Purpose-To investigate the importance of inclusion of various local stakeholders in the implementation of tourism projects, focusing mainly on involvement in the organisation of activities and the distribution of benefits. Design-After a short review of the most important research on...

This paper deals with an issue that has been identified in many markets where there are large numbers of package tourists. In Australia, there have been a number of studies undertaken into the use of a range of dubious business practices employed by Inbound Tour Operators (ITOs), particularly in...

This two-volume work comprises a selection of seminal articles published over the past decade that have significantly advanced the study of tourism economics. The papers have been selected for their theoretical contributions as well as their contribution to informed policy making. Volume I...