Arctic Tourism Experiences: Production, Consumption and Sustainability

Título:
Arctic Tourism Experiences: Production, Consumption and Sustainability
Autor:
Young-Sook Lee; David Weaver; Nina K Prebensen
Materia:
Leisure & Tourism
Editor:
Cabi Publishing
Descripción:
An exploration of Arctic tourism, focusing on tourist experiences and industry provision of those experiences; this is the first compilation to concentrate on the fundamental essence of the Arctic as being a <i>geographical periphery</i>, but also an <i>experiential core</i> that offers peak tourism experiences. Part 1 investigates the depth and dimensions of tourist experiences in the Arctic. Chapters examine the essence of diverse peak experiences and delve into the factors that give rise to these experiences. Part 2 considers the links between these core experiences and the tourism industry that seeks to sustain itself by facilitating such satisfying outcomes.
Identificadores:
E-ISBN: 9781780648637 ISBN: 9781780648620
Colección:
CABI