Recent Advances in World Tourism

Contents: Preface. 1. World tourism organization. 2. Tourism in India. 3. Improving the community. 4. Impact of internet on travel and tourism. 5. Main applications of the internet in tourism marketing. 6. Tourism and recreation. 7. Dynamics of tourism: Malaysian experience. 8. Tourism policies: experience from South America. 9. Ethics in tourism. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"Tourism and hospitality have established as one of world's largest industry and fastest growing sector of the world economy.

Obviously, tourism is not only a major contributor to the national exchequer to many countries, it is a largest employer also. Keeping in view the advantages and disadvantages of tourism, it is preferred to have an eco-friendly and sustainable policy of tourism.

This book gives a vivid account of various facets of global tourism in the present day context, emphasizing the recent advances and developments." (jacket)