Prospects for Polar Tourism

Author: Snyder   J.; Stonehouse   B.  

Publisher: CABI Publishing‎

Publication year: 2007

E-ISBN: 9781845932480

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781845932473

Subject: F59 Tourism Economy;F7 Trade Economy

Keyword: Tourism Industry Sport and Leisure Industries

Language: ENG

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Description

The political significance, scientific interest and outstanding natural beauty of the cold, exotic Polar regions are enticing more and more curious travellers to venture to these remote locations in search of unique experiences and recreational activities. Significant improvements in transport technology have made isolated places more accessible, and tourists now overwhelmingly outnumber residents in most Polar destinations. This book examines Polar tourism in its environmental, economic and cultural settings and explores the potential for growth as well as essential management for sustainability.

Chapter

1 The Growing Significance of Polar Tourism

2 Pioneers of Polar Tourism and Their Legacy

3 Polar Tourism in Changing Environments

Part II: Economic Roles of Polar Tourism

4 The Polar Tourism Markets

5 Tourism in Rural Alaska

6 Development of Tourism in Arctic Canada

7 The Economic Role of Arctic Tourism

8 Gateway Ports in the Development of Antarctic Tourism

Part III: Developments in Antarctic Tourism

9 Antarctic Ship-borne Tourism: an Expanding Industry

10 Antarctic Adventure Tourism and Private Expeditions

11 Antarctic Scenic Overflights

12 Antarctic Tourism: What are the Limits?

13 Antarctic Tourism Research: the First Half-Century

Part IV: Managing the New Realities

14 Managing Polar Tourism: Issues and Approaches

15 Tourism on South Georgia: a Case for Multiple Resource Management

16 Tourism Management on the Southern Oceanic Islands

17 Tourism Management for Antarctica

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