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Foreword | |
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Preface | |
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Acknowledgements | |
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Introduction | |
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Tourism defined | |
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Tourism policy defined | |
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Worldwide importance of tourism | |
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In the global tourism context | |
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New challenges | |
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A new look at tourism policy | |
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Economic and non-economic benefits | |
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Economic and non-economic costs | |
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Cooperation / integration | |
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Balanced / comprehensive tourism policy | |
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Kansas Tourism Opportunities: Strategic Overview | |
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References | |
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Tourism policy issues of yesterday | |
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Historic perspectives | |
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The beginnings of modern tourism policy | |
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International tourism policy for the United States | |
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The importance of the National Tourism Policy Act of 1981 | |
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Some reasons for a US tourism policy | |
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National Tourism Policy Act of 1981 | |
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References | |
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Tourism policy issues for today | |
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Introduction and overview | |
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Business ethics in a tourism policy issues framework | |
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Types of tourism policy evaluation stages | |
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Formative phase tourism policy evaluation | |
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Development phase tourism policy evaluation | |
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Summative phase tourism policy evaluation | |
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Importance of tourism policy issues | |
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Tourism, regulation and public policy | |
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Sex tourism | |
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Tourism and health related issues | |
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Tourism and safety / security | |
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Space travel | |
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Agritourism | |
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Complexity of tourism policy issues | |
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Tourism technologies and information communication | |
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Tax legislation | |
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International development aid | |
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Banking loans and bonds | |
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Grants | |
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Tourism policy issues, destination management and the future - an open-ended conclusion | |
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Summary and conclusion | |
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World Hotel Link - An ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Driven Approach to Equitable and Sustainable Tourism | |
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Bibliography for case report 3 | |
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Tourism as a commercial and economic activity | |
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Global importance | |
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Tourism as an economic development tool | |
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Demand side of tourism | |
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Supply side of tourism | |
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Coopetition | |
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Comparative advantage | |
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Employment | |
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Income | |
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Multiplier effect | |
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Exporting tourism | |
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Economic development | |
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Rural tourism in the United States | |
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Economics of tourism information | |
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Conclusion | |
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Sustainable Tourism as an Economic Development Strategy Along Coastlines (Edited for this publication) | |
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References | |
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Political and foreign policy implications of tourism | |
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Tourism agreements | |
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Intergovernmental organizations and regional industry associations | |
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United Nations World Tourism Organization | |
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World Travel and Tourism Council | |
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development | |
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Organization of American States | |
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation | |
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Caribbean Tourism Organization | |
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Southeast Tourism Society | |
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Tourism facilitation | |
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Tourism and foreign policy | |
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Tourism as a policy for peace | |
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A reason to maintain peace | |
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Political stability, safety and tourism | |
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Mutual trust and respect created by tourism | |
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Conclusion | |
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Southeast Tourism Policy Council: An Emerging Model for Federal Tourism Advocacy | |
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References | |
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Managing sustainable tourism | |
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Sustainable tourism - its essence | |
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Current trends in sustainable tourism | |
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The natural environment | |
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The built environment | |
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Global impact | |
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Planning first | |
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Policy and management strategy | |
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Benefits | |
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Important precepts | |
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The Credo | |
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Sustainable Ecotourism: Balancing Preservation and Economic Growth (Edited for this publication) | |
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References | |
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Education and training in tourism | |
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Introduction and overview | |
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Workforce supply and workplace demand: need for defining tourism | |
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Defining tourism and hospitality education and training | |
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Defining education, training and human resource development | |
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Factors contributing to the dominant role of the hospitality sector | |
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Human resources issues for education and training in tourism | |
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Need for understanding and reducing misperceptions | |
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Need for credibility of post-secondary education programmes | |
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Need for investment in human resources in tourism | |
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Need for education and training performance standards and accreditation processes | |
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Leadership role of the United Nations World Tourism Organization | |
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UNWTO Education Council of the Affiliate Members | |
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UNWTO-Themis Foundation and TedQual Program | |
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Need for coordinated education and training infrastructure for tourism | |
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Higher education and training programmes in tourism | |
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Hong Kong | |
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United States | |
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Canada | |
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Non-credit tourism training programmes | |
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United States | |
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Need for vertical and horizontal coordination among key stakeholders | |
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Need to understand the dynamics of a rapidly changing world and the impact on workforce development | |
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Importance of education and training in tourism | |
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BEST EN Business Enterprises for Sustainable Tourism Education Network Curriculum Development Think Tank Process | |
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BEST EN Think Tank V | |
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References | |
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Supplemental readings | |
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Affecting and influencing tourism policy | |
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An applied study of tourism policy influences | |
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Politicization of the tourism office | |
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Misunderstanding of tourism policy | |
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Increasing importance of the tourism industry | |
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Understanding the public decision-making process | |
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Influencing political decisions with information | |
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Conflict and compromise | |
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Techniques of cost-benefit analysis | |
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Defining the project and alternatives | |
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Identifying, measuring, and valuing costs and benefits of each alternative | |
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Calculating cost-benefit values | |
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Presenting the results | |
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Influencing political decisions with financial contributions | |
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Conclusion | |
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A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Coordinating International Visitor Information Collection and Distribution in the United States | |
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References | |
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Strategic tourism planning | |
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Defining strategic tourism planning | |
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Planning example | |
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Internal analysis | |
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External environmental scan | |
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Sustainable tourism's effect on planning | |
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Canada: An Effective Tourism Policy | |
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References | |
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Future world tourism policy issues | |
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Safety and security in tourism | |
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The impact of the world's economy on tourism | |
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Managing sustainable tourism responsibly | |
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Tourism policy and strategic planning | |
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Utilizing e-commerce tools in tourism | |
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Weblogs | |
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Podcasts | |
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Internet marketing | |
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Tourism education and training | |
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Emerging tourism markets | |
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Quality tourism products and experiences | |
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Partnerships and strategic alliances in tourism | |
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The impact of health issues / natural disasters / climate change on tourism | |
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Health issues and tourism | |
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Effects of natural disasters on tourism | |
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Climate change and tourism | |
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Conclusion | |
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United Nations World Tourism Organization Global Code of Ethics for Tourism | |
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References | |
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Appendix | |
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Education and Training in Tourism: An Historical View | |
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Agreement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States on the Development and Facilitation of Tourism | |
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United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement Sectoral Annexes | |
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Manila Declaration on World Tourism | |
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World Peace Through Tourism - The Columbia Charter | |
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Traveler Safety and Security Initiative | |
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Index | |