Overtourism

Lessons for a Better Future

Overtourism
Martha Honey, Kelsey Frenkiel
Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 424pg
28 Jul 2021 US
9781642830767
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Before COVID-19 hit, the biggest problem in the world of travel was overtourism. Crowds threatened to spoil natural environments and make daily life unbearable for residents of popular travel destinations. Then, seemingly overnight, tourism nearly ceased. Yet there is no question that travel will resume; the only question is, when it does, what will it look like? Will we return to a world of overrun monuments, littered beaches, and gridlocked city streets? Or can we do things differently this time? Overtourism: Lessons for a Better Future charts a path toward tourism that is not only sustainable but regenerative for the places we love and the people who live there. Bringing together tourism officials, city council members, travel journalists, consultants, scholars, and trade association members, this practical book explores overcrowding from a variety of perspectives. After examining the causes and effects of overtourism, it turns to management approaches in five distinct types of tourism destinations:1. historic cities;2. national parks and protected areas;3. World Heritage Sites;4. beaches and coastal communities; and5. destinations governed by regional and national authorities. While each location presents its own challenges, common mitigation strategies are emerging. Visitor education, traffic planning, and redirection to lesser-known sites are among the measures that can protect the economic benefit of tourism without overwhelming local communities. As tourism revives around the world, these innovations will guide government agencies, parks officials, site managers, civic groups, environmental NGOs, tourism operators, and others with a stake in protecting our most iconic places.
"Overtourism provides a crucial toolkit to reboot the tourism industry for a more equitable and environmentally just future. A must-read for the tourism industry, scholars, and travelers themselves. " --Pegi Vail, NYU anthropologist and filmmaker, Gringo Trails "A gem of a book. A tour de force of writings by leading tourism scholars and practitioners, providing thoughtful and innovative solutions for this critical industry. " --Shyam Kamath, Founding Dean, College of Business, California State University, Monterey Bay "A practical, supportive resource to explore tourism' s most vexing dilemma: ensuring sustainable livelihoods, enduring conservation, and high-quality traveler experiences. It is especially relevant because the COVID-19 pandemic has created a once-in-a-century market correction opportunity to design, plan, and implement lasting sustainable travel solutions. " --Jim Sano, VP Travel, Tourism, & Conservation, WWF "A truly sustainable and regenerative travel industry requires a collective commitment to the people and planet. Overtourism provides invaluable insights about how we can work together to build resilient communities, restore fragile ecosystems, and create a more equitable future. " --James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel
Martha Honey is a co-founder and former Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), based in Washington, DC. Her previous books include Cruise Tourism in the Caribbean: Selling Sunshine (Routledge Press, 2019), Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise? (Island Press, 1998 and 2008) and Ecotourism and Certification: Setting Standards in Practice (Island Press, 2002). She worked as a journalist for 20 years, based in Tanzania and Costa Rica. Kelsey Frenkiel is a Program Manager at CREST, where she manages research and consulting projects related to responsible travel, supports fundraising activities, and manages the internship program. Kelsey is also a freelance travel writer and researcher, having supported publications for National Geographic Traveler, The Washingtonian, and other outlets.
Status: No local or imported stock presently available
ISBN-13: 9781642830767
Published: 28 Jul 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Island Press
Publisher: Island Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 424

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