Год выпуска: 2008 Издательство: Страниц: 368 ISBN: 1845641248
Описание
This book contains papers presented at the Third International Conference on Sustainable Development, held in Malta. The Meeting focused on empirical work and case studies from around the world, and the book offers new insight and best practice guidance for supporting sustainable tourism. Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach, this book examines the practice of sustainable tourism from global travel trends through to destination and site management. Of interest to scientists, practitioners and policy makers, the topics covered in this volume include: Art, culture and nature; Climate change and tourism; Coastal issues; Community Involvement; Ecological issues; IT andtourism; Modelling and estimates; Risk and safety; Rural tourism; Tourismand protected areas; Tourism as a factor of development; Tourism as a tool of urban development; Tourism impact; Tourism strategies.
