Tourism in Southeast Asia : a new direction
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Tourism in Southeast Asia : a new direction
Haworth Hospitality Press, c2000
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Make the most of the potential for tourism and hospitality in Southeast Asia!Tourism is known as the world's fastest growing industry, but until now there has been precious little published on the industry as it relates to Southeast Asia and Indo-China. Tourism in Southeast Asia: A New Direction focuses on the remarkable growth in international tourism seen in that region in recent years. Some of the topics explored in Tourism in Southeast Asia: A New Direction are:
cross-border cooperation
ecotourism opportunities for local communities
existing tourism organizations
the vulnerability of current tourism policies and suggestions for change
the impacts of tourism on local communities
the flow of tourism between Australia and Southeast Asia
collaborative tourism marketing
the growth and development of the cruise line industry in Southeast AsiaWhile the state of the industry's growth and development varies greatly from one country in the region to another, all face the challenge of fostering financially and environmentally sustainable tourism. This volume sheds light on the confusing issues of tourism development, marketing, and management in Southeast Asia and Indo-China.Here is the essential guide to the exploding tourism and hospitality industries in Southeast Asia and Indo-China. You will discover unique cultural aspects of various countries in the region and the impact they can have on tourism and hospitality, as well as industry overviews and current and anticipated trends.
Table of Contents
Contents
About the Editor
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Ecotourism in Southeast Asia: A Golden Opportunity for Local Communities
Introduction
Ecotourism in Southeast Asia
Discussion
Conclusion
Chapter 2. Tourism Planning in Southeast Asia: Bringing Down Borders Through Cooperation
Introduction
ASEAN Cooperation
Constraints on Cross-Border Cooperation in ASEAN
The Growth Triangle
Constraints on Three-Way Cooperation in the Growth Triangle
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Development in Southeast Asia
Introduction
Definitions
The Sarawak Experience
The Role of Holiday Ownership
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Dreams and Realities: Vulnerability and the Tourism Industry in Southeast Asia: A Framework for Analyzing and Adapting Tourism Management Toward 2000
Introduction
Nature of the Tourism Industry
An Analytical and Developmental Framework for Vulnerability in the Tourism Industry
Case 1: Currency Crises and Tourism in Southeast Asia
Case 2: Airplane Disasters and Tourism Impacts
Case 3: Tourism and Hospitality--A Fragmented Industry
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Impacts of Tourism on a Local Community: A Case Study of Chiang Mai
Introduction
Chiang Mai: Its Location and Lanna Culture
Tourism Situation in Chiang Mai
Anticipated Advantages
Observed Disadvantages
Methodology
Conclusions with Relevance to the Hypotheses
Policy Issues Arising from the Study
Chapter 6. An Analysis of Tourism Flows Between Australia and ASEAN Countries: An Australian Perspective
Introduction
Development of Tourism Between Australia and ASEAN Until 1997
Conclusion
Chapter 7. Coastal Tourism in Southeast Asia: Research from the Environmental Perspective
Introduction
Coastal Tourism in Southeast Asia
Environmental Perspective
Coastal Geomorphology
Future Environmental Research
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Preconditions for Successful Collaborative Tourism Marketing: The Critical Role of the Convener
Introduction
Preconditions
Case Study: Amazing Thailand
The Research
Perceptions of the Convener
Implications for Tourism Planners and Managers
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Growth and Development of the Cruise Line Industry in Southeast Asia
Introduction
Overview of the Cruise Line Industry in Southeast Asia
Trends in the Southeast Asian Cruise Line Industry
Challenges Facing the Cruise Industry
Marking Opportunities
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Vietnam's Tourism Industry: Its Potential and Challenges
Introduction
Major Tourism Markets
Investment in Accommodation
Factors Shaping Vietnamese Tourism
Problems of Hotel and Tourism Development
Conclusions and Recommendations
Index
Reference Notes Included
by "Nielsen BookData"
