International Tourism Emerging Challenges & Futureprospects

This book essentially deals with the subject areas of International Tourism, vocalising more on the emerging challenges and future prospects. The prime motivation for writing such a book stems from the fact that a better idea of contemporary trends in global tourism industry is truly relevant for understanding the phenomenon of tourism at different levels. Aslo, the fact that it has been one of the prime yardsticks for indicating the present day globalized economh. The stil widening gap between the rich and the poor nations, and growing global concern for sustainability in ecological, economic and cultural terms, provide the rationale for undertaking such an endeavour. This is where lies the significance for such a basic work.
About Author :
Prem Nath Dhar (b. 1940) has been associated with the travel and tourism business for over thirty years. He has worked with Travel Corporation of India (Mumbai), Mercury Travels and Tradewings in facilitation, group tours, transport and airports. He has been on the experts panel for travel and tourism management courses conducted by various government and semi-government agencies for the past five years. He is also a member of the Travel Agents Association of India, Pacific Air Travel Association adn the India Chapter of International Association of travel Agents. His publisehd works include articles and paper for Travel Trade, Mercury, Destination India and the PHRAL journal.
Contents :
Preface Introduction to International Tourism Contemporary Trends, Patterns and Issues in International Tourism International Tourism and the Environment Thrid World Tourism: Issues and Options India's Tourism Policy and Action Plan Conclusion Index