This unique and thoughtful book considers the tourism specialization, economic growth, and tourism competitiveness of a very specific type of tourism: small isl

1. Introduction -- 2. Poverty and tourism unpacked -- 3. Tourism entrenches poverty -- 4. Poverty attracts tourists -- 5. Tourism reduces poverty-- tourism indu

Over the past three decades, tourism has emerged as a major force in the global economy, with most countries, whether developed or developing, having increasing

Islands are the most vulnerable and fragile of tourism destinations and will experience even more pressure as the combined impacts of economic, social and envir

Many of the world's islands are dependent on tourism as their main source of income. It is therefore imperative that these destinations are managed for long-ter