of tourism development, in particular those related to the role of innovation and human resources. The final section …Editorial Introduction -- Part I: Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourism -- Part II: Innovation and Competitiveness in …This book presents a series of studies on the socio-economic impacts of tourism, with a special focus on the …

Yachting tourism is an emerging industry in coastal regions, particularly in the Mediterranean countries. The rising … success of yachting tourism induces a significant boom in its relevant business segments. As a type of leisure tourism …, yachting tourism plays a big role in an experience economy, and its positive impact on coastal regions has meant a substantial …

The tourism sector is evolving into an advanced industrial sector. Modern tourism presupposes an attractive portfolio … of tourist services for a varied set of visitors. Meanwhile, tourism destinations have turned into multifaceted tourist … segmentation and by monopolistic competition reflected in product differentiation. This paper argues that tourism becomes a …