Tourism and economic development
Subtitle: European experiences
By: edited by Allan M. Williams and Gareth Shaw.
Contributors: Williams, Allan M.; Shaw, Gareth.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: J. Wiley
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Chichester; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 425
Subjects: Tourism -- Europe.
Other titles: Tourism & economic development
Description: Tourism has been identified as one of the few potential growth sectors in the mature economies. This volume provides a detailed study of the industry and of its contribution to economic development in Europe. This diverse region offers a wide range of examples of the potential and limitations of tourism as a vehicle for development, and of government policies for tourism.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-420) and index.