tourism

"Presents a global look at the positive and negative effects of travel and tourism, including economic benefits and environmental concerns."--Provided by publisher.

"Travel is no longer a past-time but a colossal industry, arguably one of the biggest in the world and second only to oil in importance for many poor countries. One out of 12 people in the world are employed by the tourism industry which contributes $6.5 trillion to the world's economy. To investigate the size and effect of this new industry, Elizabeth Becker traveled the globe. She speaks to the Minister of Tourism of Zambia who thinks licensing foreigners to kill wild animals is a good way to make money and then to a Zambian travel guide who takes her to see the rare endangered sable antelope. She travels to Venice where community groups are fighting to stop the tourism industry from pushing them out of their homes, to France where officials have made tourism their number one industry to save their cultural heritage; and on cruises speaking to waiters who earn $60 a month--then on to Miami to interview their CEO. Becker's sharp depiction reveals travel as a product; nations as stewards. Seeing the tourism industry from the inside out, the world offers a dizzying range of travel options but very few quiet getaways"--.

Discusses the history of, and problems specific to, the travel and tourism industry around the world, including Cancun, Mexico, Yosemite National Park in California, Kenya, and other popular locations.

Explores technologies and strategies for sustainable living in the early twenty-first century, with a focus on tourism, discussing the history of tourism and ways for tourists to conserve resources for the benefit of the local people and environment.

In 1995, wildlife photographer Stephen Kirkpatrick joined a five-man expedition headed into the jungles of the Peruvian Amazon. Within hours of their departure, a series of bad decisions left the group hopelessly lost in the depths of the jungle. What began as a photo expedition became a struggle for survival.

Collects fourteen essays that provide varying viewpoints on issues concerning the impact of tourism, discussing if the industry is responsive to negative results, if tourism contributes to economic growth, threatens indigenous cultures, or contributes to exploitation of women and children, and other related topics.

Here's a complete guide to Prince Edward Island. Written by 20 expert contributors who share their knowledge of PEI, you'll find this guidebook a reliable source on the island's best. Detailed chapters cover each region, from North Point lighthouse all the way to East Point. Our local authors tell you about the highlights, and share with you favorite spots you won't find in government travel brochures. Whether its golf, beaches, biking, hiking, birding, or shopping for crafts or antiques, our authors give you good independent information and advice. A detailed listing section offers information and recommendations on dining, shopping, festivals and many other topics. You'll also find detailed maps of each region of the province, plus downtown Charlottetown.

During a particularly long winter, residents of a small northwoods community build a village of snowpeople that brings joy to visitors from far and near, and when the sculptures begin to melt an elder explains that their spirit will live on throughout the seasons.

Eleven-year-old Melanie records in her diary how she rediscovers her hometown of Manhattan, copes with competing for her best friend's attention, enjoys a litter of baby mice, and anxiously awaits email from her Spanish friend, Miguel.