Economics of Tourism

This book makes a key contribution from an economic standpoint to the understanding of tourism. Examining such issues as how tourism firms operate in national and global contexts, the effects of tourism on destination areas, the demand for tourism, and the interaction between tourism and natural environments, the authors explain how economic concepts and techniques can offer a clearer understanding of the subject.The Economics of Tourism presents new insights into the intricacies of tourism demand, firms and markets, their global interrelations and the fundamental contribution of the environment to tourism activities.