The Politics of Tourism in Asia

Tourism, the world's largest industry, has created a variety of complex political problems, particularly in those countries where the primary attraction of tourism is its potential for accelerating development. The political dimensions that have encouraged tourism in the People's Republic...

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Main Author: Richter, Linda K. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: University of Hawai'i Press 2018
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