Tourism and Economic Development in Asia and Australasia

by Frank M. Go (Editor)

Consisting of 19 chapters, each written by an expert in the field, this book explores the critical issues facing the evolution of national economies in buoyant tourism regions such as Asia and Australasia. It approaches the topic in an analytical manner and from an international perspective. Arranged in three parts, the book first includes and general introduction, followed by surveys of tourism development in 14 countries in the region. The third part explores the two important issues of sustainability and indiginization.

372 pages, Hardcover

First published February 20, 1997