The Story
This book offers a critical account of theĀ historical evolution of tourism throughĀ the identification andĀ discussion of key turningĀ points. Based on theseĀ considerations,Ā future turning points are identifiedĀ and evaluated. TheĀ volume providesĀ a continuum between the past and future of tourism.Ā Its central themes are the globalisation of tourism; the development of destinations; the importance of mobility and transport; the development of the modern hotel; the diversification of niche tourism and the conceptualisation of the past and future of tourism using the evolutionary paradigm in future studies. The core findings of the book provide the first perspective on how the history of tourism will shape its future.
Description
This book offers a critical account of theĀ historical evolution of tourism throughĀ the identification andĀ discussion of key turningĀ points. Based on theseĀ considerations,Ā future turning points are identifiedĀ and evaluated. TheĀ volume providesĀ a continuum between the past and future of tourism.Ā Its central themes are the globalisation of tourism; the development of destinations; the importance of mobility and transport; the development of the modern hotel; the diversification of niche tourism and the conceptualisation of the past and future of tourism using the evolutionary paradigm in future studies. The core findings of the book provide the first perspective on how the history of tourism will shape its future.
