The Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures of Tourism Destination Management [Hardcover]

1 Introduction? 2?Southbank, Melbourne, Australia? 3?Central Business District, Melbourne, Australia? 4?Dockland. Melbourne Australia? 5?George Town, Penang, Malaysia? 6 Gurney Drive, Penang, Malaysia? 7?Penang Hill? 8?Old Town, Chiang Mai, Thailand? 9 Nimman area, Chiang Mai, Thailand? 10 Community-based tourism, Hmong Doi Pui? 11?Conclusions

Topical and novel, this book critically explores the possible, probable and preferable futures of tourism destinations exposing the reader to numerous issues and challenges related to current, global societies and geopolitical settings and adaptive strategies to mitigate such challenges at all levels and contexts.

This innovative volume brings together a compelling, expansive and macro-level concept - imagining destination futures  along with rich empirical evidence from three contrasting Asia Pacific settings. The future orientation is invaluable for students and scholars who are challenging long-established certainties with thoughtful guiding principles to guide the turbulence ahead facing tourism.

Brian King, Professor and Head, Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, Texas A&M University, USA

Tourism is confronting numerous challenges that have increased the vulnerability of destinations worldwide, and it is crucial to rethink about the future of tourism destinations. This book explores?possible, probable, and preferable futures?by examining three renowned tourism destinations and proposing viable solutions. I highly recommend this book as an invaluable resource for both students and researchers in the field.

Professor S. Mostafa Rasoolimanesh,?Professor of Sustainable Tourism, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Australia

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