Tourism, one of the fastest growing service economy sectors, has contributed directly as well indirectly for the socio …-economic development of destinations around the globe. Novel paradigm of tea tourism has been identified as one niche Tourism segment … out authentic and unique experiences. “Ceylon Tea” and Tourism are inseparable words as tea growing areas are undoubtedly …

This book presents a series of studies on the socio-economic impacts of tourism, with a special focus on the … determinants of tourism competitiveness at the destination level. The authors offer a systematic overview of this important issue … and assessment of quantitative tourism impacts on local economies, while the second part focuses on non-material aspects …