Introduction to mountaineering -- Mountaineering as a form of tourism -- Tourism experiences and behaviours in mountain … of tourism, providing an overview of recent developments linked to the diversification, commodification and … definitions related to mountaineering tourism. It identifies the key terms and turning points in mountaineering tourism and …

"Place is integral to tourism. In tourism, almost all issues can ultimately be traced back to human-place interactions …, has received significant attention in tourism studies because it both contributes to, and is affected by, tourism. This … book represents a substantial addition to knowledge on the inseparable relationship between tourism and place and will be …

Tourism is an inherently social phenomenon. Tourists travel with others and experience places and cultures through …

sustainable tourism, from its beginnings in the late 1980s to the present, examines the pressing challenges posed by the effects … convergence of mass and 'alternative' tourism as a dominant theme. Originally perceived as two incompatible forms of tourism, they … are positioned in this book through enlightened mass tourism as unified components of a single global 'tourisystem' with …

rapidly evolving green growth paradigm on the tourism sector. It provides a conceptual discussion of the implications of the … new development trend for key players; consumers, firms and destinations of the travel and tourism system. It integrates … that underpin tourism growth towards the green economy. This is essential reading for all those interested in Tourism and …