Community Destination Management in Developing Economies
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 24. May 2006
Book
Hardback
230 pages
978-0-7890-2386-5 (ISBN)
Description
The practical, user-friendly guide to creating a sustainable future for destinations in developing economies
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies is a user-friendly guide that provides a comprehensive view of the issues facing planners, policymakers, and destination managers who attempt to ensure a sustainable future for community destinations in developing economies. Travel and tourism experts from a wide range of disciplines discuss illustrative case studies and effective practical approaches for various facets of destination management. This book explains in detail the complex task of destination management, making the needed basic knowledge and skills understandable to all readers.
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies is divided into three sections. The first section provides a basic introduction to community tourism destination management with a special emphasis on community participation and practical case studies. The second section reviews the basic tools essential for managing destinations, such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing technologies, good governance, and carrying capacity. The final section provides a wide range of illuminating case studies designed to illustrate both the conceptual issues discussed in the first part along with the tools developed in the second part. The book is extensively referenced and has several helpful figures, tables, and photographs to clarify concepts and topics.
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies topics include:
the principles of sustainable tourism
product marketing and development
financing
destination planning
organizational structure and management
destination site management and operations
the nature of tourism
participation of the community in development projects
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
remote sensing technology
historic resource management
the concept and application of good governance
carrying capacity as a destination management tool
preservation of heritage in tourism
computer visualization technology
festival and event tourism
and more!
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies is essential reading for urban planners and managers, tourism planners, economic development officials, politicians and policymakers working at the local level, consultants working in developing economies, officials from aid agencies and development banks responsible for developing and approving development projects for tourism purposes, educators and students, and those without tourism planning and development training who need this specialized information.
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies is a user-friendly guide that provides a comprehensive view of the issues facing planners, policymakers, and destination managers who attempt to ensure a sustainable future for community destinations in developing economies. Travel and tourism experts from a wide range of disciplines discuss illustrative case studies and effective practical approaches for various facets of destination management. This book explains in detail the complex task of destination management, making the needed basic knowledge and skills understandable to all readers.
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies is divided into three sections. The first section provides a basic introduction to community tourism destination management with a special emphasis on community participation and practical case studies. The second section reviews the basic tools essential for managing destinations, such as Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing technologies, good governance, and carrying capacity. The final section provides a wide range of illuminating case studies designed to illustrate both the conceptual issues discussed in the first part along with the tools developed in the second part. The book is extensively referenced and has several helpful figures, tables, and photographs to clarify concepts and topics.
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies topics include:
the principles of sustainable tourism
product marketing and development
financing
destination planning
organizational structure and management
destination site management and operations
the nature of tourism
participation of the community in development projects
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
remote sensing technology
historic resource management
the concept and application of good governance
carrying capacity as a destination management tool
preservation of heritage in tourism
computer visualization technology
festival and event tourism
and more!
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies is essential reading for urban planners and managers, tourism planners, economic development officials, politicians and policymakers working at the local level, consultants working in developing economies, officials from aid agencies and development banks responsible for developing and approving development projects for tourism purposes, educators and students, and those without tourism planning and development training who need this specialized information.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 157 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7890-2386-5 (9780789023865)
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Community Destination Management in Developing Economies
E-Book
05/2006
1st Edition
Routledge
€89.99
Available for download
Kaye Sung Chon | Walter Jamieson
Community Destination Management in Developing Economies
Book
05/2006
1st Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Content
About the Editor
Contributors
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Defining Urban Tourism Destination Management (Walter Jamieson)
What Is Sustainable Tourism?
Principles of Sustainable Tourism
Product Marketing and Development
Destination Planning
Organizational Structure and Management
Destination Site Management/Operations
Conclusion
Chapter 2. The Nature of Urban and Community Tourism (Geoffrey Wall)
The Importance of Tourism
The Nature of Tourism
Tourism Experiences
Tourism in Urban Areas
Stakeholders
Why Tourism?
High Stakes
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 3. Community Participation in the Royal Development Projects (Panthep Klanarongran)
Introduction
Royal Principles for Social Development and Community Participation
Royal Development Projects and Their Objectives
The Royal Development Study Centers
Examples of Community Participation
Educational Development-Oriented Tourism
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Community Planning for Tourism Development: Klong Khwang Case Study, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand (Pawinee Sunalai)
Introduction
The Tourism Planning Process of Klong Khwang
The Tourism Plan
Management Challenges
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Cumulative Impact Assessment of Hotel Development in Siem Reap, Cambodia (William A. Ross)
Introduction
Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment of Hotel Development
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Interpretation and Tourism (Walter Jamieson)
Introduction
Interpretation and Heritage
Planning for Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 7. GIS, Remote Sensing, and Tourism Destination Management (Richard M. Levy and Elizabeth E. Dickson)
Introduction
Tourism Destination Management and Building Consensus
Historic Resource Management
GIS/RS and Biophysical Planning Issues
Conclusion: GIS and Decision Support
Chapter 8. Good Governance in Destination Management (Willi Zimmermann)
Introduction
Public Participation in Tourism Management
Planning Principles
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Carrying Capacity As a Tool for Tourism Destination Management (Pallavi Mandke)
Introduction
Concepts and Issues Related to Carrying Capacity in Tourism
Carrying Capacity As a Tool of Tourism Management
Implementing Carrying Capacities
Monitoring Indicators
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Singapore's Tourism Unlimited and Transport Infrastructure Management (Anthony T. H. Chin)
Introduction
Transport Infrastructure Development
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Urban Environmental Tourism Destination Management: Phimai Case Study, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand (Pawinee Sunalai)
Introduction
Tourism Situation of Phimai
Management Issues for Phimai City
Suggested Strategies to Improve Phimai's Urban Environment
Management Issues for Phimai Historic Park
Management Issues for Phimai National Museum
Conclusion
Chapter 12. Managing Urban Heritage Resources Within a Cultural Tourism Context (Walter Jamieson)
Introduction
Heritage Resource Management Issues
The Nature and Purpose of Urban Districts/Community Heritage Sites
Urban Heritage Sites and District Management Techniques
Developing a Site Management Plan
Elements of a Heritage Site Management Plan
Conclusion
Chapter 13. Computer Visualization and
Contributors
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Defining Urban Tourism Destination Management (Walter Jamieson)
What Is Sustainable Tourism?
Principles of Sustainable Tourism
Product Marketing and Development
Destination Planning
Organizational Structure and Management
Destination Site Management/Operations
Conclusion
Chapter 2. The Nature of Urban and Community Tourism (Geoffrey Wall)
The Importance of Tourism
The Nature of Tourism
Tourism Experiences
Tourism in Urban Areas
Stakeholders
Why Tourism?
High Stakes
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 3. Community Participation in the Royal Development Projects (Panthep Klanarongran)
Introduction
Royal Principles for Social Development and Community Participation
Royal Development Projects and Their Objectives
The Royal Development Study Centers
Examples of Community Participation
Educational Development-Oriented Tourism
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Community Planning for Tourism Development: Klong Khwang Case Study, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand (Pawinee Sunalai)
Introduction
The Tourism Planning Process of Klong Khwang
The Tourism Plan
Management Challenges
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Cumulative Impact Assessment of Hotel Development in Siem Reap, Cambodia (William A. Ross)
Introduction
Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment of Hotel Development
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Interpretation and Tourism (Walter Jamieson)
Introduction
Interpretation and Heritage
Planning for Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 7. GIS, Remote Sensing, and Tourism Destination Management (Richard M. Levy and Elizabeth E. Dickson)
Introduction
Tourism Destination Management and Building Consensus
Historic Resource Management
GIS/RS and Biophysical Planning Issues
Conclusion: GIS and Decision Support
Chapter 8. Good Governance in Destination Management (Willi Zimmermann)
Introduction
Public Participation in Tourism Management
Planning Principles
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Carrying Capacity As a Tool for Tourism Destination Management (Pallavi Mandke)
Introduction
Concepts and Issues Related to Carrying Capacity in Tourism
Carrying Capacity As a Tool of Tourism Management
Implementing Carrying Capacities
Monitoring Indicators
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Singapore's Tourism Unlimited and Transport Infrastructure Management (Anthony T. H. Chin)
Introduction
Transport Infrastructure Development
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Urban Environmental Tourism Destination Management: Phimai Case Study, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand (Pawinee Sunalai)
Introduction
Tourism Situation of Phimai
Management Issues for Phimai City
Suggested Strategies to Improve Phimai's Urban Environment
Management Issues for Phimai Historic Park
Management Issues for Phimai National Museum
Conclusion
Chapter 12. Managing Urban Heritage Resources Within a Cultural Tourism Context (Walter Jamieson)
Introduction
Heritage Resource Management Issues
The Nature and Purpose of Urban Districts/Community Heritage Sites
Urban Heritage Sites and District Management Techniques
Developing a Site Management Plan
Elements of a Heritage Site Management Plan
Conclusion
Chapter 13. Computer Visualization and