Tourism and Political Boundaries
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: July 18, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Library binding
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780415196963
Subjects: Globalization; International relations; Leisure; Tourism industry; Boundaries And Frontiers; Recreation Industries (Economic Aspects); Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism; International Relations - General; Science / Geography; General; Political Process - General; Boundaries; Tourism
First sentence: Tourism is quickly becoming the world's largest industry and more people are traveling now than ever before.
Description: "More people are travelling now than ever before, and few places exist in the world that have not been penetrated by tourism. Every year millions of people travel across political boundaries seeking encounters with cultural and natural environments different than their own. Borders not only define the differences between the origins and destinations of tourists, but also fashion travellers' impressions of place and leisure experiences." "Based on a wealth of empirical examples from around the world and concepts borrowed from a wide range of disciplines, Tourism and Political Boundaries provides an accessible, comprehensive glimpse into the relationship between tourism and borders.".

"This book provides innovative information for scholars who are interested in globalisation processes, particularly within the context of tourism. The political, economic, spatial and psychological implications of the boundary-tourism nexus will be of interest to students and researchers from a variety of intellectual backgrounds."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Routledge Advances in Tourism