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The issue of maintaining a balanced relationship between tourism and the environment has received considerable attention since the 1970s. However, only in the 1

For many people, holidays are an increasingly central feature of contemporary western society. The tourism industry has expanded rapidly since 1950, but this bo

The contribution of tourism to climate change and the likely effects of climate change on tourist destinations have been well reported and discussed, however th

"This volume provides a research-based overview of the relationship between tourism development and environmental quality. The concept of sustainable tourism is