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9781845930103

The Competitive Destination; A Sustainable Tourism Perspective

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  • ISBN13:

    9781845930103

  • ISBN10:

    184593010X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-10-06
  • Publisher: Cab Intl

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This book provides a framework for understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of the factors that affect destination competitiveness. It offers guidance on how to create successful destinations by developing and presenting a conceptual model of destination competitiveness that recognizes the importance of sustainability for long-term success. The book presents a strong theoretical background for managerial decision-making, giving destination managers a range of tools with which to analyse and increase the competitiveness of their areas.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Foreword
The Evolving Nature of Competition and Sustainability
Conceptual and Theoretical Perspectives
A Model of Destination Competitiveness
The Macro Environment: Global Forces Shaping World Tourism
The Competitive (Micro) Environment: The Destination and the Tourism System
Core Resources and Attractors: The Essence of Destination Appeal
Supporting Factors and Resources: Elements Which Enhance Destination Appeal
Destination Policy, Planning and Development
Destination Management: The Key to Maintaining a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Qualifying and Amplifying Determinants: Parameters Which Define Destination Potential
The Destination Audit: Putting the Model to Work
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