, for an increased number of possible destinations have emerged. This e...

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Other Authors: Kumral, Nese (Editor), Onder, A. Ozlem (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: LONDON Routledge 2012
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Summary:The tourism industry, as one of the main drivers of creative economy, gains more importance in growth policies both at national and regional levels. However traditional tourism destinations now face a more competitive environment, for an increased number of possible destinations have emerged. This environment is further deepened by an increase in the number of products and services available to the preferences of visitors. Therefore new tourism policies, unlike traditional strategies, should aim to increase the competitiveness of the local through supporting increased quality of experience and promoting innovation in tourism services. Based on the workshop organized by Regional Studies Association Research Network on "Tourism, Regional Development and Public Policy" in Izmir, Turkey, this book introduces, motivates and examines diversities in the tourism industry from a regional development perspective. The papers in this book cover various case studies from different country experiences. The views expressed in these articles promise to improve our understanding of tourism in a new aspect that goes beyond the mass tourism mentality
Item Description:Based on a workshop of same name, held in Izmir, Turkey, 2008
"Book is a reproduction of European planning studies, volume 17, issue 10". --T.p. verso
Physical Description:v, 98 pages illustrations 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780415697385
0415697387